The Adventurous Tails of Drift & Finn

Thursday, 5 July 2012

Wednesday, 20 June 2012

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?!"

Monday, 21 May 2012

We're no posers...

No time for posing today... well maybe just one to keep Mel happy...

We're just going to run...

...and run

...and run...

...and then run the whole way back again!

Friday, 18 May 2012

Seamill Solitude


Sea, sand...but definately no sun.

A long energetic walk along the beach was the order of the day today... our favourite! Lowest tide for a while, so lots more space & sand to run around daft on and not another soul or dog in sight. We got all this beach to ourselves! This wind and cold is definately not the norm for the middle of May, we'd normally be paddling & cooling off in the sea for most of our walk. It's just as well we've got fur coats to keep us warm & cosy!

Peek-a-boo!

Two happy but tired pups.

Space to race & chase.

Tuesday, 15 May 2012

Trail training

A quick breather... trail-running!

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!