Fee Posted August 17, 2008 Report Share Posted August 17, 2008 Ernie is an 11 year old Pembroke Corgi who came into Oldies Club care in sad circumstances when his mum died and his elderly dad couldn’t care for him alone. Ernie is now in an Oldies Club foster home near Swindon in Wiltshire. Ernie - named after Ernie Wise (short fat hairy legs!) - is a wonderful and entertaining little character. He’s a typical corgi; bright, alert and active, who loves nothing better than to play ‘fetch’ with his toys and will keep going as long as there is someone willing to throw for him. He’s an independent little fellow, he’s not bothered about strokes and fuss but loves to be wherever people are in the house and to sit near (or preferably on) their feet and give the occasional lick and a cheeky grin! He’s always right in the centre of anything going on. Ernie shares his foster home with five other dogs and is fine with them, but he does pretty much ignore them and do his own thing. He probably wouldn’t appreciate bouncy dogs or dogs who pestered him too much. He loves the teenage children in the household, particularly if they can be persuaded to throw a ball for him! Ernie does not like cats. Ernie has been vet-checked and seems to be in good health, but he needs to lose a pound or two (much to his disgust!). He has a weak back leg, which appears to be a long-standing joint problem. It doesn’t appear to hurt or hamper him when he’s in the house or garden, but it means he doesn’t like going for walks and he can’t manage steps or stairs. A secure garden where he can run and a willingness to play with him and make sure he gets plenty of exercise at home is therefore a must. Possibly because of his bad leg Ernie does not like being pulled around and in particular won’t tolerate being picked up and can throw quite an impressive tantrum if you try. His foster family are using a ramp to get him in and out of the car, which he seems quite happy with, and once in the car he settles and travels well. However, for vets visits and things like nail clipping he will need to be muzzled to be on the safe side. Ernie is neutered, vaccinated, microchipped and flea and worm treated. Ernie will make a wonderful addition to any household looking for a big personality in a small package! If you would like to find out more about Ernie, please refer to our Adoption Procedures for information about the adoption process. You can then contact an Oldies Club rehoming co-ordinator as follows: Email: [email protected] Telephone: 0844 586 8656 Ernie can be rehomed anywhere in the UK, subject to a satisfactory home visit, but please note that you will be required to travel to the foster home to meet him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacobean Posted August 26, 2008 Report Share Posted August 26, 2008 I thought this little fella would be snapped up. Just shows how wrong you can be. He's a little smasher. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fee Posted August 26, 2008 Author Report Share Posted August 26, 2008 (edited) He is fabulous, a really fun little dog. He's in foster with me and I luffs him rather a lot Although the previous owner said he didn't like going for walks he's been going for short walks every day for the last week and is loving it! He doesn't want to go far but he can sniff for England. He's fine with the other dogs, adores my teenage children, is clean and dry in the house, knows all his basic commands and is OK to leave for 2-3 hours. He has adopted a ratty old tennis ball and carries it everywhere and drops it hopefully at your feet from time to time He's a very special little boy and deserves a special home of his own. Edited August 26, 2008 by Fee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacobean Posted September 23, 2008 Report Share Posted September 23, 2008 Little Ern is still without his forever home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacobean Posted November 14, 2008 Report Share Posted November 14, 2008 Ernie is still waiting for his new home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fee Posted December 18, 2008 Author Report Share Posted December 18, 2008 I can't believe nobody wants my little Ernie-Wernie He is such a funny, sweet little dog, absolutely full of personality. He loves having his ears scratched, likes to sit on your feet, and goes all silly and wriggly when he's brushed and rolls around waving his legs in the air (which makes the brushing difficult, but is so cute) He loves his little walks, but is much more interested in spending time sniffing than in going any great distance. He's fine offlead, he sticks pretty close to you, but is a bit deaf (literally and selectively I suspect) so needs to be in a safe area. He really is a cracking little dog, for anyone willing to work around his dislike of being picked up (which is fear, I'm sure) he is so worth it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoT Posted December 18, 2008 Report Share Posted December 18, 2008 If we put this cute new photo on the website, I'm sure he'll get some interest! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacobean Posted December 18, 2008 Report Share Posted December 18, 2008 Who could resist that little face. I'm really shocked this little lad hasn't found his home yet. I think he's irresistible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elainew Posted December 18, 2008 Report Share Posted December 18, 2008 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fee Posted December 30, 2008 Author Report Share Posted December 30, 2008 Ernie has gone to his new home today. It's been a long wait, but absolutely the perfect home turned up for him in the end A huge thank you to Welsh Corgi Rescue for passing on Ernie's details and putting his new owner in touch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
olivea Posted December 30, 2008 Report Share Posted December 30, 2008 Ernie has gone to his new home today. It's been a long wait, but absolutely the perfect home turned up for him in the end A huge thank you to Welsh Corgi Rescue for passing on Ernie's details and putting his new owner in touch that's fantastic news!! brings a tear to the eye. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cazmay Posted December 30, 2008 Report Share Posted December 30, 2008 oh im so pleased for him he is so cute , good luck little fella Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mole Posted December 31, 2008 Report Share Posted December 31, 2008 Great news! It wasn't.......The Queen.......after all was it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tinneke Posted December 31, 2008 Report Share Posted December 31, 2008 That's wonderful news. I'd been watching the little chap for a while, hoping he'd find a new home - am so glad for him Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rubysmom Posted December 31, 2008 Report Share Posted December 31, 2008 thats such good news. congratulations ernie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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