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Cocker Specific Discussion => General Cocker Spaniel Discussion => Topic started by: dorrit on August 22, 2008, 06:35:44 PM

Title: Just adopted a cocker boy
Post by: dorrit on August 22, 2008, 06:35:44 PM
Just adopted a Red cocker, with white blaze on his face from Battersea Dogs Home... We've called him Ollie, after OliverTwist. He is around 18 months to 2 years and was taken in as a stray. He was in terrible condition, but over the last three days, that we've had him and with a good bath, good food and lots of love he is already starting to bloom and He is a absolute star! I'll send some pics very soon. Still trying to get Nell and Pat to adjust to their new brother.
Title: Re: Just adopted a cocker boy
Post by: Beth on August 22, 2008, 06:37:29 PM
Awwwwww :luv: :luv: :luv: congratulations :D You know we need photo's don't you. ;)
Title: Re: Just adopted a cocker boy
Post by: Rats and Dogs on August 22, 2008, 06:52:55 PM
Aw, he sounds like he needs lots of tlc. :luv: Well done for taking him in.

You kept that quiet though, didn't you! :lol2:
Title: Re: Just adopted a cocker boy
Post by: bracken on August 22, 2008, 07:02:38 PM
what a lucky boy  :luv:
Looking forward to the pics  :blink:
Jo
Title: Re: Just adopted a cocker boy
Post by: chickrockguitar on August 22, 2008, 07:43:06 PM
Oo!
Pics please!
Title: Re: Just adopted a cocker boy
Post by: Nicola on August 22, 2008, 07:44:56 PM
Aww congratulations!!  :D :luv: :luv:  Ollie sounds lovely, can't wait to see some photos of him in his new home.
Title: Re: Just adopted a cocker boy
Post by: kalem on August 22, 2008, 08:03:03 PM
Congratulations and well done, he sounds gorgeous  :luv:
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Post by: CarolineL on August 22, 2008, 08:19:33 PM
Congratulations! He sounds lovely......can't wait to see the pics

xx
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Post by: beebee on August 22, 2008, 08:35:48 PM
Aw he sound lovely, can't wait to see him :luv:
Title: Re: Just adopted a cocker boy
Post by: JasperPop on August 22, 2008, 08:55:03 PM
COngratulations  :shades:  Pictures definately needed

Well done you  :angel:
Title: Re: Just adopted a cocker boy
Post by: Bev on August 22, 2008, 09:11:18 PM
congratulations
Title: Re: Just adopted a cocker boy
Post by: Cob-Web on August 22, 2008, 09:54:31 PM
(http://img252.imageshack.us/img252/4615/welcome6ld.gif) to COL, Ollie  :luv:....and congratuations to everyone in your new forever home  :luv:

I look forward to hearing how he settles in and flourishes; and seeing pictures  :luv:
Title: Re: Just adopted a cocker boy
Post by: Cath on August 23, 2008, 11:00:00 PM
Congratulations and welcome to col, well done for adopting Ollie he sounds like fantastic, I hope he settles in well to your family. Looking forward to seeing his photos.
Title: Re: Just adopted a cocker boy
Post by: dorrit on August 25, 2008, 07:52:33 PM
The last five days have been an absolute pleasure and Ollie has been a complete star! He has settled in as if this had been his home all along. The cat - Pat - has now adjusted to him and is gradually befriending him...And Nell thinks she has been sent a playmate from doggy heaven and just adores him.

I will send pics very soon, well as soon as I can get him to pose. Every time I go to take his pic his follows me, so not easy at the moment. Have tried cutting and pasting some bad pics in the meantime, though I don't think it will work?

 MINTY BODY.jpg (22KB),

MINTY FACIAL.jpg (18KB)
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Post by: starboy on August 25, 2008, 08:00:50 PM
Can't see any photos :'( but he sounds gorgeous. :luv: Glad that he has settled in well.
Title: Re: Just adopted a cocker boy
Post by: dorrit on August 25, 2008, 08:01:42 PM
Having trouble uploading pics of Ollie, so have put a pic of him on my profile pic... Better than no pic.
Title: Re: Just adopted a cocker boy
Post by: dorrit on August 26, 2008, 10:34:06 AM
Piture of Ollie now on my profile until I can manage to upload some better pics
Title: Re: Just adopted a cocker boy
Post by: Winnie on August 26, 2008, 11:35:12 AM
A special welcome to Ollie from Winnie, who also came via Battersea at the age of 8. One year on now and I can't imagine life withouth her, she has settled in so well. Ollie looks beautiful from your profile, and I look forward to seeing more pics and hearing about his progress.
Title: Re: Just adopted a cocker boy
Post by: dorrit on August 26, 2008, 11:50:52 AM
Winnie looks lovvely too. Battersea dogs - rescue dogs come to that - are true Angels :angel:. They have been through so much and just want to be loved.
Title: Re: Just adopted a cocker boy
Post by: Cob-Web on August 26, 2008, 12:42:14 PM
A special welcome to Ollie from Winnie, who also came via Battersea at the age of 8. One year on now and I can't imagine life withouth her, she has settled in so well. Ollie looks beautiful from your profile, and I look forward to seeing more pics and hearing about his progress.

Jane, I have just realised that Winnie is the dog I saw at Old Windsor when I visited last year...I posted about her at the time  :luv:

http://www.cockersonline.co.uk/discuss/index.php?topic=29965.0

I am so pleased that she found a lovely new home; I have never forgotten the image of her face when I visited the kennels, so it it lovely to be able to replace that with the wonderful pictures you have posted of her  :-*
Title: Re: Just adopted a cocker boy
Post by: dorrit on August 26, 2008, 01:20:53 PM
I think I recognised her too. Jane, does she have, or did she have a bad eye?

(We weren't ready to adopt last year as Little Nell was just a puppy).
Title: Re: Just adopted a cocker boy
Post by: ladylola on August 26, 2008, 05:28:15 PM
Congratulations on finding your rescue boy. I'm very pleased for you. Hope Nell is good girl and they have a great life together.
Title: Re: Just adopted a cocker boy
Post by: dorrit on August 27, 2008, 10:23:47 AM
Thanks Ladylola. Nell has really taken to him and it's only been a week. Although she is very bossy, but he just seems to ignore her and comes and finds us for extra cuddles.
Title: Re: Just adopted a cocker boy
Post by: Winnie on August 27, 2008, 12:44:20 PM
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Jane, I have just realised that Winnie is the dog I saw at Old Windsor when I visited last year...I posted about her at the time 

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I think I recognised her too. Jane, does she have, or did she have a bad eye?

You are both correct! I adopted Winnie from Old Windsor last July. She was advertised as 5-7 years old, but at the final vet check they got a partial reading from an old microchip, which appeared to be over 7 years old....so her birthday was quickly changed and she gained 2 years in 10 seconds!! She only has one eye. Battersea decided to remove the bad one because it was infected and blind. :'(

Winnie and I have just survived our first holiday B&B weekend together. We went to South Wales and walked part of Offa's Dyke. My friend took pictures so I hope to be able to post some soon. Winnie didn't like being left in the room at all.....I had to streak down the corridor in only a towel when she started barking while I was in the bath!!!  :005: So she had to come in the bathroom with me and even tried to lick me dry :luv: I love her to bits and you will be pleased to know she is happy and healthy here.
Title: Re: Just adopted a cocker boy
Post by: dorrit on August 28, 2008, 10:56:02 AM
it is so lovely to know that Winnie and you are made for each other. It brings tears to my eyes! I remember seeing her and she was so beautiful, that I wanted to take her home, though  Nell would have been too young and boisterous for her... Clearly, Winnie was obviously meant to be with you.
Title: Re: Just adopted a cocker boy
Post by: screamingswifts on August 28, 2008, 11:29:42 AM
Piture of Ollie now on my profile until I can manage to upload some better pics

He looks a very handsome boy  :luv: Congratulations on giving him a lovely home and it sounds like he is settling in wonderfully  :D