The Adventurous Tails of Drift & Finn

Friday, 7 September 2012

Wednesday, 5 September 2012

I (Drift) really do feel on top of the world when standing atop some rugged mountainscape viewing the great expanse of land that lies out before us from way up high, nearly touching the clouds... Mr Finn, on the other hand permanantly has this attitude of aloofness!

We revel in the days where we have the complete freedom that the Scottish landscape allows us, every inch of it is our own, no restrictions, no restraints, no roads or people to consider or worry about. We run and run.... and run and run, like we'll never run out of energy.

We wonder sometimes what keeps them (Mel & her friends), we could have climbed this mountain 4 times in the time it takes them to summit once! But we don't care, we just run ahead to just out of eyesight then back again, checking they're still there.

"They're knackered, but we're ready to go again!"

More often than not the Scottish highlands provide us with so many treats, pebbly burns running with icy cold mountain fresh water, deep gloopy muddy bogs to bathe in, the odd grouse that entertains us by not going up till its inches from our noses. If it had just sat still we'd have been none the wiser, but instead we give chase... until those flappy things they have take them far out of reach.

Mucky Pups

Wednesday, 8 August 2012

Late Summer Sun

Thursday, 5 July 2012

Let Sleeping Dogs Lie

Wednesday, 20 June 2012

Woozy Woofs!

Poor wee soul Finn had a slight disagreement with a shard of glass at the beach a few days ago. After slide tackling a tennis ball in the soft sand, he managed to nearly slice off his stopper pad just above his paw. Quick visit to our favourite Vet and all is well, a few stitches and a stookie and he'll be right as rain.... once the wooziness wears off!

A week later looking a bit more with it but still taking it easy and doing lots of lazin' in the sun!

New bandage for a few more days

Monday, 4 June 2012

The Hills Are Alive!

Its great having the hills as our back garden, perfect for little after work adventures but with the feeling of freedom of bigger hills.

A short, steep & fast hike up onto the plateau then you can wander as much or as little as you want. We can happily spend an hour up here running around in the heather or 4 or 5 hours hiking across the moorland to Duncolm.

A wee rest and view down the Clyde to the coast.

"Hmmm, not sure about those young cows coming to check us out, they're quite big!!"

Wednesday, 23 May 2012

Drift is 4 today!!

Happy Birthday Drifty boy!

It's my birthday... I'm a big dog now! 4 years old, well if your counting doggy years, that makes me 28. But still, a dog in my prime. I've come along way from that day I was rescued, from being nervous & scared of everything, unsure of the whole world and whether anyone would treat me well to being as bold as brass and the most happy, contented & loved dog for miles. What better way to spend your doggy days than chillin out with my best bud Mr Finn, running for miles & miles along sandy beaches chasing balls & surfin the waves, enjoying forest walks & paddling rivers or doing some serious hill training with our Dad across the mountains of Scotland. Fate may not have dealt me a very good start but it sure is making up for it now!

So what now, do I have to grow up and be a role model for little Finn, take the role of top dog and pack leader.... well things are pretty good as they are so I think I'll stay just as I am. What is it they say...
"If the stick ain't broken, why find another one?!"

Drift's Story

I dont like to talk about my past so much, it wasn't a happy place, i wasn't loved or taken care off. I ended up at The Scottish SPCA centre in Cardonald then was moved to the Ayr centre the next day. Luckily for me Mel came to see me and i was adopted the very next day. As i result of my previous owners i have a few issues and like to protect my food and bed, but with a little training and a lot of patience from Mel, i am gradually getting over this. I love my new pack and my best buddy is the new addition Finn, just a youngster and submissive to my dominant streak, we have lots of fun playing rough and tumble but he is always stealing my toys. . My favourite things are getting out to the forest chasing sticks and tracking scents, but even more fun is a day at the beach with Finn, chasing waves and splashing around. I also like to bring Mel presents of rocks and stones i find by sticking my head underwater.... it takes ages to find just the right one! Winter is the best time of year where we go out into the hills in the snow and play hide and seek. My two other favourite things are snuggles and spiders, just cannot get enough of them. I am so lucky to have such an amazing new family that like being on the go as much as me and a second chance, where i feel safe and loved... still trying to work my way to the top of the pack tho!

Finn's Story

I am not sure how i ended up wandering the streets, but all i know is that i was devastated that my previous owners didn't love me enough to come and find me. I spent a scary week in the Scottish SPCA centre in Milton, but i remember moments of fun when Mel kept coming to see me every couple of days with another collie called Drift, i was so happy when she adopted me and love my new pack especially Drift, who is the best big brother ever. He likes to think he's top dog, but quietly... i think i am really! We have so much fun together, playing tug of war with toys... Drift always lets me win, and running about daft where ever we go. We even share our bed together at night, which makes me feel safe. Our new owner loves the outdoors, so we are always out in the fresh air doing something active, sometimes 4 or 5 hours on the hill, sometimes kayaking adventures and sometimes chilled weekends camping and swimming in lochs. I am still a little shy and timid but i love my new pack and all the things we do together. My favourite thing is running through the forest with Drift and swimming in lochs, not so keen on the taste of sea water... yuk! In the summer i love lying outside in the sun, snoozing and just chilling out. Life is good again!