Scruffy Old Eng Sheepdog x DofB 09.12.21 Horsham

[xxlynne]

Current Status: Homed

Scruffy's Story: Scruffy lost his home when his owners lost theirs. Rescue Remedies offered a Rescue place saving his life. Scruffy is now neutered, chipped, and fully vaccinated. Scruffy came in to our Rescue Centre nr Gatwick whilst awaiting his new family.

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Looking very smart after his groom

Scruffy's progress through our Rescue is below.
We work with our dogs, who often reveal an evolving picture and positive skills as they build trust.

Original referral information: We were asked to take Scruffy in as emergency when his owner was evicted.

Scruffy came into RescueRemedies on the 23rd January 25

[Stu]

I have walked Scruffy twice now and I really like him. He doesn't seem to have had much experience of walking on a lead because he is all over the shop zigzagging from one exciting scent to the next. He also isn't used to traffic so will need careful introduction to walking near roads. He is certainly worth the effort and obviously enjoys being out walking. I am sure with time and patience he will quickly settle.

[sweetpea]

He looks like he has deerhound in him ....

[clairer]

So I took little Scruffy out for a short walk yesterday. He is a very sweet dog, excited to meet you in the kennel and keen to get out and explore the world. He is very busy on the lead and full of beans but nothing that won’t settle with consistency and training.
He is gentle when taking snacks but doesn’t seem to have had much training with regards to his name or simple things like ‘sit’.
I hope to take him out a bit more in the next couple of weeks and try and introduce him to the world in a safe way.

[Libby2303]

Scruffy came home for the afternoon and what a delight he was. He was super excited on first greeting and then we had the challenge of getting him into the car. He is currently quite fearful so lifting him in is the solution. Once in the car, he was quiet and coped well with the 20 minute journey. Once inside the home he explored a little but stayed by my side mostly, jumped up on the sofa and just wanted lots of affection.

We went on a long walk to and around Tilgate park and he was very well behaved. He greeted other dogs and people well. Scruffy does like to walk at a fast pace which means he does pull a little, but nothing that a little training couldn’t correct! He listens very well to his name and will come over to you when you call him. He knows sit and paw too! Once home, we washed his paws which he didn’t love but tolerated fine. We then chilled on the sofa and Scruffy snuggled right up next to us and fell asleep.

It is evident that Scruffy has been extremely well loved and equally he loves so much too. I know for a fact that he will make the best companion as he is just so loving and sweet. He is definitely welcome back again soon, but I’m sure his forever home is close by!

[Jan Case]

Oh he looks so happy snuggled up to a human doesn't he? What a dear little soul

[sweetpea]

Any updates on scruffy ...please ....

[RosC]

Scruffy is back from the other kennels this week and it was lovely to see him again on Saturday. We had a very friendly welcome in the kennel as he was very pleased to see us.
Scruffy joined Yogie and Scooby for a walk with new walker LiLian.
Scruffy is SO friendly and has amazing soft fur. What's not to like about this lovely boy

[Jan Case]

Scruffy has been an absolute little star for me over the past week since he came back to us after his stint as an RR Ambassador at the emergency boarding kennels, helping me introduce new walkers to the joy of volunteer walking. He has been so patient and well behaved with them, friendly, easy going and an absolute charmer, he also has the softest coat for stroking

[Karen25]

Walked this beautiful boy today. He is excited when you enter his kennel, all wiggles but happy to get his harness on and out the door. His confidence grows each day and he enjoys a sniff and taking in his environment when out. He still likes to walk at a pace but this slows the longer he is out. A big van did get very close to us whilst out and it clearly scarred him. But he sat and responded to reassurance. Such a sweet affectionate nature. So deserves his forever home.