Jake

Just a note to let you know (as promised) how Jake is doing in his new home.
Jake has worked his way into the family and the goings on at the farm very
well. He was quite clingy for the first bit and didn't want to let me out of
his sight, but is getting more confident as time goes on. There are no
worries that he will wander. He doesn't bother the cats and is fine with the
chickens, although he seems quite intrigued with the Guinea Fowl. Jake has
learned quite quickly to chase the Canada geese which is wonderful as we
have quite a problem with them if we aren't vigilant about harassing them.
In fact, for several years we had a service that brought dogs out to deter
the geese from staying. The company wanted $10,000 for a trained "goose dog"
so I am way ahead with Jake already! He is a very good watch dog and would
make anyone who doesn't know him think twice about coming into the house. We
had one training session with horses with Jake on a long line and will have
another this week. He showed quite an interest in the horses but he is very
clever and I don't think there will be a problem with him learning to leave
them alone. Jake is getting a lot of exercise with two shorter walks and one
long walk per day. He loves to come with me to do chores and gardening and
takes great delight in running after the golf cart and barking at it.

Unfortunately, two days after Jake arrived, Freddie our Border Collie (whom
you met when I came to see Jake at the shelter) suddenly became completely
paralysed. I had to hand feed him and give him water in a syringe. I didn't
feel that putting him through a lot of tests at the age of 13 was fair to
him, and so we decided to try him on steroids to see if that would have any
effect. He immediately had a miraculous reaction and Freddie is now able to
move about on his own and even chases the cats again. A friend of mine
suggested he may have "Coonhound Paralysis" which I thought was a joke and a
reference to Jake's arrival, but there really is such a thing. Apparently it
can be transmitted in the saliva of raccoons, and you may recall, that I had
trapped one that had been devouring my ducks. There was a dog stricken with
it not far from here which has now completely recovered. Such irony!

Let me know if you want to visit Jake and I will send directions. I can see
why you would miss him - he is quite a darling and very charming. He just
has to learn not to sleep on the bed after rolling in horse poop!

Best wishes,
Betsy Millar

Lily

Just wanted to check in with you, n let you know that lily is doing
great. We have a gentle leader for her as walking on a leash is not a strong
point for her, and we have signed up for classes at petsmart so we can all
learn some new skills! So far she seems pretty settled and is pretty much a
daddy's girl! She even gets on with luna, my neatherland dwarf bunny, we are
still taking introductions slowly, but so far they seem ok with each other.
I'll keep in touch. Thanks for all your help and it was a pleasure to meet
you ashley and your team.

Jack

Sometimes you just need the wind in your hair!! Out for a ride with Daddy!!

 

 

 

 

Chelsea Bunn

Thought you might want to see an update on chelseabunn the mcCafferty's sent
last week. She will be free range on the main floor during the day, but
this is her enclosure at nighttime in the rec room. It's pretty awesome.
Chelsea will be happy there. They get their second bunny this week, and
once Chelsea is spayed, they will bond the two, so Chelsea will have a
little torti lop husband. They promised they will send more pics soon.

Marika

I'm Forever Home!

Hi Marika!
Well, Chelsea Bunny wasn't sure what to do with her condo but as soon as we
extended her pen, out she came! She must just feel safer and so the pen is
built to travel both levels! She has been eating her hay and has been
hunkered down in her bedding all day. I think she misses her Ali a bit but
as I type this she has just gone to her pellets and is devouring those as
well...touchdown!

Thank you, so much!!!
Sincerely,
The McCafferty's and Chelsea's 'Buncles' (bunny Uncle's!)

Professor Fitwick

 

 

Hello,

As promised we would like to share a photo of "Professor Flitwick" who we

adopted from you two weeks ago.

We have re-named him "Steve". You can see from the attached photo

that he has adapted very well and is a terrific friend for our three year old

Schnoodle, "Molly".

He has a lovely personality and is very affectionate.

We are all enjoying him very much.

Thank you.

Lori Whibbs and family

Samson previously Geraldo

Samson settling in

OK it has been less than an hour since he came in and he has nosed the dogs
and cats and picked a spot to lounge on the couch. I think he will fit in
here just fine!

Peyto (Glenn)

Hi there:


Just wanted to give you an update on Peyto (adopted as "Glenn" - Feb 1/12).

It's been nice to have Peyto in the house. He adapted well to his new surroundings and seems to love the fact he has free space throughout the house. He is quite a cuddler! I refer to him as my own personal heating pad! He is still quite nervous when people other than myself or husband come into the house but eventually starts to peek out to check things out. He doesn't like our daughter's dog (shitzu) being in the house whatsoever. I don't know if he had any history with other animals in his background. Perhaps more exposure will help that, we will introduce that gradually.

It is wonderful having his company.

I've attached some photos of him.

Susan