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Maisie
Over the Rainbow Bridge
Maisie and her family's story is a wonderful reminder and example of just how much we are needed in terms of not only giving these wonderful boys and girls a loving, caring home but also of their capacity to add such massive pleasure and love to us personally. My cuddle today goes to Maisie's family. Love you all. Alison and with love from Jill, Sky, Jack and Ged
Posted by Blackcat1 on June 7, 2011, 2:29 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Maisie
Over the Rainbow Bridge
I always check in from time to time on Maisie's progress and can't stop crying at this sad news, my thoughts are with the court family who gave her the most fantastic 7 months of her life, you are all in my thoughts. She truely was an inspiration, it is always a hard decision to make but it sounds like she was asking for your help for the final time. We also have an old girl who will be celebrating her 11th birthday this year. Bless you all. Sharon and Garry Cockerill
Posted by goldenoldies on June 7, 2011, 11:51 am | 👍 0 Likes
Maisie
Over the Rainbow Bridge
So very, very sad but so good to know you were with her when she needed you the most. Kind regards. xxx
Posted by LadyVictoria on June 6, 2011, 2:43 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Fergal (Topper)
Over the Rainbow Bridge
What a lucky boy to have found such a fantastic home. xx
Posted by LadyVictoria on June 6, 2011, 2:35 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Fergal (Topper)
Over the Rainbow Bridge
hi! we thought we'd give you a quick update on fergal! hes still an absolute superstar & has definately stolen our hearts! hes super bright & learns things really quickly,you only have to explain it a couple of times & he does it on command! this week hes learnt to shake both paws & is starting to retrieve( but only when very excited!! ). hes off the lead in safe places & recall is almost 90 % there!! im now working at a stables & martin brings him up every evening. hes off the lead the entire time & follows you like a shadow!! even the horses dont faze him or the guinnifowl!! we left him without a muzzle on alone in the house for the 1st time this week & still he didnt let us down,no destruction,yay!! he truely is a very special boy & we both feel really grateful to have him in our lifes!! xxx
Posted by ilex on June 5, 2011, 9:35 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Gemma
I’m Homed
You look wonderfully comfortable on that sofa with your new friend. Sounds like you have a lovely cheeky personality, like my Belle who loves to empty the ironing basket, washing machine ete lol xxx Hope your forever home arrives soon xxxx
Posted by BeckyB-F on June 5, 2011, 7:19 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Tat
I’m Homed
Tat had a wonderful time 'running free ' today (thank you Sally for organising it) He obviously hasn't forgotten how to run around a track, and loved it soooo much he did it twice! Such a lovely boy xxxx
Posted by BeckyB-F on June 5, 2011, 6:03 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Maisie
Over the Rainbow Bridge
reading this has made me cry as it just shows how much you loved her and how much she trusted and loved you. i shall never forget the first time i saw her when Ruth picked me up at the airport and Maisie was in the van. i cried all the way back to Derby because she was in such a bad state. i saw her again a few weeks later when you brought her to see us at the kennels and she was such a different girl. Debs the love and care you gave her made her life very special and she is bound to have left a huge hole in your hearts, most of us here will know how you feel right now and i am sending my love to you all hoping that the happy memories of this very special little lady will help you over the loss. Ina xxxx
Posted by kallie on June 5, 2011, 12:40 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Meg
I’m Homed
Really pleased for you Meg and glad that you have a new home. I am sure you will give your new owners as much happiness as your sister Rosie has brought to my family and I. These 2 girls are lovely and if you want the sisters to meet up, then Ruth has our contact details.
Posted by Martin on June 5, 2011, 8:03 am | 👍 0 Likes
Maisie
Over the Rainbow Bridge
Hi everyone. Just wanted to say sincere thanks to you for all the support & kind wishes we have received since October & after our very sad day on Tuesday. It has taken until now for me to be able to read your lovely comments through my tears - i have taken much comfort from them all & from the beautiful card that I received fro Ruth. You are such kind people. Those of you who met Maisie in Oct will remember what a terrible state she was in & I think we all new even then, that she was a very special girl. She truly was unbelievable & her fighting spirit meant that her recovery was absolutely incredible. She loved her food, her walks & runs, her sisters (even Ellie the cat) & of course the unlimited love & cuddles that are always available here. She had recently taken to digging holes in the back garden & if you could have seen her razzing around the park with Ebony, you would just never have believed it!!!! It truly was a sight to behold . . . Maisie has been really well with no apparent changes recently - she had her usual walk on Monday morning & although she wasn't too interested in her breakfast, she still had her metacam with some pate. She did look a little wobbly as the day went on, but then suddenly at teatime her back legs slid from under her & she never got back up on her own. I sat & cuddled her right through the night, hoping & praying that a good rest & massage might mean that by the morning she would show some improvement, but sadly it became clear that she had no control of her rear end at all. She stopped stretching her legs & became incontinent as the night went on. I kept her dry, changing her bedding over & over, repositioning her as she gave me 'the look' I had come to recognise as Maisie asking for my help. She was warm & comfy as she slept, lifting her head at intervals just to check i was still there . . . as I watched her beautiful eyes, I knew that it was her time 🙁 The vet diagnosed a spinal/disc collapse which had caused the paralysis & there was nothing to be done for my baby, she was just too tired. The time had come to let Maisie run free forever 🙂 Our house is a very, very sad place just now, but I know that I will always have my precious memories of special times with my beautiful brave girl. I will be forever indebted to Ruth for entrusting Maisie into my care, & for that I thank her from the bottom of my heart . . . My beautiful sweet girl, we will love you forever & never, ever forget you . . . run free angel XXXXXX
Posted by court-family on June 4, 2011, 5:36 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Tat
I’m Homed
Well done Tat, a new home soon xxxx We are going to miss you but are pleased that you will have a forever now xxxxx
Posted by BeckyB-F on June 4, 2011, 1:39 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Tat
I’m Homed
I've a feeling they will all get on together famously - wish I was around to see him being 'herded' by the collie, lol.
Posted by Blackcat1 on June 4, 2011, 1:36 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Ged (Zion)
I’m Homed
Well done Ged, fantastic news xxxx a new wonderful forever home to go to xxxxxx
Posted by BeckyB-F on June 4, 2011, 11:05 am | 👍 0 Likes
Tat
I’m Homed
Paws crossed for Tat everyone, he is off to meet a potential new family and their collie xxxx
Posted by BeckyB-F on June 4, 2011, 11:03 am | 👍 0 Likes
Ged (Zion)
I’m Homed
Progress: Ged can get upstairs but he's very nervous going down thus requiring an escort 🙂 - I'm sure he will have sorted it by the end of his hols. He doesn't like the slippy flat flooring like vinyl (bathroom) and tiles (kitchen) but it helps that we've got mats down. He invited us to play yesterday - how fabulous! Loves company. Is a ferret - interested in everything (evidence the hot foil wrapped bananas that had not long come off the barbecue - don't worry he didn't eat them, we took them back, he was just taking a look, lol). He will lie anywhere that you are and loves a stroke / cuddle. He's very well mannered with his food - eating only as much as he wants. Today all the boys will be having a little shower in the garden as it's so warm, plus getting their teeth brushed - maybe just a finger brush for Ged to start with to see how he copes. Then it will be a trip to the Country Store down the road for the best pigs ears in Staffordshire. Ah, he's so lovely - his new family will absolutely adore him. He can't wag his tail (although you can see he is trying) but his eyes say it all. If he could speak he would be sending kisses to his sad mummy and telling her that he's alright and not to worry. He's such a delightful little chap - as Ruth would say: a poppet!
Posted by Blackcat1 on June 4, 2011, 9:43 am | 👍 0 Likes
Mindy
Over the Rainbow Bridge
Hi Sylv, John & Family. Really sorry to hear about Mindy. She was obviously a very special girl and our thoughts are with you too. Mand, Stefano, Gent & Emily x
Posted by Mand&GorgeousGeorge on June 4, 2011, 9:23 am | 👍 0 Likes
Ged (Zion)
I’m Homed
Well, he's definitely settled himself in.... to my bed!!!!! lol. I sat up to see if he was alright and up he jumped.. didn't have the heart to move him as he'd called right down all nice and cosy.. so at 4.30 in the morning (I couldn't sleep anyway) I've been sat at the computer working. Now he feels safe with us, he can have the cot mattress right next to me on the floorfor tonight - that way I get to keep my half of the bed, lol. Alison
Posted by Blackcat1 on June 4, 2011, 5:29 am | 👍 0 Likes
Gemma
I’m Homed
Gemma is really doing well in her foster home - as you can see from the new photo - she is very settled indeed! Judy tells us she is house trained already and has slotted into home life really well. If you are interested, please give us a call!
Posted by DaybreaksRuth on June 4, 2011, 4:54 am | 👍 0 Likes
Mindy
Over the Rainbow Bridge
i have only just got back on my pc and i am so sorry to hear that you have lost your gorgeous girl. i remember her well from when she stayed with Ruth and she was such a sweet little lady, you have given her so much love and now she is no longer in pain and will be able to run free at rainbow bridge. sleep tight little Mindy, lots of love to you Sylv and John. xxxx Ina xxxx
Posted by kallie on June 3, 2011, 10:18 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Ged (Zion)
I’m Homed
What a lucky boy a holiday and a new home! I am sure if he had a tail it would be swishing around with happiness.
Posted by Deb on June 3, 2011, 10:17 pm | 👍 0 Likes