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Message 1.Â
Posted by Lilo (U12007400) on Wednesday, 1st February 2012
A freezing morning sees Murph and myself opening the latest dog threads, having waffled in the January ones, and then realising it's a new month already. He's thinking of wearing his red coat. The one with the Elvis collar.
Lots of best wishes to any recovering or sick dogs and their worried owners.
The support that we had during our brief unfortunate flurry of owning a second dog, was amazing and I thank you once again. Anyone who needs advice or support or just to talk things through, is very welcome. -
Message 2
Posted by Lilo (U12007400) on Wednesday, 1st February 2012
Overlapping from the January thread where we were talking about poodles...
I found this picture. Imagine a more apricot muzzle (his horrible Uncle Jeff asks has that dog been at the fags again, but Murph ignores him) but the "cuteness" is exactly like my boy. Peering through his fringe in between grooming sessions.
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Message 3
Posted by Dougals Servant (U7470526) on Wednesday, 1st February 2012
May I creep in here from the Cat Club and ask a question on behalf of my neighbour?
She has a rescue GSD who has the unfortunate habit of eating his own poo. They always try to clear up immediately but they have a large garden are both disabled and at this time of year, up here (NW Highlands) it is dark more than it is light. This habit keeps resulting in nasty bouts of D&V.
I'm sure that I have read somewhere that either putting tomato (not sure what form) or pineapple in the food would put the dog off. Is this true? How much would you need to give? Any idea of the mechanism if is does work?
Thanks
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Message 4
Posted by Lilo (U12007400) on Wednesday, 1st February 2012
Here's a link DS
It does mention pineapple.
This afternoon I felt more than a little irritated with an elderly woman up the fields. She and her husband have a beautiful young collie, absolutely full of life and energy, and he was almost pulling her over on one of those awful extending leads, no wider than a piece of string. I enquired if he was now banned from running free, because the husband used to have him racing around. Apparently, he is now too much of a handful off the lead, comes back, but sits yards away and won't let them put a lead on him. I can hardly blame him really.
He is obviously completely the wrong dog for them. They're struggling, the dog is struggling, literally, for freedom. What to do? Nothing I suppose. She said he'd been going to training classes but that they'd told her they both had to attend and she doesn't want to. Sigh...
He's so sweet natured, loves playing and chasing balls, and is really good with other dogs, my heart aches for him being banged up with those two.
Before you say a word, a collie? No! I love them but I can't give one the right home. -
Message 5
Posted by Lilo (U12007400) on Wednesday, 1st February 2012
I know I sounded unsympathetic and I don't think they mean him any harm, but she sounded irritated with the poor dog, which was understandable I suppose. The couple both have bad colds and she's the one stuck with the walking in chilly winds. Maybe it was *his* choice.
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Message 6
Posted by solwright (U14953337) on Wednesday, 1st February 2012
Dougal's Servant
A friend of mine is having the same problem with her puppy. Puppies apparently often grow out of it, but I assume this is an adult dog.
I understood that it doesn't do the dog any harm (although unpleasant to us!) so I'm surprised it's upsetting his stomach. I wonder if he's been wormed.
Have a look on the Dorwest Veterinary Herbal Medicine website. The word for this condition is coprophagia. They mention a dried food diet and boredom as possible causes.
No idea how much pineapple to give but it's mentioned so often it must be worth a try. -
Message 7
Posted by Thursday Next (U2257911) on Wednesday, 1st February 2012
Unfortunately it can become a habit which is extremely difficult to break. You could try the pineapple in the food but it may not work. I'm not quite sure how much but as it won't hurt him you could give quite a lot.
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Message 8
Posted by solwright (U14953337) on Thursday, 2nd February 2012
Meant to say, there's something called For-bid, I think, an edible protein which you put in the food.
They could ask the vet about it if the pineapple doesn't work. -
Message 9
Posted by Lilo (U12007400) on Thursday, 2nd February 2012
Here we go again...your patience is required in bucket loads.
I have now registered my interest in a 6 month old toy poodle on a dog rescue forum*. He is from a breeder who is downsizing (it appears they are re-homing three) and he is currently with a foster carer. They ask for a home with another dog, preferably a poodle, no young children and someone at home all day, with experience of dogs, as he has not spent much time in a home, but in breeding kennels. Much the same as Murph when he came to us via one other short-lived (literally) owner. Obviously he will need training, and adjustment to a home.
I know what I said. I know that! The Viking is really keen to at least go and visit this one. Murph rolled his eyes and sighed oh ok if you must...he really is an amenable little feller!
My sitter advised me getting a bitch. Said Murphy is an introvert and a dog would walk all over him. However...he does stick up for himself with other dogs and he wasn't the one who had the problems with sharing etc with Jessie. He was quite happy to have her here.
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Message 10
Posted by Lilo (U12007400) on Thursday, 2nd February 2012
He has been neutered.
My worries with a young one are:
Housetraining (I live in a rented house with new carpets as well as wooden floors. Landlord wouldn't be very impressed with stains. He is a lovely man and adores dogs)
Chewing
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Message 11
Posted by fellman (U14848647) on Thursday, 2nd February 2012
He has been neutered.
My worries with a young one are:
Housetraining (I live in a rented house with new carpets as well as wooden floors. Landlord wouldn't be very impressed with stains. He is a lovely man and adores dogs)
Chewing
Domination over Murph Ding ding ding
That is the sound of alarm bells ringing in my head Lilo I am afraid. Down sizing is not a word I associate with ethical care of dogs and that three are being 'dumped' in one fell swoop is even more alarming to me.
Pertinent questions to ask can be easily found from legitamate sites and used to give credance so please don't believe that such questions are automatic proof of good intentions, AND i would have felt much easier in my self if the seller said he could provide certificates confirming the freedom from Hereditary conditions of the dog and parents - even such documentation relating to G parents in not overkill
You didn't - I don;t think mention the age of this poodle That could be informative if you can share it with us.
I would councel against going to see any dog before establishing legitimate reasons for the dog being rehomed and satisfying myself that the health situatin was as it should be. You and TV are dog lovers - and I would bet good money that you would bring the dog homw - whatever!
I dissagree with you dog trainer profoundly that a male would dominate Murphy and a bitch wouldn't. Most breeders - and I include myself in this would tell you that more often than not the 'boss' of a kennel is a bitch and as you find out with jess - they do not often sit and make sheeps eyes at males!
The term bitch - is often a very accurate term - in a number of ways.
If he/she is an adult and has always been kennelled House training can be traumatic and sometimes the transistition is never totally acomplished and chewing is always a risk unless you have raised the pup to chew his/her toys amd not doors carpets etc.
Dominatin over Murph is another possiblity you should take seriously as is the complete reverse where the newcomer is actually scared of him.
Finally even more doom and gloom for which I am sorry! I do not trust any adverts on the web. It is far to easy to represent yourself as bone fide when you could be anything but that. I for instance could be mad axeman who when not killing folk passes the time churning out sheltie puppies like some demented Taaam Archer sausage machine!
Can I suggest that you tell Thursday Dapply and myself the acual kennel name (surname for example mine is hartmere which all his dogs wil have ) and this is like an indelible footprint and I am sure one of us three could easily establish the authenticity of the person selling the dog
Please don't do anything until we do that for you and I seriously would suggest that you approach the acquisition of a poodle through the Poodle club - and there details are on the web - easier to find I wager than was this dog!!
Honestly u yu wil shorten the odds of finding the right dog for yu if yu followed this route,
Again sorry to be so negative - but yu have just had one lucky escape my love -and I hope you understand I am only trying to help you avoid another - AND all thre of us wil do everything in our power to helpyou in this I am certain -
Message 12
Posted by Lilo (U12007400) on Thursday, 2nd February 2012
Fellman you are an absolute treasure to write so much information out for me! Thank you so much, I really do appreciate it. Lots of thoughts have been going through my mind since we saw the pup on the site this morning. Most of them negative. I know I sound a real dipstick going after another dog so soon after our awful experience, but trust me I'm very cool headed about the possible problems.
It's an un-named kennel on the site but here's the link with the information ask.
Read it, and you'll know as much as we do.
You see, Murph's history is this:
Sold by a breeder to another one (don't know quite why) at 8 weeks
Used as a stud dog, 20 odd puppies to his credit and then started firing blanks. ( his ears are covered by a blanket, he's just had a bath having rolled in fox poo the little git)
Breeder seemed a really nice woman (I managed to track her down) and was deeply worried about Murph's situation after his new owner died.
Breeder's friend was a re-homer, and gave him to the couple who were my neighbours. I disapproved deeply, as he was never off a lead, never walked properly, and she didn't seem to want him much and shouted at him a lot. The husband was an alcoholic awful bloke, but seemed to be fond of Murphy.
Neighbour died suddenly, Murph was found with her when I got the police and ambulance involved. He had been barking for hours but stupid neighbours had done nothing. I offered to take him in overnight, and when the husband admitted he couldn't look after him, we kept him.
He has been an utter joy.Which is why we keep very broad minds about what is written about a dog. He was no longer required, and was in the same situation as this pup.
However...I don't think my sitter's word is law, and I do see your point about bitches V dogs as his new companion.
I shall wait and see what the re-homers come up with. They have found a foster home for Ethan which is in the same county as us, so we could go and visit easily.
I've been looking at Poodle Rescue. They have one that may be suitable, but nothing that sort of leaps out at me.
If you have any other links or ideas please post them, as I know you all to be really great people who are willing to help. -
Message 13
Posted by Lilo (U12007400) on Thursday, 2nd February 2012
This is the other site I've been looking at.
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Message 14
Posted by Lilo (U12007400) on Thursday, 2nd February 2012
Last two things (for today!)
I may have assumed the three pups were from the same breeder.
We live in West Sussex, near Chichester. -
Message 15
Posted by Lilo (U12007400) on Thursday, 2nd February 2012
I've spent all afternoon looking at every dog rescue site in this area, that I could find. All those faces...
Apart from the three poodles from breeders "downsizing" and what a terrible term to use, and two with foster carers in Lincolnshire, I can't find a suitable dog.For now.
Murph is in the crook of my left arm as I'm trying to write this. He's bored stiff with the subject but had a lovely time being blowdried. Wee stinker will probably head straight for the fox poo in the morning. -
Message 16
Posted by Thursday Next (U2257911) on Thursday, 2nd February 2012
I would suggest you put your name down with the official poodle rescue. Many of the rescues or rehomings are never advertised on a site, the breed rescue societies have a list of people wanting a rescue and will match them up when a dog becomes available.
As Fellman says if we have the affix it is easy for us to check up about it, I have several friends in toy poodles who would check for me and I could ask around to find out if anyone knows of a toy poodle looking for a home. -
Message 17
Posted by Thursday Next (U2257911) on Thursday, 2nd February 2012
Had a wonderful day today. I went as a guest of two friends to Pup of the Year competition at a country house hotel in Cheshire. Competition was late morning in a large room in the hotel, and was then followed by lunch. I really enjoyed watching the competition and was absolutely thrilled when competition was won by one of my hosts with his Scottie, Flo, who is an absolute darling and a really wonderful dog.
As a result we ended up on the top table for lunch and were served champagne (only half a glass as I was driving). Fabulous day with my friends and now home with my own wonderful dogs. -
Message 18
Posted by Shy (U14227333) on Thursday, 2nd February 2012
I must admit I looked at Lilo's link and thought, "for 'breeder' read 'puppy farmer', for 'downsizing' read 'didn't manage to sell that one before it had grown past the cute stage' ".
If so, the pup will be completely unsocialised and quite probably unhealthy - puppy farmers don't wory about niceties like healthy, diets never mind health testing the parents.
And it won't be registered either, so no affix. -
Message 19
Posted by Lilo (U12007400) on Friday, 3rd February 2012
Sounds like a fantastic day Thursday, and I happen to love the name Flo. Well done!
Shy
The puppies from the link I posted, are all with foster carers. I have asked for information re the breeder, but as that was only yesterday....
The site I used had all kinds of celebrity affirmation in the dog world but even so, I don't expect they will know everything about everybody. I'm very edgy about an unsocialised pup or dog.
I have registered my interest with Poodle Rescue groups and with everyone I know locally. In the meantime, try and be patient. If there is news you'll all know. You may have noticed I'm not one for bottling things up!
The Viking has decided he wants another toy poodle and that's it. Which is funny if you saw the size of the man, it really doesn't figure, but he says Murph is the world's best boy, bearing in mind the last world's best boy, Zeddy is no longer with us. What a lot of cack I do talk for so early in the morning!
Another freezing one... -
Message 20
Posted by Lilo (U12007400) on Friday, 3rd February 2012
Reading back, I meant *I* must try and be patient, although you lot need it too, with me wittering on, every five minutes....
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Message 21
Posted by Lilo (U12007400) on Friday, 3rd February 2012
Thursday
Please do ask around your friends if anyone has a toy poodle to be re-homed.. My email address is available through Peets Place. I'm listed as Lilo.
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Message 22
Posted by Thursday Next (U2257911) on Friday, 3rd February 2012
I will do Lilo.
Positives thoughts for Mrs Fellman today getting her bionic knee. -
Message 23
Posted by Lilo (U12007400) on Friday, 3rd February 2012
Oh yes. Best wishes to Mrs F and hopefully lots of spoiling from Fellman and the dogs.
I have news. Shy may be interested to hear she was bang on re the puppy farms. Woman from the re-homing society rang and I've now got lots more information about these dogs. Ethan has been found a new home (hurrah and yet...) but there are more poodles on their way to be fostered.
She expressed her disgust at these people farming dogs, and said "downsizing" wasn't the word she would personally use, as they are beyond description, but people are put off dogs from puppy farms. Fair enough. I then enquired about health checks. All done by a vet, dental included. Chipped and vaccinated, wormed and deflea'd and in some cases groomed.
They never put the dogs into kennels but always send them to a foster home to be socialised, house trained, so when you actually home one yourself, they have had some experience of the real world. The problems people have are no more or less than any other re-homed dog.
She will now contact me as soon as she takes charge of the latest little poodles. I feel happier now I have answers, and that she knows exactly what we're looking for.
It may take ages, but at least I've done everything possible, made calls, emailed and made out applications, asked in here, and locally. I just need patience now. Sigh... -
Message 24
Posted by Lilo (U12007400) on Friday, 3rd February 2012
Oh and neutered. Naturally.
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Message 25
Posted by Thursday Next (U2257911) on Friday, 3rd February 2012
There are reputable breeders who on occasion pass on an older dog or an older puppy, but not a single reputable breeder that I know of who does it by passing to a rescue centre. The ones I know who have done it do it from their own home, always saying that it doesn't matter if they don't find the right home as the dog can always stay with them. They will also vet prospective owners and give a guarantee that the dog can go back to them if ever new owner can't keep them. Most keep in touch with new owner and dog for the rest of the dog's life.
At least it sounds as if this rescue centre is doing the correct things. -
Message 26
Posted by fairy hedgehog (U1485678) on Friday, 3rd February 2012
> I just need patience now <
I'm rubbish at that. I do hope you find you new dog soon.
Best wishes to Mrs Fellman for her operation. Replacement joints are marvellous things, so I've heard.
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Message 27
Posted by fellman (U14848647) on Friday, 3rd February 2012
I will do Lilo.
Positives thoughts for Mrs Fellman today getting her bionic knee. Thanks Thursday I have just phoned about her - her operation was scheduled for 3.30. and they have just sent a nurse to the recovery room (Now 7pm exactly)
They were a bit evasive when I phoned 45 minutes earlier and now say only that she has been in recovery for some time!
I am hoping my concerns are but figments of an over ripe imagination But I think you imagiine all sorts of things when you are on yout own I will try to learn more later, -
Message 28
Posted by Farmer Sue Tickle (U14964746) on Friday, 3rd February 2012
I can add my positive views on bionic knees - my mother had one in November and is really pleased with it, it has made a big difference. The first few weeks are a little tough to watch, but take heart Fellman as long as Mrs F is encouraged to do her exercises (even when she would rather not) the long term benefits are huge. No dog walking for a while and special care in the cold, slippery weather!!
All the best to Mrs F (I hope she will be as good as my Mum, no need for a lampshade, she didn't even try to bite her stiches!!) -
Message 29
Posted by Thursday Next (U2257911) on Friday, 3rd February 2012
I am sure she will be fine and the delay will turn out to have been for some reason like the operation starting late or them not having a nurse to send down to bring her back.
Cuddle Drew and the other dogs and try hard not to worry. -
Message 30
Posted by fellman (U14848647) on Friday, 3rd February 2012
I am sure she will be fine and the delay will turn out to have been for some reason like the operation starting late or them not having a nurse to send down to bring her back.
Cuddle Drew and the other dogs and try hard not to worry. Ward sister rang me back - she is now back in bed although in 'some degree of c discomfort - according to the sister - but they are pumping morphine into her jst now
She is apparently intent on phoning me - but the sister said not to bank on it as she will get very dopey - as if she wasn;t dopey enogh before this! She is a blonde after all!
Dogs are wondering why she isn;t here and her cats look to be formig a mutinee because of her absence All three on the very top of the bookk cases here in the study glaring malevently at me
Drew just wants to play tug of war with his 'snaky' who belonged to his gr grandfather too!
I may sneak Poppy aged almost 12 into the bedroom tonight!! -
Message 31
Posted by fellman (U14848647) on Friday, 3rd February 2012
I can add my positive views on bionic knees - my mother had one in November and is really pleased with it, it has made a big difference. The first few weeks are a little tough to watch, but take heart Fellman as long as Mrs F is encouraged to do her exercises (even when she would rather not) the long term benefits are huge. No dog walking for a while and special care in the cold, slippery weather!!
All the best to Mrs F (I hope she will be as good as my Mum, no need for a lampshade, she didn't even try to bite her stiches!!)Â Haha I love that Sue! Oh she is very good at doing what she is told - except when i try it. And walking is out as we are a good long way across the field from the lane and the path down the side of the field outside our front gate - which leads to the bridle way by the Carr Dyke is tractor rutted just now
She will have to content herself with backward and forward up our drive which i suppose is about 35 yards long - perhaps a little more -
Message 32
Posted by Farmer Sue Tickle (U14964746) on Friday, 3rd February 2012
when Mrs F returns home I guess there will be love and excitement from the canines and aloof stares from the felines - is that how it works in your house?
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Message 33
Posted by Shy (U14227333) on Friday, 3rd February 2012
Good wishes to Mrs F from me too, Fellman.
I may sneak Poppy aged almost 12 into the bedroom tonight!!Â
Good idea. Well, good opportunity anyway. -
Message 34
Posted by Lilo (U12007400) on Saturday, 4th February 2012
Sue
The stitches and lampshade crack had me laughing too!
Glad it's all over for Mrs F...er...if you know what I mean. Poor dogs and cats all wondering where mum is. Poor Fellman too, worrying.
I bet I know where Poppy is right now..sshhhhh.... -
Message 35
Posted by hypercharleyfarley (U7444019) on Saturday, 4th February 2012
'morning all - after the news ref knee, and lack of success so far in finding another poodle, here's a bit of an update ref my own tribulations.....
Have now had "new" dog for two weeks, and things are looking really good! Both he and older dog get on really well - no quarrelling over toys or food, and playing together. Yesterday I let "new" dog off the lead for a short while whilst in the woods. Both ran round together and both came back promptly when called! I'm so pleased, and it is really helping me get over the loss of "Hypercharleyfarley". I'm inclined to agree with the point about a bitch being the leader of the pack, and that a new dog (as opposed to a bitch) can fit in more easily. My D (who has just been on a short visit) reminded me of the time it took for one of my dogs - Lily - to fully accept a co-resident dog, even tho' she'd not appeared to be particularly domineering when one of a pair.
I'm really delighted at the way Pie has fitted in. He's really affectionate and I'm so glad that Frankie doesn't seem to be jealous of him when he jumps up to sit on my knee. For a skinny whippet, he's really cuddly and I love him to bits already! -
Message 36
Posted by solwright (U14953337) on Saturday, 4th February 2012
That all sounds great. It hasn't taken long for them to settle together.
They are both whippets, aren't they? I adore whippets, and had one myself until he died over a year ago. -
Message 37
Posted by Thursday Next (U2257911) on Saturday, 4th February 2012
That is excellent, glad to know he has settled in so well.
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Message 38
Posted by hypercharleyfarley (U7444019) on Saturday, 4th February 2012
That all sounds great. It hasn't taken long for them to settle together.
They are both whippets, aren't they? I adore whippets, and had one myself until he died over a year ago. Â Hi! yes, both whippets. I've had quite a few over the years and am definitely "hooked" on sighthounds. I'm always surprised that people who don't know them often seem to think that they need lots & lots of exercise. Mine have always loved a good walk/run round in the woods & fields followed by a lengthy snooze on the sofa. They don't seem to need entertaining, or as much exercise as the working breeds so that, plus the fact that there's minimal grooming/hair shedding, means they are - to me at least - wonderful dogs to have around the house.
Would love to hear about yours (if it's not upsetting to talk about him/her). -
Message 39
Posted by hypercharleyfarley (U7444019) on Saturday, 4th February 2012
That is excellent, glad to know he has settled in so well. Thanks!
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Message 40
Posted by solwright (U14953337) on Saturday, 4th February 2012
At risk of boring you(!), I've always had dogs from rescue centres, and my previous dog had died.
People I knew slightly had two whippets and they were so calm, I thought it might be a suitable breed for me. As you say, they don't need huge amounts of exercise and I was still working then, tho' was able to go home at lunchtime.
I phoned a whippet rescue lady but there was none available. I decided to wait till the summer holidays ( I was a teacher) but couldn't resist calling in at a rescue centre in the area 'just for a look'. And there was this beautiful cream whippet boy! It was love at first sight.
He'd been very cruelly treated by his previous owner and removed from her.
I had him for six years. He dislocated a shoulder while running in the woods, and in his senior years had a bad back and got senile. But he loved warmth and comfort to the end and I gave him the best life possible, I hope, until he died a year and a half ago.
I now have two lovely lurchers. Like you, I've fallen for sighthounds. -
Message 41
Posted by Lilo (U12007400) on Saturday, 4th February 2012
charleyfarley
How lovely to hear a succesful rehoming story. I love the name Pie!
As many on these threads will know, when we took Murphy in (his owner died suddenly) we wondered would we ever love him as much as Zeddy, our saluki cross (who died, complete with wailing and details three years ago, and was talked about on here). We do. We love him because he's so different to Zeddy, we never intended to have a little dog, but here he is snoring away next to me.
The memories we have of our beloved dogs...
I happen to have a soft spot for skinny dogs. Gordon the Greyhound walks every morning in the fields next to our house looking so distinguished in his coat. He was a racing dog and his current owner was the actual person who raced him. He has retired to the seaside.
I hesitate to say anything at this stage, but we may have news...
My groomers gave me details of a rescue home this morning, and they have...
Bryan. 3 years old, a grey miniature poodle with a rasta twirly haircut just like Murph. I looked at his face and thought....this could be the boy...a stud dog from a bluddy puppy farm. I don't have the words for these people...
Lots of official stuff to go through, thank goodness, as it's very reassuring, a home visit, interviews, meeting Murph. They need proof of the health of your current dog, and how you are going to insure or pay for treatment for the new one. All this before we actually meet Bryan.
Bryan!! I laughed out loud when I read his name. His foster carer says he is housetrained now, is really friendly, needs lead and recall training (that's fine) and is good at nights, and doesn't mind being left for short periods. Just needs lots of patience, training, and reassurance and another dog to be with.
They should be calling me within 24 hours.
Hope Mrs F continues to improve. x -
Message 42
Posted by Thursday Next (U2257911) on Saturday, 4th February 2012
Fingers crossed Lilo. Not heard back from the people I have contacted but I won't tell them to stop looking until I know for certain you are settled.
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Message 43
Posted by Lilo (U12007400) on Saturday, 4th February 2012
Thanks so much Thursday. I shall keep all options open.. I've registered with three rescue organisations now.
I just happened upon this latest one by popping into the grooming shop and asking. They love having a cuddle with Murph anyway. He is *such* a tart! -
Message 44
Posted by fellman (U14848647) on Saturday, 4th February 2012
when Mrs F returns home I guess there will be love and excitement from the canines and aloof stares from the felines - is that how it works in your house? Exactly how it is Sue.
Many falls dawns - so they tell me - and after a bad night THE Boss was a little better when i went this morning - but they had gother out of bed and her leg had 'coloapsed
Tried to restore some confidence and a different pg hysio came and had her do her excrecises and was amazed she could do so much she she got her just to stand up and the with a zimmer frame (so funny to see what I think is beautiful slender semi long haired blonde dressed in silk dressing gown using one of those!)
She left us with ringing endorsements - the promise of crutches - oh what joy - tomorrow and home mid week
I drove back in elation - but SHE has just phoned and they have put her back on morphine! probaby did just too much - but I hope she hasn;t damaged anything
Got thick snow here and I only hope i can get to visit tomorrow - Living in the wolderness is great - except when you really do need to go somewhere when there is snow!
We were snowed in for 10 day last year!! -
Message 45
Posted by What larks (U14260755) on Sunday, 5th February 2012
Lilo - I read about the couple with the active collie and he sounds just like our Ben when we got him as a young stray. Mr Lark can't walk far - but it turned out to be a partnership made in heaven. The dog turned out to be ball mad, and armed with one of those long handled hurlers, Mr Lark on his crutches after a big op. would make his way to the park and exercise Ben from the comfort of a bench.
On the last thread we were talking about sheep, so I thought you might be amused by this:
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Message 46
Posted by Lilo (U12007400) on Sunday, 5th February 2012
That's a sheep taking no prisoners!
News!
This morning I had a call from the rescue home. She had alerted the foster carer. This afternoon, a long chat with a lovely man with a wondrous Gloucestershire accent about Bryan. He said he's a lovely dog, he's only been out of kennels two weeks, (puppy farm) has no idea about walking on a lead, and is semi house trained but very, very clever and quick to learn. Very sociable with other dogs and loves a cuddle. Bryan is the first poodle out of 59 dogs he's fostered. and he's very struck by his intelligence.
Next step is a visit from the home checker. If all ok then we organise a trip up to Gloucester (6 hours round trip eek) with Murph, and no one is under an obligation. The foster carer can say no if they think we're not suitable. He made it clear Bryan is welcome to live with them for as long as it takes.
The Viking had already booked 12 days holiday from the end of next week, so it would be really great if we could work around that and take Bryan home and both of us spending time with him.
I also got the ok from my landlord who is currently in Florida and wishes us well with Poodle Two. Lovely man.
So...it's wait and see, but we are putting the Jessie experience behind us, trying not to get too excited this time. Which is ridiculous. Of course we're excited!
Murph is down the pub with his dad. He said he didn't want a coat on, because the pub dog sniggers. -
Message 47
Posted by hypercharleyfarley (U7444019) on Sunday, 5th February 2012
At risk of boring you(!), I've always had dogs from rescue centres, and my previous dog had died.
People I knew slightly had two whippets and they were so calm, I thought it might be a suitable breed for me. As you say, they don't need huge amounts of exercise and I was still working then, tho' was able to go home at lunchtime.
I phoned a whippet rescue lady but there was none available. I decided to wait till the summer holidays ( I was a teacher) but couldn't resist calling in at a rescue centre in the area 'just for a look'. And there was this beautiful cream whippet boy! It was love at first sight.
He'd been very cruelly treated by his previous owner and removed from her.
I had him for six years. He dislocated a shoulder while running in the woods, and in his senior years had a bad back and got senile. But he loved warmth and comfort to the end and I gave him the best life possible, I hope, until he died a year and a half ago.
I now have two lovely lurchers. Like you, I've fallen for sighthounds. Hello again - I loved reading about how you too have fallen for the long-leggedy ones. Thank you!
I've never had a lurcher - nor has there been one in the family - and I guess they're "whippety" in lots of ways - fairly easy-going. What I do find difficult to deal with is my sister's current dog - a Lakeland terrier. She's quite the brightest dog we've ever had (and that includes working sheepdogs at one time) and is incredibly bossy. When she comes to stay with me, however, she does have to fit in with *my* way of doing things and is clever enough to know the minute she comes in the gate that the rules are a bit different in this house! -
Message 48
Posted by hypercharleyfarley (U7444019) on Sunday, 5th February 2012
p.s. - this for Lilo - good luck!
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Message 49
Posted by solwright (U14953337) on Sunday, 5th February 2012
Yes, hope all goes well, Lilo.
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Message 50
Posted by Thursday Next (U2257911) on Sunday, 5th February 2012
Exciting Lilo. I do hope this one works out but don't build your hopes up too much.
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