As I may have mentioned I've really struggled this last week without having a dog. And without wishing to rush out and get another one I thought I'd go and visit some rescues today  Well, yes I ended up bringing one home, but he is the most gentle and laid back dog, he's bootiful  A bit nervous about the noisy parrots so far and a bit curious, but I've managed to shift all but one into the back room, and will break him in gently with just the one in the front room now. I also have a weeks trial with him, should he be too much for the birds, or vica versa then we will have to review, but Im silently hopeful, he's doing good so far. 

 He's an older dog than I wanted at 7, but tbh he was by far the most suitable dog for me and for Dan, and of course having the birds here. There was a STUNNING staffie which if it was just me I would have had like a shot, but he was far too powerful for Dan to be able to walk as he wants to take the dog out himself 

 Dans gone off for his holiday now and I knew I was really gonna struggle, it just didnt feel right  But hopefully we will be OK now, my main concern is how he will react to the noise, so just got to keep a close eye on him for the next few days. 

  im just a worry wart lol

he is so sweet ,mandy he looks really happy in that top photo chilling on his bed eating his burger ,,,i hope he is the dog for u and dan ,,i have two staffys has u know and they have got some strengh  good luck

 Yeah the staffie was soft as anything but very very strong.  I think I made the right choice, he's been in the back of my mind for a few days which is why I wanted to see him. But I kept thinking he's gonna be bouncy, or nasty or something, but he is pretty much everything I wanted in a dog, I still cant believe he's here! Had a couple of accidents (runny poo) in the night, but Im putting that down to having a week in kennels, along with all the moving and excitement yesterday and it should settle down.  Not noticed his eye, but thanks, will get that looked at 

Had to laugh, took him up to bed last night, he lay straight down and I thought OK, he's settled.  Switched light off, then all of a sudden I felt the duvet being scraped off me! He paddled away until I had no duvet left on me, and wouldn't stop until I turned over so he could cuddle up  Was very sweet 

 When he wants something he manages to somehow have a puppy face lol  He is the scruffiest thing you'll ever meet, but that adds to his charm.  But he's booked in for a bath and groom on Wednesday so that will be remedied xx

LOL Kirsty I managed to stay covered last night! Still had the last minute rolling around on his back though! Guess he's really happy to get on the bed with me LOL