Saying Hi!

[mattj99]

Hi everyone,

Just a quick post to say hi and introduce ourselves, I'm Matt I live in Caerphilly with my partner Dan we have 2 cats Polly and Tigger and a Jack Russell called Minstrel. Polly is a grand old lady at 15 and Tigger is 18 months. Minstrel is the baby of the bunch and is just coming up to six months old.

Here is minstrel when he first joined our family



and this is him now



Tigger and Minstrel get on incredibly well and they spend most of the day playing and eating





Polly is the boss of the house and at 15 likes to keep herself to herself. She can usually be found on a bed or curled up under a radiator. She keeps Tigger and Minstrel in their place and if they get too boisterous they get a quick whack from the paw to calm them down - she's not shy about giving the humans a dose too!!



I'm posting on here because we've started to feel like now Minstrel is a bit more grown up we'd like to find him some canine company - playing with the cat is great but when Tigger has had enough he hops over the fence and poor Minstrel is left with just his toys and the boring humans to play with. And although he's only at home alone for a couple of hours a day it I think it must be boring for him.

We're not sure what type of dog we're looking for and have a completely open mind - although I must admit I would like a girl - and we'll be visiting the Dog's home soon to hopefully find the new member of our family.

[Becky]

Hi Matt, welcome to the Forum!! As a massive terrier lover I have just one word to say about your Minstrel - WOW!!! He is absolutely stunning. Looks like a fun loving pooch too ;D (Polly and Tigger are cuties too!)

I think its great that you are thinking of getting him a little buddy, I have 3 of my own and they have so much fun with each other, they dont really ever want us humans until its cuddle time! The Home always has a massive range of dogs in so when you are ready for another, Im sure there will be something for you

Becky x

[additions]

welcome Matt to the CDH love your pics so cute hope to meet you one day. Best Wishes Sharron x

[daffysmum]

Hello Matt - welcome to the forum.

Minstrel is an absolute sweetheart, like Becky I too love the terriers and have three of them at home plus the matriarch of the family our hound dog!

I'm sure that when you are ready, you will find a new member of your family at CDH.

Good luck with your search.

[cherylW]

Hi Matt, another terrier lover here ;D your family is gorgeous, I love that your pup and cat play together, so cute!

You will no doubt find a companion for Minstrel, even if it takes a while don't get disheartened because sometimes it takes a while to find the right one when you think you may have found the perfect pooch, take Minstrel down for some walks with him/her and then take your cats in crates to see the other dog's reaction. Hopefully then you'll know for sure when you've found your new family member ;D ;D

oh and one more tip, if a dog is already reserved but you are interested, put your name down as 2nd or even 3rd reserve because the dogs often end up going home with the 2nd or 3rds (just ask Becky

hope to see you at some cdh events!

Cheryl x

[Becky]

Yep - I was 3rd reserve on my Pickle, didnt think for one minute we would be lucky enough to get her but the first and second reserves pulled out! Their loss was our gain so as Cheryl says, if you find "the one" make sure you put your name down