Foster Spotlight

Mixed Breed · Unknown

Let’s reintroduce you to our very special girl Crumpet, a little lady who has been on quite the journey during her time with us at the Hotel. Crumpet first arrived in our care as a stray and struggling with sore, itchy skin. With patience and plenty of reassurance, she slowly began to trust the people around her. After finding herself back in our care through no fault of her own, Crumpet has continued to make wonderful progress and is now enjoying life in a loving foster home while she waits for her forever family. For anyone curious about Crumpet, we’ve made it easy. Take a look at our lovely update from her foster pawrents. What does Crumpet’s daily routine look like? “We let her out around 7am and she will usually go back to bed until you get her up for breakfast. Crumpet will eat most things but they don’t all agree with her. We try and stay with fish or beef. We give her small pieces of tomato, apple, strawberries or carrots as treats and she loves to clean a yoghurt pot when you are finished with it. Crumpet knows a couple of tricks and is happy to do them for treats. She has a 20-30 min walk in the morning, quite often 10 min at lunchtime and 20-30 min in the evening. Crumpet enjoys her walks and we try to walk her in quiet areas as she is scared of other dogs. If we encounter another dog, we skirt around parked cars or make a diversion. If there isn’t an option other than to pass another dog, we cross over, keep her lead short which makes it difficult for her to spin and say ‘walk on’ in a calm voice. Crumpet gets her face folds cleaned after tea” What is Crumpet’s ideal day out? “What Crumpet really likes doing is going out in the car to a park or woods which is quiet so she can relax and have a good sniff about. I would say that she loves a doggy ice cream on a hot day, but she loves them whatever the weather. She then likes to have a little siesta to recharge before she is ready to be the intrepid little dog that she is and is eager to go out again, even if it's just around the neighbourhood . She is more than happy to spend the rest of the day stretched out on the sofa.” What makes Crumpet a good house guest? “Crumpet knows ‘place’ which is her bed but can be a blanket on the sofa or another place if you point and say it. She doesn’t like being disturbed when settled or being overly fussed or played with. When she trusts you she will lie beside you and sometimes put her head on your lap and even have a gentle belly rub. She loves snoozing (a lot ). Also, looking out of the window, watching the world go by. She does bark if she sees a dog, cat or bird passing.” You have had Crumpet on foster for some time; what do you want people to know about her? “Any potential adopters should know that Crumpet is so easy going. She isn't a needy dog, but she likes to know that you are around. She will quite often show up in the room that you are in and lie down. She likes sitting in the car if you are washing it or lying in the garden if you are out there. Although she is not bothered by new people, she is very friendly with ‘her' people when she knows that she can trust them. She is well mannered with food and is obedient with house rules. She might let out a little squeek when the doorbell goes or the phone rings, but generally she's a very quiet little dog. Crumpet isn't the cuddliest of dogs but she really likes to cwtch next to you with her head on your lap and have a gentle fuss. She makes us laugh every day whether it's with her purposeful trotting when out on her walks or her wobbly head and hopping when she is waiting for her food. If you can give her time and patience to work with her reactivity, she will give back 10 fold with her quirky and gentle nature. ” We are incredibly grateful to Crumpet’s foster pawrents for giving us such a heartfelt and insightful glimpse into Crumpet’s daily life. You can find Crumpet’s full rehoming requirements here. Please note, Crumpet is looking for an adult-only home with no other dogs.

Listed 2 weeks ago