30 Dec 2010

About Noodles

We were looking for a male rescue dog. A Wire Fox Terrier, to be precise, like our previous two dogs, Watson and Jackson. Both of them had been rehomed to us via Fox Terrier Rescue so that seemed a logical place to start our search.

So we registered our interest and waited. And waited. It seemed that there were many females, but no males available. We also registered with the Wire Fox Terrier Association Welfare and Rehoming Scheme. And waited.

We were about to go away on holiday when I heard via the WFTA about a Wire Fox Terrier that was being used as a stud dog and now needed a new home. There was also a young Welsh Terrier, we were told. By the time we came back from our hols the WFT had been snapped up. But the Welsh Terrier was still available. He would be a bit of a challenge as he was an entire male, living outside in kennels, so not housetrained. And he had been used for stud. Were we interested?

We thought long and hard and decided that perhaps it was just meant to be. I was missing having a dog so much. I missed the loyalty and companionship. I missed walking with friends and their dogs. I missed peaceful evenings spent with a dog snoring on my lap. In fact I missed everything, even the health problems and sleepless nights worrying about our previous dog, Jackson, and his ever escalating vet fees. We thought perhaps it would be easier having a different breed, not a constant reminder of what we had so recently lost. 

And so we said yes. Yes to a new little terrier with all the challenges he would bring. Beryl from the WFTA very kindly arranged his transportation down south and so on the 8th August 2010 we went to collect him from Andrew Hunt, President of the WFTA, who had helped with his onward journey to us.

When he was first let out of his crate we saw at once that he was adorable. A tiny terrier, full of mischief and fun. He ran about the yard constantly marking his territory. So excited to meet us, so eager to please. And so our adventures with Noodles had begun.

23 comments:

  1. How exciting! A blog about Noodles! But guess what is even more exciting to me: Noodles and I share the same Barkday. Yes, I was born nine years ago on January 1 -- and I am happy to share the day with Noodles, who just happens (BOL) to share the name of the lead character (played by Robert De Niro) in one of my mom's favorite movies -- Once Upon a Time in America.

    Noodles, we know your mom will do you proud with this blog -- and we wish you a happy happy new year and barkday in your new family!!!

    Wirey love,

    Jake (and Just Harry and Joan)

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  2. OH Noodles...now dear boy, you and I of course have um had a few DATES already, but we want to welcome you to bloggieland and a hoooge welcome back to your peeps...

    You have chosen well, my friend...you have entered a loving terrier home like no other...

    We send you kisses, Barkday wishes and tons and tons of love to all of you!!

    So very very glad to see you...

    Scruffy, Lacie, Stanny and their Mumsie!!!

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  3. Woooohooooo Noodles !!!!! You are in the best family for you. But you will have to train your human !!!! Don't forget you are a Welsh Terrier !!!! Woooohooooo......
    Kisses, Dyos !!!!

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  4. Welkhome Noodles!

    The Beastie and I were khoordinating our NYE plans and she told me about woo -

    Something about khyssing woo at midnight -

    I khan't wait to hear more about your pawesome new life and adventures ahead!

    Hugz&Khysses,
    Khyra

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  5. We are sooooo excited to see that Noodles has his very own bloggy! Happy 3rd Barkday, Noodles! You sure are a cutie! Welcome to the wonderful world of living inside the house instead of outside in a kennel! You're going to love it!

    Aire-hugs,
    Penny & Patches

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  6. Oh this is super a blog about another WT pal. We will certainly enjoy reading about all his adventures.

    Taffy

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  7. Noodles -

    So glad you decided to share you journey with us - Your family is one of the best - We know that Watson & Jackson will guide you and help you with adjusting as well family.

    XXoooXxoooXxooXXOo

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  8. Ahhhh sweet Noodles! Welcome to bloggy world!! Did you know that Jackson was my best doggie friend for years...now you are here to fill my kitty days with woofs and that makes me happy!!
    Have a happy new year and know how blessed you are...my wish is that there be a lap for every cat and dog who does not fill one right now...it is only a matter of time before that happens...believe it...
    Love always your Miss Peach

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  9. You are such a cutie, Noodles! We are so happy that you have your very own blog!

    Love ya lots,
    Maggie and Mitch

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  10. hey Noodles! we're so happy to see you here. we were hoping that you would get a blog. we're so happy to get to know you and hear all about your adventures.

    woofs

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  11. Hi Noodles!
    Welcome to the Blog world!
    I got to know about you from Mango's Blog.
    Happy to see you found a family that will take care of you properly!
    Look forward to hear your adventures!
    Happy New Year!
    Ciao Lucille, the Italian Great Dane

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  12. Can't wait to read all about your adventures with my pal Noodles. Boy oh boy he's a lucky one landing himself the most perfect home with you J's.

    I barked out his birthday song last night, I hope he heard it though I kind of think Mr Brock who lives behind us was competing with me with his never ending fireworks.I hope he had the most smashing barkday ever 'cos I bet he's never had one before. I got to search out that pal of mine a super dooper present to mark this special day. Tell him I'll be over to play zoomies soon.

    Over Excited Wiry Wags
    Eric xxx

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  13. Well ,really,we have been waiting .We know that Noodles will be making guest appearances and this is written by his PL about his journey but we figure we can give Noodles some advice from our terrier perspective, which of course is most important to this whole story.. Love, your new pals A+A

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  14. Noodles! We are tail wagging happy to be gettin' in on the beginning of your adventure with the Js. Moma gets kinda ... ummm ... let's say "emotional" ... when she recalls the journey Fergs and I have been making from breeder dogs to LUCKY dogs ... and she knows the wayward path of progress. But she LOVES knowing and enjoying the ever increasingly happy stories that emerge. Every day. EVERY SINGLE DAY! So we are really looking forward to reading about your adventures. It'll make us all smile and celebrate. And find reason to beg for an extra treat or two.

    Happy happy 3rd birthday (young thing!) and Happy New Year!!!

    Jake and Fergi
    xxoo

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  15. NOODLES! Welcome to blog land! I must say that we are HUGE terrier fans here even if there are none in residence. Looking forward to your big adventures.

    Slobbers,
    Mango

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  16. Welcome Noodles! Welcome to the life of a cherished and loved family member! Welcome to da bloggy world!

    You are so very full of the cuteness. I look forward to hearing more about you!!

    Big slurps, HoneyBuzz

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  17. Absolutely fabulous news! A big welcome to Noddles.A huge thankyou to his family for having such a big heart to welcome him into their life.

    We look forward to reading about Noodles and his new life.

    Happy New Year..may all your wishes and dreams come true in 2011.

    Big Nose Pokes
    The Thugletsx

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  18. Noodles I don't think you could be any cuter!!!! You are a very lucky boy to have such great pawrents!

    Can't wait to hear all about your adventures!

    Lots of Licks, Ruby

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  19. Pleased to see you have started a Noodles blog J. Look forward to reading more. You were right too about the change in style - a good idea.

    Kate and Pippa

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  20. Noodles is adorable. Welcome to blogland Noodles. We hope to read of many more of your adventures. You've found yourself a lovely home young man hehe.

    Noah Willow Tess & Lucy

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  21. We add our welcomes! We're sure you've already done a lot of adjusting and settling in and have figured out being a house dog is a great gig. Abby was also an adult when she was first introduced to house living and now I can hardly pry her off the sofa.

    Jed [Abby says "Hey! I am NOT a couch potato! I'm a couch connoisseur."]

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  22. You're so cute Noodles, and so lucky to have found such a doggie loving family to start your new life !!! Welcome ... Woof ... Woof !!!
    Wirey Luv' from France,
    Ulysse xxx

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  23. We hope you have many years of joy with your new little imp!

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