Grapes continued...is the skin the issue?

In this video IAZ student Melanie, observes her parrots taking the skins off grapes before eating them. As we have previously discussed in an earlier Blog, perhaps grape skins with a possible fungus could be that which is detrimental to dogs.

Scoopie

For everyone who knows Scoopie here is an update on how he is getting on. We are so pleased that everything has turned out so well for him at his new home. For those that do not know Scoopie's story refer to Blog posted 25th April.

                                       

"Just thought we'd update you on Scoopie's progress after taking him home two months ago. We hope this email will be shared with all those involved with Scoopie during his time at Bath Dogs Home.

Since bringing him back, Scoopie's come on leaps and bounds and is currently lying beside me demanding belly rubs and intermittently snoozing with P close by. He has his very own toy basket in the corner of the lounge filled with all his toys - teddies being his favourites at the moment, all with individual names - and not only is he incredibly intelligent and affectionate, he's also quickly become a wonderful family member.

Though trying at times, he's really improved over the last month and now feels much more comfortable walking past strangers and letting bikes pass him. We did initially have problems with him allowing people to step near him when he lay in doorways but this problem seems to have resolved itself now that he's settled in the house. He'll now allow you to groom him on his back legs and though not overly keen, he'll now allow you to use de-tangler so long as there are tasty treats involved.

 

We've found that he actually rather enjoys playing tugger alongside the washing machine and gets very excited whenever M comes downstairs with a washing basket in hand. He's found his favourite spot in the garden next to a flower bed and over these last few months and the hot whether we've been having he's enjoyed digging up the soil and lying in it under the shade of the house.

Always up for a cuddle, we're so glad to have Scoopie as part of the family, he's improving every day and we're happy we can give him a loving home in which he'll get everything he needs (and more!) He's regularly ruined with treats and dental sticks and he loves a good game of catch (especially with Mr Hedgehog, his new teddy). Though still wary of strange men, and Labradors, Scoopie has been introduced to some of the neighbours and has even had a cuddle with a few, including men!

We've put together some pictures of Scoopie for you and we wanted to thank you and everyone at Bath Dogs home for bringing Scoopie into our lives! He's a wonderful boy and we're so happy."