Current Status: Homed
Jimmy's Story: Jimmy was homed via a free-ad to go in with an elderly JRT but they didn't get on. Rescue Remedies offered a Rescue place saving his life. Jimmy is now neutered, chipped, and vaccinations is in progress. Jimmy is in boarding kennels near Gatwick whilst awaiting his new family.
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Jimmy's progress through our Rescue is below.
We work with our dogs, who often reveal a different picture and positive skills as they build trust.
Original Referral information: 30.04.20: Hi Lynne, please can you help with a male Lakeland x about 2 or 3 years old Mx
Jimmy came into our Rescue on the 9th May 2020
Barney (Jimmy) Lakeland x DofB 14.05.17 Horsham
Re: Jimmy Lakeland x DofB 14.05.17 Gatwick Kenns
Jimmy emerged from his travel crate with some coaxing from James. Once he was wearing a harness and lead, he physically relaxed and enjoyed a walk and paddock time with James to unwind from his long journey. On collecting him from the paddock after he had been there alone for 30 mins, he ran scared, a little overwhelmed by his predicament. I was able to move him through to a smaller paddock and then gently approach him and then he sat and we talked and I gently approached him and stroked his head as I had earlier on. We talked and I collected his lead and he went into his bed area for his meal with reluctance, bless. Jimmy will soon gain trust. He is a lovely lad.
Re: Jimmy Lakeland x DofB 14.05.17 Gatwick Kenns
Jimmy was a little hesitant and shy when i went to walk him today, However with a few sausages and a bit of patience he decided to give me a chance and we were out of the kennel and off on our walk. He took an immediate shine to Mark and there were plenty of kisses for him ( I tried not to take it too personally) . He is a very easy walk , no pulling at all just trots along next to you. He sat and gave his paw for a treat and is definitely a sausage lover!!
Re: Jimmy Lakeland x DofB 14.05.17 Gatwick Kenns
I'm going to bring sausages with me on Friday and see if I can persuade this gorgeous lad to give me a chance!!!
Re: Jimmy Lakeland x DofB 14.05.17 Gatwick Kenns
Jimmy was out and about with Chris today and after just a few minutes they were best friends, Jimmy giving Chris a full face wash service.
Re: Jimmy Lakeland x DofB 14.05.17 Gatwick Kenns
Met Jimmy for the first time on Sunday. What a gorgeous little dog! He was a little nervous when entered his kennel at first but once I befriended him with a sausage he was happy for me to clip on the leads and get going.
He was such an easy walk, gentley plodding along happy taking in his surroundings. He didn't react to any dogs or people we passed, just walked nicely past or happy to wait whilst we let them pass. He wasnt bothered by the traffic either. Towards the end of our walk he was very relaxed with me and did a few little rolls on his back wanting a tummy tickle. Cant imagine he'll be in kennels for long.
He was such an easy walk, gentley plodding along happy taking in his surroundings. He didn't react to any dogs or people we passed, just walked nicely past or happy to wait whilst we let them pass. He wasnt bothered by the traffic either. Towards the end of our walk he was very relaxed with me and did a few little rolls on his back wanting a tummy tickle. Cant imagine he'll be in kennels for long.
Re: Jimmy Lakeland x DofB 14.05.17 Gatwick Kenns
We met Jimmy for the first time today and he won us over instantly! Such a lovely lad - he was excited to see us and settled quickly into his walk and was very easy on the lead. During our walk together, we encountered a car, family groups, cyclists, several other dogs and a few birds and squirrels, and there was no reaction from Jimmy to any of them - a very chilled out boy who doesn't appear to be phased by anything. Jimmy needed a little reassurance and enjoyed lots of cuddles and licks en route. Playing in the paddock after our walk, Jimmy showed off his lovely manners and we had a few rounds of fetch, although he seemed happier chewing the ball rather than running after it!
Re: Jimmy Lakeland x DofB 14.05.17 Gatwick Kenns
Jimmy looks adorable . Hopefully it won’t be long until your forever home
Re: Jimmy Lakeland x DofB 14.05.17 Gatwick Kenns
I met and walked Jimmy for the first time this afternoon. What a totally lovely dog - friendly and so easy to walk. He continues to be a bit unsettled in kennel care and really does need a home asap. He is collecting a fan club at the kennels but he needs his own special person. It was a lovely afternoon and Jimmy responded to being out in the woods by doing a lot of rolling in the grass and undergrowth. He didn't pull at all even when he saw the millions of squirrels in the wood. Lovely boy.
Re: Jimmy Lakeland x DofB 14.05.17 Gatwick Kenns
I walked Jimmy again yesterday as I wanted to get to know him a bit better. He is such a lovely boy. He actually walks completely to heel which is such a bonus - no pulling. He loves to roll on the ground almost as soon as he is out of his kennel. He is friendly and affectionate but kennel life is not suiting him. I am so hoping that someone reading this will consider whether or not they could be the privileged person to take him home to the right home.