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Surprise
Over the Rainbow Bridge
Thanks Kate - not sure fox poo and flies would be the thing for me but it works for her xxx
Posted by Fairy on July 23, 2014, 9:26 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Basil
I’m Homed
Happy Birthday Basil - Tom and Robbie send licks xx
Posted by SamA on July 23, 2014, 9:11 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Banger
I’m Homed
Badgerdaddy, what brilliant news! Will keep everything crossed your wife falls for Banger too! Xxx
Posted by LadyVictoria on July 23, 2014, 9:09 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Surprise
Over the Rainbow Bridge
Hi Mary, what a great update on Surprise! So pleased all went well on Monday. She really is quite a character and it is so wonderful to hear how she has embraced her new life with you and your family, rolling in fox poo and eating flies! Xxx
Posted by LadyVictoria on July 23, 2014, 9:05 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Banger
I’m Homed
Well, I visited Banger today and loved him to bits. I will be back on Saturday with the wife who is looking forward to meeting him. He was a little shy at first but soon got round to leaning for a cuddle. The feeling of hugging a dog again was overwhelming and felt wonderful. I know what you mean NMD07. I will be having two but following Ruth's advice and settling one of them first. If my wife feels the same about Banger them he will be reserved pending the home visit. Can't wait
Posted by Badgerdaddy on July 23, 2014, 9:01 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Surprise
Over the Rainbow Bridge
I thought it was time for a little Surprise update (ok I've reread it - no so little). The last few weeks have been rather eventful. Firstly she has developed rather a penchant for rolling in fox poo. I thought Daisy was bad but Surprise is rivalling her. She had a good roll on the morning of the Daybreaks party and subsequently missed all the fun as I didn't have time to give her a proper bath before I left and there was NO WAY she was coming in the car even after the quick shower I gave her. She surpassed this on Sunday after the storms when she found a particularly wet, sticky and foul smelling patch at the start of our morning walk so we had to go the whole way round with her sticking to me all round (literally at times too - how pleasant!) Secondly if you are a buzzy little fly, be very afraid - she is a master fly stalker, catcher and eater - lovely! She walks beautifully off lead and has brilliant recall so for most of our walks she mooches round the fields no problem. That is until 10 days ago when Roxy lab flushed a rabbit out of the hedge right in front of Surprise. I could never have believed this little 8.5 year old (who looked every day of it when I first saw her) could move so fast. Luckily I had Champ on the lead but I think she would have outrun him. Luckily the rabbit was having a fast day with a good head start but at some point it did a double turn which Surprise followed. She came back to me but had snapped a claw off right at the toe. It was clearly uncomfortable for her so off we went to the vet (with Roxy lab who was having stitches out after her accident - another story). She was brilliant at the vet- totally unphased by other dogs, cats and other small furries. Everyone was quite surprised by her name but she won so many fans for being so sweet. We came away with antibiotics, metacam and hibiscrub. All was well or so I thought until she cut her shoulder - no idea what happened as I had just popped out for 10 mins to the shop and when I came back there she was. So another visit to the vet on Saturday where they sedated her and stitched her up. I was very concerned as on Monday she was due at Fivelands for her spey and dental and was really worried about her having 2 anaesthetics in such a short period of time. The local vet assured me it was ok but we did have much discussion when I took her in on Monday. Christian decided it was ok to go ahead but I felt awful leaving her after all she had been through over the last few days and she really didn't want to be left. I worried about her all day but she was in very good hands. I have to say that Fivelands are brilliant - so much expertise and the advice - I'm sure they got fed up with my questions. I collected her about 6pm and unsurprisingly she was very groggy - they couldn't give her metacam as she had had some the night before but they had given her ketamine which she seemed happy with. Her spey went well as did her dental - she had 18 teeth out which was better than I was expecting. She was quite uncomfortable and sore on Monday but was really good - just the occasional disorientated whine. However since then she has had a new lease of life. She is still on the antibiotics and metacam but has really perked up. I think her mouth must still be sore but she is definitely feeling the benefit of losing those sore teeth - she is back catching flies (the sound of her jaws clapping together fills me with dread), she isn't gassing us when she breathes on us and best of all she is eating and eating and eating and happily so - before it was always a bit of a chore and hit and miss at mealtimes. Hopefully this will continue once we stop the medication and her gums heal. We are going back to have everything checked next week but fingers crossed she seems to be doing very well. If you made it this far - thank you for reading xx
Posted by Fairy on July 23, 2014, 8:50 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Basil
I’m Homed
Happy Birthday Basil ...so sorry l locked you in kennel today.... will your mom ever forgive me !!! So nice to meet Lorraine ( Blue angel) .... Roy...and Martyn & Karen, hope Paddy shows what a nice boy he really is. Katie and he looked so good together.... hope they hit it off together!!! Don't worry Ruthie, l know you are disappointed at rehoming figures this month...don't worry ...it will come good in the end !!!!! XXXXXXXXX
Posted by muddypaws on July 23, 2014, 8:36 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Basil
I’m Homed
Happy birthday Basil. X
Posted by Dingo'sMom on July 23, 2014, 8:22 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Basil
I’m Homed
Happy birthday to the absolutely gorgeous Basil houndy. Love from Stevie & Sarah and their mom Jo. Xxxxx
Posted by stevie,sarah,willow&Max'smum on July 23, 2014, 8:13 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Basil
I’m Homed
happy birthday basil! lovely to see you at the kennels today. hope you got that steak for your dinner. xx
Posted by helenanddave on July 23, 2014, 7:43 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Basil
I’m Homed
Happy Birthday Basil! X
Posted by ClareInsightHounds on July 23, 2014, 7:36 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Basil
I’m Homed
A big happy birthday! Basil was lovely to see you today and give you a kiss and a cuddle xxx
Posted by blueangel on July 23, 2014, 7:04 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Basil
I’m Homed
Happy birthday Basil!!
Posted by Sarahphe on July 23, 2014, 6:25 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Basil
I’m Homed
Happy birthday Basil!!! Xxx
Posted by Jess&Koda on July 23, 2014, 6:16 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Basil
I’m Homed
Happy Birthday to your lovely boy who is now a teenager! Xxx
Posted by LadyVictoria on July 23, 2014, 5:26 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Basil
I’m Homed
Happy 13th Birthday to my most gorgeous handsome Basil! xxxxxxxxx
Posted by DaybreaksRuth on July 23, 2014, 4:49 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Liam
I’m Homed
Liam has perked up a little today. He didn't eat all of his breakfast but certainly enjoyed the pigs ear he had later. :)) Xxx
Posted by LadyVictoria on July 22, 2014, 11:17 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Betty
I’m Homed
Betty...so exciting to hear your foster family are close to joining the "failed foster parents" club! Xxx
Posted by LadyVictoria on July 22, 2014, 11:13 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Duggie
I’m Homed
Can only underline what Sarah has just said about duggie everybody who knows him at the Kennels loves him and he is so good with everybody else,s dogs - he just settles down in the kitchen with them and watches the world go by - he really really needs a family who could love and support him and they would be rewarded with a super dog love u dugs xx
Posted by rumblesmom on July 22, 2014, 10:10 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Betty
I’m Homed
Hi alll really happy with my foster family think this is going to be permanent they say they have one or two things to sort out but looking good 🙂 I'm looking forward to the dogs day out this weekend hope to see you all then
Posted by wiggins on July 22, 2014, 8:07 pm | 👍 0 Likes