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Happy Endings!

If you have adopted an animal from HULA we would love to hear from you. Please send photos and a brief update via email to:   Happy Endings

Alternatively, please feel free to share your update via our Facebook group.

DOUGLE

adopted November 2011

Just thought I would send you a New Year's Update on our adoptee - little Dougle the Dog.

Having brought Dougle home late last year he was a bit frazzled, smelly and apprehensive about his miniature life. Although immediately friendly and affectionate you could tell there was hesitation about whether we were his new forever home. However, after a haircut and many hours of snuggles and getting to know each other, our household could no longer imagine life without our little Dougle.

This tiny little dog, often mistaken for a puppy due to his size (he's two years of age) is a bounding ball of energy, wishing for nothing less than long walks, playing in fields, and goodness does this dog love a squeaky ball or anything ball shaped at all.

Dougle has many little quirks in his personlaity - to say he is not a morning person is indeed an understatement, easily sleeping from 4pm one day through to 10am the next day - we are all very jealous of this little man! Not the most elegant of dogs you often get a bum in your face with the occasional running leg as he dreams, but you really can only smile. He is such a personality that we actually have family come to visit Dougle - whilst we watch from the sidelines! Dougle doesn't like the rain, even refusing a toilet break when its wet, and talks non-stop. I've never heard a dog talk so much - not barking - a definite conversation!

There are challenges that we have faced however, our little cat Lili is still growing accustomed to this unelegant package of mischeif, however occasional nose rubs are now taking place between them, and we all collapse into the same bed at night - so far, so good. Dougle is very nervous of other dogs who want to sniff him (which they all seem to want to) and doesn't particularly like loud noises, he runs for cover when the hoover is on, where we find him hiding under our duvet upstairs, but he does quickly regain composure when assured the hoover is away. Dougle is one of the best behaved dogs i've known, he responds quickly and wants to please, although their is always an element of 'cotton wool' hearing (as is the case man or dog!).

Dougle has learnt several commands, to wait, sit, get down and stay - he is very intelligent, within days sussing out the treat cupboard noise - we are looking forward to the warmer summer weather, which will be an even better time for a lot more training and fun times outdoors! Unfortunately dark nights and cold weather don't appeal greatly to dougle who often has to be coerced to leave the warmth of the house!

Dougle has completed our family and everyday makes me laugh. He treats me like I'm the most missed person in the world he can't wait to see everyday, which is such a lovely feeling (even if I only pop to the shop!).

I definitely cant imagine our life without him now.

With kindest regards
Kirsty and Robert

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JESS

adopted September 2011

Well it’s been two months now since got to bring Jess home from HULA and we can’t believe our luck. As first time dog owners we probably were not as prepared as some more experienced adopters but Jess has been absolutely wonderful right from the start. She likes a lot of exercise and fortunately, so do we, consequently three long walks each day around the local fields kept everyone happy and ensured everyone slept well. Now it’s dark so much earlier the evening walk has become just a street walk but Jess doesn’t seem to mind.

I say walk, however she doesn’t do much walking. She is obsessed with ball play and just can’t seem to get enough of running after her ball and playing catch and fetch. Once our arms were worn out we discovered the assistance of an artificial ball throwing aid we call the ‘wanger’ which saves our backs and gets the ball even further, much to Jess’s delight. One of her first major excursions was to a flying day at the Shuttleworth air museum near Biggleswade. Despite the crowds and the aeroplane noise she behaved impeccably and everyone made a real fuss of her – quite deservedly so. She posed for pictures with our two daughters and several vintage aeroplanes and still had time for more ball play where we found some open space.

She loves getting out and about visiting all the local country parks. She gets on well with lots of local dogs; Scooby, George, Henry, Oscar, Freddie, and Tilly and investigates everything, even if it means getting wet. She is very obedient and comes back when called or ‘waits’ when asked. We can’t claim to have taught her these skills but we are certainly benefitting from them and from having done a 5 week course with Lynne Davies, where she was promoted to the advanced class. Jess is very loving and ‘herds’ the whole family around. If someone gets up from their chair, she follows them to ensure that she knows where they have gone and what they are up to. When the girls come home from school it signals ‘time to play ball in the garden’.

Thank you HULA for looking after Jess until she came home – to us!

We can’t imagine life without her and everyday she makes us smile.

From Steve, Cheryl, Lydia, Imogen and Jess

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LOU LOU & BRAMBLE

adopted January 2011

My partner and I adopted Louise (now named Lou Lou) and Bramble from HULA in January of this year. At first I was unsure about taking on two more cats as we already had two – but once I had met Lou Lou and Bramble there was no turning back.

They have both become such a fantastic addition to the household. Lou is very vocal and just loves going out in the garden with Tabitha, one of our other cats. They sleep next to each other and are quite at ease in each other’s company. Bramble is quite shy with the other cats, but she is very affectionate with people and loves to play with her toys and curl up next to you.

Lou and Bramble are both so easy to look after. The cost of having them has been minimal and they both have such lovely funny and entertaining personalities.

I would always recommend to anyone the benefits of adopting an older cat. They have so much to offer and are just so glad to be part of a loving home.

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PETER

adopted September 2011

Peter is always happy and active and he likes to run around and play with all his toys and eat hay. He has a lovely new shed with a run attached which he shares with his 'girlfriend' Lola.

He has grown so much in confidence and goes racing round with Lola when I go to see them. He jumps on my lap now and is very happy to be fussed.



In the evening now its cold they stay in the shed at night - I think you can see the little door I have made from the run to the shed in the picture.

He is a lovely rabbit and is doing so well.

Rebecca


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BEANS

adopted October 2011

Beans has settled in well. He's a lovely rabbit and enjoys being stroked and cuddled. He's really enjoying "The Rabbit Den" as he has lots of space to jump around.

He really enjoys running through the tunnel and sitting on top of the hill in the sun, both Beans and Fluffy still have their 'moments' but hey don't we all.

Thank you for allowing us to add Beans to our family.

Natasha De Kauwe and Family x

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URSA (formerly BOLLA)

adopted May 2011

Just a quick note to let you know that Bolla (now known as Ursa, as in Ursa Minor because he looks like a “little bear” from behind!) is settling into his new home. On arrival he spent the first couple of hours hiding under a chair yowling. Then he decided to come out for something to eat and a good brush which he really enjoyed. The first night was hell for both of us, he cried most of the night and neither of us got much sleep.

After that, he started to settle very quickly. He is very well behaved, always uses his litter tray and although he is still very nervous he’s a pleasure to have around. He doesn’t mind being picked up sometimes and as he gains confidence he’s becoming quite companionable – he sleeps at the foot of the bed and likes a bit of telly in the evenings! Of course there are times when he needs his space, but me too!

I think we’re going to get on just fine and thank you all again for the wonderful job you all do.

Kind regards,

Olwen

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MORGAN

adopted July 2011

Regular visitors to HULA or the website may remember Morgan the cat who was found abandoned at the HULA gates in December 2010. She had a few health problems and required surgery but made a full and quick recovery. She was also diagnosed with a long term illness requiring medication.

She was overlooked in the cattery possibly because of her age and illness however Donna came into her life in July and life took a turn for the better for Morgan with a lovely new home!

Here is what Donna has to say:-

"She is such a delight, I can't tell you what a difference she has made to the house. After losing my cat Missie in March, my two boy cats were a comfort but I felt there was space for another elderly lady with a bit of attitude and, boy, did Morgan fit the bill! Attitude in abundance but, when she is 'Nice Morgan' you couldn't meet a sweeter cat."

Everyone at HULA would like to thank Donna for giving an older cat a second chance and a happy new life.

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MO (formerly Mocha)

adopted July 2011

Just a quick note to let you know how Mo is getting on.

• She has settled in very well and made herself very much at home.
• She is very good with our cats, although does pinch their food at every opportunity.
• She also gets a tad jealous if she thinks they are getting too much attention and tries to get on our knees as well.
• She is a lovely girl, very affectionate with a great character, she makes us laugh a lot!
• She always gets a lot of attention when we are out on our walks, everyone wants to touch her coat as she is getting woollier by the day,(our curly girl)

Our daily walks take us across the fields past the lakes where she has a paddle or a swim and through the woods to chase the squirrels, she loves it, and now is very good at coming back on command to my whistle. She meets lots of other dogs and loves to play.

Her second home is at my parents farm where she spends a few afternoons a week when I am at work, she is spoilt rotten and loves every moment. She gets so excited her bum and tail all wag at the same time so fast she can hardly stand up!!!

She is now part of the family and has made herself very much at home, she is loved by us all very much and gives us a lot of joy.

We would just like to thank Hula for all their great work. They do a fantastic job come rain or shine and not forgetting all the volunteers that give up their time.

Love,
Helen & Colin
& Licks from Mo x

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MISSY

adopted June 2011

I came to HULA because my owner had to go into a home. At first, I was in a cage in a room on my own. I did not mind this too much. I was then moved into a bigger area with nine larger pens, and a lot more cats. This isn’t for me; I’ve always been on my own with my “Mum”.

Gradually I found it harder to cope. I got cross and started to pull my fur out, and to be nasty to the humans, who came to give me food and a clean litter tray. Not nice of me I know, but I was so unhappy, although they were very nice people and I was well fed, warm and dry and with two comfy beds.

Then I got lucky. One of the kind volunteers had to have their cat put to sleep because his kidneys didn’t work any more and she decided to foster me. I shouted all the way to the house. When we got there, she showed me where my food and dirt tray was. She made some tea, and ten minutes later, I was curled up on her husband’s knee. (There wasn’t a man in my previous home, so this is new for me).

I’ve been here for a week now and haven’t been nasty once to the humans. Hopefully they will adopt me so I can stay here for the rest of my life.

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My owners point of view:

Missy just needed a home with no other animals. When you are thinking of adopting an animal, do remember, many of them are frustrated and upset at their new surroundings and will probably be a totally different animal when they arrive in your home. Missy is now a really loving cat and only asks to be loved. She won’t be going anywhere.

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SAFFI (formerly Stella)

adopted July 2010

Hello to HULA from "Saffi",

My new hosts when they picked me up last year decided I looked more like a "Saffi" so that's what I now answer to, mostly in hope they might give me some more treats!



I spend most of my days asleep in various positions in and outside the house, with a few breaks from that hardship by loitering in the garden shrubs and on the lawn. I also love spending my time sitting on the wooden decking overlooking my new Kingdom - and as you can see I also like to look at the world upside down! I occasionally sneak into the conservatory and grab the best seat.


I am a bit nervous still and don't like to go outside of my own garden, but I have actually taken a couple of mini-adventures which has puzzled my new hosts to how I actually found my way back to the house - but that's my secret! I have decided the back garden is big enough for me and is especially exciting if next door's cat pitches up for a chat. I will catch him next time! Just off for another snooze….

Saffi

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LUCY & TESS

adopted December 2009

Lucy & Tess have both graduated from their dog training classes with flying colours and we can now walk them with confidence that they will return to us when called. Lucy still loves nothing more than to chase a ball, stick or frisbee, and now, after some mad moments in the park, Tess also enjoys chasing after a ball too...... and birds, and leaves and other dogs!!

Lucy is very sociable with any dog she meets and will happily share her ball or theirs, it doesn't matter who throws it, so long as it's thrown!! Tess. sadly, still has some issues when meeting strange dogs, and can sometimes be a little timid when meeting new people too, however, once met and established as friendly, she will happily roll over for her tummy to be tickled.

Both girls are adorable, and have settled in to our home really well, although at first they took great pleasure in chewing the settee over and above all the new toys they were bought which promised to distract them from the antic! Eventually the poorly sofa had to be dumped, and now they both realise that they are not, under any circumstances, to start on the other one.


They are both so affectionate, and are loved by us all so so much, they love their runs in the local park, and on the heath at Royston where we take them regularly. Thank you for allowing us to adopt them, I know we will have many years of fun and laughter with them ahead, they are truly part of the family..... even Honda the cat doesn't mind when Lucy decides to give her a wash!

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MAJOR

adopted 2008

Hello,

We adopted Major in June 2008. He has settled in well, although training has been a nightmare! He loves to play in the garden, loves all the baby rabbits and has taken an interest in the new rats.

He gets on well with friends and family. Walking him has, and I think will always be, complicated but I wouldn't swap him for the world.

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CHIPPY

adopted May 2010

Hello to everyone at HULA,

I met Chippy on a cold morning in February 2010 while I was at Hula to help walk the dogs. I went into Chippy's kennel to take him out for a walk. Chippy looked fed up and didn't seem that keen on venturing into the outside world. When I did take him out of his kennel, Chippy was lacking enthusiasm and he walked very slowly. I put this down to Chippy lacking confidence and because he was carrying a few extra pounds. During our regular weekend meetings Chippy showed a slow improvement in his confidence and he started to look forward to getting out of his kennel.


After several weekends of walking Chippy and giving husband William regular updates, I introduced William to Chippy, and we applied to adopt Chippy. After a short wait we found out that our application was successful, and Chippy became the latest addition to our family.


Chippy has settled really well, he is a very obedient dog. He has accepted all visitors despite his profile stating that he is wary of men. Thankfully this has never been a problem. He loves sitting on the rocking chair and enjoys playing with squeaky toys and his Kong. Chippy gets on well with our other dog Patch and Squeak the cat.

Chippy has given Patch a new lease of life. When our other dog Marble died in February 2009, Patch became less active but with Chippy in the house Patch is more active and he seems to be leading a more fulfilled life again.



Chippy loves sitting in the garden, enjoys being brushed, likes his walks and enjoys sitting on your lap for a cuddle. Chippy's special knack is knowing when the strawberries are ripe; last year he managed to get to most of the strawberries and eat them before we had a chance to pick them.

Thank you to everyone at Hula for the advice, support and time you've given William, myself and Patch throughout the adoption process.

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BOBBY & SCRAT

adopted February 2011

Hello,

Bobby and Scrat (Bobby Boy and Scrat Rat as they are usually called!) are doing really well since we adopted them. They are total live wires and are always on the go, they love being out of the cage and getting into mischief!! Hiding in our draws and making their great escape towards our girls cage are their favourite pastimes!

Bobby has been neutered too as he was a very grumpy and troublesome boy when we first got him, biting us non-stop and turning on Scrat too...... now he is one of the most loveable and playful rats we own.

Again we are most grateful to Hula for allowing such loveable boys into our lives!

Many thanks,

Kate & Stuart

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BOBBY (formerly Kevin)

adopted October 2010

Dear HULA,

We thought you might like to hear how Kevin (now renamed Bobby) is getting on. We adopted him in October 2010 and he has made himself right at home ever since. After hiding under the bed for a few hours it took a can of tuna to bribe him out and he has ruled the roost from there on.

He is the most spoilt member of the household and despite having two beds of his own around the house he still chooses to sleep on top of us most of the time. It took a little while (3 months!) to work out how to use the catflap, but eventually he got the hang of this and now likes to potter around the garden, sniffing flowers and watching the mice in the fields in the day.



In the evenings, he likes nothing better than to have a whole sofa to himself and occasionally has a mad five minutes running up and down the hall. He is an extremely affectionate cat and often waits for us for us at the front door to come home at the end of the day for a cuddle and bit of fresh chicken!

We cannot imagine life without him now and are very grateful to have him, he is a real part of the family.

Massive thanks to HULA for looking after him.

Love Bobby and the Haywards x

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MILLIE & BLUEBELL

adopted November 2010

Hello Everyone,

We adopted Millie and Bluebell in November 2010 and thought we would send you some updated pictures to let you know they are both settling in very well.

They are going out more and more exploring their new surroundings and stick together at all times. They do have the occasional scrap with each other but mostly enjoy being together.

Thank you for letting us adopt them.

from Mr and Mrs Newland and Katie

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SCOOBY

adopted June 2010

Hello Everyone,

We adopted Scooby around 9 months ago and just wanted to let you know how he is getting on. He's a very adorable boy and gets constant attention. He bonded with us almost instantly and wouldn't even let us go to the toilet alone!! He's gained a good amount of weight and has a little fat belly, though, that could be a lot to do with all the biscuits he manages to sneak past us!

He is very playful and always happy to go for a run on the farm and chase anything he can see. After around 3 weeks of having him in our home he tried to do 'The Great Escape', jumping out of the living room window and taking himself off for a walk in the fields, we think he must have got bored after a few minutes and came back!



We have moved to Gloucester to a bigger farm and he loves going to work with his Dad everyday. He is coming along wonderfully and we couldn't ask for anything more of him. In his pictures you can see how much he loves to play with sticks, or great big logs in this case, and how he is always posing for the camera.

Thank you so much for giving us the opportunity to have him in our lives, he's a massive part of our family now and its like hes always been there.

Scott and Sarah x

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OSCAR & RIGGS (Kittens C & D)

adopted February 2011

Dear Hula,

We thought it would be nice to send you some pictures of Kittens C and D. We have renamed them Oscar (Kitten D) and Riggs (Kitten C) which I think suits them.

At first they were very nervous around us which is to be expected, but it didn't take them long to take over the house as they love having the run of the house.

They have now settled in very well, and are more relaxed around us you can see from the photo's.

We would like to say a big thank you to all of the staff who were very helpful throughout the adoption process.

Thanks again,

Claire & Dave

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TOBY

adopted April 2010

from the Toby Juggly

Hi guys, thought I would drop u a quick line about life on the outside. It's nearly been 12 months since I managed the great escape, it's taken this long but I can quite honestly say I have whipped these two into shape. Wat u guys need to do is get those tails wagging and look gooey eyed at the visitors and get yourselves adopted.

Life on the outside is briiliant, as much food as u can eat, regular excercise and as many hugs and kisses as u can stand and these two are a doddle. If u don't like wat they give u to eat just leave it in the bowl and after an hour she will replenish your bowl with something u fancy.

3 walks a day starting with 2 trips round the block ogling the white poodle on the corner followed by an afternoon trip to the park for a mega run. As long as I fetch it, these two will still throw it, some days I keep em there for hours just to let them know who is BOSS. I get back here for a lovely bed bath as a man can't sleep whilst all muddy and sweaty, then it's onto the settee for afternoon snooze.

I come to life for a couple of hours early evening, these two call it my mad hour, then after driving them mad for a couple of hours its snuggle up time to her on the settee. He tries to get on but after a few glaring looks he usually gives up and retires to the garage.

Then the absolute winner about 11pm she toddles off upstairs closely followed by me and then it's under the 13.5 rated duck down quilt. He usually pokes his head round the door about half hour later and I make it obvious I ent moving, hence he usually sculks off to the spare room leaving me and her sprawled out as snug as a bug in a rug for the rest of the night.

Life doesn't get any better and with persistance u can very soon twist them round your little paw and have them waiting on u paw and foot, so get them tails wagging and try and come and join me on the outside. As well as u are treated at HULA u cannot beat 24 hour central heating, a comfy leather settee, a fantastic duck down quilt and as much food as a man can eat.

Love u all and will keep u updated,

Toby Jug xxxxxxxxxxx

Now from them...

As described in the HULA literature Toby is a well mannered well behaved, quiet family pet.

Now for the truth..........he drives us mad, never a dull moment demands 24 hour attention and eats us out of house and home. We haven't had a day out alone in 12 months and he is as nutty as a fruitcake....... but have to say we adore him.

Next time u have got a neurotic, live wire, demanding, nutcase of a dog please don't contact us! lol

No honestly Toby has been absolutely wonderful and couldn't imagine our lifes without him. Well done HULA for all your hard work especially to Karina as Toby Jug thinks Karina's a princess and is sorry for catching her finger whilst playing with his beloved ball;))))) last time they met.

Will keep u all posted on Toby's progress and see u all when it gets a little warmer.

Love tez, jez and Toby Juggle xxxx

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MIMI

adopted October 2004

Me and my family adopted Mimi in October 2004 as my mum was very keen on getting a cat like she had when she was young, so we were looking for a tabby girl cat.

The first time we went to have a look around HULA the first cat I laid my eyes on was her and we all fell in love. She was extremely nervous when we first had her and she still is to this day but she is getting much better! I dont know how anyone could of given her up she is just such a lovely pet! She is very spoilt, always likes to be where me and my mum are usually on the computer watching us type stuff up or sitting on our laps in the lounge and loves her belly rubbed.

She loves to be tucked up in my bed during the day as she doesn't like going outside much and when she does go its for a maximum of 5 minutes.

Thank you so much for letting us adopt Mimi we all love her lots!

Laura and Family x


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HAMISH

adopted October 2001

I adopted Hamish from Hula in 2001, having been looking for a Greyhound! At the time I was single and living in Newport Pagnell, now married with a 4yr old son, Hamish is still part of the family. He has been a wonderful family pet, we are so lucky he has adapted to our changing circumstances brilliantly and is so patient and tolerant.

We always thought he was pretty useless at catching a ball/stick etc and he did have quite a few social hang ups! He would go mad at any vehicle that didn’t look like a conventional car (i.e. lorries, buses, vans, motorbikes), or people that varied from a conventional person shape (wearing a hat, carrying a fishing rod, on a horse or bike). But we put this down to possibly not being socialised as a puppy and did our best to correct this, however we had little success. Nevertheless Hamish came everywhere with us and had a very a happy life.

It wasn’t until 2007 when I was on maternity leave and had been moving furniture around a lot that I noticed Hamish kept bumping into things. A visit to the vets then took us to a specialist in Oxford, who as soon as we walked in the room said ‘I know what the problem is just looking at him’. He had Progressive Retinal Atrophy and had been going blind since he was about 18 months old.
This explained the problems with odd shaped things and not being able to catch a ball. We felt very guilty for making fun of his inability to catch! The vet said he only had about 5% vision left then and would only be able to make out shadows and vague shapes and this would deteriorate quickly to complete blindness. At this point Hamish was still able to find his way around outside brilliantly and would run around at speed without bumping into things, he was amazing. It was only a problem in confined, unfamiliar or poorly lit places.

Sadly his sight did go completely shortly after this, and gradually he finds it harder to find his way around. But despite being quite elderly and completely blind he is still a very happy dog, with a wonderful temperament whose greatest pleasure these days is eating!

We have been so lucky to have him as part of our family and thank HULA for introducing us!

The Froggatt Family

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SHEBA and MAX

Sheba adopted 2007 & Max adopted 2010

I adopted Sheba in January 2007 after she had been my foster dog. She became a permanent fixture after we lost our other dog. Sheba had not had a great start in life and after leaving another rescue had lived with an owner who couldn’t exercise/cope with her. After she became the only dog in our household she took on her role as protector of everything around her! I took her to training classes where she excelled but I couldn’t get her guarding behaviour under control. Instead of giving up on her, we have had to manage the situation and things now are so much better. She has a cage at home, which she loves and she is very spoilt when it comes to walks, chasing squirrels over Woburn is her favourite pastime. Sheba has always been excellent with other dogs so I used to walk her with other HULA dogs, as it gives them some much needed socialisation. In the past I have also bought other HULA dogs home with me, it gives them a break from the kennels and gets them used to the home environment again. Sheba is amazing as she tolerates any dog that I bring home and is not in the least bothered about sharing her toys, bed, treats and garden!!

In 2010, a German Shepherd/Collie cross called Max came in to HULA; he too had come from another rescue and been re-homed as his owner could no longer look after him. It was love at first sight for me and I started working with him. Max was finding it very difficult being in the kennels and became very stressed and anxious. So I started taking him on long walks with Sheba and he started staying at our home more and more. In July Max was lucky enough to find a home, but unfortunately it didn’t work out so he came back to live with us. Although we had no intention of having another dog I knew I had been given another chance and couldn’t let him go so in August we adopted him.

The good news is that Max and Sheba are inseparable, they are best friends in every sense of the word. Max is a wonderful dog, very gentle and loving and we have had no issues with him whatsoever. He goes to training classes at Lynne Davies and he is a superstar. Sheba has definitely become much calmer with him around and although she still needs to wear her muzzle when off lead, Max’s calmness is definitely rubbing off on her.

With all rescue dogs, lots of patience, consistency and understanding is required. I would always recommend people get a rescue dog, the commitment to these animals is always going to stretch us but the reward for you and your animals is always worth it in the end.

Sara

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JACK

Adopted October 2010

Hello All at Hula,

We adopted Jack rat on the 16th October 2010 and we wanted to give you an update on him.



Jack has fitted in with our family very well, he has made great friends with our boy rats Merlin and Rodney, as well as keeping an eye out for our girl rats! Jack loves cuddles in bed with us in the morning, he loves to be groomed and in the evening he runs freely with the boys, up and down ladders and in and out of tubes and trying to be a dinner thief (brussel sprouts a favourite)!



Jack is a truly gorgeous rat and we are very very grateful to be his new owners!

We would like to thank Hula with all our heart for the great work they do!

Kate, Stuart & Ratties

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MOUSEY (formerly Sharon)

Adopted May 2010

I would like to give you an update of the chinese hamster we adopted in MAY 2010. Back then she was known as Sharon but now goes by the name of Mousey.



She has become more confident and has been very spoilt. She is a quiet hamster and makes almost no noise - the loudest noise being when she drinks from her bottle. Which is a dream quality in comparison to a certain syrian hamster who lives next door to her. She has the cutest blink with her big black eyes and she looks very cute when she has just woken up. Mousey is quite particular about how her home is arranged and likes to redecorate on a daily basis.


Some of her pastimes include rolling a ping pong ball around her cage and running on her flying saucer. Mousey's latest achievement is learning how to climb up the stairs which she now does at lightening speed. Her favourite thing of all is burrowing under the wood shavings and making a daily mess. She is very fast and full of energy and for such a small animal she has a big personality.

Best wishes,

Priya

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MAX

Adopted December 2010

We thought you would like to see some pictures of Max and how he is settling in. He absolutely loved the snow and is going out for 4 walks a day.

He has a cheeky character and just loves lots of cuddles and fuss. He is getting on well with Starsky the rabbit - and the rabbit just ignores him!

He had a great xmas and got spoilt rotten! We are working hard at his training, he tends to jump up at the door on the very few times he is left on his own - but hopefully we can correct this.


Hope you enjoy the pictures and we will send some more soon.

Happy New Year to all the staff

Steve, Sue & Sarah

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MIA (formerly Diane)

Adopted September 2010

Hi,

I just wanted to send an update on Mia.

Mia's getting on really well, and has made a good friend in our dog Rosie. Mia always follows us on ours walks with Rosie and she loves it, they play lots together and like to sleep near each other too! :)

She loves her cuddles and loves the outdoors, always investigating smells and anything that moves she likes to stalk! She's also already made a feline friend with the ginger cat over the road! :)

She's made our home a happier one and is loved lots!

She's given me lots of laughs and hopefully there will be plenty more!

Mia says hi and thanks for looking after her! :)

Emma and Mia

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SHIRLEY

Adopted October 2010

Dear Hula,

Just to update you on Shirley. . .

We adopted Shirley in October 2010 and she has been with us now for four weeks and what a four weeks that has been! She has brought us endless energy, fun and love into our lives! As a five month-old puppy she bounces around and loves life and walks. She has been out and about with Steve on site visits to places such as Dunstable Downs (where she amused a whole crowd of people by spending ages leaping up and down chasing bubbles!), Stockgrove and Ashridge. I take Shirley for walks in the early mornings and it is always a real pleasure to watch Shirley running around our local fields with a real spring in her step and cheeky, loveable personality, looking over her shoulder to make sure I am there whenever she sprints off.

Wherever she goes everyone loves her and she is the centre of attention. She loves the children at our village school and is always getting loads of fuss and cuddles. We are kept busy taking her out and about but she equally loves lots of cuddles with her new mum and dad in front of the fire on the sofa! One of her favourite 'fun' things to do is to chase the pointer around on the computer screen (as she is doing right now!) and trying to bite and catch it.

Shirley is enjoying going to puppy training (week 3) and is doing very well and loving every minute of it! She is a quick learner and we are hoping in the future to get her involved with some agility activities.

She has a great spirit and is already a character and we love her to bits!

Lots of love from Steve, Eve and Shirley.

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ELLIE

Adopted June 2010

Dear Hula,

It’s been nearly 6 months since I brought Ellie home with me, and I’m thrilled to report we have both settled into our new life together fabulously!! I still can’t believe how Ellie has been through so many different homes in her 6 and a bit years and am so pleased to have found her and given her a home to rest her paws permanently.



Together we have enjoyed many hours of walking, playing and training. Ellie has shown me how much she loves water (after initial trepidation!), has modelled the latest in muddy paw-socks, has worked on her tolerance of other dogs in 'her' domain (to the point of sharing her bed with one handsome gentleman called Dekka!!) and generally won over the hearts of all who meet her.



In true spaniel style her tail barely stops wiggling; a true bundle of energy and exuberance which I think means she’s happy in her new home!

She is a real star and lights up my days as I hope I do hers. I can’t ever imagine being without her, I want to thank HULA enormously for giving her a chance with me and even more than that...

thanks to Ellie for putting her trust in another new owner x

Kathy

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JACK

Adopted November 2010

Hello to everyone at Hula,

Well Jack had a lovely trip home sitting on my lap for 2 1/2 hours, amazing how heavy he feels after that time.....lol.

We stopped for coffee and a bite to eat at a garage on the way home, me and Beverly managed the coffee but didn't get a look in on the sausage roll. Jack quite enjoyed that.

Jack has well and truly made himself at home, he's got a bed by the radiator in the kitchen and if he gets bored with that he wanders of to the dining room and has made himself at home on the sofa by the other radiator (that's where he is at the moment, out for the count). He had a manic bullie run earlier this afternoon, which was great to see. Amazing how he changes from a fragile looking oap into this mad fun filled bullie charging round the room at god knows what speed.

Thanks again for all your wonderful work and for letting us give Jack a forever home.

Paul & Beverly

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