Dogs of The SMB.

[YorkMackem]

I'm currently nursing a dog bite on my finger and a sore arm from the subsequent Tetanus.

I'm looking after my daughter's perma furious French Bulldog, who has an even shorter fuse since he slipped a disk a few years ago, leading to a £12k vet bill.

I was whispering sweet nothings in his ear while gently removing the minging eye bogeys that he has every morning. I was just checking the tissue to make sure I'd got them when he launched at the tissue, not reading my finger was behind it. Claret arl ower.

I still love the deranged little get, but his eye bogeys are not getting cleaned any more.

 

[c032745y]

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"But this is what a Working Cocker is supposed to look like Dad!!!!!!!"

If dogs were pirates he would be the 1s Mate...

 

[seahamstar]

Had our latest house guest (foster dog) since last Monday (13th), (our first this year) and all being well she'll be off to her new home at the weekend.
She's an absolute joy to have - I could have been well tempted to make our home her permanent one.

 

[Georgewhitt]

Had our latest house guest (foster dog) since last Monday (13th), (our first this year) and all being well she'll be off to her new home at the weekend.
She's an absolute joy to have - I could have been well tempted to make our home her permanent one.

I just don't know how you hand them over marra.

They would have to sedate me to release my grip.

 

[seahamstar]

I just don't know how you hand them over marra.

They would have to sedate me to release my grip.

Aye, it can be hard - both my partner and I have shed a few tears after some of them go.
We were quite nervous bringing the latest one in - it's been a few months and the stress about how she'd settle was surprising really, but we needn't have worried, she's absolutely lovely.
Her going is going to be quite a wrench - she follows me everywhere around the house and has been no 'bother' whatsoever.
It's great to see them starting to trust - she was quite stand-offish when I got her home (even with our dogs), but she's settled in really well and snuggles up to our dogs (and to us).

 

[Rammstein]

Aye, it can be hard - both my partner and I have shed a few tears after some of them go.
We were quite nervous bringing the latest one in - it's been a few months and the stress about how she'd settle was surprising really, but we needn't have worried, she's absolutely lovely.
Her going is going to be quite a wrench - she follows me everywhere around the house and has been no 'bother' whatsoever.
It's great to see them starting to trust - she was quite stand-offish when I got her home (even with our dogs), but she's settled in really well and snuggles up to our dogs (and to us).

It's a truly wonderful thing you and your partner do, and I'm full of admiration.
...... but I'd turn into a pool of tears handing them over to another family, even if it was the perfect fit.

 

[Swindon On Tour]

It's a truly wonderful thing you and your partner do, and I'm full of admiration.
...... but I'd turn into a pool of tears handing them over to another family, even if it was the perfect fit.

@seahamstar is a star doing what he does with those dogs.
There are still decent people out there.

 

[DaveH]

@seahamstar is a star doing what he does with those dogs.
There are still decent people out there.

Agreed. I don't know if I could do it. Handing them over has to be the hard thing.

A bit like people who train guide dogs in their early years. That is something I may consider when I am retired because I think they really need people, but I would find it hard. Especially as retrievers are such gorgeous dogs.

 

[seahamstar]

It's a truly wonderful thing you and your partner do, and I'm full of admiration.
...... but I'd turn into a pool of tears handing them over to another family, even if it was the perfect fit.

It is upsetting (especially if they look back at us as they're being driven away).
It's more a case (with us anyway) of knowing that we've helped them along and they'd have been stuck in kennels otherwise - with less chance (I reckon) of finding a home.
Then of course, it gives us the opportunity help the next one(s) .
Sixty two dogs since November 2023, only had two that were returned, and they soon found a home.

The fact that we're helping them to find their forever homes and give them a chance to have a nice life after what they've undoubtedly been through makes it all worthwhile.

@seahamstar is a star doing what he does with those dogs.
There are still decent people out there.

 

[Georgewhitt]

Agreed. I don't know if I could do it. Handing them over has to be the hard thing.

A bit like people who train guide dogs in their early years. That is something I may consider when I am retired because I think they really need people, but I would find it hard. Especially as retrievers are such gorgeous dogs.

My mate used to do the guide dog thing.

Not a fuckin hope in Hell of me giving a 12mth puppy to someone, once I had house trained it, socialised it, and got the lead walking sorted. The "bond" is made by then.

I just wouldn't be able to let go.

But then again, I am as soft as shite when it comes to dogs.

Whoever was supposed to get him, would just have to keep bumping in to things.

 

[socrates]

Ted was really poorly a few weeks back and thought the worse. Wife took him out with the neighbours young Lab and ended up in a stagnant swamp and must have taken a drink.
Was in a bad way, vets, blood in poo and struggling.
Was on treatment and we have him back to normal

What normal is a Lab that would not let my Wife and friend watch TV and constantly crying whilst looking at her.
The reason was that She had washed his bedding and he didn’t like the new temporary substitute blanket. We know he is back to normal now

been a while since we spoke, but yesterday I had a visit from Jehovas Witnesses and I explained that I am atheist and couldnt accept their offer of free bible classes. I was getting rid of them nicdely when the lass asked if she could meet Ben as she loved black Labradors. She had seen a plaque on the wall next to the door, house number, picture of Ben and inscription saying 'Ben lives here'.

Her face was a picture when I said sorry but Ben died in August 2021.

I'm losing my touch. My daughter, who ive taught well, said 'dad youre losing your touch you should have said, just a minute ill go and get him, and gone back with him box of ashes off the mantlepiece.'

 

[Swindon On Tour]

been a while since we spoke, but yesterday I had a visit from Jehovas Witnesses and I explained that I am atheist and couldnt accept their offer of free bible classes. I was getting rid of them nicdely when the lass asked if she could meet Ben as she loved black Labradors. She had seen a plaque on the wall next to the door, house number, picture of Ben and inscription saying 'Ben lives here'.

Her face was a picture when I said sorry but Ben died in August 2021.

I'm losing my touch. My daughter, who ive taught well, said 'dad youre losing your touch you should have said, just a minute ill go and get him, and gone back with him box of ashes off the mantlepiece.'

Ben will always be there mate.
The relationship you had was inseparable. I know someone else that will be going through that pain my friend and I think about it everyday.

I take him for a walk in the boot of my car. Never let him jump out and carry him out to protect his joints. Easy leap for him getting in.
Still smile as before he gets back in he will sit down and not move until I get down and have a cuddle and chat with him. When he is ready and I tell him his breakfast is ready and he casually leaps in.
Bloody dog will finish me. Never experienced a character like him.

 

[Georgewhitt]

Ben will always be there mate.
The relationship you had was inseparable. I know someone else that will be going through that pain my friend and I think about it everyday.

I take him for a walk in the boot of my car. Never let him jump out and carry him out to protect his joints. Easy leap for him getting in.
Still smile as before he gets back in he will sit down and not move until I get down and have a cuddle and chat with him. When he is ready and I tell him his breakfast is ready and he casually leaps in.
Bloody dog will finish me. Never experienced a character like him.

 

[socrates]

Ben will always be there mate.
The relationship you had was inseparable. I know someone else that will be going through that pain my friend and I think about it everyday.

I take him for a walk in the boot of my car. Never let him jump out and carry him out to protect his joints. Easy leap for him getting in.
Still smile as before he gets back in he will sit down and not move until I get down and have a cuddle and chat with him. When he is ready and I tell him his breakfast is ready and he casually leaps in.
Bloody dog will finish me. Never experienced a character like him.

hindsight is a wonderful thing, but if I had my time again I would have got another lab pup when Ben was around 8yrs old. I would have been 67 then and still able to give a young dog a good life.

Am fucked now, just looking after daughters 2 rescues. Go to private dog walking park and st watching the run around.

 

[Swindon On Tour]

hindsight is a wonderful thing, but if I had my time again I would have got another lab pup when Ben was around 8yrs old. I would have been 67 then and still able to give a young dog a good life.

Am fucked now, just looking after daughters 2 rescues. Go to private dog walking park and st watching the run around.

Fully understand where you are coming from.
I would love a couple more labs. However I fully give them my life and the consequences of that is that you make sacrifices and miss out on other things.
I hated being on holiday and thinking of them and therefore would take them with me. Thus ruling out certain places.
Fishing was always a problem. As they would get bored and ultimately you had to keep an eye on them. Add water and Lab and there is usually trouble.
My fishing Mate came round the house earlier and he heard the deep bark. Just like the Postman. They get the treatment, a Lab with tail wagging and the beautiful smile with all the teeth showing. Just loves everyone

The same with every dog, particularly Labs and Spaniels. Reassuring to tell everyone that he is a big softie. Never on a lead or collar. Can walk through a Sheep field and he won’t budge. He bloody knows.

 

[Georgewhitt]

Ben will always be there mate.
The relationship you had was inseparable. I know someone else that will be going through that pain my friend and I think about it everyday.

I take him for a walk in the boot of my car. Never let him jump out and carry him out to protect his joints. Easy leap for him getting in.
Still smile as before he gets back in he will sit down and not move until I get down and have a cuddle and chat with him. When he is ready and I tell him his breakfast is ready and he casually leaps in.
Bloody dog will finish me. Never experienced a character like him.

And you never will again mate. But you will cherish the time you are having together, and you will always be his Dad.

Ted is The Boss. End of.

If Bobs gives half of the joy that Ted gives people, I will be a proud man marra.

 

[Swindon On Tour]

And you never will again mate. But you will cherish the time you are having together, and you will always be his Dad.

Ted is The Boss. End of.

If Bobs gives half of the joy that Ted gives people, I will be a proud man marra.

Bobs gives that Mate.
He is the ultimate Spaniel, in the undergrowth and bushes.
Ted would adore him. You love that bloody dog and he loves you. Brambles, Snakes, Water - never phases him. He is a beauty.

 

[Georgewhitt]

Bobs gives that Mate.
He is the ultimate Spaniel, in the undergrowth and bushes.
Ted would adore him. You love that bloody dog and he loves you. Brambles, Snakes, Water - never phases him. He is a beauty.

He's a Spaniel marra.

So his puppy training was all based around him being a Spaniel.

And because I trust him, and he knows the boundaries, he knows he has the total freedom to just be a Spaniel.

No different to you and The Boss.

You know what he needs to be a happy Lab, and you made sure you could give him that freedom.

If the dog world was full of well trained Labs and Spaniels, lead and collar makers would be out of business.

 

[seahamstar]

Posted this in the 'Tuesday' thread too:

Foster dog went off to her new home yesterday, to say it was emotional is a bit of an understatement.
She spent the whole 'meet and greet' closer to me than if she was my shadow.
Gonna really miss the little tyke.
She does seem to be settling into her new home - her new family have sent a few photos of her, I'm sure she'll be fine.

We'll be off down to South Wales later in the week for another one.
This one isn't gonna be temporary though - we're adopting her.

 

[Blind Joe Death]

Posted this in the 'Tuesday' thread too:

Foster dog went off to her new home yesterday, to say it was emotional is a bit of an understatement.
She spent the whole 'meet and greet' closer to me than if she was my shadow.
Gonna really miss the little tyke.
She does seem to be settling into her new home - her new family have sent a few photos of her, I'm sure she'll be fine.

We'll be off down to South Wales later in the week for another one.
This one isn't gonna be temporary though - we're adopting her.

I’d really struggle with fostering. I’d just have a house full of dogs I’d kept. Fair play to you though, it’s a lovely thing.