... and for any dog lovers out there, here are Bertie, the Golden Retriever-Collie cross, and Wisley, the Patterdale-Welsh Collie cross: both rescue dogs, both horribly mistreated - Bertie left 11 hours a day every day from 2 to four months old, Wisley being brought up as a bait animal, where the rest of the pack were allowed to rip him apart, rescued by the RSPCA at five months old. I think they're happy now.
For you, bluepettals2 - happy ever after ... - Thyroid UK
For you, bluepettals2 - happy ever after ...
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Hi Schenks,
That is such a warming, welcoming setting.
Forget about coming to the Emerald Isle for Poteen. We will come to your end of the Country to chat beside that lovely fire.
Joking of course S, Ye are more than welcome to visit anytime.
J 🍀
They certainly look happy and relaxed. They look like they get on well together. I love dogs and it always amazes me how forgiving of humans they are. Gentle hugs Joolz.x
There is a fabulous book called "A Dogs Purpose" by W. Bruce Cameron. You Must read this book! The movie in the US comes out in January. Its in paperback for around $12.00 US. It will make you really think about our precious dogs in our lives.
Dear Schenks, bless you for saving those two precious animals.They are just gorgeous.They are going to have a very happy life with you, and near that lovely warm looking fireplace.I wish you all a very long and happy life together.
How lovely of you, lina - thank you. There is not a single day goes by without at least one of them making us laugh. They are the blessing, and without my dogs I certainly would not have survived childhood, let alone cancer and then this damned illness. And the things so-called 'humans' do to them. It sometimes makes one despair. But at least these two cast their little lights in what is often a very dark world.
It is so rewarding to have a rescue dog...or two! We have one after our lovely boy passed away last year. She had a dreadful start in life and despite her having issues we wouldnt part with her. Day by day she is coming on nicely. We couldnt get anywhere near her when she first came to live with us but now she is a real cuddly girl and we love her to bits. We have another dog who we've had from a puppy and they mostly get along but have the occasional word with each other! Your two certainly have made themselves at home!
how wonderful to heal a broken heart - of the most vulnerable of beings, one with neither a voice nor an advocate. They love us all the more, these broken souls, and to see them blossom is such a joy. Lovely, you, Ic1973, and many many years of joy to all. x
Well they certainly look very happy now, landed on their paws! Lol Not a good start though for them, poor souls xxx
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These are the lucky ones. There are some unspeakable people out there.
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You are SO right! Horrible people! I believe that dogs in particular but all pets are sent by God to be our friends!
I know that from personal experience, some awful people do NOT know the meaning of friendship, companionship, kindness and unconditional love etc.
But our pets always love us, just fairly recently lost my beloved Jack Russell, Alfie. He meant the world to me, my little best pal. xxx
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I'm so sorry to hear about Alfie, Deb. there are a few people who totally understand the loss of a little soul from another species - and probably superior to ours, in many respects. And I'm with you - I believe dogs are God sent; angels with furry faces. And i am not a sentimental person, either.
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Thank you so much for your kind message!
It means a lot. Of course people who don't have pets just don't get it! Actually I hate to say this but even some who DO have pets are not always that sympathetic. Just totally wrapped up in their own worlds, but such is life nowadays. I must try not to be so cynical but it's hard! xx
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Not sure if you are cynical or realistic, tbh. Some of the very few petition sites I'm on are petitions to find and punish people who torture animals; I have to say that I have become more distressed and saddened because before you get to the signing place, these vile, horrifying and profoundly distressing images come up. I'm only grateful that there are wonderful, angelic, diligent people out there, fighting against this obscenity - the real heroes.
Our boys, past and present, are the lucky ones, as are we who have the privilege of loving them.
x
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Yes, I have also seen distressing images that I think you mean. Sorry, but which boys are you referring to?
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Your Alfie, my Jasper, and all who come after them. At least they found sanctuary and love.
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Ah yes, and if you are most prob like me, then I know my dear Alf was ruined with love and all sorts of goodies and I don't regret one bit of it! He gave me SO much, particularly as I am on my own! A real sweetheart. 😍❤️🐶🐾 he always had his nosh first + a v special blanket, I then lived on lettuce for a while! Lol take care for now! xx
Thank you for providing two such beautiful creatures with such an obviously loving home after their appalling start in life. They are clearly very contented dogs now. I've just finished reading Monty Don's 'Nigel, my family and other dogs' which had me laughing and in tears throughout... I have had dogs all my life, was an animal nurse for part of it, and I wouldn't be without them. They're my best friends and most reliable confidants... I can tell them anything and know it won't go any further. They are always there to share my joys and console my tears as, I'm sure, are yours. Their only crime is their lifespan... far too short.
So right, Zephyrbear. I read a child's explanation of why they live such short lifespans:
“People are born so that they can learn how to live a good life – like loving everybody all the time and being nice, right? Well, dogs already know how to do that, so they don’t have to stay as long.”
Out of the mouths of babes ...
They certainly have found a forever home now. Well done. I have a Doberman and a Pug rescue dogs
Wow - great combination!
Dear Schenks, what a lovely person you are to take those two beautiful dogs into your life. I too have just rescued a dog and his name is also Bertie. Just two weeks on and we can't imagine life without him, he is such a good boy.
They're lovely dogs. Bertie is a complete butterball cross-teddy, and Wisley ... well, he's a one-off! What does your naughty Dachshund do for naughtiness? Wisley goes upstairs, steals the toilet paper, runs downstairs and dives under a chair, just out of reach, and shreds it!
Love it! They know how to yank OUR chains, don't they? Lol
Ah Schenks , I can't think of a better they could be . In fact can I come and lie in front of that gorgeous stove .
We can't have a dog but have just got Harry , a beautiful loving cat . The stories you hear from the rescue people make your blood run cold .
My grand-daughter has just got a rescue dog from the RSPCA . He was used to train pit bulls , and then left in an empty house to die . 💔 Pp
I guess like sweet granddaughter, like sweet grandmother. 🙌
I hope you are cracking on with that book Schenks although with your two sweeties and that lovely fire I would be hard pressed to get anything done.
You pay the nicest compliments thank you . 🌷
Excellent ! look foward to reading it. Maybe you could put some of your lovely illustrations in it .
Goodnight Schenks .Pp
Ooh, pattie-collie cross sounds far too clever for the likes of me. Does he table-walk? We fostered a Pattie once and one night I heard an almighty bang in the dining room and found he'd gone for a walk on the table and knocked off a giant pottery platter. The rescue founder told me they were renowned for that and they require a super-high fence for foster or adoption. He was such a love, titchy and glossy like a tiny black deer, but very challenging with other dogs.
We have two now - one jrt X staff and the other whippet X staff. They're ours so no more fostering for a while. Though I do always have my eye out for a potential third.
Yours are both lovely. There's nothing like a rescue dog to make life worth living.
A woman after me own heart! Wisley doesn't tale walk - he's too attached to mummy to chance that one! I only have to take a sharp intake of breath to get him diving for cover. He's not small either - he's really a stretch-Patterdale; he has these elegant, long leggies that he crosses one over the other at the front like a debutante! But he shines like glass.
I love the sound of a whippet-staffie cross - I'm trying to persuade OH to get a third and I'm after a lurcher or whippet bitch. I bet the jrt-staffie is a proper character! Can you post a piccie of them? Maybe we can start a rogues' gallery of the little souls who give so much into our beleaguered lives.
With pleasure bp, of course I will, with me wheelchair, lol xx
Good morning, bp! I don't get notifications all the time either. We're going to have to arrange a charabanc to my house - sleeping bags and mattresses will be provided, and we can all have midnight feasts in the dorm (living room) by the fire, with dogs in attendance. all dogs welcome, by the way! (And cats, if it were not for Wisley's propensity to try and kill them, so sorry to all cat lovers, of which i am one).
I've started baking (red velvet cupcakes, chocolate cloud muffins, chocolate bourbon biscuits, mince pies) to keep us fed during the waking hours (i.e. nighttime) and if any of you want to bring pies, chocolate, snacks, chocolate, you are all welcome. It'll be a bit tight though!
We're havin' a Party, ✨💃🏻💉🍷🌟
Can we wait until I get me Gobblers (Gnashers) sorted.....end of Oct. then I'll be ready for bottle or draught and all those wonderful goodies you're baking S.
We can provide the liquids etc.
j 😁
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I'm on my way Schenks!! Yum yum, always liked midnight feasts in the dorm and the tuck shop. Oh the memories xx
See above!!
Listen, bluepettals 2, this is my plan and my dream - that you, Jose and pinkpeony and Rapunzel and SeasideSusie, amongst others, have seeded. I'm writing a book about my experiences with the medical profession's dreadful treatment of thyroid disorders, as well as vitamin B12. As you can imagine, it's not entirely reverential, and what I'd like to do is add-on vignettes from other sufferers.
It's intended not only to expose the awfulsituations we find ourselves in, but also to be readable and entertaining. My hope is to publish and my dream is to make some money from it.
It sounds a bit far-fetched, but there it is. And the idea would be to arrange a get-together and just hang out, have a party.... all ideas could be amalgamated into a plan for a meet-up.
I may be havering, but honestly, I would never have thought of it had not some folks told me a few times to write a bl**dy book! And wouldn't it be fun if we managed it? And how about if it made enough to give TUK some dosh to help with the fight?
They say that big things that happen start with a dream....🗿
This is rather curious, don't you think? Like minds and parallel experiences. There has to be mileage in this, surely?
No - not heard of that one. But I am now exploring and developing my psychic...gifts, I guess.
Oh folks, I'm enjoying the craic.
I'm up for Lancaster S. No probs. I'm your proof reader methinks.
J 😂
Lol! This really is weird. I'm a psychotherapist, I've sat in development circles but bolted when it became so accurate as to be scary. I just didn't know where the information was coming from. To cut a very long story short, 25 years later it's coming back and I'm just about to explore how to integrate it into the therapeutic situation. I can identify with everything you've written, apart from the besom!
This is really curious. I'm really being drawn along a path here - one off these days we will definitely meet. I'm working on it!
Hopefully not for too long. We'll work out how best to do this for all of us. A way will be made... From my mouth to God's ears!
