LINGO
BEING FOSTERED IN LAMPETER, CEREDIGION
14-11-11 Lingo is a sweet 6 month old male Cocker Spaniel who has come to us from a breeder as he was not required. Sadly Lingo can only bunny hop to move about. He is very fearful of people. We will do all we can to help him over this hard time and make his life worth living. He will be having an x-ray of his hips in the next few days to see if there is a problem. He is absolutely stunning but nervous at the moment. He will need a home where there is a happy resident dog to help him.
PLEASE NOTE: We nearly always home ex-breeding dogs where there is ALREADY A RESIDENT DOG living in the house. They have usually never lived in a house before and are only used to canine company. They usually get their confidence and learn faster with another dog to copy from. This also helps with house training and learning how to walk on a lead. They will make lovely pets but do need a lot of love, time and patience. If the ex breeding dog you are interested in can be an only dog it will say so in its write up.
02-12-11 UPDATE
Lingo has been to see Diane at Haffern vets about his back legs. After taking a lot more x-rays she was unable to find any problems with his, legs, knees or hips. She has taken some x-rays of his spine and recorded him walking, these she is sending to a friend who is a specialist in, neurological spine problems to see if this is what wrong. We should know more in a few days. Lingo came to me so scared, that no one, not even another dog could go near him, he would growl and snap, if you picked him up he would wee with fright, nearly 2 weeks on and this lovely boy is really starting to shine. He loves the other dogs but is still very timid with us although he will follow us. Yesterday he discovered the garden and has loved bouncing around it. I really hope that no matter the results are or out come is, that someone special will offer him a lovely home.
16-12-11 UPDATE
Lingo has syringomyelia. This is more common in cavalies, but cockers can have it. How long a life does he have? Who knows - it could be a couple of years or he could live a full life, we just don't know. What we do know is, he is the happiest, sweetest dog you could ever meet. Yes he bunny hops but he doesn't let it slow him down. He loves to play with others dogs, so we really want him to have a friendly, playful doggy friend. He is 96% clean in the house, walks on a lead, sleeps all night and is fine with cats. He's as cheeky as a monkey and is always getting into mischief, but you can never be cross with him, as he gives you an Elvis look (the side of his lip goes up) which just makes you smile. He loves cuddles, if I didn't have 6 dogs already, I would keep him, I'm already playing extra lines on the lottery. But please do your homework on syringomyelia before applying.
Syringomyelia (or SM) is a condition whereby fluid filled cavities develop within the spinal cord. It is mainly found in Cavaliers but can affect other breeds. This is can be a very painful condition and anyone adopting Lingo must be fully aware of what they are taking on. There is lots of information about the condition on the web and this is just one site
http://www.thecavalierclub.co.uk/health/syringo/syringom.html and his adopter will need to consult a neurologist to ensure he gets any treatment needed.
09-01-12 UPDATE
Poor Lingo (we call him Leo) has had to have a lump removed from his side. It's very common for young dogs to get them and he only needed his removing because he could reach it and nibble at it. Lingo is still nervous when he first meets new people but, once he gets to know you, he will cover you in kisses and try his hardest to clean your ears! He loves life, he is always playing either with another dog or a toy. He also loves racing over the mountains and comes out for 2 hour walks up there - he even walks through the sheep without being on the lead. He is not to keen on getting in the car but once in he is fine. He does need another playful dog, to run around with. This boy is very special and when he lets you into his heart, it will be forever and mine is sure to break when he goes but unless I win the lottery I really can't afford a 7th dog. So only apply if you can give him the home that I want for him.
22-02-12 UPDATE
All I can say is, mad, fab, crazy, bouncy, fun loving, playful big puppy. I really don't know why he is still here, yes he will bark at you when he first meets you, but when he gets to know you, he will shower you with love. He really is one very special boy.
BEING FOSTERED IN LAMPETER, CEREDIGION
This dog is by donation rather than the full adoption fee. However please make your donation a reasonable one in line with the costs that have been incurred. All our dogs are micro-chipped, have had at least their first inoculation and are spayed/neutered unless there is a medical reason for not doing so. We will be happy to discuss the cost of any medical procedures that have been carried out. Please read our Adoption Procedures before applying and then complete the Adoption Form. You will be contacted within 24 hours. If successful you will be home checked and all members of the family and any dog(s) who will be living with the dog you want to adopt MUST come to meet the dog you want to adopt.
