Hi Jane thanks for the story and update on Ben love the photo's,so happy and pleased for you all. I'll need to look out for another star in the making in the agility / flyball world xx You look like one very happy Border Collie Ben,lots of love Ena & Frank xx.

Well Fraser came back for a visit today with ome lovely goodies for the residents and volunteers. Eileen thank you and Bob so very much. Although you didn't get to stay long as Fraser really doesn't like coming back into the kennels. He had a rare sniff out and about in the lane though. xx

Hi.. As you can see Fraser is still enjoying his home comforts ..!! Hope you are all ok at Second Chance.. We will be up for a visit soon look forward to seeing you ..xx

Thanks Eileen & Bob, he does look very very comfylook forward to seeing you all. xx

Frank and myself visited Shadow and his mum today, Grant was also there nice to meet him. Some of you may remember Shadow he was the older Border Collie who was found up Oriel woods in Kirkcaldy, thankfully a lovely couple found him and brought him here, he was in a terible state but when he came out of their car he wagged his tail and gave us, what we now call his Elvis smile. He had obviously been out for awhile in the heat wave we had in the summer, as he drank water for two days as if he was never going to see another bowl of water.We were a bit worried by this but had his kidneys checked and he was fine.However he did have terrible skin problems and had to have a few baths a week to help this. To cut a long story short his mum had seen him on the web site and just fell in love with him. She came and visited him a few times till he was ready to go to his new home.Uncle Ian our Home Inspector did the home visit and the rest is history.He still attends the Dick Vet in Edinburgh and also gets a lovely Spa bath every week, how pampered is he bless him. He looks great we got the most wonderful smile and a lovely welcome from him, of course wee Alfie had to go and see his pal as well.

Shadow your looking great coat shining has put a bit of weight on. Jinty thank you so much for taking such good care of " Our " boyHope he enjoys many more years with you and his pals at the park. xxx.

Hi Ena and Frank

Our wee Pheobe came in with her sis and both found wonderful homes, with families who have had or have Second Chance dogs. This is her with her big sis Lily the spaniel ( not from here ) they get on great together. Thanks for the update folks xx

Was just thinking about some of our past residents and gave them a wee call. Thanks Jo for the update on Buck, glad he's doing so very well.he is a sweetheart, can hardely believe it's over a year already xx

And what a year it has been,congratulations to his mum & dad, he now has two wee girls to look after. Hope they all get on as well as Oscar & Bailey, and grow up to be best buddies xx ( There are pics of them both growing uo together all through Happy Hounds it's lovely )

Hi Ena,

I'm sorry it has been so long since we have contacted you - life has been pretty hectic here!

Buck is doing brilliantly. He is such a lovely dog and he has the most gentle nature. He has settled in well at home and has truly become a dog who enjoys his creature comforts! Everytime we go for a walk people stop and compliment him for his gorgeous looks and we love him so much. We had considered coming back to find him a friend because he loves other dogs so much however our household has expanded somewhat since we saw you and he now shares us with 7 month old twin girls! Buck is lovely with the girls and we are so pleased that they are going to grow up with such an amazing dog.

I've attached a couple a photographs for you.

Jo xx

Hi Ena hope you get pics of Hamish just sent them.

THOUGHT I WOULD GET IN TOUCH TO LET YOU KNOW HOW I AM SETTLING INTO MY NEW HOME. MY NEW MUM & DAD THINK I AM GREAT ! WE GET ON REALLY WELL . HAVE BEEN FOR A HAIRCUT & HAD A BATH . I ENJOYED THAT . MUM & DAD SAID I HAVE CHANGED COLOUR ! WAS AT THE VET FOR MY INJECTION THE OTHER DAY .NEVER FELT A THING .WAS WEIGHED I HAVE LOST WEIGHT ! TO GO EVERY MONTH TO HAVE WEIGHT CHECKED I THINK I HAVE JOINED WEIGHT WATCHERS !! I HAVE NICE FOOD & I EAT IT ALL .SLEEP WELL IN MY BED EVERY NIGHT LOVE GOING FOR WALKS WITH MY DAD .EVEN HE IS LOSING WEIGHT !! HAVE A TOY BOX FULL OF BALLS .STILL PLAY FOOTBALL .HAVE MET LOTS OF NICE PEOPLE .THEY THINK I AM CUTE !!! MET SKY SHE IS A WESTIE .SHE CANNOT PLAY FOOTBALL !! GIRLS !!!! WENT AWAY IN CARAVAN WITH MUM AND DAD WAS IN A SHOP CALLED PETS AT HOME THERE WAS LOTS OF FOOD & BALLS I GOT A BALL AND A NEW COLLAR ! I HAVE A DISC ON MY COLLAR WITH MY NAME ON IT DO NOT KNOW WHY AS I ALREADY KNOW MY NAME !!!! I MISSED YOU ALL WHEN I LEFT THE KENNELS .YOU WERE ALL SO GOOD TO ME .THANK YOU FOR THAT .TELL ALFIE I AM ASKING FOR HIM .WILL COME AND VISIT YOU ALL SOON . MUST GO .DAD SAYS WE ARE GOING FOR WALKIES ! LOTS OF LOVE HAMISH .

Hi Ann & Derek,

Brilliant photo's and he looks so happy, see he still loves the balls !! Thank you so much for the update on " our " lovely wee lad.xx

Hi folks just to let you all know this me getting ready to go home, hence the big grin, plus Frank's holding a sausage !!!!

I was so happy, then Andy and Sarah came in who used to walk me, and I got so excited this is me with my folks, and then me with my blanket making sure I get to take it with me. So thanks for all your good wishes hopefully I'll settle in well in my new home. Lots of Love Barney xx.

I never reached the web site either, what a busy week I've had. First of all Sandra (our lovely groomer) came and had to take all my coat of I was that matted, then whisked down to the vets for the "snip", vac & microchipped. However the week ended very well when I was found a lovely new home with Roseanne & Jock sadly their Second Chance wee girl Tia, has passed away, but i'm sure she will be happy to know they have adopted another wee dog in need, which is me of course. Love Harley xx.

Hi everyone how lucky am I, only arrived at the kennels a couple days ago, never reached website,and guess what, I've found a new home already.

My folks chose a puppy from here way back in 2001,but sadly Buzz has gone to Rainbow Bridge and the family are devastated.

They now feel the time is right to welcome another Second Chance dog into their home and I'm the very lucky one. I'm sure Buzz would wish us all well. Love Rudi xx.

Lovely surprise yesterday wee Pudsey and his folks came to visit. He was such a tinid wee lad, his mum & dad have been so committed to him and he is now much more out going, they adore him. Was trying to play with wee Alfie xxx

Just received this stunning photo of "our girl" Nanook, some of you may remember it took awhile to find her " Forever " home. It was thanks to Harry at Kingdom K9 for all his help, he made it possible for her to join a loving caring family who have total committment for her. This is what her family say,

"Just a note to let you no that Nanook is well and doing great and is part of the family now. Here is a picture of her."

Thanks Charlie so pleased to hear she has settled so very well, she just needed the right family someone with the committment for her to come along. Hope her " brother " is fine too. xx

Well they say everything comes in three's, Sasha is our third wee dog to be adopted today.

Have known her folks for many years and there is already a Second Chance Border Collie Meg in the family,Lovely family very doggy orientated, wee Jack will also be Sasha's wee cousin. I called to see how she had settled in and again was chilling out on the sofa !!! she's a wee bit tired having played with Meg and Jack. Its been a very exciting day for her xx.

A very happy excited wee lad went to his new home today, he has the most gorgeous wee " sis " Annie . Just got this from his mum. HOW GOOD IS THIS. Thanks Lynn xx.

He was soo excited he wouldn't sit still, but the famous sausages did the trick long enough to get a photo !!!