nanvan

My Father in Law is eighty nine, and lost his adored little Cairn about two years ago. It was his constant companion, he has never got over the loss. He would love an 'Oldie' to look after, and would pay someone to walk the dog (and he does have a small garden so it wouldn't be confined to the bungalow) but is realistic about his age. He couldn't afford huge Vet Bills either! I wondered whether he is too old to be considered as a permanent Fosterer, so that Vet's bills would be covered, and Rescue backup would be there if anything happened to him? He has an awful lot of love to give! Would welcome other's views about this.

Our beautiful Belgian Shepherd developed a collapsed Larynx and Trachia when she was seven. She used to cough but also pant very rapidly and then collapse. She had a tie back which helped a lot, but we had to be very careful not to over-exercise her (not more than twenty minutes!) and we had to have her clipped to keep her from overheating. We had to give smaller regular meals, and make them moist so she wouldn't cough. Despite a ceiling fan where she slept, she suffered very badly from heat, and our Vet suggested she might be better sleeping in our garage. She had a couple of bouts of Pneumonia and had fits, resulting in emergency Vet treatment, but we managed to keep her going for another three years Sadly she went to the Bridge last year, but she mostly enjoyed life despite all the restrictions!

I have just sent my donation for the marathon. £10 +£1 to cover Paypal costs, but forgot to say what it was for! Sorry! Vandra

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