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Hammy
Over the Rainbow Bridge
Hammy has turned into a Carrol fan. not sure I'm so convinced yet, but he got the goal in the end lol. Hammy was also silent for one minute. He has had another day meeting more children and was a dream this morning. Yesterday he went for a walk with a Husky. They were a right noisy pair to start with, but once they calmed down, they walked side by side with no issues, although I still kept the muzzle on. Can't wait till I feel comfortable enough to let that thing come off lol.
Posted by Stephers on April 16, 2012, 1:35 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Spirit
I’m Homed
Spirit is amazing, a lovely boy who has had a tough time so far. I really hope he can be rehomed soon. He's big and beautiful.
Posted by Stephers on April 16, 2012, 1:30 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Lionel
I’m Homed
Lyonell has been poorly over the weekend after eating most of a large packet of chewy sweets including wrappers. We thought he may have a blockage and he ended up having a barium meal and lots of xrays. He is back at home now feeling very sorry for himself but on the mend. Liz
Posted by Liddy on April 16, 2012, 1:09 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Max (Jose)
Over the Rainbow Bridge
Hi Kallie. Max doesn't like other breeds of dogs, what is Daisy like when out walking, I can sort of understand why he wasn't taken for walks, he is very strong . I'm hoping the more he is taken out the better he will be. X
Posted by caroline&Fred on April 16, 2012, 12:47 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Roo
I’m Homed
Lovely for you Roo. Same colours as our Flossie. The New Icemaid Clan
Posted by susy on April 16, 2012, 11:41 am | 👍 0 Likes
Lily
I’m Homed
PS If you have to walk where off lead dogs scare yours then you can either carry a squeezy bottle of water (or I've heard of a Jiff lemon) and squirt the approaching dog in the face - I always shout to the owner my dog is scared so please call your dog ... but if he can't or won't then I'd use the water.. or you can wait till the dog gets close and using a ferocious voice shout 'NO' at it and that can scare them away as well ... depends how your dogs are behaving tho ..
Posted by tiggersslave on April 16, 2012, 9:54 am | 👍 0 Likes
Lily
I’m Homed
Hi Sharon ...the Mekuti harness is great, Rachael who designed it and runs Mekuti is a TTouch Practitioner like me 🙂 In TTouch we use harnesses a great deal and would recommend you use them with Mekuti's double ended lead - clip one end of the lead to the clip on the back of the harness/dog and the other can be threaded thro the ring at the front of the chest or clipped to the chest ring (or any other place on the harness that helps your dog). Just make sure you keep the lead short enough that the dog doesn't get in front of you - so could trip you up, and don't hold tight on the lead- just 'ask' the dog to not pull then allow the lead to be loose and repeat if it's not worked - check out Mekuti's website for pics and description or ask me and I'll help too 🙂 Just in case this ever happens to anyone else ... if your dog's on a lead it is deemed as being under control - if you have any dog approach yours off lead and the owner will not or cannot call it back you can report it to the police (not the Dog Warden) as being Dangeroudly Out of Control in a public place (if you're in a public place 🙂 like a park or on a road) - espcially if YOU felt it might bite YOU. This is legislation under the Dangerous Dogs Act and is a criminal offence and this bit applies to all breeds not just the banned ones. Best wishes Julie
Posted by tiggersslave on April 16, 2012, 9:51 am | 👍 0 Likes
Max (Jose)
Over the Rainbow Bridge
Soooooooooo pleased he is so far, so good! What a clever fella for mastering the dog flap! Give him a hug from us x
Posted by DaybreaksRuth on April 16, 2012, 8:37 am | 👍 0 Likes
Obi (Robbie)
I’m Homed
Robbie is so quiet, sweet and gentle albeit massive! He intently sat with me last night watching Titanic - the TV seems to have him fixated! He has been totally clean in the house and quiet all night. His bruising and swelling following his castrate is starting to go down but as we are so full at the kennels, he will keep coming home with me until he finds a home - he is gorgeous!
Posted by DaybreaksRuth on April 16, 2012, 8:35 am | 👍 0 Likes
Max (Jose)
Over the Rainbow Bridge
Hi all. Thank you for your kind words. Max had a good night,slept well really enjoyed his breakfast sardines. He is so loving. Katie not sure of all the attention he is giving her, I'm sure he will get fed up of her very soon . Amazing he can go through the dog flap, such a big boy
Posted by caroline&Fred on April 16, 2012, 8:02 am | 👍 0 Likes
Max (Jose)
Over the Rainbow Bridge
Hope you have settled with Caroline and Katie and bring them a bit of joy after what has been a sad day for them.Hope all works out well he is a smashing boy.
Posted by Deb on April 15, 2012, 9:48 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Oscar (Cliff)
Over the Rainbow Bridge
I hope his new mum has a comfy bed for him when I saw him today he was laying on his back with all four legs in the air.Very chilled out indeed.
Posted by Deb on April 15, 2012, 9:46 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Lily
I’m Homed
Oh no ! exactly the same thing happened to us. We'd only had our greyhound 2 months and a big airdale terrier came bounding towards him and tried to bite him. Phil managed to back out of his collar and run off (i think i aged about 20 years that day !) I bought a harness off the internet - i chose a mekuti balance harness. 2 years later and it's still working really well and gives me peace of mind, whatever's going on. Best wishes.
Posted by savocat on April 15, 2012, 9:23 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Lily
I’m Homed
Hi Sharon, websearch 'Mekuti'. We have just bought dog harnesses for our two younger newer greys to help stop them lunging at cats and other dogs. Marty, our newcomer is a powerful lad but when wearing the harness is much more managable and very secure. I'm not sure that we put the harness on exactly as shown in the blurb but it works for us. You can also use the lead as a single one attached to the harness which is adjustable around the shoulders. I ordered on line and it came within two days.
Posted by Foggie on April 15, 2012, 9:12 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Oscar (Cliff)
Over the Rainbow Bridge
I love this lad, he is just a love sponge! i met his lovely new mummy and daddy today, i think he is just perfect for them! xxxxxx
Posted by fi,charlie,fly+Lucy on April 15, 2012, 9:00 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Katie
I’m Homed
Agree with Ms Schnauzer (I am sure there's a "c" in it!) She's boootiful. Couldn't settle with Derry. Hopefully she can snare busy family.
Posted by Dan on April 15, 2012, 8:50 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Billy
I’m Homed
Thanks Ruth. We love the photo. Looks like Archie's got a new best friend. A great advert for Greyhounds...and Jack Russells! See you soon, Lynn Phil and Chloe
Posted by pip on April 15, 2012, 8:49 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Obi (Robbie)
I’m Homed
Absolutely stunning - so calm and gentle but my hubby couldn't be persuaded 🙁 I hope you find a fantastic home very soon gorgeous!
Posted by arimazes on April 15, 2012, 8:29 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Max (Jose)
Over the Rainbow Bridge
good luck Max, hope you will be as happy in your new home as i am in mine...lots of love from Daisy ( and her new family) xxxxx
Posted by kallie on April 15, 2012, 8:23 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Daisy
I’m Homed
ahhh thanks Mand and co, - our Daisy has got herself her very own fan club, my neighbour and her daughter just adore her and came to visit her today just for a cuddle:-), she is so happy and so settled you would not believe that it's not even been a week since she came to live with us. gorgeous little Princess Daisy, we all love her to bits . xxx
Posted by kallie on April 15, 2012, 8:22 pm | 👍 0 Likes