Thursday, July 27, 2006
Max's Start in Life
There is mystery surrounding how Max came to be in the pound, but we do know that he was probably abused and probably an unwanted part of the litter possibly from a farm that wanted a sheep hearding dog. Max doesn't really want to know about sheep or cows, he likes horses, but is very nervous around most humans.
He arrived in the pound in Wales, did his 7 days and instead of being put down was saved by Sylvia at Many Tears Rescie. Within a few days he was taken to his foster home in Somerset, where he was introduced to about 15 resident chocloate labradors, horses, kids, other foster dogs and was partnered up with Mikie.
Mikie (black & gold kelpie)
Max (Very special Border Collie)
Mikie has also found a new home after an awful start in life. He was tied up for the 1st year of his life. On a chain with the same collar, that Many Tears had to have surgically removed from his kneck when he arrive. Mikie will always have a scar, but is still lovely, if a bit mad around people.
Back to Max, he is a gorgeous oversized puppy dog. He has found so many new things in his first few days with us that most people would be shell shocked.
His first -
ride in a car
house - new home
garden
stairs to climb and descend
doors - that he has learnt to open already
bed to relax on - preferably ours!!!
regular walkies and regular food with his own bowls and treats as well
- all within his diet, so as not to put on too much weight
forever family (humans and cat)
Things that have scared him -
thunder & lightoning
big exhaust on cars, noisy engines and car stereos
getting into the car, but jumps out no problem
Barney the cat - but this is just because he is new to Max, they are still settling in together
His first night in the kitchen, but we will kepp working on this.
One big thing that I think a lot of rescue animals have is timidness or a need to protect themselves. Max loves people and his head being scratched. But, when a man stands up he gets scred. Maybe a man abused him or was the route of his fears, we will never know, what Max will hopefully come to know is that no man will ever hurt him or scare him again. He is now in his forever home.
Time is a great healer and we have plenty to devote to Max.
V x
He arrived in the pound in Wales, did his 7 days and instead of being put down was saved by Sylvia at Many Tears Rescie. Within a few days he was taken to his foster home in Somerset, where he was introduced to about 15 resident chocloate labradors, horses, kids, other foster dogs and was partnered up with Mikie.
Mikie (black & gold kelpie)
Max (Very special Border Collie)
Mikie has also found a new home after an awful start in life. He was tied up for the 1st year of his life. On a chain with the same collar, that Many Tears had to have surgically removed from his kneck when he arrive. Mikie will always have a scar, but is still lovely, if a bit mad around people.
Back to Max, he is a gorgeous oversized puppy dog. He has found so many new things in his first few days with us that most people would be shell shocked.
His first -
ride in a car
house - new home
garden
stairs to climb and descend
doors - that he has learnt to open already
bed to relax on - preferably ours!!!
regular walkies and regular food with his own bowls and treats as well
- all within his diet, so as not to put on too much weight
forever family (humans and cat)
Things that have scared him -
thunder & lightoning
big exhaust on cars, noisy engines and car stereos
getting into the car, but jumps out no problem
Barney the cat - but this is just because he is new to Max, they are still settling in together
His first night in the kitchen, but we will kepp working on this.
One big thing that I think a lot of rescue animals have is timidness or a need to protect themselves. Max loves people and his head being scratched. But, when a man stands up he gets scred. Maybe a man abused him or was the route of his fears, we will never know, what Max will hopefully come to know is that no man will ever hurt him or scare him again. He is now in his forever home.
Time is a great healer and we have plenty to devote to Max.
V x
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