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Cocker Specific Discussion => General Cocker Spaniel Discussion => Topic started by: chrisp on February 18, 2019, 11:39:46 AM
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One year ago this month we drove over 500 miles there and back to Many Tears, Wales to rescue this little Blue Roan Cocker whom Many Tears had called 'California'. An ex-breeder from Ireland. Never known any love, never lived in a house, never been on a lead. Poor little thing had a very sore/burnt red tummy where she had to lay in urine (prior to being rescued). She was supposed to be 2, though after seeing how she was and mouthing etc we think she was definitely younger. We don't know how many litters she has had. We knew she had been beaten/kicked as my OH accidentally trod on her foot and she ran away cowering from him and when he lifted an umbrella she cowered in fright and wet herself. She had been eating dirt to supplement what little food she had which she still does now. She has really funny ways and she is such a little character. She initially didn't know how to play but loves playing with her 'Hippo' now. She now does zoomies and has perfected the cocker 'woo-wooing'. Her coat has thickened and is lovely. She's such a happy little girl, adores love and affection, being groomed and most of all - a tummy tickle. She's now at the correct weight. Still a bit wary of men initially but such a very loving affectionate girl who just wants to be picked up and held. It's been hard work and still ongoing - she still has wee accidents inside the house.
MT California now called Callie - where has that year flown?
AT THE RESCUE AND HER FIRST BATH AT HOME
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NOW
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WITH MOLLIE
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Oh this is just wonderful to read, Callie looks so happy and has her forever home, we can't imagine what the darlings go through, Ollie is 11 years young and master of us all, he was 7 mths when he came to us as a rescue and still has issues around men and yellow hi vis jackets which really freak him out.
I am sure every mile you went has been rewarded by the love you share,
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What a great story and what a lucky girl she is to have found you ❤️
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Oh my goodness! What a difference, she‘s so beautiful!! :luv:
I have so much admiration for those of you who take on these poor little souls, it takes so much dedication and patience. I‘m sure, the rehabilitation must take over your lives and can really only succeed if the whole household is onboard.
Congratulations to you for doing a fantastic job and well done to little Callie who was clever enough to choose you a her forever family!
Hope you have very many happy years together!! :luv:
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What a beautiful girl Callie is, thanks to your love and devotion. How wonderful you have rescued her from what horrors you will never know. I am sure she rewards you every day with her love and gratitude. :luv: :luv:
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Callie is beautiful, but most of all she is loved and happy :luv: To see her and Mollie tucked into their beds is just adorable. What a difference that year has made. Callie's life has changed forever, and you have done an amazing job with her. :luv:
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Mollie and Callie are beautiful :luv: :luv: You have done amazingly well with Callie, she has blossomed into a lovely girl. I think these MT girls give back far more than they take and I am sure you will agree they are worth all of the hard work and effort that I know goes into them, well done you xxx
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That is wonderful to see - what a transformation. :o She's beautiful
Sounds like you have done really well with her. Thank goodness she is in a loving home now :luv:
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Callie is such a beautiful girl :luv: What a difference in her now, all your love, patience and kindness to her is showing. She’s so lucky to have you in her life. :luv: :luv:
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Aw they are both beautiful. So glad Callie has a loving home and what a difference you are making to her life.
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Beautiful ladies :luv: :luv:
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She is beautiful, well done you for bringing her out of the horror and into a loving home :luv: :luv:
Lesley and Dylan
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Callie looks such a dear girl.So pleased that you were able to have her and give her the love that she so needed.These dogs are so special
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Oh wow look at her!! Well done you for doing such a kind and wonderful thing. My friend has rescues from Many Tears. Wonderful :angel:
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Just want to say a huge WELL DONE xx