xxlynne
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Buster 'Red Fell Terrier' 18.11.01 OxonBuster has been forced to live in the kitchen as the 2 pups that were bought in took against him as they grew to maturity. The family love him but have now recognised that they are going to have to let him go so he can have a life. Buster is having his first vaxd tomorrow and will be neutered on Thursday on route to kennels
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xxlynne
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Just a few pictures of Buster in the vets and on our walk in the woods on arrival back at the kennels.
Buster came out of his home today..had the snip and chip..and then came to the kennels. Poor Buster ..you are on your road to a wonderful life.
Buster was cat tested in the vets and he passed wonderfully. Good with dogs..wonderful Terrier.
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Paulak
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Nikki and I walked Buster and Stanley yesterday - a lovely pair of boys 
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jimmychoo
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he is very handsome. can he be homed with children?
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xxlynne
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Buster has had a baby through to toddler grandson visiting frequently and he was fine.
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Karenn
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Aw, hes gorgeous.
I hope you find a home for him soon
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xxlynne
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Buster is one who is doing well in kennels. He is happy to meet people and dogs and so enjoyable to walk and he rejoices in to new spectacle.."walks in the country..haven't had this, ever!" Lucky family who offer Buster his home.
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xxlynne
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I spoke too soon. Buster went off his food Saturday evening and and developed a cough. Chicken is pulling him through  and he is a lot brighter today. Everyone loves this dog!
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xxlynne
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Buster 's health has developed well and has he just a slight cough now. Janet came to meet and was very pleased with the lovely chap. So Buster had a lovely walk; met the chickens and jumped in the back of Janet's car. Buster will be enjoying the Lincolnshire air now..can't wait for news.
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janmar
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Hello, Buster here. Just thought I'd better check in and let everyone know what's happening to me. Well, following a bit of a mid-life crisis I have had a change of occupation. I am now a farmer and jolly exciting it is too. Every morning I have to do "the rounds" with my foster mum. It's a very responsible job - checking the fencing, checking the sheep and generally making sure everything's ok. I hadn't seen sheep before (and between you and me, I think they're a bit dim). I've tried introducing myself and asked them if they want a good game of chase but they just say the same thing every time and carry on eating. No accounting for it. So, I diverted my attention to chickens - but I got into really serious trouble for that and am now banned from that area.
My foster mum says I've got good manners because I always sit to have my lead put on; I sit before eating my dinner and I always wee outside (honestly, these humans - so easily pleased.) Sorry chaps got to go - she's got a job for me to do. She's lost her ball at the end of the garden and I've got to go and find it for her - honestly she's always losing that ball! Tomorrow we are doing something new called "sileage making". I'm very excited as I think I may get to drive the tractor. Cheerio for now. Buster XX
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janmar
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Some photo's of Buster to show how cute he is - and what a relaxed little fella he is.
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xxlynne
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Buster looks relaxed at last...that smile will come
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janmar
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I have now had the pleasure of Buster’s company for a week and he is proving to be a gem of a dog.
Buster is a well mannered dog – he sits to have his lead put on. He sits nicely when you put his food down for him and will only touch it when given the word, and he is house-trained. He loves his walks but is equally happy to potter around the house with me. When I’m in the office or watching TV he will lie on his pad and either doze or play happily by himself with a toy. He is an independent little chap in this respect but he also very affectionate, but not needy.
He has no aggression – you can take a toy out of his mouth whilst he is playing with it and he’ll just look up at you as if to say –“can I have it back when you’re done with it?” He appears to have no anxieties. This week he has had to deal with many new people and he is not frightened or anxious by these new introductions - be they men or women. Instead he greets everyone with a wag of the tail (he doesn’t jump up at people), accepts a little bit of fuss and then trots back to his pad or whatever he was doing. He loves the car – and will jump in if you open the door even if you’re just unloading something – and travels well. He has only met one other dog in this week – a lovely golden retriever called Amber who is also recently from a rescue. They got on very well and whilst we humans gossiped for about 20 mins Buster and Amber just lay down next to each other – perfectly calm and content.
Buster has dealt really well with all the stimulation of being on a farm. He has no real interest in the sheep (although we have been careful that he has seen them only in a calm state. I suspect if he saw them running he may get a bit over-excited); he has had squirrels and rabbits and other wild life to contend with and he is pretty relaxed with them (ie he will give out a yap and run towards them – but as they disappear he loses interest). There is a BUT though. Buster has a fixation with our feathered friends. I don’t mean blackbirds and sparrows as these fly off - but chickens. He could not be homed where there are chickens.
Because Buster has settled and relaxed so well I am going to take him to London later this week so we can see how he reacts to traffic; walking on a short lead and meeting many other dogs on the park. I will send an update about that.
In the meantime I cannot recommend this little fella highly enough. He is an absolute cutey and is so good around the house. He is the complete package, the real deal. I know someone out there is going to be lucky enough to give him a forever home – and he will not disappoint.
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janmar
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Buster has arrived in London and had his first excursion to the park.
He wasn't at all spooked by the traffic (we have to cross a very busy main road to get to the park) - buses; cars; motorbikes; cyclists - all absolutely fine.
On the park he met about 10 dogs and was great with all of them - he got compliments from the other dog owners on his social skills (several of whom had heard of Rescue Remedies !!). There was one dog who got a bit possessive about his frisby and growled at Buster, so Buster just backed off. He's such a good dog.
On the way back we passed the local primary school and lots of kids were around. Several came towards us to admire Buster, who was very good - didn't jump up or do anything to startle them at all.
This little cutey-pie is ticking all the boxes.
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xxlynne
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Buster has 2 strong leads interested in him. We will be homechecking the first early next week.
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xxlynne
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Janet home checked Caroline with Orla her Irish Terrier. Buster gave the smile and Orla the wink. All were happy and Buster stayed over last night and again tonight. Tomorrow Janet is going back to Lincoln whilst Caroline has prearranged plans. If all is well Buster will revisit on the 8th.
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janmar
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Buster was all anticipation and excitement at the prospect of visiting his potential new home. We packed his overnight bag and off he went, tail awagging (and ne'er a backward glance!) to join his new friend Orla the Irish Terrier. Initially everything was fine, but Orla found sharing with another dog a bit too much and she started to get a bit jealousy-custards, then territorial, and then a touch snarly. Bearing in mind Buster's background (of having been "ganged up" on by other house fellow dogs) and Orla's nervousness (she too is a rescue) it was decided that in the interests of both dogs we had better end the trial. So, sadly I picked up Buster this morning and drove him back to Lincolnshire for the weekend. He seemed a little crestfallen  - as if he thought he had failed in some way; but when we got home I gave him lots of cuddles and reminded him that he's a great little fella and that it wasn't at all his fault. He's already back to his old self and the quest to find the lucky people who can offer this cheeky chappy a forever home continues. New piccies of Buster coming soooooooon. Tune in tomorrow to see them. x
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janmar
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Today is another glorious day and Buster has been helping in the garden. Here are some piccies to show you what he's been up to. I've done them as thumbnails as there are several. Just click on them to see enlarged photo:-
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xxlynne
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Buster looks a different dog. Content; beautiful fur and Mr Wonderful. Will appeal to any Irish Terrier Fans!
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Kay1794
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hiya,
just wondering whether he is still available? 
also I'm afraid it has been a long day and I have probably just been stupid and missed where it says it, but how old is he?
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janmar
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Yes, Buster is still waiting for someone to give him his forever home.
He's a very loveable and adaptable dog.
He is 7 years old - but doesn't act his age! He loves playing with his toys and in fact looks very puppyish the way he plays. You get the best of both worlds with Buster. He's still lively and energetic but is calm, particularly in the house, and is very happy just lying on his pad next to you whilst you watch TV; work etc.
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xxlynne
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We always place a dog's age on its header.
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Kay1794
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shows what a long day it had been, the age was right in front of me and I didnt even notice!
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xxlynne
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Buster is going to meet a very interested family on Thursday with Janmar
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Sharonr - Admin
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Such good news - fingers crossed.
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Kay1794
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how did the visit go?
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janmar
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Met up with Sadie (JRT) and Michelle her owner yesterday for "introductions". Both dogs seemed fine together. We are waiting on the homecheck.
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janmar
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Homecheck has been completed and Buster is off to his new home on Tuesday.
I'm going to miss this little chap  but I know he's going to a great home with another doggy friend - it's the happy ending he deserves
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Sharonr - Admin
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Net
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Have been waiting for news, so pleased to hear that
Can't wait to meet the little fella. He was on my mind from the first time I saw him. Amazing to think I 'introduced' him to his new owner - she was inspired by meeting little Lucy and once I'd shown her Buster's photo ......  Fingers and everything else crossed that it all goes well from here.
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janmar
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You know, this is what is sooooo terrific about Rescue Remedies. Their ceaseless work and this great forum where people can keep in touch, norice dogs that might suit friends, relations etc. Buster has been a lucky recipient of this great network. You'll love him when you meet him. Michelle has promised to let me know how he gets on.
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xxlynne
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Buster went into his forever home yesterday. Janmar or Michelle will up date us but we know this is everything we could have wished for him
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Net
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Have been in touch with Michele and she asked me to post an update. Everything is going well There has been a bit of trying to find out who goes where and working out where everyone fits - especially in the car  But Buster and Sadie slept together on the sofa last night   and were relaxed together today and had a couple of hours together alone.
I'll go and visit in a couple of weeks when everyone is settled and hopefully use the two of them to help to begin to socialise Little Lucy. Oh, and I'll take some pics 
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janmar
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How is Buster doing nowadays?????
News and photos pleeeeeease.
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Net
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Going to visit in a weeks time - trying to find a day when I can take Lucy and not have to take 2 children too!!!!!! News in the meantime has been that he and Sadie are very settled and that he is 'perfect'
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