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Sadie
Over the Rainbow Bridge
What a lovely picture! You all look very happy which is fantastic to see. xxxx
Posted by LindaPaul on May 8, 2012, 7:28 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Larry
Over the Rainbow Bridge
Aww, lovely. Nice name too! I've just counted 7 black boys (and 2 black girls) on the available dogs board. This MUST increase their chances of being snapped up rather than once again being overlooked for the brindles and fawns ?? :O)
Posted by savocat on May 8, 2012, 6:53 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Amber (Bow)
Over the Rainbow Bridge
Ruth, I can offer Amber a foster home whether 10 day period or not. I left a message on your contact number or you can give Brian or I a call. - Myrna
Posted by joythornz on May 8, 2012, 6:38 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Amber (Bow)
Over the Rainbow Bridge
Ruth, I'm working these days, so I don't think I could manage that long as it covers weekdays. But I maybe able to take her again on, say, for the weekends if you like (the Saturday-Sunday) - 19th-20th and 26th-27th.
Posted by Dan on May 8, 2012, 5:59 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Larry
Over the Rainbow Bridge
Larry looks gorgeous! xx
Posted by Foggie on May 8, 2012, 5:20 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Evi (Tippie)
Over the Rainbow Bridge
Thank you Emma - First Aid for dogs does sound good as they're always picking up little injuries and things but this was the scariest yet! Definitely would love it if you could keep us posted on the course - it would depend if it tied in with work, but it would be good to know if you decide to go, so thank you for taking the trouble to post this! xx
Posted by cinders on May 8, 2012, 4:53 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Larry
Over the Rainbow Bridge
Another gorgeous fella..... big, handsome and so good natured 🙂
Posted by DaybreaksRuth on May 8, 2012, 4:11 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Bertie (Mac)
Over the Rainbow Bridge
Hi Michelle & Roy, We would have loved to have met Berty (Mac) on the 15th if you wish to contact Ruth will have our no. We had Mindy the Mom and have her daughter Flojo (now Flossie). Hope to speak soon Sylv & John PS Hope Berty has settled in.
Posted by susy on May 8, 2012, 3:19 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Amber (Bow)
Over the Rainbow Bridge
I just love this girl .. if I didn't have a baggage of a greyhound Amber would be grabbed by me 🙂 ... I love dogs who are bright and intelligent cos I love getting out walking with my dogs, training them and generally having fun with them. My first lurcher many years ago was a Lab/greyhound and he was energetic and very quick to learn 🙂 Ambers still a baby in dog years so will learn very easily - as long as you teach her the right things .. all dogs pick up the things we don't want them to learn if we don't show them or teach them 🙂 Don't forget you get four free training sessions with her and it sounds like all she needs is some boundaries and lots of love.... but in the right balance 🙂 like all dogs. Julie x
Posted by tiggersslave on May 8, 2012, 12:23 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Amber (Bow)
Over the Rainbow Bridge
Hi Simon&Jay (and everyone else wondering).... where do I start! Amber is a lively, happy girl who is approx 1 year old. We think she is a greyhound x Lab but came to us as a stray in December and we couldn't bear to think of her going to somewhere like the Dogs Home where she would be kennelled all day. She needs someone who is firm with discipline as she has bundles of energy but equally becomes more settled with routine. She went to a home where she had an owner that was around her a lot but after she was neutered her behaviour deteriorated which is when she was returned. She went to another home recently but she was spoilt rotton (great for Amber but not for separation anxiety) and was returned because of her chewing when left. I took her home when she was returned for the first time and she was good at being left, however after her most recent return I watched her on the cameras when left at home and saw that she was into everything, chewing what she could but then would crash out and sleep (as puppies do). We have found she has become more settled as we are very firm with her and at night she sleeps downstairs with our 6 greys and is unmuzzled and very settled. She is housetrained also. If she has a good long walk and her breakfast she will generally settle for a couple of hours so feel she would suit a home where she is not left for more than a few hours at a time and would need the company of another dog to help her as she loves to sleep curled up next to them. Now.... comes to the crunch..... I am DESPERATE to find her a foster home for a 10 day period from 18th May as I have my sister coming home from Japan and I am planning a few days off so can't leave her all day unattended. She seems frightened initially of men she doesn't know but other than her SA and playfullness these are her only downfalls.
Posted by DaybreaksRuth on May 8, 2012, 11:36 am | 👍 0 Likes
Evi (Tippie)
Over the Rainbow Bridge
Oh my goodness, I'm not surprised you panicked - please don't apologise! Poor Evi :0( I don't know the answer, but I have been thinking about doing a canine first aid course for just the same reason. I've previously had a quick look around on t'internet and found a few, but what I think looks like a really good one is by Galen, who I've heard positive reports from from various sources. https://www.caninetherapy.co.uk/workshops/first-aid-for-dogs/ It's quite a way away (West Sussex) but the reason I liked it is because it's a whole day not just a couple of hours, it's taught by a vet, and there's also the option of doing extra study and getting OCN accreditation. This is something I'll need if and when I decide to do the canine chiropractic course after I graduate from the human course next year. Anyway, I'm waffling, if I do go it'll probably be after my exams at the end of Nov so if you fancy a car share I'm up for it! Em x
Posted by Emma on May 8, 2012, 11:11 am | 👍 0 Likes
Spirit
I’m Homed
His mum and dad are really nice. His little life is going to turn around so fast. So long kiddo, nice knowing you. x.
Posted by Dan on May 7, 2012, 10:38 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Rose
I’m Homed
Oooooh Bella....you MUST get her the pink blizzard!!! Sooooo cute,my Minnie wears it well 😉 x
Posted by Juliagoolia on May 7, 2012, 10:24 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Jed
I’m Homed
Hi!! Just back from a bank holiday trip to South Wales where Jed & Minnie have been off having fun on the beach! Jed has made so much progress since we last took him- he meets so many different dogs there & there's footballs galore but he was fabulous!! Although he cries a bit when he meets other dogs (don't forget he cries at most things bless him!!) he sniffed, said hello and was a real gent!! So proud of him 🙂 Hi Bella, ha ha I'm sure PC Toal loves being spotted really!!! Glad you liked Jed he is gorge!! I see you're hoping to rehome Rose & wish you loads of luck xxxx I ended up 'fostering' after I helped my friend out with her grey, Belle- I took Belle home with me for 3 days as she was ill & needed to eat so she could take her medicine. Then after she went to her forever home Ruth said her kennel mate was very unhappy & not eating & would I take him home.....Jed's been here since then & Im happy for him to stay until someone can offer him a home! Going back to the kennels might set him back & he's made so much progress so he's here until a forever home can be found!! So really it was by accident but it was something I was definitely interested in doing & it's very rewarding!! Xxx
Posted by Juliagoolia on May 7, 2012, 10:17 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Bertie (Mac)
Over the Rainbow Bridge
We would like to thank Stormin Norman and Mandy, all the helpers and of course a big thanks to Ruth. A special thanks to Jess who we meet to-day, what a wonderful girl, her parents should be very proud. Heres a vid of Berty having his first look around the garden. https://youtu.be/gI_1EZ5Uh24 Sorry I held the phone the wrong way round DAH !! PS should Sis Flossie wont a catch up I am sure it can be arranged. Thanks all Michelle and Roy
Posted by michelleandbertie on May 7, 2012, 10:05 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Minnie
I’m Homed
I saw Mini on Sunday. I passed her several times and thought I just had to go in and sit with her. As soon as I did, well, I got soaked in kisses and cuddles - very loving and such a cutie. xx
Posted by BELLA on May 7, 2012, 8:34 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Rose
I’m Homed
Hey Rosie-Chops , your soon to be Daddy went and ordered carpet for you today for the newly extended garage and run. We are working on Madam, (Bella) along with Chunk (Sammy) and cant wait for another cuddle this Sunday. Hope to have our home visit soon. Don't like to think of you seeing all your friends go recently. I am really girly with my girls already so get ready to wear pink! xxxxx
Posted by BELLA on May 7, 2012, 8:29 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Amber (Bow)
Over the Rainbow Bridge
Oh my word, don't, just when we've planned for Rose, look who comes along! We had exactly the same with our eldest as this little darling has had. She is a beautiful intelligent 'bored easily' girl who just needs lots of toys and stimulation. Our eldest Bella was just like her. XX
Posted by BELLA on May 7, 2012, 8:19 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Sadie
Over the Rainbow Bridge
Hi sophie & family,so glad its all worked out with Sadie,well done to you all x.
Posted by fatharry on May 7, 2012, 8:10 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Evi (Tippie)
Over the Rainbow Bridge
Hi sorry, just wondered if we could ask for advice again?! Had a bit of a scare on Saturday night, every Sat we give our girls a pig's ear for a treat and for the first time suddenly we heard a horrible retching sound and Evi must have got a piece stuck and was choking. She was so distressed and writhing and coughing and we didn't know what to do - my husband tried patting her hard on the back, tried to get his fingers in her mouth - which she wouldn't allow - and I was going to run to the phone for the vet but it was out of hours so by the time I'd called, got the emergency number, phoned it and explained how to get to the house I'm sure it would have been too late. Anyway, after a lot of panic, back patting, throat rubbing etc it moved and she calmed down and is fine now, but if anything happens like that again do you know what we can do to shift anything that gets stuck in their throats? I never give them a treat like this when I'm not here to watch them and I'm now tempted not to give them things like that again but it's been ok for a whole year and they do love pig's ears more than anything else and it's probably just a one-off, but just in case it happens again? As I said, I don't think the vet would be in time would they if they really were choking?! Sorry, it was just a shock!!!!
Posted by cinders on May 7, 2012, 7:48 pm | 👍 0 Likes