"Come on Jeffrey" said Lyn, "we are off to London tomorrow, I need to give you a brush and polish so that you look your best for your public" Wonder if well meet the Queen I thought! Up at the crack of dawn the next morning we set off to catch the 7 o'clock train to Waterloo. It was a fantastic journey and everyone seemed to think I was special and wanted to make a fuss of me. No one seemed to mind a few dog hairs on their immaculate suits or beautiful dresses.

I treated them to one of my musical arias which everyone seemed to appreciate! Waterloo station was huge and full of people rushing here and there.but most of them as we passed still seemed to find time to give me a pat and say they would love to take me home with them. I began to get a bit worried because I love it at the Sanctuary and feel quite safe there, but Lyn reassured me and said I was not going anywhere...YET!!!

We walked down to Waterloo Bridge and saw the Thames and then made our way to the T.V.station to take part on the Paul O Grady Show. Ed Sudd met us and gave us a huge welcome and escorted us to the "Green Room", especially for dogs, I think. There were five other dogs there from other rescue Centres and we all got on fine, as dogs do. We made ourselves comfortable and then a little while later we were ushered forward with our Human Celebrity Handlers for a rehearsal - it went fine. Everyone said we were great and brilliant, the things that humans say when they are pleased with what we do.

We then went back to the Green Room and Lyn took me to a lovely little park just round the corner to stretch my legs. Ed kept popping back to make sure we were all comfortable and that our humans had enough to eat etc. They were all just so kind and thoughtful. Then we were called for the actual live performance. I didn't feel nervous though because Lyn was just there behind the scenery. Then our moment of fame was over, everyone congratulated us and said that we had behaved impeccably and thanked us again for coming. So we said our goodbyes to all the lovely people we had met there and that Lyn said had made it such a special day for us and made our way back to Waterloo Station. By this time I had got used to the hustle and bustle but was looking forward to getting back to the Sanctuary.

I think I slept for most of the journey home but just before we reached Bournemouth a lovely lady called Carol Bash came over and made such a fuss of me, she couldn't take me home though, although she wanted to, because she goes to work everyday in London and I know that Lyn is very strict about that. All the dogs at the Sanctuary crowded round when we got home and wanted to know where I had been and everything and by the time I had told them and had my supper I was exhausted - its very tiring being a T.V. star you know! Before she went to bed Lyn gave me a hug and said that she was very proud of me, which made me feel great, and then she said, " Now we wait for your special people to come". She tells us all , as we arrive, that there is a special human somewhere just for us - it just takes a bit of time to get us together though she really does work hard at it. Thank you Ed Sudd and all the people we met at the T.V. Studio for making it a day we shall always remember.

Update from Jeffrey, June 2009

Hello again, Jeffrey here just thought I would update you as to what has happened to me since my appearance on the Paul O"Grady Show.

Lyn was unindated with offers of a home for me and in the process of homechecking, which is done with much vigilance, met some lovely, lovely people. Finally the decision was made and my Special people came down to visit me, we bonded at once and arrangements were made to collect me a few days later. Lyn never rushes things as important as putting us into our new homes, they have to think about it and make sure they could make the commitment to us. Unfortunately the following day I was not feeling at all well and seemed to have a bit of difficulty in putting my back legs in the right position to move my body, very odd and it hurt too. Lyn took me to the Vet who said it was something to do with my back being quite long, which in Bassetts is true, and we then had to see a specialist who said I had a slipped disc and an operation was the answer. However, the surgeon at our Vets was of the opinion that if I could have complete rest with painkilling drugs it was a better option. Seven weeks later she was proved right and with the wonderful TLC I have received here at the Sanctuary I was ready Lyn said to go to my new home and the family who had waited so patiently for me

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Today Sunday 7th June they came to take me and I will have a home with them for the rest of my life. Liens right, for every dog there is a special person or family, it just takes a bit of patience to get them together. I shall miss all my friends at the Sanctuary especially Lyn and I will never forget her for giving me a chance, but I now have what Lyn says is the right of every dog, a loving and permanent home.YIPPEE!!!



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