Belle had lots of tramadol after her RTC and it mellowed her out a bit! Happy to report she's bouncing about again and no longer yelping. Fingers crossed it will continue. Have started her on Yumove as recommended by the vet but she's off the Metacam. Thanks everyone!

Our Rolo has pain in his spine & neck. He has spondalytis in his spine & a trapped nerve in his neck. We had him for just over a year before he started limping. We knew he was uncomfortable but didn't know he was in pain until the vet touched him in the effected areas. His condition is managed with tramadol & carprieve tablets. Our first vet gave metcam even though they had no idea why he was limping & when we got a 2nd opinion from a different vet we were told it would have no effect anyway. I have heard that some dogs don't cope with tramadol but he seems fine. We did wonder at one point if we were giving him them when he didn't really need all the meds but after reducing his dose for a few days he did get worse so we feel sure we are doing the right thing for him. I'm sure if we had a lottery win & took him to the Supervet on the TV that he would do something different with him but he is happy enough & generally not in pain. Hope you find the right medication to help Belle. Paul is very good at the massage unfortunately not an option for Rolo as he will not tolerate being touched & becomes aggressive even though he knows Paul well. Good luck.

Just to add to the mix... We had Ben from another rescue at 3 and a bit years old. When he went for his yearly jabs at around 4 and half, he was diagnosed with arthritis in his hip and back. He was put on Metacam (for a 30kg dog) and we were told he'd need special food at £70 a bag and probably be looking at tablets, higher metacam doses blah blah blah.... Anyway, we researched about metacam and realised that actually Ben wasn't going to be on a high - and maybe higher - dose of metacam forever, or be eating £70 bags of dog food either. It has to be said, Ruth responded to our request re food and we ended up visiting her and putting Ben (and Lucy) on Burns at much less than £70 a bag. Over a few weeks, we gradually reduced Ben's metacam down to a dose for a 7 - 10 kg dog, gave him oily fish 3 -4 times a week and kept him active. 2 and a half years ago, we took Ben completely off metacam (after about 18 months of using it) and switched him to Joint Aid supplement instead. We've changed his food a couple of times but stuck to Joint Aid and oily fish, and he's now 8 and half, doing well and walked the 3 - 4 miles round Chasewater Lake on Saturday and then did some nosiness-related car surfing on the way home, rather than lying down immediately. There are occasions he'll try to scratch with his back leg and can't quite reach due to stiffness, but to be honest, he is FAR from creaking. I hope your Belle will be feeling better soon x J

Daisydog remarks 'I am a big wooooose around men too but my pals Lola and Lenas dad Paul is supadupa. He knows just how to be with a nervous girl like me - so do please consider trying massage to see if it will help belle if your vet agrees'. Salty hugs from me and mum at the sea side xx

And thank-you for the massage details, did think about that, she's so neurotic around men but I guess he's used to greys. Cheers.

Hello everyone and thank-you for the lovely supportive messages. Belle was yelping in the night but has been much better today. I do wonder if she had an injury that was making her yelp. I'm hoping it's something that simple.
What I failed to say was Fivelands did say she had arthritis in both front legs when they xrayed her broken leg. It was her hip area that's been troubling her the last couple of days. It just seemed sudden to go from agile to yelping overnight. But what do I know.
And yes she did have the op done at Willows - we haven't been back there yet, she broke through the insurance maximum payout straight after her op! I'm just so relieved she's happy today and hoping she won't have too many more problems.
She's doing much better walking out where the accident happened as well so we're very proud of her :-)

I don't know if this will help at the health shop you can buy dog oil its £2.99 and it's been reported that its good for pain not only in dogs but humans to I believe trainers use it still if the dogs get pain

Sorry to hear of problems with lovely Belle We too had problem using Metacam when our girl Ele ripped her tail She became very poorly..off her food Lethargic and vomiting and after seeing several vets, one told us it was all due to being on Metacam too long ! She improved after it was stopped My brothers Husky had similar problem with her hip- in a lot of pain getting up- xrays didn't show much..sick on Metacam...so he tried her on Doggonepain after research and advice Gets it online and she was better within a week Worth a try I would think Sending Belle hugs x x

Oh poor Belle - I have been wondering how you are. So sorry to hear of your problems and I hope that a vet finds out what is troubling you very soon. Our 6 greys have glucosamine daily - I dont know if it will ease your pain Belle but it can only help although you do need to still be seen by a vet. You have my cuddle today. Get well soon pretty girl.

Oh Belle, you poor little mite, I was only wondering yesterday how you were getting on ... this sounds longwinded but please bear with me as we've found that long term use of metacam can cause other problems. We recently adopted Brae who suffered a broken hock a couple of years ago. It wasn't set properly and is clear to see, so thinking we were doing the 'right thing', we asked our vet if Brae was suffering pain in this area. There was no way of knowing, so we decided to put her on metacam a few days after she came home (Jan 2015). All was well until about a month ago, when without warning she started vomiting daily, although her diet/medicine hadn't changed. She was seen by the vet, given an anti sickness jab & antacid tablets for 2 weeks and seemed fine again. Then, just 2 days after I'd started to give her metacam once more, she was sick 3 times in 48 hours, so back to the vet where a full blood test was done, another anti sickness jab given along with another two week course of ant acid pills. Thankfully, the vet is sure the sickness is nothing serious but is being caused by long term use of metacam which is upsetting her stomach, so we've been advised to stop this immediately. Brae is now taking glucosamine sulphate tablets to 'oil the joint' and ease any discomfort that she may have. It may be that Belle doesn't have any side effects from metacam, but I wouldn't want another beauty to go through what our little girl has, as it's been horrible for her and upsetting for us. I hope that Belle's discomfort soon eases. Keep us posted, Tash

Hi Withnail1969. At 4 years old, l would be surprised lf she has arthritis.Maybe the plates and screws are causing her some pain.
l can only advise, but if she was my dog, l would be inclined to seek a second opinion, and maybe some more X - rays.She can't live on pain killers for the rest of her life, l am not a fan of Fivelands l'm afraid, and would never use them. Did she not have the op done at Willows, or am i mistaken. lf you live on that side of Birmingham, then try Manor Vets at Edgbaston, and ask to see David Beechey ,he is superb and he will work very closely with you. He has helped many of our dogs, when other vets couldn't. Their phone No is 0121 429 2829. Cuddles to Belle.X.

Poor Belle, hope the Metacam kicks in soon and she's more comfortable. Have you thought about canine massage? Paul Warman (who is Daddy to Lola and Lena, both Daybreaks Greys and also a Daybreaks volunteer), comes to give our 9 year old a massage session every so often to keep him supple after a neck injury. Paul has a website wmk9massage.co.uk with all his details on. Paul does require permission from your vet before treating, which is a legal requirement and very reassuring that things are being done properly. We're registered at Fivelands too and they were very happy to oblige with the consent form in our boy's case. We've found Paul's techniques to be a great help and Gent loves his massages, almost falling asleep now when he has them! Mand x

Belle had her leg x-rayed a couple of weeks ago and Chris at Fivelands was very pleased with it, v straight and though movement is limited, all is well :-)
Today Belle was yelping when getting up and lying down. We had her checked out and the vet thinks she has arthritis in her hips. She's having metacam and I've ordered some Yumove. She's still yelping :-( Does anyone have any tips or suggestions?
Cheers!

So pleased to hear beautiful Belle is doing well. Xxx

Hello, Belle is doing pretty superbly. She only has a very small scab now. Her joint is very bumpy so hoping her upcoming x-ray is ok. She's very bouncy and less frantic when around cars. She's even managed to grow her hair back over her baldy bum! Thanks for thinking of her xxx

Hi Belle, how are you gorgeous? Has your wound healed and are you making a steady but sure recovery? Big hugs, Tash & John xx

Thanks for asking about Belle.
She's doing pretty well thanks. She is going for short walks now. She goes onto 3 legs as soon as she gets stressed. She's keen to go out but is very anxious as soon as she sees a car or people. She wears a harness but it still doesn't feel safe as she buckaroos a lot. We'll have to work on that.
Her wound is still open but getting smaller slowly. As she has plates in her leg it's the risk of infection getting in through the wound. We'll be so happy when that wound heals :-)

Hi Belle, how is your recovery progressing sweetie pie? T, J & R xxx

So relieved to hear that Belle is continuing to improve. Sending her my cuddle today.

We're overjoyed to read the latest update. Great news that the healing is progressing so much better. Yippee and long may it continue !!!!!!! X

Oh Belle, that's great news to learn that your wound & dressing are reducing in size. Sending you a massive cuddle tonight gorgeous... just for being you! Tx

Lovely news for Belle and a relief for you. Hope all continues to go well. Xxx

So pleased Belle is improving. Sending her lots of hugs. Xx

This is such heartwarming news to read. Sending her hugs for continued progress - I would be interested to know more about coconut oil. Paws waving from a chilly seaside. Jo and daisydog.

Belle saw the vet who was worried about her progress a week ago. Today she was really pleased with her improvement. I've been giving her coconut oil to help healing and it might be a coincidence but her wound is almost half the size! She's now in a much smaller dressing so is starting to weight bear. We're so happy that she's improving :-)

Really pleased to read your latest update on Belle. Just the best news that she is now heading in the right direction. Happy Christmas to Belle and all her family xxxx

So glad to hear that beautiful Belle is showing some improvement. Hopefully, things will continue in the right direction, and no more setbacks. Love to you all. X.

This is great news for Belle...do hope you all have a good Christmas. Xxx

Good news at last for you little Belle. Wishing you & your family a peaceful festive season. Big hugs, T, J & R xxx

More positive news just in time for Christmas. So pleased, keep on improving beautiful Belle, we all wish you well. Hope you all have a lovely Christmas, hopefully less to worry about. Love to you all.xxxx jo

Belle saw Chris at Fivelands today and he said he is reasonably happy with her progress. Her wound is starting to improve so it's really good news just in time for Christmas!

I'm sending Belle a big electronic Christmas cuddle today. Also sending lots of positive thoughts for her. She's been through such a lot and I know you must be feeling very despondent at this latest news. As has already been said, animals are very resilient and our greys even though they may be very sensitive souls with their slim bodies, they can be also quite robust. Keep strong and keep positive, we're all still thinking of you. xxxx

Poor Belle, really hope things will take a turn for the better. Xxx

Oh Belle. Let's hope the can get you sorted and you are feeling better soon. X

Oh Belle, keep your chin up (or leg), but one has to be positive. Please keep us informed. Love to you and our cuddle today. Sylv & The New Icemaid Clan xxxxx

Keeping everything crossed for you. Dogs are very resilient don't give up hope it's still very early days in Belles recovery.

Oh Belle, so sorry your leg isn't healing as well as it should be. Fingers crossed there will be an improvement soon. Sending you lots is hugs. Xx

Hi Belle, we're all thinking positively and our fingers/paws are crossed that your poorly leg will get better. Please ask your Mom & Dad to keep us updated. Sending you massive electronic cuddles today beautiful. T, J & R xxx

Took Belle to the vets last night to change her dressings. The vet was concerned about her lack of sensation in her leg and the lack of weight bearing. Also the wound isn't healing and she had a quick chew at it yesterday. She said they may end up having to amputate after all. Another vet then had a look and was less negative but it's come as a shock. Very sad for Belle today.

Glad Belle is feeling happier. Hope her leg wound improves. The honey is supposed to be very good. Sending her hugs. Xx

Belle is funny. She's definitely happier and bouncier. She is seeing a lovely vet, Angharad at Fivelands, who is doing everything she can for her. Belle has quite a large open wound on her leg and they are concerned about it. She's getting some iodine patches and manuka honey to use on the wound. Her back leg was also concerning them on Monday but yesterday was much better so that's good news. Angharad is so lovely to Belle she doesn't mind going now and she used to hate it. Thanks for asking about her!

Hi Belle, I know, I know, it's only been 2 days since your last update, but I just have to ask... "how are you sweetie pie"? Big hugs, Tash x

Lovely to hear Belle is doing well. I'm sure her leg must be bruised and sore from the surgery as well and as that slowly disappears she will start to feel more normal. The dressing is bound to feel weird too. Feel sure in another weeks time you'll see even more improvement. Keep those updates coming.....we're all thinking of you xx

Great to hear Belle is doing ok...sending her my cuddle tonight. Xxx

So pleased that belle is doing so well. Am always amazed how resilient these gorgeous creatures are - bouncer was a boy who got into lots of scrapes - and the willows got him out of all of them! Salty hugs to belle - I guess it's life in slow motion for her for a while! X

So, so happy to hear that the beautiful special Belle is doing so well. Amazing. Keep getting better little girl. Lots of love, hugs and kisses to you all. Xxxxxx

Missfifi - sorry I missed your post before. Willows did say they may end up taking out the plates so that's really interesting. We also have another grey, TInsel and it's quite hard that she gets her walk and runaround, Belle hates it when Tinsel goes out without her! Glad to hear Bouncer did so well after surgery,

Belle is doing really well. She is getting her bounce back and is much more comfortable. She's not weight bearing yet but her new bandage seems to be restricting her more. Vet said not to worry, it will be too sore for her at the moment.
Really chuffed with how well she is doing. Left her for a while today for the first time (and checked her on the dog cam!) She was fine :-)

So happy to see the gorgeous little Belle is back home. Sorry she and you had an unsettled night, but with the meds hopefully she will be more settled. Such a very pretty brave girl. Our thoughts and very best wishes are with you for a very speedy and full recovery Belle. Hugs and kisses to you and your family. xxxxx

Belle is doing well today. I stayed up with her all night, she keeps standing up but then can't get back down! She was whimpering a lot in the night so picked up some tramadol earlier and she's zonked now. Hoping for a quieter night tonight. Thanks to everyone for their good wishes!
Belle usually wears a harness, we couldn't find it so put her collar on. We won't be doing that again!

How wonderful to have your lovely Belle back at home with you. I am sure with all your love and support she will make a good recovery. Sending her my cuddle tonight. Xxx

So Glad Belle is home, hope she's back on her feet soon, my girl has slipped her collar twice now, she has such a slim neck so we bought a harness, maybe thats an idea for Belle, no worries of her slipping her collar again. xx

Fantastic news! I'm so happy for you all!! X

So very very pleased your back home in one piece. Thanks to Ruth xxxx

Fantastic news. Really pleased for you all and will look forward to updates on her progress . xxxx

So glad Belle is home. Hopefully she will improve quickly with all your love and care. Hugs to you all. Xx

Welcome back home Belle; it's so good to know you're back where you belong and will be assured of having ALL the love, attention and best physio to speed your recovery. Big hugs to You gorgeous and ALL your family. T, J & R xxx

Belle is home - hurray!
I have posted a photo Ruth took before surgery and one of her when she arrived home on the Facebook site.
Thank-you all xxx

Lindapaul - thanks for taking the time to post. That's really helpful in preparing us. Whatever she needs, she'll get. And you are right, she was special before but she'll be spoilt rotten now. Cannot wait to get our Babybel home! Xxx

So glad to hear Belle is doing ok and coming home tomorrow. Dogs adjust to things much better than we do. Hug for you all :-) xx

Sending you my cuddle today brave Belle

Thank goodness. X

Hi there Belle's family. It's a while ago and my memory isn't great, but Norris had his op in late-ish June and after a few weeks being confined to the house (on a lead when moving between rooms and in the garden) he started 10 min walks 2 or 3 times a day. He then had a checkup around 6 or 7 weeks after surgery and the xrays showed the healing was progressing as it should but there was more to come and the increasing controlled exercise was to continue. At the time he left us in the August I'm pretty sure he was up to around 30 mins lead walking. I think after around a further month with his new family he was allowed off lead (should this be wanted!) which would have been in the September that year.
If your girl was special to you before... I'm sure she'll be even more special now :-)) We're keeping everything crossed she is allowed home tomorrow. xxxx

I am so happy willows could safe her leg be strong get better real soon princess xxxxxx

My boy Bouncer broke his front leg very badly and was looked after by the Willows. It was heavily plated, and the plates stayed in for nearly five years - in the end he started to get nfections and the vets there thought the best thing was to take them out! They were right. He lived a very happy and full life with the plates and without and is now chasing bunnies in the sky!
Just do exactly what the Willows say - I lived for about three months with my heart in my mouth - the worst bit for me was managing the wound area cos the skin is soooo fragile and Bouncer not understanding that cuddles and fuss and pretty much everything had to be done very very carefully. I had another grey at the time too so did not let them out together and it was a long time about 3 months) before I let Bouncer off the lead in the garden - I was that woman with the torch at night -. But the fab people at the Willows will give you all the information and details you need and they have a brilliant out of hours emergency service and follow up. Belle is a lucky girl to have you and them! Bouncer broke his leg down a rabbit hole so I have always been anxious about letting my dogs run off lead since. Daisydog however is too posh to run and dawdles gracefully. Big hugs from us. Linda and Paul can give you lots of helpful hints too.

Belle little lady glad to hear that willow save your leg thanks go to them we do hope you make a speedy recovery beautiful but just take it all in your stride we are sending our cuddles for you and lots of love to your family who love you very much and we hope that you will be home with mommy tomorrow a big lick from tinker and nanna xxxxxx

Thank-you, all you lovely people!
Belle has had a little walk on 3 legs today. Vet says this is normal. Plan is for her to come home tomorrow so we are now setting up a comfy room away from the hussle and bussle.

So glad to hear the news today. Have been thinking about you all and praying for a good outcome. Computer was down last night and couldn't get updates but checked with Ruth at the kennels earlier. Sending you all love and wishing lovely Belle a speedy recovery and return home. Xx

I am so very glad that you did not lose your leg Belle. My thoughts are with you and your family and my thanks go to the Willows for their help. Recover well little girl and at the moment you can only dream of running - dont try it for a long time! You are so beautiful. All my love to you and your family. You so deserve the cuddle I have given to you today and I do not doubt you are getting so many real cuddles from your wonderful owners. Love Terry - a big sloppy kiss to you Belle from each of our dogs - XXXXXX.

So pleased for you all, hopes for a smooth and speedy recovery. Xxx

So glad Norris recovered well. How long did it take before 'normal service' resumed? Cannot wait to have her back home. We'll do whatever it takes to help her move on from this xxxx

Belle has my cuddle today. We are so so pleased to hear her leg has been saved by the fabulous surgeons at the Willows. Now her recovery period at home will be all important and they will provide guidelines on exercise/restrictions etc.
We went through this with Norris who broke his hock when on foster with us a few years ago and he was pinned and plated at the Willows too. We followed their instructions to the letter and so did his permanent family (he went to them part way through his rehab) and now you really would struggle to tell he'd had the injury unless you know. That's not to say any of this will be easy but with your love, care and dedication I am sure she will make a brilliant recovery. Sending you positive thoughts and our very bestest wishes. I'm sure she will be very happy to come home tomorrow (everything crossed) Linda, Paul & the girls xxxx

l'm so very, very happy for the gorgeous Belle and her family. You must be so relieved !!! Such fantastic news for Xmas. Sending love and hugs to you all. XXXXXXXXXXXXXX

So pleased to read this news, hope all continues well.

Brilliant news for Belle! Sending lots of love to you all. Xxx

Lovely to hear that Willows saved the leg , here is to a speedy recovery for little Belle x

I am so pleased to hear this great news that your op went well and you managed to have plates fitted. I did keep checking for updates throughout the day yesterday, and worked on the basis that no news was good news. We wish you a speedy and full recovery. Lots of hugs, kisses and cuddles to you Belle, and of course to your lovely family. xxx

So bloody glad they went with the plates & not the amputation, sometimes that's the all too easy option.
Carry on being brave all of you & Belle, get better soon x

What wonderful news & a big cheer for the fab team at the Willows!
Healing thoughts beautiful Belle xxx

Willows just called. Belle had a good night and is making good progress. She should be home tomorrow!!!

Belle usually wears a fleece harness. We couldn't find it Sunday as we had moved everything around as we were having some flooring done. It's just one of our many regrets!

Oh Belle, you had us all worried there... You are one very brave girl. Let's hope that with everyone's continual positive thoughts, you recover quickly from your op and that you're soon back home with your loving family. Big hugs to Them and You beautiful. Please ask Mom & Dad to keep the updates coming so we can all share in your progress. Special presents for you from Santa this year! T, J & R xxx

Fantastic news, wishing the beautiful Belle a speedy recovery. What a terrible time for you all, but at least you can now look forward to getting Belle home and helping her on the road to recovery. xxxx

How wonderful to hear that belle is ok.Daisydog wears an xtradog fleece harness which you may want to have a look at if belle gets spooked easily. Auntie Ruth knows about them and they come in lovely colours! Salty hugs for belle today. Xx

Fantastic news that The Willows have given such a positive report after Belles surgery.
I remember taking this beautiful friendly girl to one of our Stratford Walks where she won the hearts of everyone she met.
Get well soon Belle and enjoy the long and happy life you deserve.

Fantastic news! Ele and our new boy Paddy send their love and nose snuffles for a speed recovery for brave Belle xx

Brilliant news for Belle. I'm so pleased for you all. X

It has been such a worrying time but i am so over the moon that Willows were able to save her leg. Belle the Brave gets my cuddle today... and so do her family xxx

Fantastic news and don't feel guilty accidents happen unfortunately it is how we deal with them that is important and it sounds as though you have done the absolute best for your girl. Wishing Belle a speedy recovery.

Well Willows were fantastic. Belle was in surgery for over 4 hours and she has had two metal plates inserted. The vet feels she has a 'great' chance of success with them. We are so thrilled and if it wasn't for Ruth's advice this wouldn't have happened. We are eternally grateful and our other greyhound Tinsel will be chuffed to have her doggy sister back home later this week.
Thank-you all for your positivity. The guilt has been all consuming but hopefully now we can start to enjoy Belle again (and maybe even get some sleep!!)

Oh Belle. Sending thoughts to you and your owners xxxx

Much love and happy thoughts to little Belle and her family. XXX

Much love to Belle and her family, hope all goes well. xxx

I helped transfer Belle to Willows this morning and she looked amazingly bright and we are all keeping everything crossed xxxxx

Thinking of you all sending more positive thoughts to the lovely Belle and hugs kisses as well.

Hoping all is going well for little Belle. What a terrible thing to happen for you all.sending her gentle hugs and positive thoughts. Thinking of you all. Lots of love. Xx

Sending more positive thoughts for Beautiful Belle (& hugs for the family) xxx

Although this is not a UK site & talks about osteo, it is helpful for dealing with an amputation.
My friend's girl has osteo and her front leg amputated and she has made an amazing recovery.

http://minnesotagreyhounds.wordpress.com/what-to-expect-with-a-leg-amputation/

What a terrible thing and I can only try to imagine how you must be feeling right now. Stay strong and keep positive......the staff at the Willows are fabulous and your lovely Belle is definitely in the best place. Sending our love and thoughts Linda, Paul, Lola & Lena xxxx

So sorry to hear about beautiful Belle. Our positive thoughts are with you all. Xx

Daisydog and I send positive thoughts and hugs from the seaside. We know a beautiful three legged grey called Mabel who lost her front leg with a tumour. She recovered well and manages on three very well indeed so paws crossed for Belle. The willows are wonderful. You could do not better than take her there. Xxx

Sending much love & positive thoughts for Belle. xxx

Thinking of you all and sending love. Keeping our thoughts positive for Belle. Xx

Keeping everything crossed for a positive outcome...
Our love goes out to you all x x x

Keeping everything crossed for the beautiful Belle. Sending love and positive thoughts to you all. Xxx

Thinking of you all....sending lots of love and prayers to Belle. Xxx

Can only echo everyone's comments hoping everything goes well for Belle tomorrow

Sorry to hear this hope all goes well for you Belle give her a big kiss and hug from me xxx

Sending so much love and hope to Belle & her family x

Dear Belle and your adoring family, you are all in our thoughts and we are remaining positive that you will make a full recovery beautiful girl. With much love, T, J & R xxx

Thinking about Belle and you all. Hope all goes well tomorrow xxxx

Keeping everything crossed. Awful for you xx

Thank-you all so much for your kindness.
Belle got spooked by a man in the dark and slipped her collar. She was hit by a car straight away. She is stable at the moment but her pain isn't well managed. We made the decision to wait another night so Willows can do the surgery. She will need an amputation of her front left leg. We are just glad she is alive at this stage.
We are beside ourselves with worry.
She is insured. You are such lovely people. And Ruth has been amazing as always. Will be getting an update in an hour or so, I will message again.
Please carry on with the positive thoughts for Belle, she's not out of the woods yet. xxxx

Maisie and Hayley send lots of love and wish Belle all the luck in the world for her operation tomorrow xxxxxxxx

Again everything crossed for you darling. Much love to you and of course to your family.xxx

O belle we do hope that you make a speedy recovery we are thinking about you and hugs go to your family tinker and nanna xxx

This is awful news to hear. I remember Belle very well as I have a soft spot for brindles. What has happened to her? Hope she is able to get her operation and will quickly start to improve.sending hugs to her family and hopeful for good news soon. Xx

Everything crossed for her x x

Oh Belle, this is awful news and we are sending you the biggest of electronic hugs hoping that you'll soon be back to full health. Stay strong gorgeous. T,J & R xxx

Sorry, posted before l had finished. Please keep us updated Ruth. We will help financially, if it is needed. l am not religious, but l have just said a little prayer that she will be o.k. My thoughts and love go out to her family tonight. Please get well Belle. XXXXXX

Such terrible news. She is such a beautiful girl and my heart goes out to her family. l remember her so well, she was a favourite of mine. Does she have insurance ...if not, then l would happily make a donation towards the costs

I had the awful news last night that Belle had been in a terrible accident. She is currently critical but stable.... Please keep everything crossed for her... She is hopefully going to be transferred to Willows shortly to be operated on if she is well enough :-( I will keep you posted as I get any news...

Belle, delighted that your sign has gone green - be so very happy. xx

belle, well done beautiful girl. hope that sign soon goes green for you. sending you love and hugs. xxx

Great news for Belle - a nice red sign gone up. Be a good girl so you can get that nice green sign up!! xxx

Ooh - so exciting for you my pretty girl. Fingers crossed. xx

Great to hear Belle and Tinsel are getting along well. Xxx

Belle is happily pottering around the garden with Tinsel. It's all looking good so far!

you take a pretty picture. Xxx

My cuddles for you today belle. Walked you this morning and you were very good. You remind me so much if tia. Sure you won't be there long as you're such a pretty girl. Xx

Giving Belle my cuddle she is just super lovely xxx

Nice to hear Belle had a lovely day out today, she is such a sweet girl. Xxx

We met Belle today on the walk. She's lovely I don't think she'll be there long xx

Belle has today been out on the Stratford Walk.
This stunningly attractive brindle girl behaved perfectly while travelling in the car. She socialised well with other greys and showed no problems when meeting other breeds of dog.
Hopefully her permanent home is now not far away.

What a lovely girl Belle is xxx

looking forward to coming back and helping out at the kennels again. and seeing the lovely Belle

She is very photogenic by the looks of it !!!!

Belle is a little nervous of her new surroundings at the moment....she is a very, very pretty girl. Xxx

Now I do like my brindles

Belle is another real beauty !!! A lovely dark brindle. She has a bit of a baldy bum.....but that will soon grow back !!! Totally gorgeous. XXX