Fee Posted December 14, 2008 Report Share Posted December 14, 2008 Sherry is 9 years old and we think she is a Kelpie Cross. She is in an Oldies Club foster home in East Grinstead, West Sussex. Lovely, placid Sherry came into Oldies Club care after a period home alone and a number of weeks in kennels. She only took a few days to settle into her foster home. Sherry is a lively girl and would suit a fairly active household. She is a bit unfit at the moment, but when she’s lost some weight she should be happy to go for decent length walks. Indoors, she prefers things a bit quieter, so wouldn’t be happy with very young and bouncy children or dogs. She’d be ideal for someone who likes walks and would enjoy training her and teaching her some tricks - she has the brains for it! With new people Sherry is quite reserved and shies away when they want to stroke her. She comes for cuddles in her own time, especially when the person has treats! She is happy to be left alone for a few hours. She is good with dogs (although she will tell off youngsters who are too over the top) but she would also be happy as the only dog. We don’t know whether Sherry could live with cats. She is fine with gentle children. Sherry is good on the lead. She sniffs a lot, so mainly walks slowly as she takes her time. She only pulls when she finds an interesting smell. Her foster mum is working on Sherry’s recall and, as she enjoys her food, she seems very responsive to training. She is fine in the car and her favourite pastimes are sleeping and eating! She enjoys a sniff around the garden but doesn’t really play with her toys. We understand that Sherry is neutered, and she is vaccinated, flea and worm treated. We will update on her health details after her vet check, but she seems to be healthy, just slightly overweight. Sherry’s foster mum tells us: She is a lovely dog. She actually ran today and I could see lots of potential for her future when she loses some weight. She could be a very active dog. She is happy to go out and every time I go to the front door, she is behind me, ready to go. She is quiet in the house, we just had the occasional bark when she was wound up by another dog. She is clean indoors and can be left without problems. A brilliant dog! If you are interested in offering Sherry a new home, 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 Sherry can be rehomed anywhere in the UK, subject to a satisfactory home visit, but note that you will be required to travel to the foster home to meet her. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cackie Posted December 14, 2008 Report Share Posted December 14, 2008 OMG, I knew I shouldn't have looked. If you would like me to cross post to the Kelpie forum I know of someone who may be looking for an older Kelpie girl Do you have any more pics of her? Full body ones if at all possible Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fee Posted December 14, 2008 Author Report Share Posted December 14, 2008 OMG, I knew I shouldn't have looked. If you would like me to cross post to the Kelpie forum I know of someone who may be looking for an older Kelpie girl Do you have any more pics of her? Full body ones if at all possible Yes please, it would be great if you could crosspost. I don't have any other pictures yet, I'm afraid We were told by her previous owner she was a collie x, but her fosterer ('Akitas' on here) is an experienced collie person and can't see any BC in her at all, she looks and moves much more like her friend's Kelpie so we are now guessing she's a Kelpie X. She's a total sweetie, whatever she is Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fee Posted December 17, 2008 Author Report Share Posted December 17, 2008 Sherry had a thorough vet check today and passed with flying colours, the vet was really pleased with her. He was also impressed by how gentle and well-behaved she was, and said he's quite like to take her home himself She's proving to be a very easy, uncomplicated dog, who loves company and would be fine as an only dog or is happy to share with others. All she needs now is a new home! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fee Posted December 20, 2008 Author Report Share Posted December 20, 2008 A few more pictures of the lovely Sherry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laurel n Hardy Posted December 20, 2008 Report Share Posted December 20, 2008 I transported her part way to her new fodter home 2 1/2 hours in a car and not a peep out of her she will make someone a wonderful companion Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fee Posted December 31, 2008 Author Report Share Posted December 31, 2008 An update from Sherry's foster carer. She is proving to be a really lovely uncomplicated girl who would fit into almost any sort of home. She's quiet and laid back in the house, but loves her walks and is responding very well to training. just a short update on Sherry. She is doing very well and enjoying long walks. She is very friendly when meeting other dogs out on a walk. I have her on a long lead so she has more space to walk around and her recall is coming along really nicely. I think she lost a little bit of weight, probably to her disgust ;-) She is a lovely dog and I have nothing negative to say about her. She is a star and somebody will be very lucky to have her. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fee Posted January 6, 2009 Author Report Share Posted January 6, 2009 Sherry and friends having fun in the snow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fee Posted January 16, 2009 Author Report Share Posted January 16, 2009 Lovely Sherry went to her new home today Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cackie Posted January 16, 2009 Report Share Posted January 16, 2009 fantastic news Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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