Category: 2019 Profiles

Category: 2019 Profiles

Murphy Woodward-Smith
Image March 10, 2024 2019 Golden Successes,2019 Profiles,2024 Roll of Honour David Brown

Devastating news I can’t believe I’m saying this, but very sadly and unexpectedly my darling IRR Murphy passed away yesterday afternoon (9 March 2024). He was absolutely fine on our family walk in the morning (photos from that walk below)- a new walk that he had fun exploring. When we got back to my parents’

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Beau Bishop
Image November 11, 2023 2019 Golden Successes,2019 Profiles,2023 Roll of Honour David Brown

Sad News 10 November 2023 Beau’s mum said,” To all at IRR, I thank you for giving Beau in my life. Difficult as he was, he gave me much comfort after Syd. I will miss his early morning wake-up call with a soft toy stuffed in my face. There was nothing more anyone could do

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Sam Lewis
July 24, 2023 2019 Golden Successes,2019 Profiles,2023 Roll of Honour David Brown

Sad News 24 July 2023 Sam’s dad said, “It is with deep regret and sadness that I must inform you that Sam, whom we adopted from you in May 2019, has now passed away today 24th July 2023. He collapsed and was diagnosed with DCM in September 2022. He was in heart failure mode and

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Trigger Pells
May 28, 2023 2019 Golden Successes,2019 Profiles,2023 Roll of Honour David Brown

Sad News Friday 26 May 2023 Trigger’s Mum, Sara, told us “I am really sorry to say Trigger had to be put down this morning. He had a growth on his testicle, had hurt his left back leg, and he was bleeding internally. I was with him as he passed.  My soul mate is now pain free. Fly high” So many people have been sending messages of support to Sara. They told

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Francis Ashwood (was Old Ben)
July 10, 2021 2019 Golden Successes,2019 Profiles,2021 Roll of Honour David Brown

TAKEN FAR TOO SOON (2.7.2021) Patrick said, “My mum’s beautiful boy, aged only 11 and with her for under two years, has gone. Sadly, we thought the vet trip was for arthritis but upon examination, he had a massive splenic tumour which had spread to the heart and lungs… but with no symptoms other than sudden onset lameness… it just shows how these happy dogs can

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Meg Baldwin
August 1, 2020 2019 Golden Successes,2019 Profiles David Brown

WEE MEG IS A WONDERFUL GIRL (UPDATE 19.7.2020) Fran emailed to tell us, “Wee Meg is still very much part of our family. She and Millie are the best of friends and they love to play together. Our grandchildren adore her and she is so good with them. She is very gentle but likes to

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Jassie’s Golden Babies (2019)
Image July 13, 2020 2019 Golden Successes,2019 Profiles,Special Mums David Brown

In August 2019, Lorraine wrote “A great friend and huge supporter of IRR in Ireland acquired an ex breeding bitch (called Jassie) a few months ago after losing her beloved old Golden Retriever.  Jassie finally had a real loving home of her own, one where she no longer needed to earn her keep and one where she

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Coco Gallacher
Image April 9, 2020 2019 Golden Successes,2019 Profiles Paulineavonwt

SEVEN MONTHS ON AND VERY WELL SETTLED He fell firmly on all 4 paws when he was adopted by Ros and family who had given a wonderful home to Maxi for 10 wonderful, happy years. Both Alex and I, with our son Brian, are homebound but it helps that Brian goes out to help at

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Willet Clewley
Image April 5, 2020 2019 Profiles,2020 Non Golden Successes David Brown

A CHANGE OF NAME AND CHANGE OF FORTUNES Originally called Oliver, Willet is a one year old Golden Retriever Cross. This lovely boy settled very well in his foster home. He adores people, big and small, and  loves other dogs. Oliver is a super affectionate boy who loves cuddles and snuggling up next to his

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Alfie Corcoran
April 3, 2020 2019 Profiles,2020 Golden Successes David Brown

NEW YEAR NEW LIFE A thrilled Tanya announced on Facebook ” We welcomed a new member of our family on New Years Day. Meet Alfie who is 9 years old and a new fur brother to our Flo (also 9yrs) who has been on her own since we lost her mum, Izzie, in August 2019.

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Lola Horwood
Image April 2, 2020 2019 Golden Successes,2019 Profiles,2020 Roll of Honour David Brown

LIFE CAN BE SO CRUEL (22.2.2020) A distraught Val reported on Facebook “This is Lola, she was our foster baby from April to August last year and then she went to her wonderful Forever Home which was only 30mins away from us. Sadly, today, we have all had to say our goodbyes to Lola. Her

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Bruce Prudhoe
March 26, 2020 2019 Golden Successes,2019 Profiles,2019 Roll of Honour David Brown

A CRUEL TWIST OF FATE (NOVEMBER 2019) Bruce had deserved better from life and everything was all set ready for him to get it. Diane and Derek couldn’t wait to meet the lovely old fellow who was going to be warmly welcomed into their family but it wasn’t to be. Sadly, Bruce took a turn

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Sherlock Whytock
Image March 26, 2020 2019 Golden Successes,2019 Profiles,2019 Roll of Honour David Brown

FAREWELL TO A GORGEOUS BOY (2011 – 2019) Although there had been a lot of interest in him, there was no sign of Sherlock’s perfect forever home. Lynn wasn’t too bothered as he was no trouble at all and he had, in fact, become a very much loved member of her family. Life seemed to

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Buddy Pilch
Image March 21, 2020 2019 Golden Successes,2019 Profiles David Brown

BUDDY IS LOVING HIS NEW LIFE (8.3.2020) Mum, Iwona says” Buddy (IRR Dermot) was exploring the beach and seaside today. He was so happy and interested in everything ! It is such a pleasure to take him to different places and let him explore. He doesn’t run away any more and doesn’t really pull any

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Molly Green
Image March 21, 2020 2019 Golden Successes,2019 Profiles David Brown

A FRIEND FOR LOLA 2019 had been a horrid year with the loss of Woody who went to join Benji Boo and Cassie at Rainbow Bridge on 20th April. Poor Lola felt as lost as her folks until a little ray of sunshine in the shape of baby Molly came into their lives. HISTORY A

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Chase Hopkins
Image March 21, 2020 2019 Golden Successes,2019 Profiles David Brown

CHASE HAS A BRILLIANT HOME Chase, a lovely Golden Retriever boy, was 14mths old when he arrived in foster in Staffordshire on 5.12.2019. He had a whale of a time in his foster home and fell on all four paws when he was adopted by John and family

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Bailey Grieves
Image March 21, 2020 2019 Golden Successes,2019 Profiles David Brown

HAPPY WITH NEW CHUM TILLY Bailey has settled really well in his Forever Home and loves his life with his bestie Tilly. HISTORY On 20.11.2019, 10mth old Golden Retriever boy Bailey arrived in the UK. He had been dearly loved and was in rescue through absolutely no fault of his own. He was fostered in

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Zoran
Image March 21, 2020 2019 Golden Successes,2019 Profiles,2020 Roll of Honour David Brown

Zoran passed to Rainbow Bridge in 2020. History Zoran is a 12yr old Golden Retriever boy who was fostered in Essex. He is a sweet, gentle dog who has settled well in his foster home. He seems to love everyone and everything he meets. He greets every visitor with a silly bark and a wiggle

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Winston Barber
Image March 21, 2020 2019 Golden Successes,2019 Profiles,2019 Roll of Honour David Brown

EXTREMELY SAD NEWS (30.9.2019) Jenny and Chris are devastated because their lovely Winston has gone to Rainbow Bridge. It is particularly sad as they haven’t had him very long and Jenny has only recently returned home having spent 5 months in hospital. Fly high with the angels, Winston. You will be greatly missed. HE HAD

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Siani
March 21, 2020 2019 Non Golden Succeses,2019 Profiles David Brown

Siani is a beautiful 9-10mth old GR x Cocker Spaniel pup . After having the appropriate vet checks and vaccinations to travel to the UK, she went into foster in the UK with Liz and her IRR boys, Ted and Charlie FOSTERER’S ASSESSMENT Liz says of her, “She is a sweet little thing but she

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Sally
Image March 21, 2020 2019 Golden Successes,2019 Profiles David Brown

Sally is a lovely 8yr old Golden Retriever who was fostered with Keren in Wiltshire NOW IN HER FOREVER HOME (18.7.2019) Barbara and John told us “We brought Sally home from Keren in Wiltshire on the 18th July since when she has filled the empty hole in our hearts and our family”. UPDATE (3.10.2019) Barbara

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Poppy
March 21, 2020 2019 Golden Successes,2019 Profiles David Brown

Poppy is a beautiful Golden Retriever bitch who is between 5 and 6yrs old. She was vet checked and had all the necessary inoculations in Ireland to obtain her Pet Passport and be able to come to the UK where she went into foster in Lichfield. She is a sweet, gentle middle aged lady who

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Otis
March 21, 2020 2019 Non Golden Succeses,2019 Profiles David Brown

Otis is a gorgeous male Golden Retriever Cross who is approximately 1 to 2yrs old. As normal, he was vet checked and was found to have no health issues. He received the necessary vaccinations to obtain his Pet Passport for travel to the UK where he was fostered in North Somerset. EARLY DAYS BUT GREAT

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Arabella
March 21, 2020 2019 Golden Successes,2019 Profiles David Brown

Mia and Arabella are 2 years old Golden Retriever sisters who were looking for a home together. As usual, they were vet checked and rabies vaccinated to meet the legal requirements to enter the UK where they went into foster in North Somerset. FOSTER ASSESSMENT Mia and Arabella are a lovely pair of bonded sisters

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Mia
March 21, 2020 2019 Golden Successes,2019 Profiles David Brown

Mia and Arabella are 2 years old Golden Retriever sisters who were looking for a home together. As usual, they were vet checked and rabies vaccinated to meet the legal requirements to enter the UK where they went into foster in North Somerset. FOSTER ASSESSMENT Mia and Arabella are a lovely pair of bonded sisters

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Max Rodd
Image March 21, 2020 2019 Non Golden Succeses,2019 Profiles David Brown

MAX HAS THE MOST AMAZING FOREVER HOME (MAY 2019) Max has also struck lucky and has fallen firmly on all four paws by being adopted by Vicky and Jim and their two lovely little boys, Joseph and Sam. Of course, they can never replace their beloved Hugo but they are all looking forward to a wonderful new

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Max
March 21, 2020 2019 Golden Successes,2019 Profiles David Brown

Max is a 3yr old Golden Retriever who was adopted by Emily. She had lost Marko about 6 weeks before. Apparently, Max is doing really well.

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Matilda Piper
Image March 21, 2020 2019 Golden Successes,2019 Profiles David Brown

TILLY (MATILDA) LOVES IT DOWN ON THE FARM (15.5.2019) Mary, her new Mum said” Tilly is lovely! She has settled in so well with the other dogs and, though a bit reticent with us initially, she  has now accepted us.  An apple from the hand seems to go down well. Today, she met our farm

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Nova
March 21, 2020 2019 Golden Successes,2019 Profiles David Brown

Luna and Nova are a stunning pair of 2 year old Golden Retrievers sisters. These two lovely girls who needed to find a new forever home together went into foster with Louise and family in Norfolk and, of course, immediately, they were taken into paw by Barnaby and the gang. He made regular reports on

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Luna
March 21, 2020 2019 Golden Successes,2019 Profiles David Brown

Luna and Nova are a stunning pair of 2 year old Golden Retrievers sisters. These two lovely girls who needed to find a new forever home together went into foster with Louise and family in Norfolk and, of course, immediately, they were taken into paw by Barnaby and the gang. He made regular reports on

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Jess
Image March 21, 2020 2019 Golden Successes,2019 Profiles David Brown

Jess is a 6yr old female Golden Retriever who, after receiving her vet checks and rabies vaccinations, traveled to the UK where she was fostered in the UK by Di and Rob. She was surrended because she had been in a home with 2 small children who tormented her and the owner didn’t think it

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Isabella
March 21, 2020 2019 Non Golden Succeses,2019 Profiles David Brown

2yr old Golden Retriever x Saluki, Isabella, is a very pretty, gentle girl. She is a lovely, very affectionate dog that loves a cuddle on the sofa. She was fostered in Scotland with two other dogs. She got on very well with them, enjoying games of tug and fighty- bite-face. Isabella is housetrained, knows some

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Ginny
March 21, 2020 2019 Golden Successes,2019 Profiles David Brown

Ginny is an approximately 3yr old Golden Retriever. After receiving her vet checks and rabies vaccinations in order to travel, she was fostered in the UK by Diane. FOSTER ASSESSMENT She travelled well, is housetrained and has had some basic training. Her health seems to be generally good Diane says, “Ginny has settled well here

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Freddie
March 21, 2020 2019 Golden Successes,2019 Profiles David Brown

Freddie is a 5yr old castrated male Golden Retriever who, after receiving the necessary vet checks and rabies vaccination to travel, was fostered in the UK with Paul. He had been surrendered after he could take no more of being tormented by small children. IT’S BEEN A BUSY DAY (13-4- 2019) Clare (Freddie’s forever Mum)

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Doris
March 21, 2020 2019 Non Golden Succeses,2019 Profiles David Brown

In June 2019, Doris, a 1yr old Retriever Cross lady was taken into IRR care when she was discovered in the Pound. She was due to be put to sleep along with her sister. DORIS and her SISTER TERRIFIED ON DEATH ROW Her lucky sister was adopted by someone else but Doris was left behind.

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Cooper
Image March 21, 2020 2019 Non Golden Succeses,2019 Profiles David Brown

Cooper is a gorgeous looking dark gold, 2yr old male Golden Retriever Cross. UPDATE FROM HIS FOREVER HOME (23.7.2019) Jenny told Paula Hughes “Cooper seems to be settling in well so far and is already very much part of the family. He thinks nothing of clambering all over us to make sure he gets attention

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Charlie Roberts
Image March 21, 2020 2019 Golden Successes,2019 Profiles David Brown

THE VERY BEST OF NEWS (MARCH 2019) When Charlie’s prospective adopters changed their minds and backed out at the eleventh hour, it seemed like fate and meant that his fosterer, Liz, decided to adopt Charlie herself. Having lost her beloved George shortly before Christmas, Liz was hoping to adopt again some time as Ted was miserable and needed a

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Charlie Davies
March 21, 2020 2019 Golden Successes,2019 Profiles David Brown

CHEEKY CHARLIE IS FOLLOWING IN THE PAWSTEPS OF SOME OF THE GREAT IRR DOGS Charlie is a gorgeous 5 year old Spanish boy who was given up by his owners as he was being bullied by another dog. Sadly, he has a deformed right front leg so he is, effectively 3 legged. Fortunately, we know

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Buddy
March 21, 2020 2019 Golden Successes,2019 Profiles David Brown

Buddy is a 9mth old Golden Retriever boy. He has been adopted by Caroline Byrne who lost Paddy on New Year’s Day. No doubt, he will be made very welcome by Theo.

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Baby Lola
March 21, 2020 2019 Non Golden Succeses,2019 Profiles David Brown

Baby Lola is just under a year old and she is a Golden Retriever Cross who was fostererd by Paula. On 20th June, Paula said “Well she’s here !!! Next time I offer to foster a pup I want you to come over and slap me in the face with a wet tea towel!!! She

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Ailsa
March 21, 2020 2019 Golden Successes,2019 Profiles David Brown

AILSA IS A VERY HAPPY LITTLE GIRL (June 2019) Little Norma now has a new name (Ailsa). She has been learning to walk on a loose lead in puppy class! It’s easy to see she is delighted at her progress and she is, now, a very happy little girl. HISTORY In March 2019, an urgent

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Sadie
March 21, 2020 2019 Golden Successes,2019 Profiles David Brown

Sadie is a beautiful, dark golden, 2 year old Golden Retriever. As is normal, she was vet checked and rabies vaccinated so she could obtain her Pet Passport. HISTORY She was surrendered because her owners were struggling to cope with the very different needs of Sadie and their older dog. In the UK, Sadie went

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Ollie Bartholomew-Fletcher
Image March 19, 2020 2019 Golden Successes,2019 Profiles David Brown

THE MOST FABULOUS HOME EVER (27.2.2019) Ollie has fallen firmly on all four paws!!!!!!!!! He has found himself a wonderful forever home with Starlight and Bizzi, their lovely Dads, Kerrigan and Jason, the cats and a menagerie of other happy animals. Ollie, of course, will never replace Archie and Romy but he has definitely brought back joy and laughter into everyone’s

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Abbie
March 19, 2020 2019 Non Golden Succeses,2019 Profiles David Brown

Maggie is a Golden Retriever and Abbie is a Labrador. Both are spayed females aged 4.5yrs and are very sweet with no major issues. As is normal, they have been vet checked and they have had the rabies vaccinations necessary to obtain their Pet Passports. Having travelled to the UK, they went into foster with

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Maggie
March 19, 2020 2019 Golden Successes,2019 Profiles David Brown

Maggie is a Golden Retriever and Abbie is a Labrador. Both are spayed females aged 4.5yrs and are very sweet with no major issues. As is normal, they have been vet checked and they have had the rabies vaccinations necessary to obtain their Pet Passports. Having travelled to the UK, they went into foster with

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Buddy Gwynne
Image March 16, 2020 2019 Golden Successes,2019 Profiles David Brown

THIS LUCKY BOY HAS GONE TO LIVE WITH MURPHY Young Buddy has a lovely new friend in Murphy who was rescued by IRR in 2013 and adopted by Jane after a spell in foster with Paula. He was just 15 months old at the time and had been surrendered through no fault of his. BUDDY

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Brodie Gibson
Image March 11, 2020 2019 Golden Successes,2019 Profiles David Brown

THINGS WERE A BIT SCARY TO START WITH (23.10.2019) Brodie says “I have to admit, the big dogs were a bit scary after just having Mum and my same-sized siblings. There were such a lot of them at Aunty Louise’s house too !!!!! Still, we Jassie pups are made of stern stuff so I bravely

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Duke Tolhurst
Image March 11, 2020 2019 Golden Successes,2019 Profiles David Brown

SIX MONTHS UPDATE FROM MUM, WENDY (20 January 2020) Duke is getting on really well now.  We are off to his first training class tonight.  I was worried about his weight initially and, looking back, I think I was right to be concerned from the way he looks now and the way he has bonded with

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Grace Dines
Image March 11, 2020 2019 Golden Successes,2019 Profiles David Brown

I’M NOT ALWAYS MUCKY, HONESTLY In Grace’s own words ” I was a very good girl today, Mummy said so. I was all spick and span and I went in the car all by myself, well wiv my bed and antler to chew. I met lots of ladies and Mum did lots of talking telling

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Loki Noble
Image March 11, 2020 2019 Golden Successes,2019 Profiles David Brown

BECOMING BEST FRIENDS WITH LOTTIE AND JACKSON In mid-November, Lottie & Jackson were perplexed and told their Facebook friends “There’s something going on in this household. Mum & Dad have been shopping, getting a new bed, new toys, bowls and Mum said they’re not for us!!! They were not even our Christmas pressies. We is

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Samson Wright
Image March 11, 2020 2019 Golden Successes,2019 Profiles David Brown

BARNABY, FOSTER BROTHER EXTRAORDINAIRE, TELLS THE STORY OF THE FIRST DAY OF SAMSON’S LIFE IN HIS FOREVER HOME ( 25 October 2019) Foster Brother Barnaby reporting … I AM THE LUCKIEST BOY IN THE WHOLE WIDE WORLD!!! You’ll never ever guess what happened yesterday! Whoop! The bestest thing ever! Dad went our early, earlier than

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Siani Adams
Image March 11, 2020 2019 Golden Successes,2019 Profiles David Brown

SIANI VISITED THE WRIGHT FAMILY (6 & 7.12.2019) Samson’s Brother, Barnaby, reported “We’ve got a visitor. No, not a new foster brother or sister but a real sister. A real sister of Samson’s! Hurrah! It’s Siani Adams. Swoon! The last time we saw her was the day all the puppies came from Ireland so it’s

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Duffy McLeod
Image March 11, 2020 2019 Golden Successes,2019 Profiles David Brown

DUFFY IS GROWING UP (21.1.2020) Mum, Krista says “They’re growing like weeds!! Duffy is now 16.5 kg according to scales at training class. He’s very good so far! Being very interested in food is a great help!!” He, clearly, enjoys a good snooze too. WALKS ON THE BEACH It’s always good to stretch long legs

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