Bruce will be 4 in April. He is a lovely gentle boy who looks older than his 4 years. He is a light gold with a massive coat. We have been told he is excellent with children, never been in contact with cats, is housetrained and is good on the lead. He is a great traveller. Although he doesn't like to get into the car, he enjoys the ride once he's on the move. He gets on really well with other dogs. Despite all this, he was still a surrender:((

Bruce has now been neutered He needs to lose a couple of kilos in weight. We thought he may have a torn cruciate ligament on the back right leg but, after X-rays and two vets opinions, it is just some soft tissue damage and, fortunately, there is nothing broken. At the moment he needs lots of rest and short gentle walks. He is a really beautiful, affectionate dog.

BRUCE HAS ARRIVED

Jackie here, Brucie's fosterer ..............Well, Bruce has arrived, but you wouldn't know really. He is so quiet and laid back it's unbelievable. He just adores attention and is so gentle, you could sit there all day stroking him and he wouldn't get fed up with it. If you stop, he nudges you with his nose as much as to say " come on don't stop now" lol.

I took him on a short walk today and had no problems, he does not pull on the lead.

He does need to lose a few pounds but, with gentle exercise and a good diet and not too many tidbits that can soon be remedied.

He is getting on great with Bridie, he had a good sniff of her and quite fancied her lol. Julia, a friend of Gwen's, who very kindly transported Brucie to me, said that and I quote lol "Bridie was Brucie's Little Bonus"hee hee. Poor man can only dream of that now, as he was castrated just before he came over from Ireland. Bruce is not really sure of my male Shih Tzu, Gizmo, who is 13 yet, although, after the initial meeting, they have pretty much ignored each other. Bruce is the one in the front of the pic.

Bruce ate well tonight, after his long journey, and seems to have settled in fine. He is fast asleep at the moment bless him................................He is a real darling of a boy.

Brucie & Friends 2/16/08

BRUCIE HAPPY WITH HIS FOREVER MUM

BRUCIE IN HIS NEW HOME

Diane says, "When Brucie first came to us he settled in straight away and knows that he is part of the family. He is a very loving boy and loves all the fuss and attention.

When he is off the lead in the nearby field he can show a surprising turn of speed,
his initial leg problem is now completely better.

He has made three special doggy friends, Mollie, Abbie and Rosie.
We walk with them most mornings. He really loves his walks.

If allowed, he would chase after any cat we come across but whilst walking the other day we met a man walking his dog and cat. The dogs greeted each other in the normal way and the cat sat disinterested, on the pavement. When we finished our chat Brucie nodded politely to the cat and we went our separate ways!

Brucie loves it here and we love him to bits. He now has a special home.

We would like to say a special 'thank you' to Jackie, Jan and Lorraine for all their help".

BRUCIE & FRIENDS

Brucie is just a little darling! You can not imagine how quickly he has settled in. He is an absolute darling of a boy. I could go on all night about him but you well know that he is an absolute little treasure. Here he is with his two little 'girl friends'

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