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  1. Is anyone from the campsite able to get a black bag of stamps on it's way to West Yorkshire to help raise some money for OC? The address they need to get to is.... Oldies Club Stamps 35 Belle Vue Street Healey, Batley West Yorks WF17 8DD
  2. Ooh, that soon?! I should've got more the first time. They're so addictive even if they have trampled my much-wanted delphinium to a squished delphinium - blummin slugs got them in the last house, chickens this time!
  3. I'm guessing you'll be the same area as me - Brackley Co-ordinator for Northants. If so, do you know the date of the next rescue?
  4. Pixie has just turning 12 and has had been having ongoing urinary tract infections for the past year and a bit. All many of urine tests and antibiotics later, we've now put her on Canine Cystaid which is a glucosamine for bladder health and it seems to be holding infections at bay. She used to be fine when on a course of antibiotics but an infection would start again a couple of weeks after finishing. The problem is that she's not as able as she one was to clean herself well so bacteria travels up the tract from the outside. Hibiscrub washes can aid the situation if she struggles. I hope you find solution for Polly's situation ETA It took about 6-8 weeks for the Cystaid to take effect so hopefully it's just a matter of time for Polly.
  5. He'll be so sorely missed by everyone. He was a special old soldier and one I really enjoyed meeting Thinking of you Wendy
  6. Oh no! What a shock. Sending love to everyone who loved her
  7. You knew that already, I did the HV for you to foster Jerry, remember? Am I that forgettable?
  8. Peachy

    January Rmf

    Thanks for the lovely messages Jules, I'm so sorry to hear about Treacle. Such a shock for you. It's so sad when they leave so suddenly. I'm thinking of you Since Spring, I've been running a small business with my sister in law organising local craft shows and events. We've been doing it to fit in around our everyday lives and it's been a lot of fun with a healthy learning curve. Amy has reminded me today that we need to get back into the swing of things since having a lazy December. For once in my life, I'm actually looking forward to returning to 'work'. I remember the dreaded feeling of going back to a job I hated and it's reminded me that I'm really REALLY lucky to have the choice of doing what I do now. I do miss the company of colleagues in a proper job and I do miss the everyday challenges but I still know I'm lucky. I'm thinking of everyone who has that sinking feeling about tomorrow but wishing you happy times with the colleagues and friends you haven't seen in a week or so Tonight, I'm excited about moving. I'm looking forward to getting started on all the work the house needs but I'm also apprehensive about being out in the sticks a bit. If I'm really honest, I'm worried about being a bit lonely but, on the other hand, I'm excited about being part of a village community and the lovely dog walks we can have. I really hope everything goes through smoothly because I do love that house but I'm also a total realistic and know that it'll only go through if it's meant to be. Still, got my fingers crossed
  9. Poor Billy and how worrying for Rosie and your parents. Hoping for good news soon
  10. Aww, I remember it well! Can't believe that a year has flown by. I hope you both have many more wonderful years together
  11. How sad, poor little chap
  12. Peachy

    January Rmf

    Hello everyone I've been in RMF for a while now but not kept up very well. I thought I'd say hi and let you know I'm still about. For those who haven't seen me on Facebook, the past few months have been all change with plenty of ups and downs. The biggest change in 2009 was that we lost Aflie in mid-December. Thank you for all of you who send love and hugs in the Rainbow Bridge section. It was a huge shock to lose him. I saw our lovely vet today and she's absolutely sure he must have had a gastro-intestinal tumour that was lurking and perforated in the night when he was at the vets. He went 'off colour' in a two week period but no other signs other than a bit of weight loss and some sickness. Poor boy. I miss him terribly As for Steve, at the end of July he said he'd been a fool to ever want to leave and has been making things up to me ever since. He's been a real rock and we're best friends again. Well, apart from his special relationship with Ronnie. Gawd, he loves that dog and chats to him more than me! It's lovely to see them developing a great friendship. Pixie is well. She's now about to come off Atopica for her allergies and, for 11 and a half, is going from strength to strength. She's bossy and is becoming a really stubborn old lady. She shouts at me if one of the cats decides to curl up on my lap! In September, we lost Lucycat. Her kidneys gave up. Just like Alfie, she went really quickly - within two days of getting poorly - with no signs other than sickness in the last day or so. She was around 16. She was just like Alfie and they enjoyed life so much. I'm so pleased neither of them needed nursing through a long illness. They would've hated that. I'm sure loads of other things have changed but those are the biggies for now. Other than the fact that we've sold the house and are on the move. We've moving to an old pub in a small village in north Oxfordshire. When it goes through, I'll let everyone know and the party will be on! It's the most amazing house and the dogs are going to love it. I'm only sad that Alfie and Lucy won't get to enjoy it with us. I'm sure they'll join us somehow I hope everyone else is looking forward to a good 2010. Sending love to you all
  13. All donePS If anyone else is trying, I couldn't get the site to accept my nomination using Chrome so had to use IE instead.
  14. I'm really sorry to sound like a complete muppet but what do I need to put in the box(es)? I'm a numpty, I know
  15. Poor Sophie and poor you, Fee Ronnie was (and still is, to some extent) a rather aloof character and would rather blend into the background than experience any sort of attention. He ducked his head, his eyes would flick around looking for an escape route or he'd just go rigid when touched. I was really unsure about TTouch but when we arrived at the practitioner's house he jumped onto her sofa - something he'd never ever attempted before. He got comfortable and we just chatted until he relaxed enough to let her gently touch him. I was amazed at how effective it was, even within minutes. I was shown some touches and I also bought a TTouch book and a Mekuti harness for general confidence. I think we've come on quite a long way for a dog that had never experienced anything positive. He still very rarely wags his tail (about once a month on average) and has only recently started to accept food from anyone other than me but he let Ange touch him on the OC walk and he didn't look terrified. Yesterday, he didn't cringe when two strangers wanted to stroke him on our walk. TTouch can be great for gaining your dogs trust. I only wish I spent more time on it! I really hope it brings some new positives for Sophie and you.
  16. I'm so so so sorry, Alex Couldn't have said it better myself. Milly, go and find Alfie. He's been gone for a week now so will show you the ropes Sending plenty of love to everyone in the house of Merle
  17. Thank you to all of you. So much. It means a huge amount to know so many of you care. It really truly does. Alfie was a true people dog, despite being so nervous and afraid for the first few times he met someone. Once he trusted, it was forever. He was such an fun-filled dog and his best trick was to give 'Alfie cuddles'. If you sat on the sofa and asked for one, he'd come up to you and put his arms around you and let you fuss him. He was so affectionate and loved being around his people. Fortunately for him, he had a fair few who loved him. I just hope he knew it.
  18. Missing my special Alfie

  19. I can't believe I'm writing this because my boy wasn't supposed to leave us yet. I wasn't ready for such a shock because he was always so full of life and energy. My Alfie has gone. He'd been a having a bit of an upset tummy fairly intermittently and had seen the vet only two weeks ago because he was just not himself. He recovered well after having antibiotics and an anti-inflammatory. On Friday, he went back for blood tests because he was still wasn't quite right. Not unwell as such and maybe others wouldn't have noticed if they didn't know him so well. In the early hours of Saturday morning, Alfie was suddenly really unwell so we took him to the vets straight away. He was put on a drip and the vet stayed with him for a few hours until he seemed settled and rested. I received a call just after 8am on Saturday morning to say my baby boy had fallen asleep but didn't wake up. Here are some words I've already written. Alfie was always a shining star in my life and came to me just over eight and a half years ago, after being hit by a car and suffering a broken leg. We thought he was around 12-18 months old. He had a terrible start in life and was so frightened of many situations and people but if he trusted you, you were lucky and trusted for life. He had a hooligan nature at times but that gave him true character and we all loved him for it. We are all so shocked to be without the bundle of energy when only two days ago he was flying around the field at top speed. He spent yesterday at a village pub with his best friend. Life couldn't be any better than the way Alfie lived it. He was unique, a real pleasure, lovable and, most of all, my amazing Alfie. He'll always be a part of me and will never be forgotten. It was because of Alfie that I found this forum. When I took him in all those years ago, I went online and searched for dog rescue forums. I found a small group on Yahoo and Claire (clazUK) was there. After much chatting online, she invited us all to a BBQ at her house in Reading before she had the kennels. That seems like a lifetime ago now. It was by following Claire some years later that I found The Refuge. Alfie's influence in my life was instrumental in me wanting to help dogs in any way I could. He was full of life and trusted us implicitly despite his awful start. He was thought to be owned by some unsavoury characters who said he should be shot when he was run over. The vet refused and repaired his broken leg but needed to get him into a home instead of a kennel. I heard about him via a bulletin board in my previous job and the rest is history. We don't know why he's left us so suddenly. I'm not sure that knowing would make it any easier. The vet thinks he may have been older than we thought and that his heart may have got tired. Or maybe he had a tumour that was pressing on something. Whatever the reason, he's gone and I'm like a lost soul without him. I keep asking for him to give me a sign that he's ok but I haven't seen anything yet. I can't feel his presence but I'm desperate to sense him. I'm sorry for my rambling post but I needed to get some feelings down 'on paper'. I love - loved - my boy so much because he loved life. It feels so wrong for him to be gone. Last Christmas Loving life A few years ago with his old friend, Reggie. I hope they've found each other again. Thank you Alfie. Thank you for being my dog. Thank you for everything you taught me. You'll always be in my heart. Be at peace but be sure to have lots of fun, wherever you are. I love you.
  20. Alex, I'm so sorry. I'm so far behind with everything that's been happening. I know you'll be giving Milly the best, just as you always have, and she won't want for anything. Bless her, she probably doesn't even know anything much has changed which is the definitely the best thing for her. I know you'll carry on enjoying every minute together which is what we all try to do every day. Thinking of you all
  21. Oh Jules, I'm so so sorry. I was thinking about you and Ollie today so logged on here to see how you were doing. I'm so sad for you, I really am. Please email/call any time you want
  22. Amazing. Maria, be proud. That's all I can say.
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