Scupi

We've always known that Scupi is special. But it wasn't until someone else mentioned "hey, isn't that dog on your blog?" :D Indeed she is!

And we know her so well, that even when she's not feeling 100%, we know that it's not Scupi-like behaviour. It helps that she's good us and with the dogs here too!

Roxy

Roxy got me worried for a long time - she was quite a nervous dog and would not allow us to be too friendly with her. Just when you think you can give her a pat on the head, she pulls away! But we did not give up :)

Some days we just sit near her and let her come to us. And talk to her. And sing songs to her... thank goodness no one else hears us! Day after day, you just see her come out of her shell and it's incredibly rewarding for us :D

Then just one day she came up to us and dropped into a play bow and basically said "play with me!" We were so surprised, we just looked at each other and went "did you see that?!" And after that, all was good.

She's wonderful with other dogs, so that was always a fall back option; we would give her human space but kept her with other dogs so she was always socialising. I have a good feeling that when we see Roxy again next time, it will just get better and better .

Sydney & Georgie

Ooolala! This is very Sydney (and Georgie too!)... they love to be in your face and know what you're up to, follow you around. Can you say Velcro dogs?

But can you see how they make us laugh? :D Georgie is a happy-go-lucky kid and his simple minded-ness is refreshing. This former street dog ain't too bright - but that's what makes him a gem around other dogs and people too!

"Just in case I forget where I put you - I'll just hold on to you."

They are the best of buds - this is them at play :)

Sydney is a mishmash of breeds, which contributes to her 100% personality. Phoebe shall always remember her! (haha... private joke!)

Boris

There's a Basset in the house! How could you even miss him? He's a big boy and just an adolescent too.

Boris loves to play with dogs and people, but the front of him starts moving and the rest of him tries to catch up! It's an amusing sight to see :D

"Look Ma, no mop needed!"

(in collaboration with Dog Walkies)

He does have an on/off switch... he'll go go go full speed and then just collapse in a big sigh. Yes Boris, it's hard to be you :P

Knuckles

Meet Knuckles - short for Knucklehead :) What a name - you can tell right-away that this cat is no nonsense! The first day revolved around ME moving around HIM... CAREFULLY.

He's not the most hospitable - even his owner said so. No worries we don't take it to heart. Just watch the paw!

But before you knew it - he was out and about. Guess he's just curious about this person coming in and moving all over the place. "What is she up to in my kingdom??!!"

Knuckles will watch you from a distance. So close but still so far. If you ignore him, there is a good chance that he'll rub up against you - bonus!

"I'm watching you... watching me..."

Did i mention he likes to hang out in the bathroom - quite a funny cat he is!

"Some privacy please! Geeeze..."

"This is MY kingdom and don't you forget it!"

Aww... missing you already Knuckles :D

Molly

Meet Molly! She's a shy Cockerpoo gal who spent the first few days under the ______ (fill in the blanks sofa/bench/van/drawers) :D

But she isn't always like that - she's just more selective about the friends that she says hello to! (which isn't too bad a behaviour if you ask me!) Check out all the comical faces she can churn out! What a photogenic pup!

Hope we get to see you some time soon Molly!

Yugo

Yugo always makes us happy in his little crazy ways... age does not really slow this boy down much. But that is what makes him so fun to have around! Great to see you again Yugo-san! :D

"siiiigggghhhhh... when is the postman coming??"

"Ooo Ooo, I think I can hear his motorcycle!!"

MONGO!!!

Hello to Mongo - he's spirited 9 month old Bull Terrier :)

"I'm in a ZEN mood..."

His "best-friend" at MIBO is Phoebe > mostly because she is the (only) one that can put up with his rough play and is not afraid to tell him off! Ah, buddies in the making.

(in collaboration with Dog Walkies)

He is built like a tank, so you have been warned to stay out of his way when he comes barrelling past! You may have to sacrifice a couple of toes and bring home some bruises :P

Cookie (& Milko)

The brothers are back! Milko is behaving the same... really. His picture would have been exactly like before. So we turn our attention to Cookie... which is who you see here :)

He's stiil as shy... but this time more curious than his first stay here, so he got to explore more too! (Milko would stay in the cage even with all the doors open!)

Amazingly enough, Cookie was ok with Mambo :) Which makes everyone very happy, as they can entertain each other.

Now, Cookie isn't too sure what he's supposed to do with Mambo... play? run away? hide? But he was a good cat to let Mambo climb all over him... literally!

"Stop Following Me!"

"If i hide here... HE won't see me..."