Ringo

Yaaaaaaay for handsome boy Ringo, fingers crossed he'll be going stateside July 13th!

Ringo has come such a long way these past few months. He had a really rough start but battled his way through all his ailments, he has such a great spirit and has turned into a wonderful little dog that would make a great companion for anyone and he is SO adorable, look at that teddy-bear face!

*Ringo is still looking for his forever home** Update from Ringo's foster Mum May 2013:
'Last weekend I took Ringo to be properly groomed as he was really struggling with his woolly jacket in this heat! He now looks and feels so much better and his fur is gorgeous and soft. I can't believe that only a few months ago he was really battling with his skin. You would never guess, as he now looks so healthy.

He's a very confident and lively little boy so recently we've been working really hard together on reinforcing good behaviour. He never, ever poos inside anymore and he tries his best when i'm at work to wait until we get outside to pee. However, if he really needs to go, it is always on the peepad. He knows 'sit' and 'stay' and waits perfectly before being fed. He is left to roam my living room when I go to work and whilst he has been known to explore the contents of a binbag or two (completely my fault!) he has never touched / scratched / damaged any of my furniture.

I was worried about his twisted paw at first, but I can honestly say that it doesn't affect him in any way, especially with regards to his little happy dance when I get home from work / before he gets fed! He gets plenty of exercise every day and it's never too much for him. He reminds me more of a little Beagle who loves the follow the scent of everything when we go out for walks / jogs and he's such a happy chap being outside! He seems to have dealt with so much already in his short little life and I would love to see him settled and happy in a forever home.'

Ringo is doing great in his foster home but is still looking for his forever home. The following is from Ringo's fantastic foster Mum:
Ringo has only been with me for a week but he has already settled in here perfectly and I absolutely love having him around. He finally had his stitches removed and was an absolute diamond whilst this was done. Even the vet was most impressed and Ringo is a much happier boy now the cone of shame has also been removed!

On the first couple of nights he was with me, he cried when I went in the shower or when he was shut in the living room when I went to bed. However with only a tiny bit of training I never hear a peep out of him for either of these things anymore. He is clearly such a smart dog and so eager to please which makes him so easy to train.

He uses his peepads although since his cone has been removed he seems to be much happier peeing outside again which is great! He absolutely loves being outside and meeting new people and is a fantastic little walker. The only downside to this is that a 5 minute walk to the shop becomes a 20 minute event with everyone wanting to stop give him a pet and some attention which he is more than happy to accept! I've had various people popping in to meet him and he has loved the attention every time!

He is very puppy-like and loves to play. That being said though, he seems to have already calmed down a lot and is just as happy having a lazy day snoozing and snuggling. In the morning, he will patiently wait until he is let into my room for cuddles. He has so much love to give and I can't say enough just how fab this little boy is. I really hope he finds the forever home that he well and truly deserves.

*March 2013*
Little Ringo is doing great these days, he's turned into a fantastic jogging and cycling buddy and his skin has finaly cleared up. He's going to be neutered soon and then hopefully off to a long term foster. ^^
This is Ringo, a little gem and one of the 12 dogs of Christmas at BAPS. He's a one-year old poodle that absolutely loves life, is pee-pad trained and walks well on the leash. He loves people, dogs and cats, always wanting to greet anyone that even looks at him. He is extremely playful and puppy-like. He plays fetch and tug-of-war, he especially likes to do this with clothes I hang up to dry! He will steal things you leave around and take them to his bed; empty water bottles and socks mostly; like a little magpie. He's also a little snuggle-bug, when he gets worn out from playing he will curl up in your lap and sleep there as long as you let him. I take him cycling with me a lot, he loves it, but he loves everything so that's not a surprise, also when he's tired he will happily sit in the basket and watch everyone go by. He really is such a great pup, he makes me laugh everyday and will make a great pet for someone.
Poor Ringo has had a bad luck streak with regards to his health though. It was discovered that he had scabies soon after he arrived at BAPS, this meant he couldn't get out of his cage for weeks incase any of the other dogs picked it up. Our lovely vet Mina tried to treat it at the shelter but unfortuately it didn't improve so I am currently fostering so he can be medicated everyday. He also has a little fungus in his ear and a twisted front paw from an old injury but x-rays show no damage. Once his skin conditions have healed, he will be neutered. Only then will he be available for fostering/adoption but it shoudn't be too long. I'll keep you posted. ^^