What one thing gives you the most satisfaction

The one thing that gives me the most satisfaction is seeing how a rescue dog thrives when you adopt them. When they come to you from a rescue kennel they are usually very withdrawn, sometimes nervous, and generally miserable. In the case of my border collie who was about 6 months old when we got him from Dogs Trust (he is now 15) he had been found roaming the streets and was very withdrawn, obviously wasn't house trained and had no idea how to play with toys. The transformation over the months was incredible as he became more secure and has proved to be the most intelligent, loving and adorable dog you could wish to meet. I always think it takes about 9 - 12 months for a rescue to settle totally and for it's real character to show, but seeing the transformation in them over the months is most rewarding.

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Seeing people/animals happy I think

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Using this thread to see if I post pictures successfully of where I walk the dogs

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Seeing Loki happy and well

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My Hatti girl She is also a rescue dog Buttercup, from Lab. Rescue...absolutely stir-crazy when I homed her-never been for walk, didn't know how to play, didn't really sleep at night, frightened of men and sticks etc. Despite all she has gone through, she turned into a gentle and loving girl. Took a lot of patience and tlc to get her sorted, but we both got there in the end

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Agree completely that turning a frightened/abused scared animal into one that has learned to love and trust you is a wonderful feeling. I did that with my little black cat, Onyx, who was terrified of people ...

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All our Dogs, Cats and Rabbits have been rescued ones and seeing the transformation from being abused to loved is the most satisfying experience a person could have.

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My hobbies give me the most satisfaction, I think.

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My satisfaction comes from seeing how my son and daughter have both grown up into decent and respectful adults who I am proud of.

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Yes that too, if I had thought about it, our kids have done us proud, and the ones who have children are bringing them up well too.