Lizzie

Oooh! I remember Anam, now Dan, poor lad had a terrible life, I'm so pleased he went to your Aunt, he's landed on his paws there! Do you have any pics of your walk? It would be nice to see Dan now.

It's a great new website, so easy to look round. Congratulations, I'm impressed!

I cannot believe some of the stuff being said regarding the Lennox case! The integrity and intentions of some very well respected people are being questioned, not nicely I might add. Representatives of The Bull Breed Advisory Service and Deed not Breed are being villified by people who know sweet FA! This campaign has degenerated into one huge slanging match, if only these people could put the same amount of time and effort into the camapign against BSL, it would have been put before parliament and the DDA would have been overhauled by now. Sorry, rant over.

Thanks for the advice, sorry I'm late with a reply, for some unknown reason I couldn't log in!

I've only just managed to get back in, exactly the same as above! Hello everyone

Pierce keeps getting a recurring ear infection. No amount of cleaning etc stops it, back to the vets again yesterday. Originally it was thought it could be an allergy, but yesterday we found the cause. His hair grows right down at the bottom of the ear canal! The only way it can be cleared is by using a scope to open up the ear and very fine tweezers inserted through the scope once its lined up. Poor boy put up with having it removed without fidgeting. Now for the advice bit.....does anyone's dog have this problem with hair in ears? I did ask if we could remove it, but the vet reckons it's one hell of a problem without the right equipment, even she was suprised how far down it grows! How do you cope with it? How often do you think it should be removed? I know he's a hairy little b***er, but this must be so painful for him.

Missing puppies are Cockers 8 weeks old 2 Black and Tan Dogs, 2 Black and Tan Bitches and 1 Black Bitch ESS 9 weeks old 2 Liver & White Dogs; 1 Black & White Dog and 1 Liver & White Bitch All of these pups have been docked. Please could I ask you to keep your eyes open for any adverts for these pups. Contact PLEASE USE EMAIL TO REPOST SUSPICIOUS PUPPY SALES [email protected] OR [email protected] Or Direct to the owner at http://www.willcluleegundogs.co.uk/

Interesting visit to the vet this afternoon. She wanted a picture of Nico's eye to show to the specialist rather than refering him right away. Can you imagine trying to take a close up shot of a dogs eye with a digital camera? It took about 20 minutes and around 30 shots, it was hilarious. Everytime she got it focused he moved or rolled his eyes just as she clicked. Nico thought it was a game, in the end bribery with biscuits seemed to work and she got 3 or 4 good pics. Bless him, he did try to be good and sit still while I held his eye open I'm hoping there is no change over the month and he won't need any treatment, there is no raised area and no discomfort, although it is unusual, it may be fine. Fingers crossed.

Happy Birthday.... have a fab evening, enjoy yourself and hope you are spoilt hugely!

No news from the vet yet about Nico's eye, so she's not overly concerned, which is good news? After the events of last week, we now have a spare flight on our holidays, apparently no refunds on unused flights. Does anyone work in the airline industry? I'd like to know if we can use the spare seat as extra legroom and luggage allowance. In my mind if it's bought and paid for we can use it.

I don't know what to say, no words can give you comfort right now. What I do know is you loved and supported her when she needed it most. Run free sweetheart

Thanks for the hugs, very welcome at the moment. My son seems relieved rather than upset and angry now, after 18months with this girl he was prepared to up sticks and move across the country for her. Best it happened now rather than later. Trip to the vets today gave me something to think about, this is the other load of carp that landed. I noticed something wrong with Nico's eye over the weekend, like the iris has smudged. Asked the vet to take a look and she thinks she should refer him to a specialist. She's very kind and has a friend who is an eye specialist and will describe the problem before referring, but mentioned possible melanoma. Please think no nasties for Nico, I dread the outcome if it is.

Fluffing fed up! Just as you surface from one load of shite, another load arrives....and I've lost my snorkel and goggles.

Dealing with a relationship break up. My sons girlfriend has been cheating on him for the last month, didn't like my son getting upset about it, so finished with him. She was the one accusing him of wrong doing, he hasn't the time to! He's been working over 65 hours a week trying to make enough money for them to move in together, she is unemployed. I'm seething and can't say anything to him, I know he's been taken for a mug and has been for quite a while. How do I deal with the bloody emotional fallout and the bloody holiday booked for 3 weeks time?

So sorry to hear that Blue has gone to the Bridge. xxx Owl, Maya couldn't have done anymore to help search for those two terriers, Wispa did everything she could and Maya isn't anywhere near as experienced. Like you, I'm thankful they are home, and now their owner knows where they are. I know that you and Wispa are the dogs b*****ks when it comes to tracking!

for Spins. Actually I may have something to cheer you, do you remember a young Spinone you helped to her forever home? I spoke to her owners Son yesterday and Lady as she is now, is wonderful! Thanks to you she landed on her paws with Spinone savvy people who just adore her, Lady is a very gentle girl who now adores children and other dogs. Nice to hear about a happy doglet.

Best of luck with the parachute jump......brave lady.....very brave lady.

Pierce Grrrr'd his thanks Owl. I hate to be a moaning minnie, but I don't like my new cooker. It's been in my kitchen for 18months and I still can't get on with it! I always had gas, this one has gas rings and electric ovens, it's poo! Cooking just doesn't give me the same pleasure and pride that it used to, I miss my lovely old cooker, it wore out, no spare parts could be found anywhere, so it went. I now have a crap rangemaster.

Morning....and isn't it a lovely one! Celebrating Pierce's 4th Gotcha day today, doesn't time fly by?

Oh Bless you! That has made me giggle! Yes I do know what you mean, I could do with an idiots guide to almost everything.

Thanks to you and Wispa Phebe, you gave us the inspiration and guidance we needed. Wihtout you two we would never have attempted to try.

Jazz. So sorry to hear of your Mum's passing. Good news on the little Daxie X, she's been re-united with her family. A lot lighter in weight and scratched badly by brambles, but on the whole in good shape. Owl will fill in all the details when she gets home, but it's a right tale to tell, she and Wispa have done a fantastic job.

Good thoughts for Charliegoo

Could I ask for heaps of positive thoughts today for Owl and Wispa, out tracking a lost Dachshund X in some very difficult terrain? It's been rather an eventful search so far, but Owl will tell you the tale when she gets online. Thank you.

I know I don't post very often, but that doesn't mean I'm not thinking of you all. Some people have having lots of fun and doing exciting things at the moment.....enjoy! There are some who are having a sad and awful time. Nothing I could put here will make you feel better, but I am thinking of you and wishing I could wave a magic wand for all the troubles to go away.