Joslin & Lawson
These two were very longterm with us. After being found as strays they came to us and spent in total 18 months in kennels.It wasn't too bad because they loved frolicking in the runs and we believe they were gypsy dogs at some point so they probably hadn't lived in a home before.
If given the choice of being inside or out they always chose out. They became very loved and such different and quirky characters that complimeneted each other so well but they were still with us.
In July 2006 a lovely couple came up to support us on our Open Day to raise money for the rescue dogs. They walked Joslin and Lawson and loved them but didn't think they were in a position to offer them a home. We corresponded for a while via email, and finally disccussed any hang ups they might have. It actually turned out that for this particular pair their lifestyle would be perfect!
So they went to work. They dogproofefd the garden and cleared out the wooden house in the garden. They decorated and made it like a second home since they knew about Joslin and Lawson's outdoor fetish. :)
Finally they went home! Now a year on they still love the garden but prefer to cuddle up on the sofa!