It is all about the animals this week! My last post was all about my beautiful cats Jean-Luc and Mr Pyjamas, so if you need more fluff, you should check it out. But today is all about Mums beautiful doggos, Zac & Reg. I have a whole post about their adoption but in short, Zac & Reg are brothers and needed a home together because they are inseparable. They came to SA Dog Rescue when they were 8 years old, as their owner had become homeless. Obviously, adopting two older dogs isn’t for everyone, so they were in foster care for a while. 27 October 2016 marks their two year adoption anniversary and we decided to celebrate!
First, they went on a big walk in the sunshine! As you can see, they were pretty excited, even though they go almost every day! Zac loves to run and dash here and there. Reg always acts like a kid being forced to do phys ed but once he gets home is all smiles. In fact they are both pretty frisky and perky after a trot round the neighbourhood.
These guys are on a fairly strict food regime. We learned about the importance of a schedule from Karen at the Holdfast Dog Centre. And also, not to leave food down and this can affect behaviour. They have a small amount of tinned food for breakfast. Feeding at the beginning of the day helps to avoid toileting whoppsies inside. In the afternoon/evening they get dry food. After some trial and error, we found that the Royal Canin Mini 8+ years was best. But since we were celebrating, we put on a feast (a dog dinner party if you will) of their favourite (but occasional) treats in the form of a deconstructed ham sandwich!
- Wholemeal bread and butter – these dogs love bread and will lick your crumbs!
- Low fat ham – I think they love the texture of the thin cut
- Smiley fritz – the most coveted of all
- Low fat Jarlsberg cheese – yes, they prefer swiss!
- Custard Berliner Bun – No, they didn’t get much, just a little pinch of the dough but they were happy about it!
Zac and Reg are not your ordinary dogs! And that is why it’s is so nice to celebrate this way. They came with some baggage from their former life. Reg is particularly damaged and is frightened by the smallest and most unusual things. I think they were super lucky to land with someone like Mum who not only has the time, patience and understanding to work with them but also adores their quirks. I don’t think that Zac & Reg would do well in a busy house with other pets or children and they have come out of their shells in Mums calm space. Mum is always trying to broaden their horizons and get them more comfy with other dogs, other people and new situations. But at the end a long day of celebrating, they love a good lay on the bed with Mum and yes, she tucks them in sometimes! It helps Reg to cope with windy weather, which freaks him out a lot!
I hope you have enjoyed a look at our dog celebrations! We certainly had a blast here! As I’ve said before, rescued is the best kind of dog. If you are considering a furry addition to the family, please adopt. And if you can spare time or money, why not help out? I know that many rescue organizations are in need of foster carers and gratefully accept donations. To make sure your donation hits the mark, be sure to check with the organization and find out what they accept. Even better, donate cash. If you worry about giving cash, speak to the organization and see if you can pay your cash directly to one of the vets they use. That way you know that you are paying for direct veterinary care. Now, send me your dog pics because I need more dogs pics to balance out all the cat pics that fill my phone xxx
If you want more Zac & Reg, you’ll find them in these posts:
- Welcome to Zac & Reg
- DIY Custom Dog Coats
- DIY Reversible ‘Adopt Me’ Dog Bandanas
- DIY Round Dog Bed with removable cover
- Zac & Reg Get Their Dog On at Holfast Dog Centre
- DIY Unicorn Dog Horn Costume
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