Introducing Kevin

Aw bless. Look at the expression on his face in the second picture - he's saying "look at meeeee - I'm home!!" Lovely that the two of them are getting on so well.

Gosh those are two very smug, snug dogs on that bed ?

Kevin looks lovely, and very much at home!

Awww he's gorgeous - they both are! Sounds like you're doing really well with him. Will you keep him or is he a temp?

He looks like he's in heaven in that last one! Hope he brings you all lots of happiness.

To digress - I went to Dogs' Trust last week to chat to the care manager. Specifically to ask why all of the dogs on their local site state that they wouldn't be suitable for children under the age of 10. She basically said that they 'test' the dogs with children of their staff/helpers/walkers and no-one has very young children, so exposure to young children (especially as young as Toby, who's 2) isn't something they can 'test'. She said she thought it was pretty unlikely I would find any reputable rescue centre to advise any rescue dog would be suitable for a 2 and 5 yr old. So I found myself sitting in a rescue centre being talked in to getting a puppy... which was bizzare actually.

Sorry to gate crash but you were so helpful the other week, I wanted to keep you posted, hope that's alright. x

Aaaw he's lovely. And looks incredibly smug in that second picture ?

Lucky Kevin, he knows he's found a safe, secure home ! Loving the pic of the two togehter!

Hmm, Janna, that's an odd attitude - but I can see why she said what she did. There are lots of smaller rescue centres that can test dogs with small children, and know exactly what the dogs histories are etc but there are dodgy ones too and she's not going to advise you which is which I guess.

If you look at www.dogpages.org.uk on the 'We need a home' section there's a place called Lizzies Barn. There's a dog there - called Pongo I think- who comes into the category of ideal first dog for a family - handed in because the family home was repossesed and rented accommodation wouldn't take pets.

ETA - there are loads of puppies in rescue too so it doesn't preclude a rescue dog if you do decide to go down the puppy route.

He looks so content in the second picture. ❤️

Exactly what I was thinking. Great pictures. Well done you and Mr Boop (and Kevin!).

Have you looked at Labradoodle rescue, we have dogs in that are more than suitable for living with children and all are fostered before rehoming so you will the right dog that matches your family and lifestyle

http://www.labradoodletrust.com/

Boop he looks adorable,The fatal foster dog that stays with you,Glad you got your two dogs ..Im still working on it as im sad without our foster boys

Awww, Boop, he's gorgeous, that pic of him with Riley is dead cute.Kevin is a fantastic name.

Did you get my email btw?

Aww Kevin's fab and him and Riley look right at home together!

Well done for the hard work you've been putting into Kevin, it sounds as though it's beginning to pay off and i'm sure he is a much happier dog as a result of you taking the time and energy into him.

Also your cat is soooooo sweet - what does he/she make of the new addition to the Boop family?

Thanks for the link Boop - I found him. He is gorgeous - a retriever would be ideal. But he's already 12 years old. I would worry that I'd just be lining up the children for early heart break as chances are he won't be around for very many more years. BUT I have bookmarked that site and will have a good hunt tonight.... will keep you posted.

Sorry to repeat but not sure if you saw my link?

Labradoodle rescue will help you find the ideal dog for your family and many are family dogs

Please take a look

http://www.labradoodletrust.com/

He's lovely and now I'm all dog broody (droody?)

MrI has said that if I manage to take care of the boychild for a year I can have a dog ?

Thanks for that link, Clodders. I did click the link last time but couldn't see any dogs that would fit the bill for us at the moment. Are there others not listed?

? that second picture is brilliant. He sounds as if he's fitting in really well, and I hope you have lots of fun with him.

He's lovely and they look so relaxed and comfortable together.

He looks like a lovely boy and the look on his face in the second pic says it all he looks so happy!

I love lurchers! he's a fab dog. ?

He looks gorgeous. How will he work out as a gundog? ?

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Ah he's lovely and he looks very happy and settled (on your bed no doubt ?). Two dogs are so much better than one. I wonder what three would be like? ?

We seem to be having new dogs in each week at the mo,Always worth maybe applying to see if the right dog comes soon.New one Dylan up today but as yet no info ,he looks so cute I aready want him though...

Hope you do find the right dog soon xx

I am really surprised there are homes being sought for labradoodles so much, I thought they were a really desirable dog

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Not so well judging by how quickly he disembowled the squeaking pheasant toy. He's my heelwork to music dog. He has the moves already - shame he's about as co-ordinated as I am [roftl]

I'm getting my gundog fix elsewhere - I'm going to be helping teach dogsbody on my college tutor's clicker gundog courses over the summer and then I've got some shooting stuff lined up once the season starts again.

What a gorgeous boy. Love his name!

Glad he's settling in well, sounds like he's landed on his feet being welcomed into your home ?

(My dog sits on the arm of the couch in the same way - so cute)

What a lovely story. Kevin really does look so happy in the 2nd picture. Like he's posing for his new mom.

Hi

I know of 3 dogs that sound suitable for you from another forum I go on

A lab, a springer or a collie springer cross, all good with children and needing a new home(not together)

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