Ra continues to make progress, albeit a bit at a time.

He is beginning to recognise his name which is great, and comes to us in the garden - still much too soon to let a new boy off the lead outside the garden of course.

We get occasional glimpses of the puppy within, but they are very brief and he quickly reverts to his sad, inhibited self.

We are delighted with his progress so far, but he has a long way to go.  He is a very confused boy.

Well done Lesley, every little bit of progress counts.

Awww...... Ra may even be wondering if his new food will make him feel ill, like the out of date sandwiches did, as they must have done at times!!  The photos of Ra did not look like a dog fed on bread really.  It's really great he's put on this weight now with his Arden Grange.

Glad to hear Ra is gaining weight - I sometimes put a slice of brown bread in Harley's dinner when he is not showing much interest. He soon gobbles the food up - seems to love bread more than most things which makes me wonder if he was fed on it before.

 

Bread is something that lots of dogs seem to like. Tara will go and steal bread that has been put out for the birds and loves to be given a bit of toast as a treat. Zak also likes bread and was all for stealing himself a slice of garlic bread last night.

Claire

Met Ra at the GALa on Sunday and he is really beautiful.  I'm sure it won't be long before he realises that it's ok to be a big silly puppy.  Certainly didn't take Tigger long although she has quite obviously not been badly done by! 

If Sandy and Ra both have Goals Galore as their dad then that makes them half brothers to my Tigger and Daisy (who was also re-homed by GAL but whom sadly I've never met yet).  As I said before, we're all just one BIG happy family really. 

 

Ra had his neutering op yesterday and seems pretty much fine today which is great.

He also had his teeth cleaned and - as he was limping on his right front - one pad examined which turned out to have some grit in it (must have had a cut previously).

Otherwise his progress continues very slowly.  I was disappointed to discover yesterday that he hasn't gained any more weight - he needs to gain about 4 or 5 kgs.  This morning I gave him extra breakfast, but he has a fairly finite appetite and didn't eat the extra (to Suzie's delight as she was allowed to finish it) so weight gain is going to take time (if only I had the same problem).

He definitely knows his name now and responds well to us in the house, but he doesn't like leaving the house for either walks or trips in the car.  He walks better on the lead than he did at the start but doesn't enjoy walks yet - just puts up with them.

So - nothing dramatic to report - but small steps forward.

Ra is continuing to make progress, but it is very slow - one tiny step at a time.  Sometimes it is one step forward and three quarters of a step back again - which is why I have not had much to report.

But you can tell Sandy that Ra is eating better (although bones still showing) and is a bit livelier (sometimes) in the garden: when he runs his legs are all over the place, but if he can ever get co-ordinated he will give Sim a run for his money (which Sim would just love).  At the moment Sim's attempts to get him to play just confuse Ra and he stands still.

His woolly coat is coming out and he is gradually changing colour - from fluffy blonde to a richer reddish colour - but it does seem to be taking a long time - amazing if you saw how much I brush out of him daily - how can there be any old coat left???

Other bits of progress are harder to describe - e.g. until recently he didn't like coming to the front door because it meant going for a walk or going in the car (the back door is fine because it means going in the garden) - but now he comes happily to the front door when we are going out (although he would still prefer not to go in the car, but he can be persuaded to jump/step in which he wouldn't do till the last couple of weeks).

We still have to use the indoor kennel at night, but are keeping our fingers crossed that he will get better at 'holding on'.

Hi, sounds like you are doing a really good job with Ra and making good progress, even if it is just little steps at a time, soon all the little steps add up to big ones.

Looking forward to the next progress update.

Nicki and wee Janie.x

Lesley,

         It sounds like Ra is doing ra-ther well! I am pleased he is gaining in trust and confidence it must take alot of patience on your part so well done, Em xx

That is fantastic Lesley It's really good to hear that he is still progressing and i'm sure not having to move around again will save his confidence being set back, Well done you!!

Can we have some pics of the newly adopted Ra now??

Lesley, great news that Ra is staying.   Glad to hear he's progressing well too, and no doubt totally enjoying his new life with you all 

Aww, hooray for you, Lesley, and an even bigger hooray for Ra!

It's great news that the wee man is staying with you. He's one lucky boy.

That's great, Ra is one lucky boy!

Goals Galore's offspring do seem to like Argyll, don't they - that's Lochgilphead, Dunoon AND Helensburgh!