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Find your new companion => Dogs looking for homes => Reserved Dogs => Topic started by: dawn.hanna on September 13, 2015, 18:25:17 PM

Title: Chocolate Charlie Labrador cross
Post by: dawn.hanna on September 13, 2015, 18:25:17 PM

Check out Charlie's update pictures scroll threw pages 1 and 2

Please meet Chocolate Charlie with white bits

(http://i1376.photobucket.com/albums/ah35/dawn_hanna1/Charlie/DSC_0303_zps0krt0ycv.jpg) (http://s1376.photobucket.com/user/dawn_hanna1/media/Charlie/DSC_0303_zps0krt0ycv.jpg.html)

Breed – Labrador cross
Sex - Male
Age – 1 yr approx
Dog Friendly - Yes
Cat Friendly -  Like to sniff to say hi, no chasing
People Friendly - Yes
Child Friendly - Wag his tail and lets children fuss him when we are out and he is on his lead.  Because he's young and bouncy we would recommend aged 11+ as he could accidentally knock over smaller children in his enthusiasm  angel.gif
House Trained - Yes
Neutered - Yes 09/09/15
Travel - Good. He like to have a look out the window then lie down for a sleep
Food - Dried biscuits. At the moment Charlie is eating 4 small meals a day to help him put weight on. Tea time meal has a bit of tinned food mixed in
Fostered - Cwmbran
Vacation – Yes
Flea Treated - Yes
Worm treated - Yes
Micro chipped - Yes
Adoption Cost - £150.

Charlie is currently undergoing an assessment and will be ready for re-homing from the 19th September 2015.  Applications are welcome during the assessment period.  Approved applications will be home checked.

Details of our adoption procedures and adoption application form are http://www.fourpawsanimalrescue.org.uk/adoption_procedures.html

We took Louie and Nelly to meet Charlie to see if they would get on. The meeting was a success there was loads of sniffing and happy wagging tails. We walked down the lane, Charlie was very good on lead didn't pull, walked nicely on the left side of me, sat down while we waited for traffic to past then stood up and carried on walking nicely. He was a bit of a dream when you consider what Nelly is like.

We brought him home :D  and being a bit smelly from kennel living the first thing was to give him a shower. He didn't like to shower in cold water, would you? When the water heated up he was happy to stand there and loved the shampoo being rubbed in to him, he was good and we rinsed him and toweled him off. He then ran round the house like a nutter rubbing body on every bit of carpet and furniture he could ;D so funny to watch.

When we fed Charlie he ate his food within 30 second there was no chewing involve just straight down, this guy could set speed records. We have borrowed a slow feeding dish for him and it has helped him slow right down. He was snatching treats at first but we have trained him not to and he has learnt not too. If you'd been though what he has, you'd understand, he'll slow down when he understands he's loved and will always be fed.

(http://i1376.photobucket.com/albums/ah35/dawn_hanna1/Charlie/DSC_0292_zpsgd2jegq0.jpg) (http://s1376.photobucket.com/user/dawn_hanna1/media/Charlie/DSC_0292_zpsgd2jegq0.jpg.html)

Charlie had forgotten what it was like to be in a home because of kennels and being alone so he wandered round and was uneasy. He did settle quickly, and by the second day, started enjoying the comforts of home. He found the treat drawer on the morning of the second day when we left him for 1/2hr. He ate all the fresh breath dental sticks and turned the bin over,  we were lucky our bin has a lock so no mess. But he was breath fresh and so minty. Next day it was like cowpats :( . He also did a bit of kitchen counter surfing, I'm glad to say that has stopped and the treat drawer has been moved ;) to higher ground.

When we leave him on his own he doesn't bark or whine, he just goes upstairs and gets on his bed with Nelly and Louie for a snooze. When we get back, you can hear him diving off the bed and running down the stairs to greet us. We are working with Charlie to teach him not to jump up, he wants to show affection when someone comes to the house, my mum visited yesterday and he stayed down ( Edgar understands his reluctance).

Charlie is a willing learner, he sits give paws and is learning to wait for a treat. Charlie would like someone around for most of the time he just loves people. You only have to look at him and his tail starts wagging. He may have sad eyes sometimes but the tail tells a different story.

He has his own bed in the living room and our bedroom. He will get up on the sofa for a cutch when we are sat down watching tv, then when he has enough he gets down and sleeps on his bed. At bed time he knows the routine out for a wee then upstairs to the bedroom on his bed and waits for his treat then off to sleep he goes.

(http://i1376.photobucket.com/albums/ah35/dawn_hanna1/Charlie/DSC_0280_zpstjgsgapo.jpg) (http://s1376.photobucket.com/user/dawn_hanna1/media/Charlie/DSC_0280_zpstjgsgapo.jpg.html)

Title: Re: Chocolate Charlie Labrador cross
Post by: Munchkins on September 13, 2015, 18:29:33 PM

Charlie you are so handsome :luv: look at that glossy coat :)

Title: Re: Chocolate Charlie Labrador cross
Post by: dawn.hanna on September 13, 2015, 18:47:26 PM

A few more pictures of Charlie. 

This is a video click to play
(http://i1376.photobucket.com/albums/ah35/dawn_hanna1/Charlie/th_MovieCreator_20150912183928_zpsy3udmfdp.mp4) (http://i1376.photobucket.com/albums/ah35/dawn_hanna1/Charlie/MovieCreator_20150912183928_zpsy3udmfdp.mp4)

Charlie and a chew

(http://i1376.photobucket.com/albums/ah35/dawn_hanna1/Charlie/DSC_0299_zpshn37mrpk.jpg) (http://s1376.photobucket.com/user/dawn_hanna1/media/Charlie/DSC_0299_zpshn37mrpk.jpg.html)

Clicking on any picture will take you to Charlie's photobucket page

He loves to lie out in the sun

(http://i1376.photobucket.com/albums/ah35/dawn_hanna1/Charlie/DSC_0269_zpscrjeeer3.jpg) (http://s1376.photobucket.com/user/dawn_hanna1/media/Charlie/DSC_0269_zpscrjeeer3.jpg.html)

Title: Re: Chocolate Charlie Labrador cross
Post by: Maggie on September 13, 2015, 19:13:42 PM

 :-*Helloooo Chocolate Charlie, you look good enough to eat ;), you look & sound like a great allrounder & you're still just a puplet :-*

Title: Re: Chocolate Charlie Labrador cross
Post by: DougieDog on September 13, 2015, 19:42:17 PM

So pleased he is settling well with you, he was always so happy to have attention when we saw him in kennels, he really deserved some love and fuss which he is clearly enjoying now! Such a handsome guy too X

Title: Re: Chocolate Charlie Labrador cross
Post by: dawn.hanna on September 24, 2015, 22:00:54 PM

Trying to catch up with Nelly ;D

(http://i1376.photobucket.com/albums/ah35/dawn_hanna1/Charlie/DSC_0336_zpss1x7kmi9.jpg) (http://s1376.photobucket.com/user/dawn_hanna1/media/Charlie/DSC_0336_zpss1x7kmi9.jpg.html)

Its my ball and you cant have it  :P

(http://i1376.photobucket.com/albums/ah35/dawn_hanna1/Charlie/DSC_0337_zps8joqrr9j.jpg) (http://s1376.photobucket.com/user/dawn_hanna1/media/Charlie/DSC_0337_zps8joqrr9j.jpg.html)

Fast asleep sniff slipper :-\

(http://i1376.photobucket.com/albums/ah35/dawn_hanna1/Charlie/DSC_0332_zps45mjgzcg.jpg) (http://s1376.photobucket.com/user/dawn_hanna1/media/Charlie/DSC_0332_zps45mjgzcg.jpg.html)

Title: Re: Chocolate Charlie Labrador cross
Post by: dawn.hanna on September 24, 2015, 22:09:46 PM

Its time for Charlie cutch :luv:

(http://i1376.photobucket.com/albums/ah35/dawn_hanna1/Charlie/DSC_0335_zpsubag1kvs.jpg) (http://s1376.photobucket.com/user/dawn_hanna1/media/Charlie/DSC_0335_zpsubag1kvs.jpg.html)

He likes to be in the middle :winktongue:

(http://i1376.photobucket.com/albums/ah35/dawn_hanna1/Charlie/DSC_0330_zpsksd2bsn5.jpg) (http://s1376.photobucket.com/user/dawn_hanna1/media/Charlie/DSC_0330_zpsksd2bsn5.jpg.html)

Double trouble angel.gif

(http://i1376.photobucket.com/albums/ah35/dawn_hanna1/Charlie/IMG-20150921-WA0002_zpsptezmkwh.jpg) (http://s1376.photobucket.com/user/dawn_hanna1/media/Charlie/IMG-20150921-WA0002_zpsptezmkwh.jpg.html)

Title: Re: Chocolate Charlie Labrador cross
Post by: dawn.hanna on September 24, 2015, 22:26:35 PM

(http://i1376.photobucket.com/albums/ah35/dawn_hanna1/Charlie/DSC_0275_zpsisercxcq.jpg) (http://s1376.photobucket.com/user/dawn_hanna1/media/Charlie/DSC_0275_zpsisercxcq.jpg.html)

Charlie has had a great week, he's full of energy, easily bored, and has a 'lil Devil' in him where extra food is concerned, he's a pup.We take him out twice a day, morning's we take him to a field where he can run off his energy and chase the ball with Nelly, Louie and Queenie. He will bring it back unless he decides to eat it, his recall is good and he's a very sociable fur ball. We are still trying to get him to drop the ball and he will eventually lol. In the evening, we walk him around the estate on lead. He's very good, doesn't pull and will sit when we have to cross a road.

He can be vocal when he is on his lead and he see's another dog. Its not an aggressive bark, it's deep, gruff and it's his way of saying he wants to play. With training he will learn not to. Charlie will benefit from training class.

He does have a rebellious side ( kitchen counter surfing), it's an art form. He has learnt not to do it when we are in the kitchen but will when we are not with him, it's open season for freebie's. So far this week he has pinched a chubb roll and fitted Nelly up with the empty wrapper. He's had porridge and a slice of my toast this morning :o We know its not Nelly as she has never jumped up at the counter or made off with extra rations. He delights in framing her with the empty wrappers. Only problem is that he has a wet nose and porridge sticks to him like glue.

He has slowed down with speed eating since we borrowed a slow feeder bowl off Fran (thank you so much). I would recommend that Charlie's new family get one.

(http://i1376.photobucket.com/albums/ah35/dawn_hanna1/Charlie/DSC_0278_zpsbtc4uyjm.jpg) (http://s1376.photobucket.com/user/dawn_hanna1/media/Charlie/DSC_0278_zpsbtc4uyjm.jpg.html)

We love Charlie to bits he is so affectionate, he thinks nothing of jumping on your lap for a fuss, in his mind he is the size of a cat and as light as a feather, he gets ragged by the other two and has a great temperament and is fun. This guy is a lover not a fighter and adds to the quality of the lives he comes in contact with.

(http://i1376.photobucket.com/albums/ah35/dawn_hanna1/Charlie/1441980663934_zpsga7fgzt3.jpg) (http://s1376.photobucket.com/user/dawn_hanna1/media/Charlie/1441980663934_zpsga7fgzt3.jpg.html)

Title: Re: Chocolate Charlie Labrador cross
Post by: DextersMum on September 25, 2015, 00:30:33 AM

Lovely update and pictures, he's settling in so well with a good routine.  Hopefully his forever sofa is just around the corner  :)

Title: Re: Chocolate Charlie Labrador cross
Post by: Munchkins on September 25, 2015, 06:13:54 AM

Great write up and photos :) I love the one where Nelly is gazing at him adoringly  :luv: they are a great match for playing :)

Title: Re: Chocolate Charlie Labrador cross
Post by: kempy12 on September 25, 2015, 07:06:28 AM

What a fantastic charecter, Youve really bought out how fantastic he is in that write up Dawn! :D

Title: Re: Chocolate Charlie Labrador cross
Post by: DougieDog on September 25, 2015, 07:19:44 AM

He's such a lovely boy, I enjoyed my Charlie (&Nellie) kisses last week and agree totally that he believes he is a perfect lap dog size!

Title: Re: Chocolate Charlie Labrador cross
Post by: DizzyDogs on September 25, 2015, 07:40:15 AM

He sounds just like a cheeky lab.  He has settled in so ell and sounds like he is coming on so well he is going to make someone the perfect companion with a few tweaks needed totally gorgeous  :)

Title: Re: Chocolate Charlie Labrador cross
Post by: Maggie on September 25, 2015, 10:27:47 AM

 :) :) :) :) I'm sitting here with a great big smile on my face as I'm reading about him & looking at the piccies (which are fab, I luvs the one with his nose in the slipper), the thoughts going through my mind is "what a loveable boy he is", I bet that there's never a dull moment & would be a fantastic companion. :-* :-* :-* :-*

Title: Re: Chocolate Charlie Labrador cross
Post by: dawn.hanna on September 30, 2015, 22:13:02 PM

Charlie has had a great weekend. We think he has realised that he doesn't have to kitchen counter surf, or rummage through the bin for food.
He has learnt to sit and wait for his food bowl to be put down and when we say 'ok' he eats properly. He is very good doesn't try to eat out from the other dogs food bowls not that he would have a chance.

(http://i1376.photobucket.com/albums/ah35/dawn_hanna1/Charlie/DSC_0368_zpsyrixecvs.jpg) (http://s1376.photobucket.com/user/dawn_hanna1/media/Charlie/DSC_0368_zpsyrixecvs.jpg.html)

Charlie will make a great companies for anyone and would prefer someone who is at home and be his buddy.  He is very good left for a hour or two, but he gets bored easily as he loves company. He loves doggie friends and can play with any size dog, he's very sociable.

(http://i1376.photobucket.com/albums/ah35/dawn_hanna1/Charlie/DSC_0351_zpstchu6rtf.jpg) (http://s1376.photobucket.com/user/dawn_hanna1/media/Charlie/DSC_0351_zpstchu6rtf.jpg.html)

He loves to go out whether it's for a run, chasing a ball or haring round with Nelly. He also like a stroll on lead sniffing at everything and has never pulled when on lead

(http://i1376.photobucket.com/albums/ah35/dawn_hanna1/Charlie/DSC_0346_zps7a7evnq5.jpg) (http://s1376.photobucket.com/user/dawn_hanna1/media/Charlie/DSC_0346_zps7a7evnq5.jpg.html)

Title: Re: Chocolate Charlie Labrador cross
Post by: dawn.hanna on September 30, 2015, 22:18:25 PM

Stop taking my picture

(http://i1376.photobucket.com/albums/ah35/dawn_hanna1/Charlie/DSC_0374_zpscc8uw6v7.jpg) (http://s1376.photobucket.com/user/dawn_hanna1/media/Charlie/DSC_0374_zpscc8uw6v7.jpg.html)

Ok one last pose

(http://i1376.photobucket.com/albums/ah35/dawn_hanna1/Charlie/DSC_0376_zpsyvv7tceo.jpg) (http://s1376.photobucket.com/user/dawn_hanna1/media/Charlie/DSC_0376_zpsyvv7tceo.jpg.html)

Tug of rubber bone

(http://i1376.photobucket.com/albums/ah35/dawn_hanna1/Charlie/DSC_0360_zpsrdfirnf7.jpg) (http://s1376.photobucket.com/user/dawn_hanna1/media/Charlie/DSC_0360_zpsrdfirnf7.jpg.html)

Title: Re: Chocolate Charlie Labrador cross
Post by: dawn.hanna on September 30, 2015, 22:21:15 PM

Not the best video....just click on picture and see Chocolate Charlie run with Nelly of course  ;D

(http://i1376.photobucket.com/albums/ah35/dawn_hanna1/Charlie/th_MOV_0350_zpsrxapcuk4.mp4) (http://i1376.photobucket.com/albums/ah35/dawn_hanna1/Charlie/MOV_0350_zpsrxapcuk4.mp4)

Title: Re: Chocolate Charlie Labrador cross
Post by: Munchkins on October 01, 2015, 06:01:39 AM

Charlie and Nelly are a great match for playing :)

Title: Re: Chocolate Charlie Labrador cross
Post by: DizzyDogs on October 01, 2015, 08:05:10 AM

I bet they are having the time of their lives I love to see dogs playing together

Title: Re: Chocolate Charlie Labrador cross
Post by: DextersMum on October 01, 2015, 09:42:00 AM

He's such a handsome boy and filling out nicely  :)

Title: Re: Chocolate Charlie Labrador cross
Post by: dawn.hanna on October 06, 2015, 21:47:03 PM

Update 06/10/15

Teach me to drive

(http://i1376.photobucket.com/albums/ah35/dawn_hanna1/Charlie/DSC_0377_zpszwcsxjff.jpg) (http://s1376.photobucket.com/user/dawn_hanna1/media/Charlie/DSC_0377_zpszwcsxjff.jpg.html)

Louie my other buddie :luv:

(http://i1376.photobucket.com/albums/ah35/dawn_hanna1/Charlie/DSC_0390_zpsoyxgg2k6.jpg) (http://s1376.photobucket.com/user/dawn_hanna1/media/Charlie/DSC_0390_zpsoyxgg2k6.jpg.html)

Let's play tug Nelly

(http://i1376.photobucket.com/albums/ah35/dawn_hanna1/Charlie/DSC_0383_zpsz4flnyqq.jpg) (http://s1376.photobucket.com/user/dawn_hanna1/media/Charlie/DSC_0383_zpsz4flnyqq.jpg.html)

Title: Re: Chocolate Charlie Labrador cross
Post by: dawn.hanna on October 06, 2015, 21:56:04 PM

Update 06/10/15

Chocolate Charlie with the white bits and sad eyes is wondering where his happy ever after family and sofa are....is it you he looking for  :D

(http://i1376.photobucket.com/albums/ah35/dawn_hanna1/Charlie/DSC_0393_zpsmvudoupr.jpg) (http://s1376.photobucket.com/user/dawn_hanna1/media/Charlie/DSC_0393_zpsmvudoupr.jpg.html)

He is a great doggie. Loves to watch me do the laundry

(http://i1376.photobucket.com/albums/ah35/dawn_hanna1/Charlie/DSC_0416_zpsudo384lc.jpg) (http://s1376.photobucket.com/user/dawn_hanna1/media/Charlie/DSC_0416_zpsudo384lc.jpg.html)

Charlie likes to keep watch who's walking by he doesn't bark from his advantage point

(http://i1376.photobucket.com/albums/ah35/dawn_hanna1/Charlie/DSC_0398_zpsgomihj2e.jpg) (http://s1376.photobucket.com/user/dawn_hanna1/media/Charlie/DSC_0398_zpsgomihj2e.jpg.html)

Title: Re: Chocolate Charlie Labrador cross
Post by: dawn.hanna on October 06, 2015, 22:23:27 PM

Update 06/10/15

I have been told by a few people Charlie is a typical Labrador and if you love Labs, have space, time and would like to meet him fill a application form out

http://www.fourpawsanimalrescue.org.uk/adoption_procedures.html


(http://i1376.photobucket.com/albums/ah35/dawn_hanna1/Charlie/DSC_0412_zpsm7oodxip.jpg) (http://s1376.photobucket.com/user/dawn_hanna1/media/Charlie/DSC_0412_zpsm7oodxip.jpg.html)

(http://i1376.photobucket.com/albums/ah35/dawn_hanna1/Charlie/DSC_0402_zpsyc0noh8d.jpg) (http://s1376.photobucket.com/user/dawn_hanna1/media/Charlie/DSC_0402_zpsyc0noh8d.jpg.html)

(http://i1376.photobucket.com/albums/ah35/dawn_hanna1/Charlie/DSC_0408_zpsxbqchj1y.jpg) (http://s1376.photobucket.com/user/dawn_hanna1/media/Charlie/DSC_0408_zpsxbqchj1y.jpg.html)

Title: Re: Chocolate Charlie Labrador cross
Post by: Munchkins on October 07, 2015, 05:44:27 AM

I can't believe this gorgeous boy is still waiting for his vey own sofa he has the saddest eyes  :'( squidgy jowls  :laugh: a nose like velvet  :) and gives endless cwtches  :luv:

Title: Re: Chocolate Charlie Labrador cross
Post by: dawn.hanna on October 10, 2015, 11:17:18 AM

Update 10/10/15

"Hello"

(http://i1376.photobucket.com/albums/ah35/dawn_hanna1/Charlie/DSC_0438_zpsakifwjfx.jpg) (http://s1376.photobucket.com/user/dawn_hanna1/media/Charlie/DSC_0438_zpsakifwjfx.jpg.html)

Hello!
Is it me you're looking paw?
I can see it in your eyes
I can see it in your smile
You're all I've ever wanted
And my paws are open wide
'cause you know just what to say
And you know just what to do
And I want to bark so much
I love you

(http://i1376.photobucket.com/albums/ah35/dawn_hanna1/Charlie/DSC_0435_zpsntvrafps.jpg) (http://s1376.photobucket.com/user/dawn_hanna1/media/Charlie/DSC_0435_zpsntvrafps.jpg.html)

Title: Re: Chocolate Charlie Labrador cross
Post by: Munchkins on October 10, 2015, 11:29:26 AM

Made me laugh Dawn :laugh: Charlie thinks you have lost the plot  :winktongue: lol

Title: Re: Chocolate Charlie Labrador cross
Post by: DizzyDogs on October 10, 2015, 11:49:43 AM

He looks like he is concentrating showing of his best side for his forever family hope it it not to long he so deserves a sofa of him own  and he is so handsome  :) :)

Title: Re: Chocolate Charlie Labrador cross
Post by: herbiesmum on October 10, 2015, 11:50:32 AM

So Charlie's a Lionel Ritchie fan too is he?.....that boy has taste!

Title: Re: Chocolate Charlie Labrador cross
Post by: DextersMum on October 10, 2015, 12:38:37 PM

LOL love it  :)   He really is such a handsome boy, his eyes are so soulful  :luv:  :luv:

Title: Re: Chocolate Charlie Labrador cross
Post by: Maggie on October 10, 2015, 13:27:13 PM

 :) :) :) :) I luvs that, just look at his face  angel.gif :-*

Title: Re: Chocolate Charlie Labrador cross
Post by: jellitot on October 10, 2015, 13:57:45 PM

Hahaha! Dawn I love it!  8)