Hi, I’m Bruno. a medium-sized, completely pedigree-free pup of 9 months, full of curiosity and a big heart, but with no manners.
I spent my early days in the world's biggest animal shelter - Smeura - in Romania, when someone bought me a ticket for the bus to Germany. It was a long and stressful journey to the dog shelter in Koblenz, where I waited for months on end for a family to find me. They even made me a poster child but fame never came to me.
Then finally, a family noticed me, we had several dates and dog walks, and they decided to take me home. The dog shelter wasn't too bad, and I had made a couple of friends there, but now I’m learning what it means to have a real home and to be part of a pack. I’m excited, a little goofy, and eager for every new sniff and hug.
I still have a lot to learn the doggy 101. I’m working on basic commands, leash manners, staying calm around other dogs, and playing safely. I admit I am afraid of everything, cars, two-wheelers of any kind, strollers, particularly little kids, loud noises such a the rustling of leaves or the wind in the trees. And walking aids are pure evil. But with patience, consistent guidance, and lots of love, I know I’ll grow into a well-behaved, loyal friend ready for adventures with my new pack.
And aunt Hilda will nudge me, shout at me and correct me whenever I'm doing something wrong, that's a given.
Wow, ihr seid immer wieder für eine Überraschung gut! So schön für euch, dem Bruno eine neue Heimat zu bieten. Und dazu der Hilda eine Aufgabe, die sie gerne macht. Jedenfalls macht sie auf den Bildern so einen Eindruck. So wünsche ich euch viel Freude mit Bruno, und dem Bruno viel Freude mit euch!
ReplyDeleteLG vom Werner und Loki
Wir haben lange gesucht, bis wir einen Kandidaten gefunden hatte, den Hilda akzeptiert. Nach mehreren Fehlversuchen mit anderen Hunden haben wir dann Bruno kennengelernt, und Hilda toleriert ihn und benimmt sich ihm gegenüber wie eine strenge Gouvernante. Ich hoffe, Bruno lebt sich gut bei uns ein und hat viel Spaß bei uns. LG SonjaM
DeleteYour post brings us great joy Sonja, with us doing the same for rescue cats. Beautifully written and we wish Bruno and yourselves a wonderful future together. Our commiserations to Hilda as unpaid tutor to Bruno :-)
ReplyDeleteThank you Geoff, if we had more space, we would not stop adopting more doggies, and cats and likely some critters as well… it’s very fulfilling to see them develop into happy beings. I am growing soft in my golden days ;-)
DeleteCongrats to everyone! Hilda gets a nephew to boss around and help train. You may need a bigger camper van?
ReplyDeleteThanks Dom, we are currently discussing options… could well be that we will become more stationary on future vacations.
Deleteoh wie toll! ich freu mich fuer Euch und besonders fuer Bruno! Er wird es ganz toll bei Euch und mit Hilda haben.
ReplyDeleteBisher hat er oder haben wir uns passabel angestellt. Jedenfalls läuft es im Moment ganz gut mit Bruno und Hilda. LG SonjaM
DeleteGood luck with the new dog.
ReplyDeleteThanks, we got the feeling that we are a good fit for Bruno and hope that he feels that, too.
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