Poppy approx 5 years Special Home needed NESSR

[1sttimecockermum]

Poppy is a beautiful Cocker that was collected from Bicester about two weeks ago. This is the same area that Purdy and Lady were found and like them she has some issues with her eyes. Poor Poppy doesn't make enough tears so had very sore eyes and could hardly open them. This is now being treated and can now open her eyes fully. It's likely that Poppy has been breed from and as a result isn't too keen on male dogs. Poppy barks at them (poor Arthur is scared of her), if they ignore her she stops but she would rather they kept their distance.

On the whole Poppy is very good, she sits to have her eye and ear medication and doesn't move until she's told she can.

Poppy loves going for a walk (l doubt she's had many her pads are soft), is interested in everything, enjoys playing ball and is very affectionate. In fact she would rather have a cuddle than food, she just wants to be with you. She sleeps in the kitchen at night, is house trained but does sometimes sing for us!   Over the last week she has started to bark at her reflection in the patio door or when she sees a mirror.  :biggrin:

MORE DETAILS WILL FOLLOW ONCE SHE HAS BEEN SPAYED,,,POPPY IS BEING FOSTERED IN BEDFORDSHIRE

 

[JohnK]

Absolutely gorgeous, I'd love to be her new owner

[Sarah.H]

Aw poor girl 

Really hope she finds the special home she deserves 

[elaine.e]

What a sweetie

It sounds like she's got Dry Eye. If so, I wonder if she'll lose her sight eventually as it seems likely that it's not been treated until now? Fingers crossed that's not the case.

[JohnK]

Elaine

Why is it so many of these ex breeders seem to have eye problems?

One of our previous cockers had dry eye from quite a young age and we had it treated straight away, but had to keep it going until she died

[elaine.e]

Elaine

Why is it so many of these ex breeders seem to have eye problems?

One of our previous cockers had dry eye from quite a young age and we had it treated straight away, but had to keep it going until she died

I don't know why John, but Cockers are one of the breeds that are most affected by it, so maybe it's quite widespread among Cockers generally, not just ex-breeders. William has it and has Optimmune ointment every other day. He was diagnosed when he was 5 and is now 8, but the Optimmune is working well and his tear readings are good when he has his 6 monthly check ups.

[JohnK]

Our vets are linked to Nottingham University and have a scheme to test cockers (foc) every year for eye problems

[sitdownshep]

god she looks the double of Libby, shame she is so far away Tricia

[megganrachel]

Hello
Is this little girl still looking for a forever home? and if so how do I go about it?  many thanks

[Ninasmum]

Hello
Is this little girl still looking for a forever home? and if so how do I go about it?  many thanks

You would need to contact http://www.nessr.net/node/23
Good luck 

[megganrachel]

thanks - will contact them now

[revis]

Has any more happened with Poppy?

[PennyB]

any queries should be directed to the rescue

[ladypenelope]

Poppy is still available, from the looks of it. She's a gorgeous - I hope she finds a new home soon.