Each month we will feature one of our dogs as "Dog of the Month".
Chip is our dog for February.
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It's CHIP
A sensitive young gentlehound.
CHIP is medium sized, with a sleek black coat and lovely amber eyes. He has been waiting quite some time now to be picked.
CHIP is still only 3 years old and can be unsure at times, but is starting to take things in his stride since being kennelled with a series of girlfriends. Sadly, Chip has seen many of the girls come and go... always the bridesmaid and never the bride, never pushing himself forward ??
CHIP currently kennels with GEORGIA. They make a lovely pair (hint, hint!). With the help of a pal, he is building confidence and coming out of his shell. We feel that CHIP would be best in a home with a compatible canine buddy. CHIP walks easily with fellow kennel dogs but can pull if he sees something of interest.
*** UPDATE: CHIP at the park.
CHIP took a trip to the park. He was lifted in the car, and travelled well. CHIP was happy to meet 2 different dogs and shared sniffs. He is a gentle, shy boy and was a little nervous with a crowd of people and traffic noise. CHIP will need some time and patience to get used to life outside kennels.
CHIP has quite a reserved nature, can be shy to start but once he gets to know you and feels comfortable, he is a really friendly and affectionate boy. CHIP ran very, very few races.
** Potential adopters should note that the kennel dogs have always been, and currently are, walked by many, many different people. It is unlikely that any dog will "bond" instantly with you. Obviously, some are more eager on first meeting, but please do not ignore the shy ones, the ones that do not instantly engage, the quiet ones. It can take many weeks or months (or years!) for a rescue dog to show its true personality. Some of the least expected dogs turn out to be the absolute gems ??**
As he has little experience of the outside world, CHIP would need a gentle approach to the sights and sounds of his new life, with few expectations put on him in the early days, allowing him time to get used to being a pet.
So, could a boy like CHIP be right for you? Will it be Fortunate February for Dog of the Month CHIP?
Call Celia on 07826 244765 for more information on the adoption process.