NEWPORT - Barney, special litte terrier.
Jan 9, 2017 15:11:35 GMT
cherylW, Becky, and 2 more like this
Post by cassie on Jan 9, 2017 15:11:35 GMT
Oh Barney, whatever will become of you?
This little lad, with such a happy face, was signed over to the home a few weeks ago.
He is said to have nipped a child, who disturbed him whilst he was asleep. A risky thing to do with any dog - but it has since been discovered that 2 year old Barney is profoundly deaf and would have had no warning, whatsoever, of the child's approach. Since his arrival, staff have been assessing him and it is only now that he is being offered for adoption, providing that a committed and knowledgeable adopter can be found.
Barney is, in many ways, a lovely boy, with a great enthusiasm for life and a happy outlook. He loves his walks, the opportunity to have a good sniff around and having a break from kennels.
His previous owners have said that he is OK to be left alone, for periods of up to four hours, is house-trained and is alright with cats and other small pets, though, obviously the staff cannot vouch for the reliability of this information.
Barney appears to have had very little training and may not have been well-socialised as a puppy, as care must be taken when introducing him to new dogs. He is, however, very happy to meet you and jumped on my lap the first time we met!
This handsome lad really deserves to find a person who can give him a second chance at life.
Deaf dogs are able, with training, to do virtually all the things that hearing dogs do. They just require someone who is able to think outside the box and experience life from their point of view. Ideally a potential adopter will have experience of this problem but, if not, they must be prepared to research all that they can and, hopefully find a trainer who can help them build up a good relationship with their new pet.
If you think that Barney could be your new best friend, please come and meet him for yourself.
Remember "Friends" only promote these dogs and any enquiries need to be made directly to Newport Dogs' Home, where staff can give you more detailed information.
Please contact NEWPORT CITY DOGS HOME.
TEL 01633 290 902 between 11am - 1pm or 2pm - 4pm (Monday - Saturday) or pop in for a visit! No appointment needed.
Please note: The home is closed on Sundays.
Rehoming fees are from £100 - £200 depending on the age/breed of the dog, and include 1st vaccination, flea & worm treatment, and microchip. It is a condition of the rehoming contract that all dogs are neutered/spayed aged six months. Subsidised vouchers are available at £35, this is in addition to the rehoming fee.
All applicants will be home-checked prior to approval.
This little lad, with such a happy face, was signed over to the home a few weeks ago.
He is said to have nipped a child, who disturbed him whilst he was asleep. A risky thing to do with any dog - but it has since been discovered that 2 year old Barney is profoundly deaf and would have had no warning, whatsoever, of the child's approach. Since his arrival, staff have been assessing him and it is only now that he is being offered for adoption, providing that a committed and knowledgeable adopter can be found.
Barney is, in many ways, a lovely boy, with a great enthusiasm for life and a happy outlook. He loves his walks, the opportunity to have a good sniff around and having a break from kennels.
His previous owners have said that he is OK to be left alone, for periods of up to four hours, is house-trained and is alright with cats and other small pets, though, obviously the staff cannot vouch for the reliability of this information.
Barney appears to have had very little training and may not have been well-socialised as a puppy, as care must be taken when introducing him to new dogs. He is, however, very happy to meet you and jumped on my lap the first time we met!
This handsome lad really deserves to find a person who can give him a second chance at life.
Deaf dogs are able, with training, to do virtually all the things that hearing dogs do. They just require someone who is able to think outside the box and experience life from their point of view. Ideally a potential adopter will have experience of this problem but, if not, they must be prepared to research all that they can and, hopefully find a trainer who can help them build up a good relationship with their new pet.
If you think that Barney could be your new best friend, please come and meet him for yourself.
Remember "Friends" only promote these dogs and any enquiries need to be made directly to Newport Dogs' Home, where staff can give you more detailed information.
Please contact NEWPORT CITY DOGS HOME.
TEL 01633 290 902 between 11am - 1pm or 2pm - 4pm (Monday - Saturday) or pop in for a visit! No appointment needed.
Please note: The home is closed on Sundays.
Rehoming fees are from £100 - £200 depending on the age/breed of the dog, and include 1st vaccination, flea & worm treatment, and microchip. It is a condition of the rehoming contract that all dogs are neutered/spayed aged six months. Subsidised vouchers are available at £35, this is in addition to the rehoming fee.
All applicants will be home-checked prior to approval.
. Barney was at my side in an instance with reassuring licks & sat as close as he could get to me (on my lap) while I regained my composure. Thank you Barney. Bx