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Perdi (Nicky)
I’m Homed
Oh my goodness, how awful :0( I have got everything crossed for your brave little soldier, and I just hope and pray she mends well and is not in too much pain and discomfort in the meantime xxx
Posted by Emma on June 10, 2011, 1:05 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Craig
I’m Homed
Since having my 3 beautiful greys my garden has disappeared - well the grass has. I want to get rid of the grass but not sure what to replace it with. I have thought of paving but the garden is on a bit of a slope so I think that would be a night mare - not sure about gravel - anyone any suggestions? Thanks Liz
Posted by Liddy on June 10, 2011, 12:47 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Paddy (James)
I’m Homed
Sorry for the lack of contact recently, we have been planning our wedding and we got married on 27th May. We took the dogs on honeymoon with us and Perdi had an accident (see notes on her profile), but I'm determined to give you all a proper and positive update of their progress. Both dogs loved our honeymoon in Devon; beaches (not keen on sea, it moves too much and tastes horrible, no matter how often you try it!), woodland walks and open space, they were actually smiling and laughing on the last day, I swear! Before that, they've been doing great, they're showing their true personalities now and they are the most amazing and adorable dogs. They are firm friends with Mr Darcy, he sleeps curled up next to them sometimes, alternating between them, and sometimes they all pile on a bed together 🙂 darcy keeps them in order with the odd hiss and swipe, just to remind them that he's secretly fierce. He chews perdi's ears sometimes and 'bats' her with his paws and after a while she sometimes barks at him, at which point he hisses at her and stops! They are very good with other dogs and great on their leads, they even coped with a pack of pomeranians on our honeymoon (they were a bit scared of them actually...lures that make a lot of noise and chase you...how strange!) We love them so much, they love each other and we are all very happy. Just need Perdi to get better 🙁 Paddy also picked up a minor injury, a sprain and a cut, but he's mending really well and bouncing around as normal really, he's being a very good boy without Perdi xx
Posted by StefanBecky on June 10, 2011, 11:55 am | 👍 0 Likes
Perdi (Nicky)
I’m Homed
I'm sorry to report that our little girl had a terribel accident on the last day of our honeymoon in Devon and is currently being treated at a specialist vets. We decided we wanted Paddy and Perdi with us on honeymoon and went to a fabulous dog-friendly complex of holiday cottages with loads of open space and an 8 acre woodland. The dogs had an amazing time and were full of beans on the last day, we thought we'd take them for one last run around the woods before going home and something happened to Perdi...we don't know what. After 5 days of treatments and nursing both at vets and at home, we now know she has a shattered shoulder blade and two partially ruptured ligaments on her knee, all on her right hand side, two big wounds and lots of blood loss have meant she's been very poorly and we've been desperately worried. Today I can report better news: her blood count is back within a normal range (helped by mummy's tempting treats of salami, cheese and peanut butter sandwiches and little meals loaded with sardines) and her liver enzimes are better too, we agreed to hospitalise her on wednesday so she could have better pain-relief. I've spoken to the vets (for the hundredth time) this morning and they are re x-raying her chest today (she has a pnuemothorax?) and if the air in her chest is at an ok level and she can tolerate it they will attemopt to reconstruct her shoulder today. She is such a brave girl and we are so proud of her...will keep you posted - Becky, Stef, Paddy and Mr Darcy
Posted by StefanBecky on June 10, 2011, 11:44 am | 👍 0 Likes
Gemma
I’m Homed
Met this little girl last week and she was adorable and very affectionate xx
Posted by StefanBecky on June 10, 2011, 11:31 am | 👍 0 Likes
Ged (Zion)
I’m Homed
Happy birthday boy! Your Auntie Alison and Jill are looking after you for me so well you are a very lucky boy. Birthday cake too wow! I am really looking forward to getting you home and will have to make up for missing your birthday with some home coming treats instead. Will have to be home made to keep up with all those lovely treats your auntie has been baking lets hope my cookery skills are up to scratch hey!;)
Posted by sueb on June 9, 2011, 10:18 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Storm
Over the Rainbow Bridge
Today at the end of my walkie with King renamed Echo I met a beautiful blue girl who turned out to be Storm, she looks really well, happy and laid back with her new mummy and new four legged friends. Her picture doesn't do her justice!
Posted by Emma-Rae on June 9, 2011, 5:59 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Tat
I’m Homed
Be good for your Aunty Jill tonight (I'm sure you will ) and we hope you settle into your forever home tomorrow really quickly xxxx We are all sad to see you go tonight but are also really really pleased that you have a forever home xxxxx Hope we get to see you on walks etc Big hugs and kisses to you from us all xxxxxxx
Posted by BeckyB-F on June 9, 2011, 5:57 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Ged (Zion)
I’m Homed
Birthday cake for Ged to share with Jack and Sky is in the oven. Let's hope I don't burn it, lol. He is such a super boy and wonderful company - he listens hard and never answers back, tee hee. So far today he's had an almond oil massage, teeth brushed (that didn't go down very well), scrambled eggs (free range of course) and toast for brekky. Off ot make him a birthday card now. Fi, Charlie, Fly, and Sue, I'll also make some from you 🙂 (Yes I am QUITE dotty, lol.)
Posted by Blackcat1 on June 9, 2011, 2:17 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Maisie
Over the Rainbow Bridge
Today is turning out to be a tough one! Its the first day since losing Maiz that I am at home on my own - i've got my other 3 girlies here, but they are missing her so much too! They are very sad and quiet. They have been off their food & even the park isn't such great fun without her. It is SO quiet here & I miss my little shadow. I just feel lost without her, I really do. It is incredible that her life & loss has had such an effect on us all! I guess we will come to terms with it, but at the moment, there is a very big hole in my heart 🙁 I miss you sweet girl x
Posted by court-family on June 9, 2011, 1:39 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Ged (Zion)
I’m Homed
Have a very Happy Birthday Ged! xxx
Posted by LadyVictoria on June 9, 2011, 1:23 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Ged (Zion)
I’m Homed
Happy birthday Ged xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Posted by fi,charlie,fly+Lucy on June 9, 2011, 8:57 am | 👍 0 Likes
Levi (Paul)
I’m Homed
What a beautiful hound .
Posted by Doddy on June 8, 2011, 10:13 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Mindy
Over the Rainbow Bridge
Hi Sylv, it must be so sad for you all. I will be thinking of you tomorrow when you take Flossie and Minty out for their away day to scatter Mindy's ashes; please give her one more hug from me. Love Kate and Twiggy. xxx
Posted by LadyVictoria on June 8, 2011, 1:38 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Mindy
Over the Rainbow Bridge
Hi Kate, Well not too well at the moment. I understand how Maisie's mom felt when she looked up at her, Mindy had started doing the same. She started crying late afternoon & evening(the vet said it was probably the weight on her back), the tumour now larger than a football & the weeping had come back with a vengeance. So we did what we had to. She is going on her trip tomorrow with daughter Flossie & Auntie Minty, that will be a bad day I feel. Thank you for your thoughts, hope Twiggy's well. Sylv & John xxx
Posted by susy on June 8, 2011, 8:59 am | 👍 0 Likes
Ged (Zion)
I’m Homed
Thanks Deb - A La Bark Baking, yep got that, it's marvellous but I'd run out, lol, better get some more baking done then! Well, thank heavens, all the boys slept the night through: - Ged chose the junior bed, Sky went in his day basket and Jack went on the floor next to me (on a quilt) then gravitated to the bed. I've every confidence Ged and his new family will make Forever Friends :-). And, for the very first time Ged has felt confident enough this morning to go back to his bed and leave me in the office - bless. They've all got a lot sleeping to catch up on!
Posted by Blackcat1 on June 8, 2011, 7:20 am | 👍 0 Likes
Tat
I’m Homed
Tat will be in his new home on Friday, we will miss him, but I'm sure he is going to have a wonderful forever home xxxx
Posted by BeckyB-F on June 7, 2011, 8:34 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Ged (Zion)
I’m Homed
I can recommend the doggie cook book the kennels stock you can make cheap doggie treats from items in the kitchen cupboard which are tasty and additive free!
Posted by Deb on June 7, 2011, 7:13 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Mindy
Over the Rainbow Bridge
Hi Sylv and John, how are you all doing? Kate & Twiggy xxx
Posted by LadyVictoria on June 7, 2011, 4:27 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Ged (Zion)
I’m Homed
Day 5 of Ged's holiday... discovered the little man is allergic to food colouring in treats - it makes him hyperactive,. It wasn't funny to see him running around like a mad thing and then not be able to get his breath properly for ages - I nearly called the vet! No more manufactured treats that aren't 100% safe, lol! He had a great run around the garden this morning but recovered his breath in no time at all! Makes me laugh 'cos he's crazy to get out of the gate / door first, but once out is absolutely calm on the lead. He will be so pleased to go to his new mum and home - the poor little sossidge will then be able to settle as he's not getting as much sleep as he would like (neither am I, heh heh but that's okay). He is so lovely and when he tries to wag his tiny stump it's so sad - this chap deserves his lovely new family and home. Speaking of whom, his new mom visited and I couldn't believe it when Ged clearly remembered her - and especially the handbag, lol...
Posted by Blackcat1 on June 7, 2011, 2:53 pm | 👍 0 Likes