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Cocker Specific Discussion => Rescue Cockers => Topic started by: LisaB on January 23, 2009, 06:40:11 PM
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http://www.dogstrust.org.uk/rehoming/our_dogs/dog/?dog=115541&index=18&rehomingcentreid=0&pn=1
I an SO tempted by this one!!!!
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How on earth do dogs that age end up in rescue? :'( He sounds a fabulous boy :luv:
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If he could come to northern Ireland he could spend his days snoring away with Ali! :luv: :luv:
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How on earth do dogs that age end up in rescue? :'( He sounds a fabulous boy :luv:
I was wondering the same thing Beth
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It's so sad that he's ended up in rescue at his age :'(
I so hope his perfect home comes along very, very soon. He sounds adorable :luv:
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My folks are waiting on an oldie....will tell them. Just a bit far away, a 6 hour journey is a lot at that age :-\
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ph34r ph34r ph34r
I cannot I cannot I cannot ph34r
I can however recommend giving a home to an oldie ;)
Luke is from the Dogs Trust and has somehow managed to live longer than anyone expected :shades: otherwise I would be calling dogs trust again. I cant cope with 5 ::)
It is spooky tho as I call Luke, 'Luke Duke' ph34r
How on earth do dogs that age end up in rescue? :'( He sounds a fabulous boy :luv:
I was wondering the same thing Beth
Lukes owner died and her family couldn't cope with or keep him :-\ so thats how some of them end up in rescue
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:luv: :luv:
If only Boysie would tolerate another boy in the house :-\
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I wonder how much time this wise old man has left :huh: :luv:?
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I wonder how much time this wise old man has left :huh: :luv:?
probably only a few years...he may of course be nearer 15 than 13 :luv:....he just needs a cosy basket and lots of cuddles :luv: :luv: They havnt mentioned any major health issues.
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Come on Lisa you know you want him! No matter how little time he has left (or how much) doesn't he deserve to spend it in a loving home. ;)
He sounds adorable and he looks so sweet. :luv: :luv:
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I wonder how much time this wise old man has left :huh: :luv:?
Lisa.....you have to ask yourself how much that actually matters to you ;)
When I picked Luke up in June no one thought he see another couple of months...those months passed and he put on weight, was much steadier on his legs, (he was in poor condition)...then we had a holiday in Wales and he improved even more....then we got to Christmas ....I dont need to go on! He will be 16 in a couple of weeks and it realy does look like he is going to make it. But if he doesn't then hey I have given him a pretty nice bed and filled his belly well, so losing him will be sad, but ;)
Give the centre a call and find out a bit more about him, even go and see him, then make your mind up.
Luke is not an easy dog, but I knew that and the changes imhim are really rewarding. Dukey sounds like an absolute love in comparison! I only wish I had the time, but another really would not be fair on the groovy gang right now.
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Go on Lisa.
My OH had a rescue greyhound who only lived a year after he had her, but the pain of losing her wasnt anywhere near as bad as losing a "normal dog" because he knew that he had given her the best of everything for that year and that if it wasnt for him, she could have been stuck in a rescue centre for that year.
There is something so amazing about having a rescue dog - there isnt a feeling in the world equal to it. It makes you feel lucky to be a part of their life, and they seem so grateful for the love you give them.
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Go on Lisa - you know you want to. :shades: Obviously he won't have a great deal of time but you can make a huge difference to the last bit of his life by giving him a loving home :luv:
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What a handsome chap.
How on earth do dogs that age end up in rescue? :'( He sounds a fabulous boy :luv:
You said it all there, Beth :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'(
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Stop it, you lot! :lol2: I'm tempted, but no, Angel is only 10 months, it wouldn't be fair on him!
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ph34r Purdey was only 8 months when we got Alfie ph34r Ahem, not helping much, sorry!
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Stop it, you lot! :lol2: I'm tempted, but no, Angel is only 10 months, it wouldn't be fair on him!
ph34r Purdey was only 8 months when we got Alfie ph34r Ahem, not helping much, sorry!
me neither as Barney was less than a year when we got Dex
go on, you know you want to LisaB
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I think she means that he might not do so well with an excitable/younger dog.???
I could be completley wrong though he does look lovely though!such a dignified old guy!
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He would be lovely Lisa!
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I think she means that he might not do so well with an excitable/younger dog.???
I could be completley wrong though he does look lovely though!such a dignified old guy!
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He would be lovely Lisa!
That is exactly what I mean ;) ;) ... and he's neally 200 miles away from me
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it is a shame though!
I try not too look too much on rescue sites etc not because i dont want to know but because my heart will rule my head and having just got my first dog ( Marty the 7 month old cocker spaniel lol) I think one will be enough until I'm like one of those reclusive cat ladies you hear about ... except with dogs.. living in the country surrounded my all sorts of dogs!
P.s: I have nothing against cat ladies, i'm more of a dog kinda girl!
x
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I can definitely recommend an older Cocker from Dogs Trust! :D
I'm tempted myself, but I'll need to speak to OH. Although that didn't stop me last time, I only told him we were getting Gari after we'd got him! :005:
It'd be lovely if Dukey could end up with a COL member, so we could hear how he's getting on.
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Gari and Dukey.............do it Fiona! :005: :005: ;)
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Please do Fiona!! My parents have been waiting for an oldie and would have him but got a few ill relatives just now so cant...please please please!!!
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I've been trying to ring them, but can't get through to even leave a message. I just need to ask a couple of questions: if he is ok to travel that far and if he can be left for 4-5 hours whilst I am at work. It is possible they could transfer him to Glasgow for rehoming and we could do the meeting with Gari here, it has been done before. I might ring my old boss. :D
OH will kill me...! :005:
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Yay!!!!
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No pressure hey Fiona :lol:
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I finally got through. They said he was just transferred there from a Scottish centre! It couldn't have been Glasgow or my friend there would have told me. They said they don't have his handover form (I don't believe that) and that he hasn't been assessed, she can't tell me if he is good with dogs (it says on the website he loves them) or can be left alone, basically they claim to know nothing about him. ::)
However, I have a reserve on him pending assessment! :D :luv:
OH will extra kill me now! :lol2:
PS Tried ringing ex boss to see if she can pull strings, but it's her day off.
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oh wow!
Well done and good luck
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However, I have a reserve on him pending assessment! :D :luv:
OH will extra kill me now! :lol2:
Well done Fiona :shades: - The pressure was too much - Strange thou that they know nothing about him! - Im sure your oh wont be angry with you for too long the ole boy needs a home :luv: :luv:
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Jumping up and down here!!!! and if your OH kills you he can come to us ;)
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i hope he can go and live with you :005: he looks a lovely old chap , deserves to spend the rest of his days happy :luv:
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OOOH I'm sooo excited for you - he sounds such a lovely fellow, I'm sure your Gari will love him!
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Go Fiona!! That's fantastic news! :D :luv:
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I AM SO EXCITED, OMG! EVERYTHING CROSSED FOR YOU!!!!!!
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very excited aswel, hope everything goes well with it!
would be lovely if he did end up with a COLer!
xx
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Great news Fiona - hope it all goes well :D What a lucky old fella to find a warm bed to spend his twilight years. :luv: :luv:
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I AM SO EXCITED, OMG! EVERYTHING CROSSED FOR YOU!!!!!!
Me too! :D
What a wonderful thing, and you won't regret for a moment taking in an oldie :luv:
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YAYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY Fiona, what fantastic news!! :D :D :D :D i wish you the best of luck :luv: :D
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Well done Fiona. So exciting! How are we all going to manage to wait til tomorrow for more news?!
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......................just checking............................................ :005:
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......................just checking............................................ :005:
lol, i've checked three times already this evening! ph34r
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......................just checking............................................ :005:
lol, i've checked three times already this evening! ph34r
I've poured him a drink and am fussing round with home made goodies... :005:
Like it matters if he says no anyway, he said no to Gari! :lol2:
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......................just checking............................................ :005:
lol, i've checked three times already this evening! ph34r
I've poured him a drink and am fussing round with home made goodies... :005:
Like it matters if he says no anyway, he said no to Gari! :lol2:
Sounds like my husband! :D Although he did make me rehome the pot bellied pig I offered I took in once:huh:
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C'mon Fiona, what's the answer?!??! ;)
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I've gotten to the mentioning Dukey stage, gone through the reason why we need another dog stage and we are now on the he is thinking about it stage... :005:
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I've gotten to the mentioning Dukey stage, gone through the reason why we need another dog stage and we are now on the he is thinking about it stage... :005:
Sounds promising ;)
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I've gotten to the mentioning Dukey stage, gone through the reason why we need another dog stage and we are now on the he is thinking about it stage... :005:
Tell him not to take too long, we are all waiting!! :005:
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Has he finished thinking yet? He's had over half an hour :005:
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How long does it take to make a decision ::) - can't you you give him some more goodies or perhaps give his neck a nice massage? :shades: :005:
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..................still checking............................. ;) ;) ;) ;) ;).....................
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Maybe she is persuading him :005: ;)
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I'm doing my best! :005: He is worried that Gari will be too jealous of him, but apart from that we are getting there! :D
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see you need to have Dukey as then it would make your name on here correct, as is does say Rats and DOGS, so your need another dog, :005:
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see you need to have Dukey as then it would make your name on here correct, as is does say Rats and DOGS, so your need another dog, :005:
Aaah, never thought of that! :005: But where does my wee rescue hamster come in, he's not in my name?! ;)
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maybe you could change the 'and' to 'ham' Rats ham Dogs..... maybe not.
Oh tell him he'd make a great friend for Gari, at least he's thinking about it and its not a flat out no. ohhh im soo excited about the prospect!
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Tell him it will give Gari a new lease of life. My 13yr old cocker from home is like a puppy around my dogs ;)
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Oh bless him :luv: Sounds like your OH knows he is defeated :lol2: and the casting vote will be given to Gari! Good luck :D
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Come on Fiona! I am ssssssoooooooooo desperate to hear that you have a new man in your life! :shades:
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Well, the last thing OH said before going to sleep was "We're going to have to carry him up the stairs to bed", I assured him that he would probably be happy to sleep downstairs! :D
So, I've taken that as a yes and currently my ex-boss is finding out all about him to make sure we are all suitable for each other! :lol2:
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Well, the last thing OH said before going to sleep was "We're going to have to carry him up the stairs to bed", I assured him that he would probably be happy to sleep downstairs! :D
So, I've taken that as a yes and currently my ex-boss is finding out all about him to make sure we are all suitable for each other! :lol2:
YAY!!!!!!! :D :D
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Keeping everything crossed for you and Dukey :D Last January we adopted old Ralph from The Ark in Hull who was also 14.I cant tell you how much love and joy he brought to us, there is something very special about the oldies, good luck.
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Well, the last thing OH said before going to sleep was "We're going to have to carry him up the stairs to bed", I assured him that he would probably be happy to sleep downstairs! :D
So, I've taken that as a yes and currently my ex-boss is finding out all about him to make sure we are all suitable for each other! :lol2:
Have been silently watching your posts....really hoping it will work out ;)
Well, the last thing OH said before going to sleep was "We're going to have to carry him up the stairs to bed", I assured him that he would probably be happy to sleep downstairs! :D
So, I've taken that as a yes and currently my ex-boss is finding out all about him to make sure we are all suitable for each other! :lol2:
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Fingers crossed here ;)
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yayyy i soo hope everything works out
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Looks as if it's a go.
I'm sure your OH will just love Dukey. There is something about old ones that endears them to you.
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Fingers crossed here too!
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fingers crossed here too.
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Looks as if it's a go.
I'm sure your OH will just love Dukey. There is something about old ones that endears them to you.
Too true. :luv: :luv:All they tend to want is a small meal, a short walk, lots of love and somewhere comfy to sleep (have a look at the photo of Ali and me on the are you brave enough thread) :005:
Hope it works out ;)
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Hi Fiona
Any news? :D
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Hi Fiona
Any news? :D
I know a bit more about him, but just waiting to see if he is able to travel back up to Scotland. :D
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Fab! Everything crossed! :D :D :D :D :D
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Hi Fiona
Any news? :D
I know a bit more about him, but just waiting to see if he is able to travel back up to Scotland. :D
and....... :huh: :huh: :huh: :huh:
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Not sure yet, he has only just been transferred down, and the 5 hour journey back up so soon may be too much for him as he is so elderly and not in good health. :'(
However, he is not being kept in a kennel, he is in Oakfield where the really old and infirm dogs live, so that's one good thing.
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So wish I'd known he was up here and he would have had a home ages ago. My parents have missed on 3 oldie cockers now and I had been scouring everywhere looking for one. Boo. Is it just old age or does he have other problems?
Jo
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I wish I'd known too, but I wasn't actively looking. :-\
He's just a very old dog really, he just potters around slowly. :luv:
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Everything crossed for this little old man
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Not sure yet, he has only just been transferred down, and the 5 hour journey back up so soon may be too much for him as he is so elderly and not in good health. :'(
However, he is not being kept in a kennel, he is in Oakfield where the really old and infirm dogs live, so that's one good thing.
is that in foster care then or just indoor kennels?
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It's a private house next to the centre. Apparently they all have beds in big rooms and are in together, so I don't think it's indoor kennels. I've never been there though.
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It's a private house next to the centre. Apparently they all have beds in big rooms and are in together, so I don't think it's indoor kennels. I've never been there though.
oh right...sounds ok then :blink:
I shouldn't keep referring to my Luke, but it took us almost 5 hours to get back from Liverpool with him and he wasn't very healthy at all. But he just sleeps in the car, so was fine ;) I guess it depends on how well Duke travels :-\
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Dukey wouldn't get much sleep if he had to travel in our car with Gari - Gari squeals with excitement the whole of any car journey! :005:
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Dukey wouldn't get much sleep if he had to travel in our car with Gari - Gari squeals with excitement the whole of any car journey! :005:
Bless! :luv: :luv: :lol2:
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Fiona if its needed I can help with transport for him in a nice quiet car ;)
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Fiona, I so hope it all works out for you and Dukey :luv: :luv: :luv:
bless you Jo, you're an :angel:
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I really admire the consideration of all the members of this forum - no matter where in the UK we all live, everyone rallies round. :D :D :D no matter what the problem or issue is.
Fingers crossed Fiona that you can give Dukey that loving comfortable forever home :luv: :luv: :luv:
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Fiona, I so hope it all works out for you and Dukey :luv: :luv: :luv:
bless you Jo, you're an :angel:
What she said - Jo is a flippin marvel :luv:
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The centre called and I'm afraid that Dukey isn't fit to travel. We are a suitable home for him, but he won't be able to come. :'( :'( :'(
I am very upset about it. :'(
As he isn't actually my dog I can't post publicly anything about him other than what is on his profile, but I can PM anyone who wants to talk about him.
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Oh no ...you must be gutted :'( but at least you were willing to consider him and you tried ;)
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I am so so sorry.
Not much I can say but sending you big hugs and :-* :-*
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Aww I'm so sorry.
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Im so sorry to hear that - you did what you could do - Big Hugs :luv: :luv:
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Aww, really sorry this didn't work out for you & for Dukey. :'(
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Really sorry to hear that Fiona :'( :'( Big hugs from us :-*
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Sorry to here that, good on you for trying. Let's hope he finds a loving home soon.
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Oh that's sad news :'( I'm sorry it didn't work out
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What a shame :'( sorry it didn't work out. Where exactly is Dukey now :huh:
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Oh no Fiona, that's a shame!
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He is still in Oakfield living in a house. They will keep me updated on how he is as I am still on reserve as his new owner. :luv:
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He is still in Oakfield living in a house. They will keep me updated on how he is as I am still on reserve as his new owner. :luv:
I am so glad to hear that he is in a house not in kennels at his age. Sorry it didn't work out (although who knows). However you have got your OH to agree to an oldie now haven't you ;)
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I am so sorry for you Fiona but there is still hope. But we msut always remember what is best for Dukey as well.
Fingers crossed that if Dukey doesn't come to you another one will shortly :D
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Is it the length of the journey that's a problem.... we're in Carlisle, roughly half way, you could always do an overnight stop with us if that helps? :blink:
Heather
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Thanks for the offer, it is very kind of you, but he isn't up to making any length of journey at the moment. :'(
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Here's hoping that Dukey is soon well enough to go to a new home. :luv:
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Aw, poor Dukey........... :luv:
Good on you for trying Fiona :-*
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Dukey looks so lovely, I would have offered him a home but again, because I live in Edinburgh, the travelling would be too long for him :(
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Have we any COL's close by that could have him ?
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Have we any COL's close by that could have him ?
I do hope so. Just had another look at him on the site and he sounds adorable. :luv: :luv:
Someone could get so much pleasure from spoiling him rotten for whatever time he has left. ;)
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He's not well enough to go anywhere just now, but if anyone is interested get in touch with Dogs Trust and they will keep you informed about him.
I'm still trying to stop thinking of him as my dog, I got too attached as my heart always rules my head. :'(
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Do we know how Dukey's health has fared? :'(
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From what I understand, he is a very poorly wee man :'( :'( :'( :'( :'(
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I hope he is getting lots of love and cuddles. :'( :'(