My Dog Rosie Posted February 28, 2011 Share Posted February 28, 2011 Lovely good news story about a Rotti...about time they had some good press http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-13...ds-kittens.html You probably wouldn’t pick a ten-stone rottweiler to nursemaid orphaned bunnies and birds. But even kittens are in no danger from Dave the Dog. All he wants to do is look after them. Owner Amanda Collins discovered her six-year-old pet’s maternal nature when she brought home an unwanted French giant rabbit. ‘Dave just walked over to him and started licking him to clean him,’ said the 25-year-old, who runs a pet shop in Blackpool. Dave the rottweiler has helped bring up four ducks, three geese, five rabbits, 13 kittens and five puppies - plus countless new-born chicks ‘They bonded straight away. Now they sleep together, and I’ve even seen them sharing each other’s food.’ Miss Collins, who has looked after a menagerie of abandoned animals, soon found this wasn’t a one-off. 'When I brought home the ducklings, I thought he might not be the same as with the rabbits, but he just went over to them and licked them on the head,' she said.. 'I filled a paddling pool with water so they could learn to swim in it, and Dave went and laid down in the water so they could clamber over him. He even lifted them out if they got into trouble.' So far, Dave has helped bring up four ducks, three geese, five rabbits, 13 kittens and five puppies - not to mention countless new-born chicks. Dave had a traumatic upbringing – his first owner docked his tail with a cleaver – but has remained amazingly good-natured and has now been voted Britain’s most inspirational dog in a contest sponsored by worming specialists Drontal. The online contest attracted over 6,000 entries and 265,515 votes were cast. And six-year-old Dave's owner hopes his success will help improve the breed's image. 'People see him coming and cross the road to the other side - it's so sad,' said Miss Collins. 'Most rottweilers aren't big vicious things - they can be very gentle and obedient if they're looked after and trained properly, and Dave is the perfect example of that.' Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-13...l#ixzz1FEr7riDk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adnil444 Posted February 28, 2011 Share Posted February 28, 2011 Lovely story - great dogs Rottis. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RottnBullies Posted February 28, 2011 Share Posted February 28, 2011 Oh my goodness, that picture Is just too adorable What a beatiful story, and a refresshing change to the norm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stolzseinrotts Posted February 28, 2011 Share Posted February 28, 2011 So good to see a good news story about the Rottweiler. Good on you Dave, we salute you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katie P Posted February 28, 2011 Share Posted February 28, 2011 This is so lovely! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DerRottweiler Posted February 28, 2011 Share Posted February 28, 2011 But they are killer dogs! How could this be? lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raz Posted February 28, 2011 Share Posted February 28, 2011 What a great photo! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dogsrawesome Posted March 1, 2011 Share Posted March 1, 2011 Thats so sweet, had a lil tear But i think Dave has given another good name to the almighty Rottweiler :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rottigirl Posted March 1, 2011 Share Posted March 1, 2011 (edited) nyaw what a beautiful story...I love hearing stories like Dave's, rottis really are fantastic dogs. Another great ambassador for the breed (and his owner) Edited March 1, 2011 by Rottigirl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
~Rumour~ Posted March 1, 2011 Share Posted March 1, 2011 What a beautiful photo and story Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adza Posted March 1, 2011 Share Posted March 1, 2011 That's just the best story and the perfect photo Made my day much brighter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kelly_Louise Posted March 1, 2011 Share Posted March 1, 2011 It's nice to hear good news stories about dogs Especially big dogs that don't normally get good coverage. What an awesome dog Dave is And a real beauty too. I love the pic, they all look so relaxed and happy. And good on Dave's owner :p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
griff Posted March 1, 2011 Share Posted March 1, 2011 so refreshing to hear a good doggy tale for a change , Good dog Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leelaa17 Posted March 2, 2011 Share Posted March 2, 2011 what an incredible story!!! This makes me proud to be a dog owner!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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