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cazmanian_minx
19-Apr-09, 09:00
Just under 10 weeks since his previous owner took him to the vet to be put to sleep because he didn't want to pay for the leg operation, Smokey got his first run off the lead last night. Hankies all round!
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A very big thank you to NESSR (Northern English Springer Spaniel Rescue) for trusting us with him.
What a beautiful dog. He looks so happy!
Its so awful thinking what may have been :~(
teenybash
19-Apr-09, 11:03
Would ya just look at that happy fella.................so heartwarming to see such a lovely soul, through the foresight and kindness of those who care....specially you Minx, to give him the rest of his happy life, running, playing and enjoying every moment.:)
Look at him the picture of health, well done for giving him a second chance :D
thats just amazing, to think what could have been, he looks so happy.
what a gorgeous dog
well done you aswell :D
Margaret M.
19-Apr-09, 14:27
It would have been a crime to end that beautiful dog's life. Smokey looks so energetic, healthy and happy. Kudos to the vet, the rescue org and to you, Minx, for giving him the kind of life he deserves.
kmahon2001
19-Apr-09, 15:21
Good for you. :)
He's a beauty and he looks so happy with his new life.
tiggertoo
19-Apr-09, 17:35
thanks to all who didn't give up on smokey and saved him from needless death, and great shots of him
neepnipper
19-Apr-09, 18:50
He's gorgeous, well done you!:)
dragonfly
19-Apr-09, 19:05
well done for rescuing Smokey, he is going to have a blissful life from now on :Razz
He`s gorgeous. What joy you will have together over the coming years. Rescue dogs are wonderful companions........I had two many years ago and both brought great joy.
What leg op did he have?
We lost our old springer under the pre op meds when he was going to have an op as he tore his cruciate ligaments on his front left leg...
We were warned that he was more likely to get arthritis/stiffness in that leg afterwards...
cazmanian_minx
20-Apr-09, 08:15
What leg op did he have?
We lost our old springer under the pre op meds when he was going to have an op as he tore his cruciate ligaments on his front left leg...
We were warned that he was more likely to get arthritis/stiffness in that leg afterwards...
He snapped his cruciate ligament in his left hind leg, but when the vet up here read his notes, she said the way that it's been mended means that he's very unlikely to get arthritis in the joint - he had something called a TPLO, where they actually saw part of the joint off to reform it at a different angle. There's a good description here:
http://www.rottweilerwelfare.co.uk/Cruciate%20Ligament.htm
He's lovely and I'm sure he's really glad you're looking after him!
I'd never consider putting my boys down if they needed surgery.
Well done you :D
cuddlepop
20-Apr-09, 12:38
What a cracking dog you've got there in Smokey and a huge big pat on the back for giving him a second chance.:D
He looks as if he's enjoying life to the full,thanks to you.:D
cazmanian_minx
20-Apr-09, 13:49
Forgot to say when I posted earlier (not awake!) - thank you for the lovely comments everyone :)
Thats what we hoped to have done to Benson but at his age it would have been too risky he was going to get his ligaments"swapped" over on his knee.
It was too big an op!
And very expensive so I can understand Smokeys previous owners not having the money needed.
He wouldnt have had a decent chance at a normal life without the op though.
But he obviously deserved a second chance at a good life.
Those are some really nice pictures. Good job on taking him in. Looks really healthy!
The smile on his face says it all , just how much he enjoyed it! what a gorgeous spaniel
Here is to many more happy walks:D
cazmanian_minx
20-Apr-09, 16:31
Thats what we hoped to have done to Benson but at his age it would have been too risky he was going to get his ligaments"swapped" over on his knee.
It was too big an op!
And very expensive so I can understand Smokeys previous owners not having the money needed.
He wouldnt have had a decent chance at a normal life without the op though.
But he obviously deserved a second chance at a good life.
Unfortunately they did have the money, the vet reported that they'd decided he 'wasn't economic to repair'. [mad] The bill to the rescue society for the operation and castration was under £500, though I think that was a special charity rate, as my friend's Akita (OK, a much larger breed) has just had the op in London and it cost £2,500.
the poacher
20-Apr-09, 16:51
lovely dog and full of life!
Beautiful Healthy Spaniel lovely to see him so happy and well done you for taking him in and giving him a home he will just love that beach and all that freedom
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