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shadylady - Fri Nov 09, 2007 1:13 am
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heya my uncles dog had to be put to sleep last friday, my uncle the brave soul gave her the injection himself.. she was 17 or 18 i think so she had a good life..

now hes looking for a new dog got any ideas?

Hcollie85 - Fri Nov 09, 2007 1:21 am
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your uncle's dog grew old to a good age, 18 amazin

What kind it is he wants

Heather

Paula - Fri Nov 09, 2007 8:59 am
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as long as he feels ready to get another dog, I'm not sure I would be ready so soon. will he go to a rescue centre?

shadylady - Sat Nov 10, 2007 1:04 am
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he dont mind what breed he says a dogs a dog.. and hes going to our local pound he said.. to have a look there.

also he says why wait, hes a person that lives for today not tomorrow..
but if it was me i would wait as id feel guilty wid being it so soon...

nahatalie - Sat Nov 10, 2007 1:14 am
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Yea, people grieve in ther own ways. For some, they like to take time and reflect, others want to get back in the game asap. I think with the dog being so old, your uncle must have kind of been psycologically prepared for her passing. I know that sounds awful, but it wasnt a sudden thing so he might have gone through some of the grieving process already as she was going through her final stage so perhaps that's what enables him to ready for a new dog so soon.

I hope he finds another worthy companion! I suppose if he doesnt mind what breed he gets, just to go along to the pound and find a personality match! Good luck to your uncle!

shadylady - Sat Nov 10, 2007 1:25 am
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yep georgie his dog did go downhill gradually she was deaf and blind but she still had a great sense of smell but she kept falling down the stairs Crying or Very sad

, and then eventually she lost the use of her back legs.. my uncle loved her so much but i think he finds his house empty without a dog and he really is the best candidate for a dog as he lives in like a farmhouse with enough room where he rents out his fields for owners of horses and his house is right by the beach 5 min walk away.. he lives in guernsey..

nahatalie - Sat Nov 10, 2007 10:27 am
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Ooo yes, the location sounds like a dog's paradise! So many different places to explore! I hope he finds what he is looking for, that will be a lucky dog with such a loving owner and fields and sand and sea to frolic in!

clareabella - Sat Nov 10, 2007 11:39 am
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Awww sorry to hear about Georgie Sad

I hope you uncle finds the perfect companion though. I can understand why he wants a dog so soon, when we lost one of our dogs years ago the house felt so empty that mom and dad got Sky.

Keep us posted Very Happy

Koolkat - Sat Nov 10, 2007 7:01 pm
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poot porgie she was the best am really going to miss swimming with her in the sea Sad

shadylady - Sat Nov 10, 2007 11:09 pm
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will do clarebella Very Happy

honeydlc - Tue Nov 13, 2007 10:38 pm
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Aww, run free Georgie.
I bet your Uncle will find himself a new dog at the rescue centre Wink

Just wondering... how did he come to give Georgie the injection himself?
XXX

shadylady - Wed Nov 14, 2007 9:55 pm
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he paid for the vet to come to him and he wanted to do it, as its his dog...

shadylady - Mon Nov 19, 2007 8:02 pm
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My uncle was here last week and he has been looking for a dog he saw a collie in our local pound he liked, then he went to see a black lab called jess we all thought she was called jet over the phone lol and was like wow what a coincidence but it was jess lmao..

Then he looked on the web rescues and found a collie cross german shepard he liked called missy so he rung up about her and a then i showed him many tears rescue website which is based in wales and he likes a collie cross from there called norma so he rang up straight away about her so fingers crossed he gets one, i liked norma the best Wink

NORMA

Dog from pound

Jacqui_UK - Mon Nov 19, 2007 8:21 pm
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A house is too empty without a dog. I think I would get a new one straight away too. I too love Norma Very Happy

Hcollie85 - Mon Nov 19, 2007 8:23 pm
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good looking dogs

herbiedog - Mon Nov 19, 2007 8:31 pm
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Sorry to hear about your uncles loss it does take a long time for some people to get over the loss of a dog

When our dog died it took 5 years for us to get another one the pain of losing our old dog was enormous and it was like losing one of our children
but we are glad we have our Herbie he a great little fellow so hope your Uncle finds a new dog soon as it is obvious he is ready to get another one

Good Luck Laughing

rufftydlc - Mon Nov 19, 2007 8:39 pm
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nice looking dogs

clareabella - Mon Nov 19, 2007 9:03 pm
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awww they are both so gorgeous!!! I would have them both Very Happy

shadylady - Wed Nov 21, 2007 11:19 pm
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heres the other dog missy he rang up about, but found out hes going to go for norma he says he only has one more refrence to send off than hopefully he can go get her sometime in the next 2 weeks. Very Happy

yay

Hcollie85 - Wed Nov 21, 2007 11:21 pm
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Wow! what a beauty, i really wish i had a collie right now

clareabella - Wed Nov 21, 2007 11:23 pm
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awwwwwwww how gorgeous is she!!!!! It must of been hard for your uncle to choose as they are all so beautiful Very Happy

shadylady - Wed Nov 21, 2007 11:27 pm
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i know i wouldnt of been able to choose, guess what my dad said aswell he said ya uncle jamie has a new dog and i was like where and he went here and said jet and me and my sister went mad at him lmao Laughing

shadylady - Fri Nov 23, 2007 12:51 am
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well it was Norma but the foster home where shes staying changed her name to rosie, and my uncles deciding on a new name, he likes macey for her..

with her brother

standing so cute

she soooooo cute

Hcollie85 - Fri Nov 23, 2007 12:57 am
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Thanks alot Louise youve made me jealous, im not allowed one full stop, but that is my choice.

I love those kind tri coloured

clareabella - Fri Nov 23, 2007 12:39 pm
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awwwwww she is so cute and very pretty! Lovely pics hun Very Happy

shadylady - Wed Nov 28, 2007 5:57 pm
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my uncle has been told norma aka rosie has got parvo i cant believe it, just wondering if she has any chance of surviving Crying or Very sad

my uncles keeping his fingers crossed cus he wants to visit her this weekend..

Koolkat - Wed Nov 28, 2007 8:06 pm
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poor puppy Sad

poppydog83 - Wed Nov 28, 2007 8:25 pm
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what is parvo?

Koolkat - Wed Nov 28, 2007 8:41 pm
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When a dog contracts parvo, they become very ill and experience significant abdominal pain. The virus damages the intestinal lining, causing it to slough.

Most puppies infected with parvo are unable to eat and rapidly become dehydrated. This results in a significant loss of electrolytes, which causes them to become very weak. Often dehydration is the official cause of death in dogs with parvo.

Most dogs that contract the parvo virus are in danger of dying from dehydration and malnutrition, not the parvo virus itself. Parvo most often affects puppies because their immune systems are not as mature as older dogs.

In addition, other symptoms include:

high fever

lethargy

depression

loss of appetite

gastrointestinal distress such as vomiting and bloody, smelly diarrhea
If your dog is experiencing any of these symptoms, it is important that you get help, as parvo spreads quicky.

clareabella - Wed Nov 28, 2007 9:14 pm
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I won't lie hun, it is very nasty! My old dog Josie had it when she was about 6. Our vet said there was a 15% chance that she would survive, so you can imagine how anxious we were waiting for the phone to ring in the morning!!! She survived! Dont think the worst, she might be a little fighter!

I realy hope she makes it, please keep us all posted! Please get well little Noma xxxxxxxxxxxxx lots of hugs!!!!!!!

poppydog83 - Wed Nov 28, 2007 10:40 pm
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i didnt know it could be that bad, poor norma,get well soon

VickienBubs - Mon Dec 03, 2007 10:54 am
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all the best wishes from me and bubbles to norma, i hope she can get through it xx

hev_gsd - Mon Dec 03, 2007 10:59 am
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awww poor norma,hope she can get through it fighting!

VickienBubs - Wed Dec 12, 2007 1:42 pm
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how is norma getting on? is she improving now? x

shadylady - Wed Dec 12, 2007 5:55 pm
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well Macey got well enough for my uncle to take her home to guernsey and all was well for a couple of days but he then noticed blood in her faeces so had to rush her the vets still waiting on more news though will post pics of my uncle with her soon lol

clareabella - Wed Dec 12, 2007 8:39 pm
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awwww i hope she is going to be o.k! Please keep us updated and can't wait to see the pics Wink