Cerise Posted January 14, 2007 Share Posted January 14, 2007 Happy New Year everyone - just thought I would let you know that Trésor (now Trevor) is finally at home with us and beginning his new life. We collected him from the refuge this weekend, a little later than expected as I have had the flu and was not well enough to make the 800 km round trip to get him.Sure you will all be pleased to know that he is setttling quickly, gets on well with Kiri (our other dalmatian) and is ignoring Albi the cockatiel. He is gentle and loving and fairly obedient, but a bit confused as I don't think he has ever been inside a house and he can't really believe that food, beds etc are for HIM. He is a pure bred dalmatian but is tiny and terribly thin - only weighs 18 kg - Kiri reckons he is some large toy we have found for her. She was horrified when she met him because he stank, but now he is bathed and beautiful she is using him as a, rather bony, pillow!! He had been attacked by other dogs prior to Christine putting out the appeal for him so still has a few war wounds. He has now been castrated and tomorrow he's off to the vet to get his passport under way so that he can always travel with us.I'd like to thank Christine for all the effort she put into finding a home for him and also Arlette and Eliana at the Vaucluse refuge who took care of him and did everything to prevent him being put to sleep. He has been in the refuge for a year and despite his loving ways no one had ever wanted him because he was not a 'good specimen'.The refuge has over 300 dogs needing homes - sadly only the very small and puppies are wanted and many of the older and larger dogs stand no chance of getting a home. The staff there are doing their best against terrific odds but most of the dogs are chained up as there is no kennel space. Outside in the winter they lose weight and hope. If anyone from that area is thinking of getting a dog please go and look and see if you could find a space for one of these poor dogs.I'm going to take some photos of Trevor and will try and post them so you can see how he is doing. Maggi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christine Animal Posted January 14, 2007 Share Posted January 14, 2007 Thank you for all the news Maggi, which I just also received by email. But mostly thank you for going so far yesterday to get Trésor/Trevor. Eliana who I have been in contact with about him is so pleased, she has been so devoted to rescuing this dog. She is a wonderful person and has become my virtual friend. She and her daughter do tremendous work to save the dogs of this refuge. She is from Brazil and her husband is French, Arlette is Swiss, so this has been quite an international rescue!Glad to hear things are starting off well with Trevor, he does look such a sweet dog, and I wish you many years of happiness together. Thanks again Maggi and look forward to seeing the photos. [kiss] As Maggi says, it would be wonderful if anyone could offer a home to one of the dogs from this refuge. I already did a thread about them and there is link on it with some of the most urgent cases :They Need Help in the Vaucluse Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Russethouse Posted January 14, 2007 Share Posted January 14, 2007 That really is wonderful news, I look forward to seeing the pictures ..........Well done to both of you ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Megan le Fey Posted January 14, 2007 Share Posted January 14, 2007 What great news for Trésor/Trevor and well done to you Maggi for undertaking such a long trip to fetch him. I am sure that he will be as fat as butter in no time at all. I am really looking forward to the pics.[:D] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrisb Posted January 14, 2007 Share Posted January 14, 2007 Well done, Maggi.........it is great that Trevor has settled in so quickly, I'm sure he will repay you a thousand fold for the wonderful new life you have given him, even if he doesn't forgive you for calling him Trevor!! (no offence to any Trevors out there!!!), mind you, I can't talk, one of our rescue dogs is called Frank!!!Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WJT Posted January 14, 2007 Share Posted January 14, 2007 I too can't wait to see the photos, well done. I am sure Trevor will know what a lucky boy he is to have finally found such a lovely mistress to love him [:)]. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cerise Posted January 18, 2007 Author Share Posted January 18, 2007 [URL=http://img181.imageshack.us/my.php?image=settlingincj8.jpg][IMG]http://img181.imageshack.us/img181/8341/settlingincj8.th.jpg[/IMG][/URL] Well one photo anyway - I'm not much good at this Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WJT Posted January 18, 2007 Share Posted January 18, 2007 Ahh, although the photo is small you can see how handsome he is, not to mention how comfortable he looks [:)]. I am sure he feels as if he has gone to heaven. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cerise Posted January 19, 2007 Author Share Posted January 19, 2007 [IMG]http://i134.photobucket.com/albums/q89/cerise_2007/Cleanedup.jpg[/IMG] Trying for the unpteenth time - what am I doing wrong? EDIT - it worked but it is too wide - can someone make smaller please Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christine Animal Posted January 19, 2007 Share Posted January 19, 2007 You're getting there Maggi ! You can see he's still skinny, but he's so pretty. You sent Eliana a nice one of them together, reminded me of the "Black and White", they look lovely together. Waiting for more. [:)] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cerise Posted January 20, 2007 Author Share Posted January 20, 2007 [IMG]http://i134.photobucket.com/albums/q89/cerise_2007/Watchingtve-mail.jpg[/IMG] Finally managed it I think. As you can see Trevor has settles well - one week on I think he is 'at home'. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Megan le Fey Posted January 20, 2007 Share Posted January 20, 2007 Great pics, and yes, he definitely has that "this is the life" look about him in the last one.[:D][:D][:D] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christine Animal Posted January 20, 2007 Share Posted January 20, 2007 Aah, qu'ils sont mignons tous les deux ! Me and my Dad.Thanks Maggi [:)] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pads Posted January 20, 2007 Share Posted January 20, 2007 Hello Cerise thats a loverley piccy Im so glad hes with you, hes a good looking dog. Well done to you hope you keep us updated with how he gets on and how he looks when he gets a bit fatter[:D] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cerise Posted January 21, 2007 Author Share Posted January 21, 2007 Pads - you talking about Trevor or Mr Cerise? I think they're both pretty good[:D] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pads Posted January 21, 2007 Share Posted January 21, 2007 Well theres a home hear for either when your fed up with them!![;-)] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cerise Posted January 21, 2007 Author Share Posted January 21, 2007 I'll remember that the next time one has peed on the floor and the other spread car parts all over the kitchen[:)] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pads Posted January 21, 2007 Share Posted January 21, 2007 Its all down to training , one you clip around the ear , the other you take out side and praise when he performs [:D] I'll leave you to work out which way round. Mines so highly trained now that when he walks in the door with a hammer I just give him my evil eye and his tail goes down and he slinks back to the shed. The other just sits on the sofa smiling at me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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