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dousslesh
05-Aug-08, 23:17
Munron Have PM'd You
teenybash
05-Aug-08, 23:33
I see you have PM'd munron about Penny....I pray it's good news for Penny........:(
Margaret M.
06-Aug-08, 04:22
I pray it's good news for Penny........:(
Let's hope it is -- the news about Penny made me feel so sad.
Hi All
Thanks for the PM's and good wishes, forgive me but I am still half asleep.
Penny is still here at the moment, I have explained to teenybash what happened and my reasons for not making it public. There was what appeared to be an unprovoked incident and I am at a loss to explain it.
I have no experience with JR's at all, in fact we have never had small dogs. In saying that she has never shown any aggression to me or my partner or dogs in this house hence why we have been taken by surprise. She shows no emotion at all really but there have been small things that have made me think.
I spoke to a behaviorist and the vet and I made the decision that I could no longer ask Carolyne to support this rescue. It is not fair on her and could affect the integrity of lab rescue, Carolyne herself will admit she also has no JR experience.
At present I have kept my 11 month old son separate from her as she has shown fear of him, but he has just started walking I just worry about what if, and that is something I would not be able to forgive myself for.
I would welcome any input from any experienced people but I am prepared to make a difficult decision if necessary. I won’t put her in kennels, they probably wouldn’t have her anyway, if I have to make the decision it will be here in her bed where she is happy, safe and secure.
I pray you can find a knowledgable terrier home for her, with no children.
There must be someone out there who can give her another chance. A terrier's foibles can be lived with, believe me !!
I totally understand the rescue not being involved any more because of whatever happened.
Hi All
Thanks for the PM's and good wishes, forgive me but I am still half asleep.
Penny is still here at the moment, I have explained to teenybash what happened and my reasons for not making it public. There was what appeared to be an unprovoked incident and I am at a loss to explain it.
I have no experience with JR's at all, in fact we have never had small dogs. In saying that she has never shown any aggression to me or my partner or dogs in this house hence why we have been taken by surprise. She shows no emotion at all really but there have been small things that have made me think.
I spoke to a behaviorist and the vet and I made the decision that I could no longer ask Carolyne to support this rescue. It is not fair on her and could affect the integrity of lab rescue, Carolyne herself will admit she also has no JR experience.
At present I have kept my 11 month old son separate from her as she has shown fear of him, but he has just started walking I just worry about what if, and that is something I would not be able to forgive myself for.
I would welcome any input from any experienced people but I am prepared to make a difficult decision if necessary. I won’t put her in kennels, they probably wouldn’t have her anyway, if I have to make the decision it will be here in her bed where she is happy, safe and secure.
oh munron..so sad..u have helped so much and now this happens.i know u will make the right decision...thoughts are with u.
dousslesh
06-Aug-08, 13:35
Hi Munron. I PM'd you yesterday. Hope you are ok .I know just how difficult a time this is for you and fully understand you having to put your family first. As a temp solution we used a V. large cage for our JR during evenings and at times we needed to keep her secure and away from risks. We fed her in there and she did not mind being in there especially as it enabled us to keep her with us in the lounge. This was of course only a short term solution whilst we looked for a new home.
If you pm me I can give you details of a forum which I am sure can help you- there are some experienced and knowledgeable people on this forum who are very supportive and can offer practical assistance. If you prefer I can post on your behalf with a brief outline of the problem and ask for contacts ?
Although things must feel desperate right now trust me there are solutions and there could still be a happy ending to Penny's story and peace of mind for you. I hope so; nevertheless I and many others fully appreciate this is your decision and that you must do what you think is best. Good Luck
Well firstly thank you all for your good wishes and PM's offering help, you are all superstars.
I spent the day yesterday observing Penny a bit more and it goes like this:
7am all dogs in kitchen, Penny crated - Penny bouncing up and down as it is breakfast time. Penny eats with my dogs out of her crate and she is fed last but there is no pushing and shoving as I am sure she knows she would be told off by my two.
Out for morning wee's, I have to go as well (not for a wee I should add) as Penny wont go out on her own. Then back into the crate as the household wakes up.
8.30am My two off for walkies and work with daddy, Penny bouncing up and down in her crate to get out for a while, she has to wait though. Later son placed in high chair in kitchen and Penny let out to roam around and she picks up what he drops. She is very timid around him and me and will get a fright if he drops stuff on the floor, which he does. She never shows any aggression but will run off. Penny goes back into her crate, which she always does when told, and it is time for morning naps as we go out.
12. Lunchtime for Penny so I come home to bouncy, barky dog and out she comes to get her lunch and any garden time she wants.
She is crated again for the afternoon and the big boys come home.
4pm dinner time - 2 large dogs and one small dog singing for their supper and reminding me of the time, all out and fed together.
5pm Little people dinner, all dogs in the kitchen, child in high chair wandering around. Penny tries my female dogs bed for size, gets out quickly when told.
Evening when little people in bed, through to the living room, hopefully onto the couch for a scratch - penny's idea of nirvana.
She was on the couch last night with four adults and another two dogs - she sat on my sisters knee, then her OH’s knee, getting petted and her eyes were closed just enjoying the moment. We agreed that a person on their own looking for a companion would be ideal although they would have to know her history, as we know it.
She has never shown any form of aggression to either me, my family or even my friend who visited last night whom she had never met before. She is quite the opposite she is very timid and does not force herself on people and will come to you if you kneel down to get petted. If you make a sudden movement she will run off.
She is not in any immediate danger and is far to comfy in this house, but she cannot stay here. I will, however, give her a chance and this is where I will ask all you more knowledgeable people to help. I would welcome anyone who wanted to visit Penny, even to assess her for themselves. I would also welcome any phone calls from people offering advice or interested parties, just PM for my phone number. I will be completely honest with everyone as it is important that anyone who takes on Penny knows that 99% of her time here has been perfect if a little shy, but there is that 1%.
teenybash
07-Aug-08, 10:47
How good it was to read about Pennys day and it is abvious this wee soul is a frightened wee lass, probably to do with her past. You are doing a great job of socialising her and allowing her, under supervision, to be in the company of others and find her place slowly.
She sounds as if she needs the security of a routine and her safe place...her cage...and being let out for family time. With someone who would be willing to let her do things in her own time, she would probably end up not needing her crate very much.....it makes me wonder if she was kept locked up in her past........... I also think there may have been other dogs around her as she seems to know her place in the pecking order.
I would have no hesitation, if I could, in giving Penny a home but I have two large ladies............one who can be a nippy sweety when it comes to other dogs.
What it boils down to is Penny simply needs a home with someone who will give her a 'safe and secure' home....that is all she needs..... someone who will allow her to be close for those special cuddle times.............Whoever, opens their heart and home to Penny will soon discover they have a special, faithful little companion that will be an absolute joy.
So come on folks, help find Penny a home...........sweet words are fine but, action is what is needed.................:Razz
It was so good to read of Penny's day and the 'attack' definitely wasn't caused by aggression by the sound of it.
She probably feels very secure in her cage(it will be her wee den). My dog, Benjy, goes in his a few times a day and many times he goes in there out of his own choice.
Penny is lucky to have a star like you caring for her so much and I am sure she will get a forever home where she can live out her days.
Well the crock count has increased in this household today.
We now have:
One man - possible man flu
One small dog - broken pelvis and hip bones
One large stupid stupid female that has probably done a ligament, will know more under sedation tomorrow.
Thats leaves me with:
one large grumpy dog that is waiting for his walk (which he will get when I can sneak him out the house as the stupid stupid female will go beserk, oh and when it stops raining).
One small child needing his bed.
One large glass of wine needing my attention.
I think I should set up my own NHS trust.
Oh no poor you!:confused
Hope your doggy gets on okay at the Vets tomorrow.
Make it two glasses of wine!:lol:
teenybash
08-Aug-08, 00:28
Hope you gave good attention to your glass of wine.....when you finally finished everythingelse.
Best thing for man flu........leave them to it....:)
Hi All
I have put Penny's details on a couple of dog rescue forums, hopefully they can help but they are usually used by rescues based further south.
Penny went for a walk today with our dogs and got a little off lead, she didnt go far and came back when called. My female is on house rest and short lead walks only and is being a right pain in the backside. She has been annoying all the dogs today trying to get them going, but Penny just goes back into her crate. I caught my dog with her head in her crate and still Penny didnt react. Needless to say my one got told off.
teenybash
10-Aug-08, 17:29
Sounds as if you are working a little magic with Penny in re socialising her.....she must look on her crate as her special sactuary when she didn't react to the other doggy trying to wind her up.
You really have and are doing a wonderful job for a special little lady.....Hopefully someone on the other doggy forums will come forward and fall in love with her..........:Razz
Margaret M.
10-Aug-08, 18:10
Bless your heart, Munron, for the time and effort you are giving Penny. She is a lovely doggie and I hope with your help she can overcome the ghosts from her past.
Thanks for your kind messages, but I cannot take the credit, it has to go to Penny herself.
We were sitting at the dinner table with all the dogs round mooching as usual and when it comes to the end the dogs are given a tattie or a carrot of the fork, little miss pen pen took hers very gently and ran off with it.
She also a naughty side and has taken to stealing my sons toys and hoarding them in her basket.
Honestly we were saying tonight she would make an ideal pet for someone on their own who was not afraid to ensure she was second on the pecking order. I think she enjoys being further down the list as it has no pressure. Sadly she doesnt get enough "me" time here but seems happy with a little although sometimes can be barky in her crate during the day to get out - but it is not easy unless sprog asleep or in high chair.
If my OH reads this he will explode but I will pay for her to be spayed and depending on the new owners situation I will contribute towards her hip operation required in the future. As long as someone can give her a top home and top quality dog food and lots of love I will do anything I can to help.
Of course you should take the credit!:D
Penny obviously feels safe with you and it is so good that she now knows what it is like to be loved and cared for.
Goodness knows what have happened to her if you hadn't taken her into your home and cared for her.
Re the spaying and op costs maybe we could 'pass the hat around' to help?
teenybash
10-Aug-08, 19:53
Of course you should take the credit!:D
Penny obviously feels safe with you and it is so good that she now knows what it is like to be loved and cared for.
Goodness knows what have happened to her if you hadn't taken her into your home and cared for her.
Re the spaying and op costs maybe we could 'pass the hat around' to help?
I think Liz you have came up with a brill idea....don't you Munron....I would be willing to donate to a Penny spaying and hip fund, if someone could organize................... In fact I have £7 in 1pand 2p coins which I will donate..............what do you think?:Razz
I think Liz you have came up with a brill idea....don't you Munron....I would be willing to donate to a Penny spaying and hip fund, if someone could organize................... In fact I have £7 in 1pand 2p coins which I will donate..............what do you think?:Razz
You are both to kind for you own good. Tell you what I think, if we find her a home we can assess the situ and as we all know a good home is more than money could ever buy we will take it from there. Could Penny be a .orgers first sponser dog ha ha.
Munron - you are doing such a good job with Penny and you should be really proud of yourself. It takes a special person to look after an animal in the way you are looking after Penny.
Regarding Penny's Operation Fund, I would be more than happy to make a contribution as well. It wouldn't be much due to personal circumstances at the moment, but I will gladly give what I can. ;)
You are both to kind for you own good. Tell you what I think, if we find her a home we can assess the situ and as we all know a good home is more than money could ever buy we will take it from there. Could Penny be a .orgers first sponser dog ha ha.
Well that's three of us contribruting to 'Penny's Operation Fund' so far so we'll be guided by you Munron.
As you rightly say a good forever home is the most important thing so here's hoping she gets this soon.
Margaret M.
10-Aug-08, 23:01
I'll throw in some pennies (and pounds even) for Penny.
dousslesh
11-Aug-08, 08:48
I'm in ! £10 !
munron...i will happily donate £20.00 for penny fund..just keep us all updated.
u are a very very special person.
best wishes.
Jeso guys I dont do good with compliments, especially when there are some days I could quite happily see the back of her. Everyone is being so kind in offering to a penny fund, it is something to note for the future. I need her in a home first and foremost so please please get the word out and about for her.
I am getting married in three weeks and if anyone is able to take her on a temp foster basis for a couple of weeks at the end of Aug that would really help me out. All food etc will be supplied. I thought I should put it up now as if someone could help out they would want to meet her a few times to get to know her.
If anyone is tempted by Penny but is unsure then they can foster her for a while to see how they get on with a full guarantee that I would take her back if need be.
Penny's future is not under threat, she will stay here until the right home is found, but we still need to keep this going in the hope that someone will see it.
Thanks so very much for everything you have all done, I have taken great heart from the support in so many ways in this forum. Now that is what I call community spirit.
xx
I always knew that Pets Corner was the best part of the Org!It's where the nicest people are!!:D
I am so glad that the 'hat' is filling up nicely should Penny need her op.
Munron it would be worth contacting the 'Groat' to see whether they will print an appeal.
teenybash
11-Aug-08, 13:22
Such a great idea to get the Groat involved and I am sure even the TV news would would run Pennys' Tale/Tail with their..........'And Finally......'
Somewhere, out there Pennys home and special friend waits for her..........:)
Such a great idea to get the Groat involved and I am sure even the TV news would would run Pennys' Tale/Tail with their..........'And Finally......'
Somewhere, out there Pennys home and special friend waits for her..........:)
Brill idea - would it be worth contacting North Tonight :cool:
Hi munron, I'd be willing to look after penny for a couple of weeks I've got 2 dogs and at the moment looking after my mams dog (she goes back home on Thursday). I think you are doing a brilliant job
The idea of getting Penny's situation out there is great, apart from one problem, me.
I am not very good at publicity and as people can see I have been a member of this forum for yonks and it is only because of Penny that I have really posted so much. Here is the selfish part I just really dont want me, my family or our info in the paper. I know it sounds terrible but I would feel sick at the thought to be honest.
Bluebell thanks very much for your offer, I will PM you my phone number later or you can PM yours and we can have a chat if you like.
Completely understand and you are not being selfish!
Perhaps the Groat would take enquiries and forward them onto you or you could use a PO box?
This way no-one would need to know your details.
It was just a thought as the more people who know about Penny the better.
How about contacting Caithness FM as they could broadcast an appeal.
Thanks Liz, I know that I should do all of these things but I just dont seem to have time. This all sounds terrible but I suppose it is the situ I have with Penny, I just never seem to have time to give her - I dont even have a dress for my wedding!!! Although in saying that I do seem to have time to check the org for updates ha ha.
Of course it doesn't sound terrible and completely understand your situation.You have a wedding dress to buy!!!!:lol:
You are doing enough for Penny as it is and I am sure someone will give her a home soon.
I don't mean to be pushy!
teenybash
11-Aug-08, 14:56
Here is a thought......If The Groat agreed to run a piece on Penny, it could be done through a spokesperson, so that Munron was not put into an uncomfortable position. Whoever volunteered would simply need to be given Pennys story, including a couple of pics...The Groat could then deal with the spokesperson and reporter then would do the writeup.
Same would apply to North Tonight............:)
Maybe we should just keep it 'low key' for now since Munron has a wedding to organise?
If we all spread the word maybe we could get a forever home for Penny.
I was just saying to Liz as well that the other thing that concerns me about publicity is that there has been the "incident" with Penny. It would be the situation where the support of a rescue would be invaluable. Anyone who took her on would have to know the full facts and what if it all went wrong?
I feel the people on here are intelligent and have so much knowledge when it comes to pets - and this has been a source of constant support for me.
I dont know if I am making any sense but I feel a little out of my depth as it is, coping with loads of calls and filtering out homes that are not suitable is a bit daunting at the moment. I am kind of relying on the excellent people on here to let anyone they know who is interested the full facts on what we know of Penny and what we think it best suited for Penny.
What you are saying makes complete sense and that is why I agree that we should just keep it 'amongst ourselves' for now.
teenybash
11-Aug-08, 15:23
Maybe we should just keep it 'low key' for now since Munron has a wedding to organise?
If we all spread the word maybe we could get a forever home for Penny.
Penny is safe and that is the main thing.........The wedding now is Munrons priority and meantime all of us keep searching..............and if and when newspapers etc needed to be involved I am sure it all could be organized .
Go find that 'special wedding dress'.............................:Razz
What you are saying makes complete sense and that is why I agree that we should just keep it 'amongst ourselves' for now.
i totally agree with u ,liz...
dousslesh
11-Aug-08, 16:49
Blimey, you really have your hands full at the moment ! Good luck for your wedding day. As you know we were in a very similar position last year with our JR and we too found the whole situation daunting and stressful AND THAT WAS WITHOUT A WEDDING TO ORGANISE !!! Trust me it will work out and you are a total star to be doing all this for Penny. (And make sure your soon to be Other Half knows what a lucky bloke he is !!- If he's in any doubt there are a few people on this forum who will soon point him in the right direction !! :lol: ) Take care of yourself .
Aye Munron you better get a dress organised or North Tonight will be at your door because of the first nudist bride in Caithness :eek: Now there is publicity that you wouldn't want :lol:
Blimey, you really have your hands full at the moment ! Good luck for your wedding day. As you know we were in a very similar position last year with our JR and we too found the whole situation daunting and stressful AND THAT WAS WITHOUT A WEDDING TO ORGANISE !!! Trust me it will work out and you are a total star to be doing all this for Penny. (And make sure your soon to be Other Half knows what a lucky bloke he is !!- If he's in any doubt there are a few people on this forum who will soon point him in the right direction !! ) Take care of yourself .
Totally agree!
Aye Munron you better get a dress organised or North Tonight will be at your door because of the first nudist bride in Caithness :eek: Now there is publicity that you wouldn't want :lol:
Hee hee! Good one!:lol:
(And make sure your soon to be Other Half knows what a lucky bloke he is !!- If he's in any doubt there are a few people on this forum who will soon point him in the right direction !! :lol: ) Take care of yourself .
Ha ha if he reads this he will expect his plaudits to, honestly he has been brilliant as have my family. Even my mate who said "well she looks like a tampon but I would still like to see her in a nice home" - she doesnt do small dogs!!!
I should say that I have ordered a dress of the internet, just hasnt come and will probably need a seamstress to adjust when i do get it - but heck there is nothing wrong with wearing a track suit!!!
dousslesh
11-Aug-08, 21:29
Hi Munron. Have e mailed a contact on a dog forum asking her to read
your posting on DP re Penny . She has subsequently offered to help and also MAY know someone suitable re adopting Penny. The good thing about this is that all prospective adoptees are home checked and properly supported. Will pm you her contact details. She is very knowledgeable and will do all she can to help . Good Luck & fingers crossed !
Hi Munron. Have e mailed a contact on a dog forum asking her to read
your posting on DP re Penny . She has subsequently offered to help and also MAY know someone suitable re adopting Penny. The good thing about this is that all prospective adoptees are home checked and properly supported. Will pm you her contact details. She is very knowledgeable and will do all she can to help . Good Luck & fingers crossed !
That is great news.
Well done dousslesh!:D
teenybash
11-Aug-08, 22:29
Hi Munron. Have e mailed a contact on a dog forum asking her to read
your posting on DP re Penny . She has subsequently offered to help and also MAY know someone suitable re adopting Penny. The good thing about this is that all prospective adoptees are home checked and properly supported. Will pm you her contact details. She is very knowledgeable and will do all she can to help . Good Luck & fingers crossed !
What good, good news.......fingers,eyes,arms and legs all crossed.....:Razz
dousslesh
12-Aug-08, 08:04
:) Yep it is good news and the contact who has offered to help will do everything she can to try to find a suitable home for Penny and to offer advice and support to munron. But PLEASE we must not stop doing all we can to help munron -this is just one positive step forward and every option has to explored. There will be the right person out there for Penny, we just have to find them ! ;)
I'd be willing to go as far as Aviemore with her if you need transport south :cool:
I am waiting for a phone call from Friends of the Animals in Wales!!! They said they have a place for her.
I will phone Chris as well when I know what I am doing - yesterday it was nothing but today it has kicked off. But that is a good thing really.
Well the lovely Bluebell and her daughter and their two dogs have just left, and we all agreed it was a successful first meet and greet. Bluebell has kindly offered to take Penny as a foster, in a few weeks for a few weeks, whilst I sort out wedding plans. We will meet up each week and see how it goes. Bluebell's dogs were off lead and Penny did not appear bothered by them at all, after a short initial bark session, which seemed to be more excitement than anything sinister. Penny socialised confidently in the house with Bluebell and her daughter, without being pushy.
I spoke to Chris at the rescue dousslesh recommended and the home they had in mind for Penny would not be suitable but she will be in contact with another rescue later. Chris did advise when we met up with Bluebell's dogs to take one of my own as Penny would see this as a security thing and I have to say it seemed to work a treat. Penny relaxed in their company and whilst she was not off lead we would be confident of trying that next time round.
So all in all I am very happy with my day, and Penny is now sound asleep in her bed shattered, but happy.
Thanks very much to Bluebell and family for making the trip over, I had a grand time.
teenybash
12-Aug-08, 15:19
Sounds as if Penny enjoyed meeting her new friends and will probably have a waggy tail when she sees them again..............Well done Munron and Bluebell........Penny will certainly find that happy home...there is no doubt....:Razz
Thats brilliant that the meet up went well :D
There is hope for Penny finding that forever home yet, and good on you Bluebell for offering to foster her to let Munron get her wedding sorted :cool:
dousslesh
12-Aug-08, 17:14
I believe Friends of The Animals have offered a rescue place to Penny if Transport can be arranged ? We were fortunate to be able to adopt our little dog from FOA just before Christmas and they were able to arrange transport all the way from South Wales to Caithness, so it is possible ! They re home all over The UK and have experience in finding loving homes for ' difficult to place dogs ' IE poor health, Older dogs and dogs with specific needs.
Just wanted to say you can have complete confidence in FOA and that Eileen in particular is a lovely caring lady. FOA home check and have brilliant fosters who do a thorough assessment of the dogs needs. Things are definitely looking soooo good for you Penny !
dousslesh
12-Aug-08, 17:55
Forgot to add....:) Yipeeee !!!! :)
I am so glad that Penny got on well with Bluebells doggies and that you had a nice day.
Here's hoping that something comes of Doussleh's contact.
I have to say with all the bad news we hear, it has been heartwarming to see people come together to help a poor wee dog who has had such a rough time.
cuddlepop
12-Aug-08, 18:01
Munron you have been an absolute star and its brilliant you've managed to socialise Penny,ever thought of a career change.:D
Hey cuddlepop I wondered where you been hiding :D I hoped you would offer a home, I would love a run to Skye and I could've took Torvaig and made a day of it since it's her favourite place too :lol:
I have to give a massive thumbs up to Bluebell as well for loading her family into the car and travelling to a complete strangers house all for the sake of little Penny. That dog has more friends than I do ha ha.
As for a job socialising, I think Penny herself deserves that one, I swear I dont think that I did anything apart from just let them get on with it and to be honest it helped that I was never scared of her. In the same sentence though I never totally trusted her - so maybe that combo helps.
cuddlepop
12-Aug-08, 19:29
I have to give a massive thumbs up to Bluebell as well for loading her family into the car and travelling to a complete strangers house all for the sake of little Penny. That dog has more friends than I do ha ha.
As for a job socialising, I think Penny herself deserves that one, I swear I dont think that I did anything apart from just let them get on with it and to be honest it helped that I was never scared of her. In the same sentence though I never totally trusted her - so maybe that combo helps.
I was alwas taught never to trust a dog no matter how loving and gentle they where and thankfully its left me "situation" free.
Even when the kids were wee and my old collie would let them ride him i knew when he'd had eneogh.
People can just be good with dogs and I think your one of them Munron.:D
cuddlepop
12-Aug-08, 19:34
Hey cuddlepop I wondered where you been hiding :D I hoped you would offer a home, I would love a run to Skye and I could've took Torvaig and made a day of it since it's her favourite place too :lol:
I've not been in the pet forum as much as usual as I'm really missing my old pall and as much as my other wee doggy's lovely its not the same.
Penny was a collie well I dont think I could help myself.
Strangly eneogh Connie's brother had to be put to sleep about the same time as herself.
As far as coming over you too are more than welcome,I'll just need to fumigate the caravan as the neighbours cats decided to make it their home via the water tank openning that wasnt quiet on.:lol:
cuddlepop - I know it must be difficult for you in the pet section, but we are all here for you :)
teenybash
12-Aug-08, 23:08
hi Cuddlepop...you have been quiet this past while.
Glad you have had a little wee peek at Pennys' story....she sounds a wee pet.
Come back again soon...............:)
cuddlepop
13-Aug-08, 10:18
hi Cuddlepop...you have been quiet this past while.
Glad you have had a little wee peek at Pennys' story....she sounds a wee pet.
Come back again soon...............:)
teenybash I'm trying but nothings the same just now,even the gardens neglected this summer as my wee shadow's just not there.:~(
teenybash
13-Aug-08, 11:57
I really feel for you Cuddlepop. :( The love you gave to Connie, your special friend is still within you but, she is no longer there physically......so it goes round and round in circles inside....leaving your arms aching to hold her soft warm body and breathing in her special scent....to gaze into those bright eyes that told you so much with no need for words to be spoken.
No other doggy will ever take her place in your heart but, someday another four legged being will come into your life and the love you had and have for Connie, will wrap its way around that poor little soul and you will open your heart again.................Connie didn't die to leave you sad and empty......she simply 'moved over' to make space, because somewhere another life needs you.
Don't sit quiet....keep talking and sharing your feelings to help you heal... and we are all here at the other end of your keyboard.......
purplelady
13-Aug-08, 23:00
I'll throw in some pennies (and pounds even) for Penny.
me too am a one parnt family but would happily put something in for her
me too am a one parnt family but would happily put something in for her
bless u..as i know u have not had ur troubles to seek.another good soul...hugs for holly and judy.
teenybash
14-Aug-08, 15:17
Some pennies winging their way from Orkney to add to Pennys' Fund........:)
Hi All
Just a quick update on Penny, well she has ladies problems so is defo not spayed. She will be getting the contraceptive jag shortly to alleviate her problem and to stop all young bucks with their love baubles bugging her happiness (although I am sure it might add to her happiness but not mine).
I am waiting for a call from Eileen at friends of the animals as we keep missing each other.
BUT the good news is after months of waiting the dress has apparently been despatched!!!
I must start a new thread one of these fine days though before we all get lost.
And thank you again to all the kind souls who have offered their pennies for penny. Keep them in your bankie just now but whoever takes her may need them later.
teenybash
14-Aug-08, 19:40
Poor Penny....hope she doesn't suffer the dreaded PMT..............:Razz
Good to hear she is fine though....
Hopefully your dress arrives safe and you are now looking forward to your big day....would be lovely to see some piccys....hint, hint..new thread perhaps??:Razz
Well I think it is safe to assume Penny and my bitch will be entering into a civil partnership if the big one has anything to do with it. She is licking, displaying and generally going OTT with Penny. My male isnt interested but then again he only has a pocket for his loose change where his love tackle used to be. Mind you my bitch has been spayed as well so maybe she is hoping for some AI so they can have babies together. Penny is not so keen and is looking for a new home without like minded females, although she has been eating the bird seed, wrong type of seed me thinks.
Penny has had her jag and the season has been put off but will probably come again in three months, so I need to speak to the vet and see when she is up to coping with a spay. I have to think when is best to do it.
Yes I will start a new thread with pictures, off Penny, you would never get me posting my carcass on here in a million years BUT if the airbrushing, tinting, special effects and magic mirrors do work I will PM you for an email addie at the time and send some.
dousslesh
14-Aug-08, 22:51
Hi Munron. Glad things appear to be moving with Penny rescue wise (No comment re her hormonal longings !) Hang on in there re contacting Eileen she spends most of her spare time hurtling along assorted motorways; rescuing, collecting and transporting dogs. But she will be as good as her word and find a way of getting Penny re -homed and to South Wales if necessary.
Thought some of the readers of this thread might like to know a little about the rescue FOA. (Friends of The Animals ) Details of how FOA was started can be found in a posting on DogPages (www.dogpages.org.uk (http://www.dogpages.org.uk)) Look under the heading dog chatter and go to postings on 1st August 2008 titled 'Sophie is still missing 5 years on' . Suggest a box of tissues to hand, this is a weepy . This posting speaks for itself. - That's why I have so much respect for Eileen and the rescue she founded.
On a happy note, glad the Wedding plans now progressing well ! Yes I think we will need another thread re ' The Wedding '! Oh, and yes LOTS of photos !!!
teenybash
17-Aug-08, 18:30
How is Penny doing with all the attention her hormones are gnerating...............? :Razz
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