Next Week (Hopefully) Get Rescue Pup

Hi. I am new here but not new to staffies or bull breeds. Grew up with EBTs and have owned them, a mini bull and 2 staffs. But never had a rescue dog.

8 weeks ago, our beautiful, gentle and sweet bull terrier died aged 14. She was PTS on the Monday and by the Saturday we were at a local rescue to fill in forms and 'have a look' (I knew I wasn't ready for a new dog yet but thought it might be a long process, home checks and form filling in so thought we'd get a head start)... Having a look and a chat, they advised us to go on the waiting list for a pup as we have an elderly cat. We did this and I rang them most days to ask if they had any pups yet. They said they didn't and this was the longest time they have ever gone without any staffy or staffy cross pups.

On Friday, they had a large litter brought in and my persistence on the phone paid off, as I was the first to ring and be told about them. They said to ring them Monday but this morning (Sunday) I couldn't resist calling and they told me to come straight in.

When we got there several pups had already been reserved. I have had a beautiful red staff with white markings and a black face, and also a black brindle and white staff - and some of these pups were identical to our old black staff. But the other half of the litter were the sort of staff I have always wanded - white with spots. We were hoping for a white bitch and managed to get the last one. Back in on Thursday to cuddle her (as they had just been wormed so they'd only let us look at them through the glass; not pick them up). And Saturday, to pick her up. We will do the puppy classes at the rescue.

I feel a bit shocked as we waited for two months with no luck now suddenly, the pups were there and we were able to reserve one. And I managed to get my favourite one of the litter! She is not the biggest or the smallest and seemed lively without being the shyest or the most outgoing looking. It feels surreal as my 14 year old late bullie was the love of my life and has left a staffy shaped hole... I had a good cry at the weekend (feeling bad about looking at other dogs) but still think am ready. I'm at home all day so will be the one doing the training, walking and stuff.

So I have no experience of rescue but a lot of experience of bull breeds (third generation - my grandad and dad both had bullies their whole lives). Think the rescue will give us ongoing support and advice and there will be a behaviourist at the puppy socialisation classes. 14 years since we had a staffy pup. Wish us luck!

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hia from me and sasha ,so sorry to hear of the loss of your girl,but wishing you the best of luck with your new pup,please let us know how you get on

Hi and welcome to the forum from me and the zoo xx

So sorry for your loss but well done on the rescue. She will fill your home with so much joy xxx

Welcome from Iza and me Well done on the rescue.

Well done on the rescue so sorry for ur loss welcome from me and mia

Hi and welcome to the Forum from Flo & me

So sorry to hear of your recent loss. I think you know in your heart when you are ready to get a new companion. Getting a puppy will be a lot of fun and some serious frustration & hard work but the end result will be fantastic.

If you need to ask anything please do, there is an awful lot of advice already posted but if you can't find anything just shout.

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Hi and welcome to the forum from Rocky and me

Well done for deciding to go for a rescue dog. Please don't feel bad about getting another dog after losing your best friend it sounds like you have a wealth of experience to offer. Good luck

Hiya from me and Vinnie, so sorry for your loss, but wel done on the rescuing.

Hi and welcome from Oz and me, lovely story, lots of luck to you

Well she is here - I have 2.4 KG of tiny staffy snoring her head off in her new basket - surrounded by ridiculous amounts of toys...

She loves the ats (it's not mutual), she loves our neighbour's old collie (who looks at her with disgust), she is settled and relaxed in the car (just as well - we plan on lots of day trips!) and I couldn't be happier with her and the Dogs Trust - who have been absolutely brilliant, with the level of info and support.  Back there later in the month for puppy training classes!

Here is our little girl, Bee https://flic.kr/p/pTN9Ee (Bianca).

Oh my how beautiful, happy days

She is adorable... Sounds like she fell on all 4 paws with you guys. Nothing better than getting out on some fab walks

Aww she's beautiful, fun times ahead

Oh my goodness, those pictures made me cry. She is just 100% beautiful.

Beautiful doggy is there any more pups for me?

Heh, Mia - they were all rehomed within about 2 days I think! (A litter of 7 - half of them were black brindles with white markings and half were white and tan). We took a couple of photos of the whole litter, will have to upload and link later! (Hard to type with a staffy puppy on your arm!)

I couldnt take another pup mias almost 12 she would never forgive me

No - my old dog was the same. She was a total mummy's girl - had to have me to herself. She came to us as our second dog, when our old staffy was still alive - and they got on like a house on fire. But when he died, she seemed happier as an only dog. I fostered for a rescue a couple of times and although she was totally non-aggressive with them, you could tell she was always relieved when they went.

Staffies are great dogs i got thrown in the deep end with mia. Wouldn't have had it any other way tho if ud asked me that 9 years ago id have disagreed.

Beautiful pup, lucky to find you and you to have her

Hi and welcome from me and my two

Hi and welcome from us and Suki

Well done for rescuing. You sound deeply in love. I want to hear all the updates. You've saved a life there - that means a lot.

Hi from me and the gang, she is gorgeous!