Mrs Mop Posted June 1, 2009 Report Share Posted June 1, 2009 My little Whippet/JRT is 13 years old today, he was 10 months old when he came here, it was the second time this little man was rescued, really careless of him to get into a rescue situation again. Joe was found being used as a ball by some teenage boys, he was 6 weeks old, he was taken off them, the owner contacted and they no longer wanted him so he was fostered by a friend for a local rescue. He was then rehomed to a family with 4 children, aged 17 to 4 years old. These people thought you trained dogs by beating them so Joe wouldn't go back to them so the beating continued. As he no longer came back and their garden was not secure, they rarely let him out to toilet, the result, he toileted in the house. Eventually he was kept in the teenage son's bedroom to control him. This son was into drugs and often had his friends there, Joe was given drugs because they thought it was funny. Hubby left and the woman couldn't cope with Joe, she contacted my friend who knew I wanted another dog. I went to see Joe and they also had an old Springer bitch was was incontinent but had never been taken to the vet. This Springer was in a terrible state, her back legs were raw and bald. I gave he £20, told her to use that for the Springer and if she didn't I would report her to the RSPCA and walked away with Joe. At that stage I didn't know that Joe had brain damage, that quickly surfaced once we were home. Joe became very attached to Dixie and Tommy, our dogs at that time, and he helped hubby through his first 2 years after having a stroke, he learnt to laugh again. Joe did make a lot of improvement but after being attacked by 2 Weimaraners he never recovered from this, made worse by Gracie wanting to kill him when she first came, they are now very good friends. Joe now has the same heart problems that Bill had but he can't have a valve replaced, he is on medication but is deteriating. He sleeps most of the time now in his crate, door open of course, it is his choice to be in there, and he copes really well with the 2 youngsters putting them in their place. This has only happened in the last 6 months. Joe may not see his 14th birthday and I suspect that he and Gracie will go quite close together, she is deteriating as well. Joe, my adorable little man. Bonfire night Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rufus the wonderdog Posted June 1, 2009 Report Share Posted June 1, 2009 Awwwwwwwwwww Happy Birthday Joe Make sure your mummy gives you lots of treats today cos you is a very special boy :wub: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sophie Posted June 1, 2009 Report Share Posted June 1, 2009 Happy Birthday Joe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickentikka Posted June 1, 2009 Report Share Posted June 1, 2009 Happy birthday very special Joe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redditchlady Posted June 1, 2009 Report Share Posted June 1, 2009 Happy Birthday Joe :wub: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
owl Posted June 1, 2009 Report Share Posted June 1, 2009 have a great day little fella Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lester Posted June 1, 2009 Report Share Posted June 1, 2009 wow you are now a teenager, many happy waggies ...how clever of you to find someone wonderful to look after you/////// TT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yantan Posted June 1, 2009 Report Share Posted June 1, 2009 Happy Birthday Joe You are a very special chap Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReikiAnge Posted June 1, 2009 Report Share Posted June 1, 2009 Happy Birthday Joe What a shocking start to your life, thank goodness there were nice people there to help you find a lovely home. for you Margaret, for what sounds like a sad time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ranirottie Posted June 1, 2009 Report Share Posted June 1, 2009 HAPPY BIRTHDAY lovely boy, he is a credit to your love and patience Margaret x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doggy.lover Posted June 1, 2009 Report Share Posted June 1, 2009 HAPPY BIRTHDAY JOE Hope you have a wonderful day Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
safneo Posted June 1, 2009 Report Share Posted June 1, 2009 Happy birthday Joe have l lovely day and make sure mummy spoils you. He is the double of my first ever soul dog. i will post a pic later Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laurel n Hardy Posted June 1, 2009 Report Share Posted June 1, 2009 Happy Birthday Little Man ps let me have the address of the scumbag family, would be happy to pay a visit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacobean Posted June 1, 2009 Report Share Posted June 1, 2009 Happy Birthday sweetheart. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marie Claire Posted June 2, 2009 Report Share Posted June 2, 2009 Belated birthday wishes Joe - you're a lovely boy . And well done Joe's mummy for looking after him so well after such a horrible start in life. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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