Introducing Rooney!!!

[*Nat*]

Ok we hated not having a pooch around, it's been far too quiet and although we still miss our beautiful Piper so much we decided to rescue a Staffie 

With some help from Claire we found this boy, he's about a year old and was called Henry! We picked him up this evening and the new name is very apt as when we got him home he showed a total obsession for footballs  We had to take it away in the end and hide them all, going to need some help with this one as my two boys are footie crazy 
Anyway after we hid the balls he started to repsond to us alot more and calmed right down! He had a bath cos he pen and inked  Went for a walk - needs a little work on the lead but nothing major, he comes to me whe recalled in the garden but I shalln't be letting him off yet  He sits, gives paw, then the other paw, takes his biscuit very gently, he waits for his dinner patiently and only started to eat once I gave the ok. He jumps up at the kitchen table and the work tops so we'll be working on that. Cries a little when left in the kitchen but settles after a few minutes 
He a lttle sweetie, hopefully he'll settle over night  He loves attention and fusses and giving sloppy kisses 
He has the most horrendous wind  God knows what he's been fed but we'll soon sort that out!!!!! 

So here he is 

[Mudgie]

Hi Rooney

Hope you settle in well.  Well done to your mum to rescuing you.  You look a bit like you have been in a few wars!!  Sturdy boy though.     I look forward to your updates.  Heres to lots of fun and love in the future for you both 

[*Nat*]

Thanks Mudgie

Just been for a walk, still farting for England   

[Mudgie]

give it a week or so, remember all change for him too and he might be stressed about it.  I would keep him on the lead for a good couple of months until you are sure that there is nothing that "triggers" unexpected behaviour.  From having Elsa just when you think you have them sussed something else gets thrown in just to keep you on your toes.     give him a month or so to settle then get Bev in for a few days.     she will see stuff that you or I couldnt see even if we had a manual!!!

Love that the house is poochy again     house not a home without at least one pooch 

[Gracie]

Rooney looks lovely, I like that brindle colour on staffies

Hope he brings you much joy 

[*Nat*]

Thank you 

He was great overnight, few whimpers when I went to bed but only for a few minutes  He's been a bit sick but it's been quite muggy here  He had breakfast then we went for a walk with my friend and her 2 Springers and they got on fine, enjoyed his walk, been chilling out today in and out the garden. Popped out a few times this afternoon and he's been fine left alone 

He has been marking his territory in the kitchen a few times, washing it with bio washing powder and also bought some Wash and Get Off spray to use 

He loves to be with us, Claire told me they share similarities with Dobes when it comes to being people dogs, so right, he's most definately a people dog 

[*Nat*]

Some new pics from today - 


Typical bloke!!! 




Enjoying a bone!!

[sharon@rescueremedies]

Congratulations!  Wishing you all the best with Rooney and a fine specimen he is too - handsome boy!

PS Very common Staffie trait ... wind!!!!!  You'll get used to it with time  and keep downwind

[Izzie]

He is lovely Nat

Looks very happy with his bone 

[*Nat*]

Haha  thasnks Sharon, it has improved big time today now he on good food   

Thanks Izzie 

[SuzAndTheDiva]

Nat he really is totally gorgeous i am just so pleased for you 

fine pair he is showing off in that photo   

[*Nat*]

Thanks Suz 

They are an impressive pair aren't they lol  Its taking me a while to get used to 'bits', always had girlie dogs 

[*Lassie*]

Good luck with him, looks like he is very food orientated which will help with training
Bet the kids are over the moon to have him.

[.dodger.]

aww he's lovely Nat Best of luck with him, can't wait to see how he gets on

[*Nat*]

Thanks  Yes kids, especially Mitchell love him 

Went to our frineds for a BBQ today, left him for a couple of hours then came home for him and took him to our friends. They have a Retriever called Charlie and they got on ok in the garden. Only one little grizzle round the table but they were playing and eating together fine. A couple of footballs laying around the garden which Rooney ignored most of the time then had a look at but I told him leave and he came a way. Chased a cat out the garden  We hid one football in the shed as he got hold of it and he worked out how to open the sliding door to the shed  A firm get out and leave worked though  He wanted to get to the kids playing football in the park behind the garden 
His canines are worn down pretty much and I'm convinced this is through repeated leather football play!!! 
He totally knackered now, snoring his head off