Lydford Posted March 20, 2008 Report Share Posted March 20, 2008 My dog Spike, who is about 13ish (he is very coy about his age, he wont let on) went for his assessment to become a volunteer Blue Cross Childrens Education dog yesterday. He passed!! He can come along to the talks with me now. I am sooo proud of him. Spike came to us from Border Collie Rescue. As we couldn't have a dog at the time we used to go and do some dog walking for them, and everytime we went Spike would still be there, always being overlooked because he was Border Collie x Greyhound and kennel life stressed him out so much that he never really looked his best - so no one was interested. 10 months later, we could stand it no longer, we made some alterations to our working days so we could look after him, and he moved in with us. We had got to know him so well by this time,we even used to take him to the pub during his walks! So I would just like to say - nah, nah ne, nah, nah to all those who walked past him and ignored him all those years ago, because he wasn't picture perfect - you don't know what you missed!. But then I am biased I suppose. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yantan Posted March 20, 2008 Report Share Posted March 20, 2008 Well done Spike but mummy has forgotten to post your picture so we can drool over such a clever fella Marion Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BOB Posted March 20, 2008 Report Share Posted March 20, 2008 Well done Spike! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zico's mum Posted March 20, 2008 Report Share Posted March 20, 2008 well done Spike. Not heard of this scheme,sounds very sensible will have to have a "google" tonight to read up about it.And yes photos please of this lovely chap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boosboss Posted March 20, 2008 Report Share Posted March 20, 2008 (edited) Well done Spike Well done Spike but mummy has forgotten to post your picture so we can drool over such a clever fella Marion Is that him in the avatar? Edited March 20, 2008 by boosboss Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
houndzrus Posted March 20, 2008 Report Share Posted March 20, 2008 My dog Spike, who is about 13ish (he is very coy about his age, he wont let on) went for his assessment to become a volunteer Blue Cross Childrens Education dog yesterday. He passed!! He can come along to the talks with me now. I am sooo proud of him. Spike came to us from Border Collie Rescue. As we couldn't have a dog at the time we used to go and do some dog walking for them, and everytime we went Spike would still be there, always being overlooked because he was Border Collie x Greyhound and kennel life stressed him out so much that he never really looked his best - so no one was interested. 10 months later, we could stand it no longer, we made some alterations to our working days so we could look after him, and he moved in with us. We had got to know him so well by this time,we even used to take him to the pub during his walks! So I would just like to say - nah, nah ne, nah, nah to all those who walked past him and ignored him all those years ago, because he wasn't picture perfect - you don't know what you missed!. But then I am biased I suppose. congratulations Spike Every dog has his day, and today it's his turn (Great name by the way ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phoebejo Posted March 20, 2008 Report Share Posted March 20, 2008 Well done Spike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReikiAnge Posted March 20, 2008 Report Share Posted March 20, 2008 Well done to both of you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JACKYSIAN Posted March 20, 2008 Report Share Posted March 20, 2008 That's wonderful news!! Well done Spike. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nettie Posted March 20, 2008 Report Share Posted March 20, 2008 Well done Spike, a very clever lurcher! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rileyroo Posted March 20, 2008 Report Share Posted March 20, 2008 That's fantastic - what a bunch of clever dogs us Fugees have Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buddyboy Posted March 20, 2008 Report Share Posted March 20, 2008 Well done Spike - just goes to prove the overlooked Oldies rule!!! Bud was about 12 when he passed his PAT assessment - he had been in and out of Dogs Trust 3 times over 3 years before he came to me aged 10........ just shows what those other people have missed!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peachy Posted March 20, 2008 Report Share Posted March 20, 2008 Well done Spike!! Still no photo? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lydford Posted March 20, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 20, 2008 Sorry Spikes mom ( in other words me) is not as clever as Spike and doesn't know how to put a picture on. If someone could give me a clue I will happily put picture of my clever lad on. By the way its not him on the avatar, although it does look like him a bit which is why I picked it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peachy Posted March 20, 2008 Report Share Posted March 20, 2008 I've just emailed you instructions Kate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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