Bean, formerly known as Coco, spent five long years in kennels while she waited for her forever home. Six months ago, her foster carers became her permanent family, marking the beginning of a new chapter in her life.
Her journey was followed by many through our social media pages, and at the end of last year we said a fond goodbye as she signed off to focus on settling into her new life. We were therefore delighted to receive this special six-month update.
Hello hoomans, it’s me – Bean! 😁
Can you believe I’ve been in my forever home for SIX whole months now? After spending so long waiting for a family, I’ve discovered something very important…
The world is HUGE! 🌍
And do you know what? I’ve decided to grab it by the paws and make the most of it.
These days I’m a very busy girl. I regularly head out with my dog walker, who absolutely adores me (understandable, really!), and I’ve become quite popular with my family’s friends and extended family too. 💕
At home, I’ve fully embraced the cosy life. I’m a professional duvet-snuggler, my garden is very much MY kingdom, and I take my important jobs of weeding assistance and bird control very seriously!
I also enjoy off-lead adventures in secure fields twice a week, where I can stretch my legs, chase my ball, and show off my zoomie skills. Add in late-night neighbourhood strolls and walks in quiet fields where I can properly relax, and life is pretty wonderful.
One thing I’m especially proud of is how much I’ve learned. Animals on the TV used to be a Very Big Deal. In fact, I may have launched myself at them with such enthusiasm that the television’s survival briefly came into question! 😳 Now I can watch them calmly without trying to join them. What a huge achievement!
Everyone says how much more settled I am these days, and while I’m still learning about the world, I’ve come such a long way.
Not every adventure goes perfectly, of course. We went on holiday to Wales and discovered that some places are still a bit overwhelming for me. A beach full of off-lead dogs caused my worry bucket to overflow and resulted in Mum ending up on the floor while I demonstrated my impressive sprinting abilities! 🙈
It taught us a lot about what I still find difficult, but my family keep helping me feel safe and successful. Forever Hounds Trust have also been incredibly helpful whenever my family have needed advice or support, and they’ve played a big part in helping me settle into home life.
Taking on a reactive dog hasn’t always been easy, but they say they don’t regret it for a second.
And I definitely don’t regret finding them. ❤️
Love n’ links,
Bean 🐾💛
A Tribute to Anthony Head