sallyandyoyosmum

He does look engrossed!

an amazing story!!

I haven't been on in ages but we have just got the internet installed at home finally! So I know I posted on about sally and Yoyo (their first gotcha day is coming up vert quickly!) And I am pretty sure I told you we had rehomed Jasper aged 11 in November. Me and Jasper bonded so well, he was really my soul dog. Unfortunately, after just 7 months he became seriously ill and had to be PTS (23rd June this year) To say my heart split in two was an understatement, but at least I knew he had experienced nothing but love and kindess and happiness in his last 7 months Jasper I was so upset I told the OH I couldn't have another and go through that pain again, that I wanted to stick with our two, sally and Yoyo. However, during the couple of months after Jasper's death, I continued to read about dogs needing homes, overflowing pounds and kennels, etc etc, and realised that to help another would not be "replacing" Jasper or loving him any less, rather continuing his legacy by helping another. So in came Badger. I specifically wanted a dog that this time was younger, after saying goodbye to the family dog Sundae in Feb then Jasper I couldn't handle anymore. I had said about 4 or 5, but saw Badger and he was lovely, and got on with the girls. Here he is (if you can see him he does blend in!) And just to remind you, here's Yoyo (7) And Sally (9)

I can't believe scrolling down the list how manyare staffies Having owned 2 staffies in the past, I can't believe so many people cannot see what wonderful, friendly and loving dogs they are!! Wish I could take them all in but sadly we are full Well done for all the good work though

How sad poor woman and her family, poor driver for living with knocking someone over, even if it wasn't his fault, and poor dog, who has now lost its owner

Lots of good thought coming your way from us here xx

So sorry Hugs from me and my 3 Run free Bow xx

o dear, those pics didn't work!!!!

Hiya! Thanks for the anniversary wishes The cottage was for hire, http://www.grove-cottages.co.uk/the_cottages.htm, and absolutely worth it!! Sally learning the art of fetch! http://i242.photobucket.com/albums/ff13/dbpayne/100_0813.jpg[/img] "Ok Dad, now giv it bak!!" http://i242.photobucket.com/albums/ff13/dbpayne/100_0819.jpg[/img] Off again http://i242.photobucket.com/albums/ff13/dbpayne/100_0822.jpg[/img] Stopping for lunch http://i242.photobucket.com/albums/ff13/dbpayne/100_0824.jpg[/img] Our cottage was just over this field (can you see it?) http://i242.photobucket.com/albums/ff13/dbpayne/100_0825.jpg[/img] swimming http://i242.photobucket.com/albums/ff13/dbpayne/100_0835.jpg[/img] http://i242.photobucket.com/albums/ff13/dbpayne/100_0834.jpg[/img] Tired out http://i242.photobucket.com/albums/ff13/dbpayne/100_0796.jpg[/img] Except Sally.....as usual!! http://i242.photobucket.com/albums/ff13/dbpayne/100_0793.jpg[/img]

We just got back from our 4 day break to suffolk for our 1st wedding anniversary. The weather was beautiful and we had a fantastic time sorry if there's a lot of pics......... Yoyo by the fire Sally helping michael read First walk Stopped for pub lunch Jasper!! Everyone knackered after first day's walks! 2nd day http://i242.photobucket.com/albums/ff13/dbpayne/100_0810

wow!! ian't she stunning

Yesterday was an unseasonal beautiful day (hope it last till this weekend when we're off to suffolk!!) so we took a trip out to bradgate park. My parents, recently bereaved of their own Sundae, are missing having a dog so much they came along for the ride. Mum has been eyeing up jasper, so I must keep him close by me or risk a dog-napping situation! hmmmmm, mum, don't get too close to jasper - he is mine! Up the hil to Old John Sally Look at yoyo's little ears! and her doggy grin! at the top!!! Despite being dry as a bone yesterday, Jasper managed to find a muddy puddle and lie down in it - much to the horror of "grandad" who was driving us all home in his jag - complete with cream leather seats........ While at the top, we took a moment to think of sundae, who had always loved this place

I'm sorry to hear of your loss At least she is now back home where she belongs

Thought it would be nice to show you some pics of Sundae

Run Free Sheena So sorry

I am so sorry to read about your loss My heart goes out to you

Thank you so much for the words of comfort. It's nice to have a place where people understand how it feels. I am so sorry to everyone else who has gone through this recently, and my thoughts are with you all You can prepare yourself as much as you like, but you never really can be ready. I am so sad right now, at least I have my other three to look after me!! My husband asked me if we should have dogs, if I will get so upset when this happens, but to me that's daft - because the good times far outweigh the bad, and at least I have 14 years of happy happy memories. I just cried at work because her picture is my screensaver!! Hugs to everyone xxxx

Jack is gorgeous!!!!!!

Sundae, our 14 yr old collie x, who I had since I was 11, went to the bridge yesterday, at 1.45pm, just as the sky darkened and the rain fell.......but after she was sleeping forever, the sun shone through - I like to think it was her making her way to heaven. Sundae, I love you, miss you forever, but now you can run again like you used to before your muscles wasted away, and know you are happy at the bridge. Hope Belle and Ally have found you I will always love you and never forget you. I can't believe we will never cuddle again But I know you have your strength back, and that's a nice image - now you are watching over me and giving me the strength to get through this. R.I.P beautiful Sundae

Sundae, you are at peace now, and I miss you so much Your passing was very peaceful, eating chocolate right up until the end; there was just one piece you could not manage, as your eyes were starting to droop and then you were gone. Watching as a ray of sunshine came through the dark clouds outside, we knew you had travelled up to heaven and would be watching over us. Thank you for being a wonderful part of my life for 14 years. Now I have only memories, but they are wonderful ones. And I know you now have use of your legs again, and can run free, chasing the moon and sun the way you used to. The house feels so empty without you, but you were ready. And I hope you are happy now, and know that I will always love you. There will be - there are - other dogs, but you gorgeous sundae will hold a very special place for ever and ever. I can't believe I will never hold you /stroke you/cuddle you again, my

I have lit one for sundae, our beautiful 14 yr old collie who is to be PTS on Monday morning and my heart is breaking at the thought

I was annoyed at what was being said on GMTV this morning. Iw as also annoyed that the texts that Kate read out in relation to the topic that people had text in were all negative - I bet some people text in defending the deed not breed stance but these were not read. I was impressed with the mother of the girl who was hurt by their pet rottie tho, as even she, as someone with a child directly hurt by one, can still say "deed not breed" (or as she said, the dog itself and not the type)

cook..... TV Critic..... Ball-boy (girl) Postman... Seat-warmer

Thanks for the tips everyone. I will tell my mum about the magnetic collar, she was talking last night about when the times happens, she will pay for the vet to come to their home and have it done there....think she is starting to accept the inevitable, and alreday knows it will be the last xmas, so we will make it so special, all the dogs (mine and sundae) will have agreat day....hopefully a magnetic collar will help. Does anyone know where we may be able to get one? I can buy it as her xmas pressie. Hope everyone and their dogs have a lovely xmas. I will pass on those hugs to sundae xxxxxxxxxxxxxx

Hi! I was looking after my mum's colli/GSD x, who is 14, yesterday while my parents were away. I came away very distressed actually, because it seems to me that Sundae has deteriorated quite badly. She has suffered with arthritis since she was 9, but it has been kept under control with medication, short frequent walks and a change of food. Yesterday, she seemed to be in agony - couldn't stand without me lifting her up, sitting down again took ages and made me wince as it looked so painful, and when I walked her she fell over, after I picked her up, she walked so slowly it broke my heart to watch. I love oldie dogs - I only rehome oldies - but I know it comes to a point when their quality of life non-existant. I love Sundae soooo much, she's been the family pet since we rehomed her when I was I was 12, and last night as I was hugging her I felt really teary because I couldn't bear thinking "it" and felt really guilty for thinking maybe it was nearly time.......... Obviously it has to be my mum's decision. Think she feels that because sundae wags her tail alot and loves her cuddles and is happy a lot of the time, that it isn't time yet..... It's always a horrible point to get to. Does anyone have any advice about how to make this poor oldie more comfortable at least?