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Well done, what a fantastic achievement by all concerned! Let me know where my loser lol prize has to go!!

Our very first adopted oldie was Ice, whilst looking on the Oldies Club web site I came across an appealing little face and fell in love lol! Icy, her name before we slightly altered it was a scrap of a poodle aged 13, she was silver grey in colour and had a smile that could melt even the hardest of hearts. She was in Gemini Rescue in North Wales and had been on profile with the OC for some time, needless to say I made enquiries and the rest as they say is happy history ....... Arriving at Felixstowe in September 2005 Ice settled down really well and was a loving and affectionate little lass who chattered a lot and got on well with the other dogs we have. Having been told she was speyed we were surprised when 2 weeks later she came into season ........ this surprised us and confused our intact 10 month old Bichon X Marley who was inline for the snip in October, he had to be despatched to my sister's house for a holiday lol! Ice had the operation after her season finished, dental work was also carried out, leaving her with an even greater smile. Marley returned home non the wiser and life returned to normal. At this stage I joined the OC and offered our services as fosters (previously we fostered for the Blue Cross locally) and after the usual checks etc we were accepted. On Christmas Eve 2005 Seb entered our lives as our first Oc foster he had really been in the wars, many people had been involved in his rescue and had lovingly helped him on his way to us, thank you folks ....... Seb was an immediate hit with all the family both 2 and 4 legged, it seemed that all the hard and uncaring things the poor lad had been through had made little impression on his ability to love humankind, he gradually came out of his shell and in doing so charmed everyone he met. Within the week Julie and I faltered and became failed fosters, there was no way we were going to part with such an adorable character as 'our boy' Seb. Seb and I decided to promote the work of the OC and together featured in local newspaper articles, we were on radio too as we ran an appeal for knitting machines, wool, knitters and for volunteers to join the OC, the results were excellent! Seb was in his element and took all in his stride, dressed in his lovely green wooly coat and yellow bandana he was fussed by all as we went on our local walks, people were drawn to him like magnets. Regretably the happiness was cut short when Seb went suddenly and unexpectedly to the bridge in March 2006, during his short time with us he built a lifetime of happy memories for us to treasure, I grieve his loss but would not change a thing! Sadly little Ice passed in December 2006, another sad and unexpected loss for all at the MuttHutt. Currently we are fostering mother and son Ronnie and Jack, 14 and 12 year old Bichons (check them out on the OC site) .... who knows we might yet fail again lol! There are so many needy dogs out there, we all do what we can, so on behalf of the Seb's and little Ice's I say a big thank you to all adopters out there. Keep up your very excellent work, Life is full of ups and downs, who knows what tomorrow may bring?

Treacle sounds like a little smasher, good luck little girl!

Poor Ruby, I hope it is soon sorted Cindy.

Sorry folks. At the moment I am very frustrated, I had a follow up call at 3.30 PM on Tuesday to let me know the producer had still not 'signed off' the show and would Ronnie Jack and I still be available for Wednesday ........ not wishing to let such a great opportunity pass by the OC I said yes, since then nothing! I had been warned that we may not be called forward this time but I feel they could have been more forthcoming. All is not lost though, the rehome a dog theme is on every month and with 2 months to go before the program holiday break we are still on the books! I am sorry if you feel let down, I wanted to share my excitement with you all straight away ....... next time, if there is one, I will wait for confirmation and get all the details before posting an announcement! Thank you for all your good wishes, I will keep them for next time lol.

Well done to all concerned, the little lass was saved by your unselfish action and your ability to work amicably together as a team albeit from seperate organisations, this is rescue working as it should, congratulations! I think Treacle will be a nice name, afterall she is sweet, golden coloured and has been saved from a sticky ending, I rest my case lol!

I've always wonder what it might be like to be a leg end in my own lunchtime lol! Still have not heard any further news, watch this space!

Mother and son Ronnie and Jack (see their profile on www.oldies.org.uk) our two delightful fosters along with yours truly may be appearing on the Paul O' Grady Show on Wednesday 9 May at 5:00 PM on Channel 4! At the moment we are waiting to get a positive response to the show's enquiry, fingers crossed!!! I will keep you all informed if and when I hear more. Remember to set your vc/dvd recorders or prepare a high tea and get ready to mong out lol!

I am all ready down for 7th July and will further stick my neck out by saying a Collie will be the breed lol!

I am sad to hear this news, the foster family must be devastated, we send them special thoughts of support; run free Jack. Thank God the Oldies Club is blessed with such folk as described by Cindy, the volunteers dedicated work in helping needy dogs is beyond price, thank you all!

A great big thank you to all who turned up, (especially Kaye and Cher who made it in time, I bet the road safety cameras had a busy day pmsl) The day was a huge success, it was lovely to see you and catch up with the goss. You were all great company and your fourlegged companions are a credit to you and the OC ....... well done! I have tried to upload the piccies without success, please e-mail [email protected] and I will send you copies! Once again, many thanks and well done!

So pleased that you have helped Jazz onward to her forever home, I suspect the current space will soon be filled by another soul in need. Well done and good luck with future fosters!

Will you be bringing your BBC Radio voice along, that'll be posh then!

Hi Cheryl and Mike, It will be nice to see you again, Russ and Trena are ready to help. they are bringing a nephew along to assist as well; so no worries there! Have a safe trip, remember to bring plenty of tin foil in case Mike does end up on the barbie lol! John

Hi Folks, With just a few days to go I am wondering how many people will be joining in our 2nd Anniversary Walk, remember everyone is most welcome to come along and I promise not to bite lol! At the moment the weather forecast is predicting a fine day; please remember to bring a picnic along, or if you prefer, bring something to slap on the barbie, we have booked a double sized barbie pit and will have enough fuel for it! The easy access trail is a nice route suitable for wheelchairs and pushchairs, it is a mile long and takes in some fine sculptures in wood along the way. People are free to chose between 3 other routes through the forest (2 at 1 mile and the longest at 3 miles). The visitors centre has parking for the disabled along with the usual toilet facilities, there is an excellent cafeteria and shop, you can even hire a bike if that's your thing lol. So please don't be shy, I am looking forward to meeting old friends (some even older than me), and eager to make some new ones too! I hope to see you on the day, have a safe journey!