Entry number 372
David Harrington-Wright
31st January 2012
Subject: Thank You from 'Bentley'
Good Morning!
Bentley wants to say a million woof thanks for the lovely cards and wishes on the best website in the world!!
He is a very happy ten year old today; he has had some chicken and rice crispies for his breakfast!! He has also had a woof at the cat from next door but one that for some reason decided to invade his garden - I said it was just coming to say Happy Birthday, but unfortunately did not quite get enough time!!
Bugsy is helping him with relaxing this morning - its very cold, frosty, and a little shower a few minutes ago has made the paths very, very slippy, even for a 4 paw!! So no walkies for now; maybe when its lunch time. Bentley has put in a request for mince and tatties for his tea, so I suppose I better see what I can arrange! He has gone to sleep next to my desk, with his head on his new birthday toy, and is currently dreaming about chasing something!! What a life!
Once again, thanks to everyone who has sent lovely wishes and e-cards; Bugsy promises to make it a special day for Bentley, and will try his best not to tease him too much or to take his new toys away from him! (Little chance of that..!)
Love, licks and woofs from Wales!
Dave xx
Entry number 371
Penny Gutridge
31st January 2012
Subject: Birthday Greetings for 'Bentley'
Hiya Bentley
Wishing you a very jolly, fun packed birthday, and a very happy unbirthday to Bugsy too - don't worry, your special day will soon come round again Bugsy - and while you wait you can enjoy a great big share in Bentley's wild and wonderful celebrations!
With love from all of us,
Pebbles, Nina, Rosie, Archie, Lily bach (and Tomos the cat) XXXXXX
Entry number 370
Maureen Guthrie
31st January 2012
Subject: Birthday Greetings for 'Bentley'
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Entry number 369
Barbara Tribe
31st January 2012
Subject: Birthday Greetings for 'Bentley'
Have a very happy 10th birthday Bentley.
I'm sure Bugsy will arrange a great party for you!
Birthday barks from Oliver Moonbeam and Heather and love from Barbara xx
Entry number 368
Anne Reynolds
31st January 2012
Subject:Birthday Greetings for 'Bentley'
Entry number 367
Pauline Leigh
31st January 2012
Subject: Birthday Greetings for 'Bentley'
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Entry number 366
Barbara Tribe
26th January 2012
Subject: "It's the Puppy in Me"
Hallo Dorothy
Loved your poem, especially the bit about the duck poo! Dogs have an awful habit of eating something disgusting and sicking it up on the lounge carpet. I think us on our knees trying to get rid of a yellow stain on the carpet appeals to the canine sense of humour!
Barbara
Editor's note: "It's the Puppy in Me" is a poem written by Dorothy Nation from 'down under' and can be read here.
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Dorothy Nation (Australia)
29th January 2012
Hi Barbara
Thanks for commenting on my poem.
Oh yes, the on the floor bit! Whenever I am scrubbing the floor or clearing the dust from under the cupboards, Zahli thinks that it's playtime! She usually sticks her nose in my hair, jumps back, then runs at me! She is not dumb because I end up playing with her anyway (ha ha)!
Your slideshows are just lovely! I did notice the pussies in the basket!
Zahli also has a duck toy that honks just like the real thing. At least they don't leave 'calling cards' though (hee hee)!
I am so sorry that you lost your precious Sophie. Oliver and Heather are such gorgeous Scotties and I know that they'd bring you so much joy. Give them super hugs from us please.
Love, Dorothy and Zahli XX
Entry number 365
Maureen Guthrie
16th January 2012
Subject: Birthday Greetings for 'Sasha'
To Sasha - Dudley Bear and I wish you a very happy first birthday.
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Have lots of fun with Sooty, Poppy and Lucy on your very special day.
Love and birthday hugs and licks,
Dudley Bear and Maureen xxxxxxxxx
Entry number 364
Pauline Leigh
16th January 2012
Subject: Birthday Greetings for 'Sasha'
Entry number 363
Penny Gutridge
16th January 2012
Subject: Birthday Greetings for 'Sasha'
Happy Birthday Sasha! Yippee! Now you are one, just like me. One is good, roll on two ...
Lots of love,
Tiger Lily & Co.
P.S. Ma says "Hi" (& that you are very, very beautiful).
Entry number 362
Barbara Tribe
16th January 2012
Subject: Birthday Greetings for 'Sasha'
Hallo Sasha,
We wish you a very happy first birthday.
I'm sure you will have a great party!
Birthday barks from Oliver Moonbeam and Heather and love from Barbara xxx
Entry number 361
Anne Reynolds
16th January 2012
Subject: Birthday Greetings for 'Sasha'
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Entry number 360
Maureen Guthrie
12th January 2012
Subject: 'Kyle'
Dear Marion and Kyle,
Thank you both for showing us a few wonderful moments in Kyle's new life. The eyes say it all - "Look at me, I'm so loved and happy." He is so confident, no letting go of his pheasant friend.
More photos please; bring big smiles to us all.
xxxxx for Kyle.
Love Dudley Bear and Maureen xxx
Entry number 359
Penny Gutridge
11th January 2012
Subject: 'Kyle'
Dear Marion and Roger
It was wonderful to see Kyle's slideshow and when I tuned in to the accompanying song fully and to the words, I cried.
The poor, dishevelled, displaced, under-nourished, anxious - but jolly - little soul I collected from his transporter in the early hours of the morning just before Christmas, and who stayed with us for B & B before travelling on to you, didn't look much like a Scottie.
Look at you now Kyle! So handsome, healthy and confident!! The true Scottie has emerged. Alleluia!!!
You are a STAR ...
Love,
x Penny x
Many thanks Penny. We are truly amazed at the transformation too. Just goes to show what a little TLC can do.
Entry number 358
Barbara Tribe
10th January 2012
Subject: 'Kyle'
Kyle - you look such a happy boy and enjoying your new toy.
Such a special song for you, "She Believes in Me".
Love from Barbara and lots of tail wags from Oliver and Heather
Entry number 357
Maureen Guthrie
6th January 2012
Subject: Belated birthday wishes for 'Lucy and Sooty'
Sorry we missed your very special birthdays. We have 'birthday year' at home because every day is special to have our very loved and dearest friends.
Lots of love,
Dudley Bear and Maureen XXXXX
Entry number 356
Maureen Guthrie
6th January 2012
Subject: Welcome to 'Macduff and Eilidh'
Welcome Macduff and Eilidh.
I adore your names and adore you both. You look such good friends - nose to nose!
So looking forward to more photos and news.
Thank you Liz for introducing to us such lovely dogs and welcome to you too.
Kind wishes,
Dudley Bear and Maureen XXXXX
Entry number 355
Barbara Tribe
4th January 2012
Subject: Welcome to 'Macduff and Eilidh'
Hallo Macduff and Eilidh,
We're enjoying your pictures, especially the one at the Dog Day Centre.
Tailwags from Oliver Moonbeam and Heather
Entry number 354
Pauline Leigh
4th January 2012
Subject: Birthday Greetings for 'Lucy'
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Entry number 353
Anne Reynolds
4th January 2012
Subject: Birthday Greetings for 'Lucy'
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Entry number 352
Barbara Tribe
4th January 2012
Subject: Birthday Greetings for 'Lucy'
Happy Birthday Lucy.
Have a really great party!
Birthday barks from Oliver Moonbeam and Heather and love from Barbara XXX
Entry number 351
Anne Reynolds
3rd January 2012
Subject: Welcome to 'Macduff and Eilidh'
My name is Willow Reynolds and I would like to say that you will definitely enjoy Marion and Roger's website and all our doggie and pussy cat friends.
Happy New Year to you both.
Love from Willow (the cat) and his Mummy Anne XXXX
Editor's note: Images of 'Macduff and Eilidh' can be viewed in the 'Pet Gallery'
Entry number 350
Roger Kimberley-Scott
1st January 2012
Subject: Adoption
Just before Christmas Marion and I were offered the opportunity to foster (adopt) 2 Scottish Terriers. It turned out that they were utterly 'chalk and cheese'; one, middle aged, quiet and set in his ways and the other wild, aggressive, used to running free, under-nourished and craving affection.
For almost a week we did our best to ensure that both Scotties were equally treated and tried to make sure that they could "get along". To our disappointment this was not to be. We had now reached the stage where each dog had to be catered for separately and it became clear that the aggressive one would never leave the other in peace. With regret, we arranged for one of the dogs to be returned. In our view the 'aggressive' dog needed much more care and attention so it was he that remained with us.
One week on and 'things' are so much different. Daily walks (combining lead and whistle training), 5 regular meals (and treats), a trim, a bath and lots of cuddles have brought the 'real' dog to the fore. Underneath that (sometimes) aggressive exterior lives a potentially wonderful companion.
We have hopes that he has now found his forever home and would like to introduce you to Kyle:
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Fostering/adopting any animal will never be easy but if you really care then you can make all the difference.
Our little adventure was brought about due to the offices of the Scottish Terrier Emergency Care Scheme (S.T.E.C.S.) whose officers and helpers carry out so many tasks during the year - tasks including temporary accommodation, food and shelter, the vetting of potential carers and the transportation of dogs to their new homes (and the collection, also, when 'things' don't go as expected). There are also others who, as friends of S.T.E.C.S., help out when they can. These unsung heroes/heroines deserve the highest praise.
Our grateful thanks to Penny Gutridge (S.T.E.C.S. member and a friend of Scottiedoglovers), Karen Clayton, Cath Marchbank and David Kennerley all of S.T.E.C.S.
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Barbara Tribe
1st January 2012
Hallo Kyle
Oliver and Heather send you lots of tail wags and XXX from Barbara.
You have come to such a special forever home - you are a very lucky boy.
I'm sure everybody on 'Scottiedoglovers' will be so pleased with your news and, like me, interested in progress.
Special hugs for Kyle,
Love Barbara, Oliver and Heather
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Lorraine Wild
1st January 2012
Hello Marion and Roger,
It is with delight that I read of your new addition, Kyle - a fine looking boy.
Adopting rescues takes special people who are prepared to put the mental and physical welfare of their animals first, which I know that you both do.
Kyle is very lucky to have found a new forever home with you both and the other Scottie will also find his own meant to be forever home.
Thank you for sharing your news, happy and sad, with us all at 'Scottiedoglovers' and thank you for your ongoing compassion to all of us readers. You make all of us feel special.
Happy 2012 to you all and to all of your 'Scottiedoglovers' readers and their animal companions.
Keep up the excellent work.
Love to you both and a big cuddle for Kyle.
Lorraine, Geoff, Hector and Alice
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Karen Clayton
2nd January 2012
Dear Marion and Roger,
I am sorry that Kyle and Sam were unable to bond and become friends. It's always difficult dealing with different personalities and obviously it has become clear that Kyle has issues that need special care.
I can only say a huge thank you to both of you for trying so hard to make it work and I am sure Sam will find his forever home through the dedicated efforts of Cath Marchbank.
As for Kyle, I can say with certainty that he has landed on his paws by finding such a kind, loving and understanding home with yourselves. It is sometimes tempting to take the easier option and only the most dedicated people are willing to look past that option and see what good they can do for a little one who needs help. We don't know really what kind of life poor Kyle had but I am sure that his life now is a million times better and he will slowly realize that he has found the most loving home a Scottie could hope for. S.T.E.C.S. cannot thank you enough for your willingness to take Kyle and with patience make him a happier little boy.
If I could I would also like to say a big thank you to Penny Gutridge for being happy and willing to drive out in the middle of the night to collect Kyle from his transporter and then help him continue his journey towards his new home. Thank you so much Penny.
I hope all goes well with Kyle and by improving his life so much you both in turn receive years of happiness from him.
My very best wishes to you all for the future.
Karen Clayton
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Cynthia Orrey
2nd January 2012
Hello Marion, Roger and of course Kyle,
Happy New Year to you all.
What wonderful news that Kyle has found you both - what a lucky little dog. He has certainly fallen on his pads!
Look forward to hearing progress reports on him. Having adopted two angry little monsters 7 years ago we speak from experience that any and all the hard work involved will pay off.
Fondest regards,
Cynthia, John and the girls
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Dave and Elaine Hewitt
2nd January 2012
Dear Marion and Roger
We are very pleased to read that you have a new adoptee in Kyle.
We wish you best wishes and many happy years with him. We are sure you will turn him around and that he will settle into his forever home.
Happy New Year.
From Dave, Elaine & Maggie Waggy Tail
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Maureen Guthrie
5th January 2012
Dear Marion, Roger and Kyle
Dudley Bear and I had a few days at home and gave our computer keyboard a rest.
Such wonderful news - big smiles all round - welcome Kyle to your new world, full of love, care and happiness. You really are quite a distinguished looking chap. The girls will be emailing you daily (rascal) and I'm quite sure, knowing all the care Marion and Roger give so freely, Sam will also be happy in his new home.
Well, I'm quite sure you have enough emails to get through for the time being. Dudley Bear and I look forward to more photos and news of your happy times ahead and there will be love and hugs with licks and woofs for now.
Once again, a big welcome home.
Dudley Bear and Maureen XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
Entry number 349
Anne Reynolds
1st January 2012
Subject: Happy New Year
Willow and I would like to say Happy New Year to all doggies and pussy cats, and their families.
Thank you to Marion and Roger for keeping us happy with the 'Scottie Antics' - WONDERFUL!
Love to all,
Anne Reynolds XXX
Entry number 348
Barbara Tribe
1st January 2012
Subject: Happy New Year
Barbara, Oliver Moonbeam and Heather wish all Scotties and their families a very happy New Year with lots of good luck throughout 2012.