ZACH AND BURT

ZACH and BURT came from a loving home in Belfast. They were surrendered to us because, due to unavoidable circumstances, their owner could no longer look after them properly.

They have very good pedigrees and are 4yrs and 3yrs old respectively, although their weight does makes them look older at the moment

Jan, their fosterer, says Zach and Burt are both lovely natured dogs and extremely handsome. They are extremely happy, friendly dogs that really love people and both dogs seem to be house-trained. The younger pale dog Burt has been a little growly with my black Flat-coat (a complete male), but nothing too serious.

Unfortunately both these dogs are extremely overweight, especially Zach. Both dogs have very thick heavy outdoor coats, and Zach especially is extremely matted especially underneath and around his tail. The mats are even bigger than my hand and just like really thick cotton wool pads so these will need to be cut out at some point. I have now given them both a bath. Zach has an extremely unusual dark long coat with very large beautiful curls whilst Burt is very pale.

With a strict exercise and diet regime put in place these 2 incredible dogs will make wonderful pets for a family - I really wish I could keep them forever.

Update on Zach and Bertie

Well, of course, Jan could not resist them and adopted them both herself. Take a look at them now. They are getting more and more slim and handsome and have become Sponsor Dogs to try to help others less fortunate than themselves.

Zach at Hydrotherapy

Here is Zach on his 1st Hydro session. He loved it and looks so relaxed. Bert was not so keen and panicked. Just as well it was that way round as Zach is the one that still needs to lose quite a bit of weight.


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