Well, I have bad news.
I did get a reply and they seem to think we are not suitable for Marmalade - below is the email they sent me... (I run a livery yard and take Parker and Ronald to work with me)
Hi, Ihave had word back from Sylvia.
Marmalade is really nervous and she doesnt know if she would suit your work regime - would be petrified of horses and open spaces. She couldnt cope with being left alone if you were to take your other 2 dogs out and as she doesnt go on a lead she cannot go out with you all.
Do you have any way of settling her in before going out to work for a while? What hours are you usually out of the house each day?
Regards
I have emailed back and pointed out that the last thing I would do is take her to the stables on day one and chuck her out of the car amidst 16 horses!! Parker stays in the car until all the horses are safely in the field as he has not got good eyesight and can't get out of the way quickly, and I would do the same with Marmalade. I also pointed out that it took us ages to get Parker used to open space - to begin with he would not go on the grass, just the driveway and I had to carry him outside every time he needed a wee.
I feel really deflated. We were prepared to drive a round trip of almost 1,000 miles to bring her home to a marvellous home but it looks as though it's not to be. I cannot imagine who on earth is suitable if we aren't
