Fionn Guy

IT WAS WORTH THE WAIT

Sadly, through no fault of Fionn’s, his promised UK forever home was unsuccessful but we still did not expect to have any problem rehoming this boy and knew that he was destined for a wonderful life which he is now having.

HISTORY

Fionn is a smallish, deep golden coloured Labrador who was 18 months old in 2017. He was groomed, neutered and received the vaccinations to go to the UK.

Fionn was taken to the vets at 8 months old to be euthanised because of the possibility of hip dysplasia. Apparently, the owner had tried to rehome him but to no avail. The vet indicated to the owners that he wanted to wait till the pup was a year old before any decisions were made.

The vet then called IRR hoping for the minor miracle that we could rehome him and IRR, of course, agreed to take him on. When Kathryn saw him she was surprised at his mobility which was really very good.

Fionn had only just started his life and it could have been over. However, miracles do happen and Fionn, once under the wing of IRR, was safe from harm. He will receive whatever medical assistance is necessary to make sure his life is long, happy and totally pain free.

UK FOSTER ASSESSMENT

PERSONALITY

Fionn has a sweet personality, is alert and inquisitive and is everything that you would expect from a young boy of his age. He shows a lot of affection and follows you round closely. He can, at times, get under your feet as he loves to be with you but he will move away when told to do so.

Initially, he bounded around like a looney and wouldn’t sit still for a minute but he is becoming much calmer, more confident and is simply playful and happy now, as a youngster should be.

SOCIAL LEARNING

His fosterer, Margaret, says “ He is in very good health. Fionn has a history of weak hips but has shown no signs so far. He knows some basic commands, is good at retrieve and presents his ball in the sit position”

TRAVEL: He is happy and content travelling in the car.

HOUSETRAINING: He is housetrained

LEADWALKING: He walks loose lead on a slip lead. He enjoys his walks and loves meeting other dogs.

RESOURCE GUARDING: There is no evidence of resource guarding. He is not food or toy possessive. He enjoys a ball and will happily amuse himself with it.

SEPARATION ANXIETY: Unfortunately, he does suffer from separation anxiety.

ADULTS and CHILDREN: Fionn is good with adults and older children.

DOGS and CATS: He is very friendly with other dogs and has been living happily with a cat.

FIONN’S DREAM HOME

He simply needs a loving home with a family who are around most of the time and who will spend time with him and show him that just because he may not be totally perfect physically, he still has the chance of a wonderful new life. Having missed a lot of puppyhood, he now wants to get as many adventures in as possible.

Fionn is a super dog who will make someone a wonderful pet. He has lots and lots of love to give and just wants to be loved in return. He shows no sign of any problems with his hips when he is out walking and playing so we hope it stays like this for the rest of his life.

A SUCCESSFUL OUTCOME (JULY 2017)

Fionn has gone to live in his forever Home