Ian Posted September 27, 2011 Report Share Posted September 27, 2011 We bought ours from Jim and I wouldn't recommend him Thank you for that, Alicia. Very welcome feedback. I don't know the guy personally & there will always be bad experiences for some I suppose but to be fair I have read many who do recommend him. Kazz / Redditchlady & Max in a thread on here being one of them if I remember rightly / you should wish to search for others experiences. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Posted September 27, 2011 Report Share Posted September 27, 2011 PS You'll also find various threads on Biggsd forum re dog wheel chairs (made by him and others) if you want to have a look (don't need to be a member to read) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kats n greys Posted September 29, 2011 Report Share Posted September 29, 2011 PS You'll also find various threads on Biggsd forum re dog wheel chairs (made by him and others) if you want to have a look (don't need to be a member to read) I went to him because I've recommended him in the past, all I can say is he's changed and he's not been helpful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jazz Posted September 29, 2011 Report Share Posted September 29, 2011 well speak to my fella, see what you think Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smirnoff Posted September 29, 2011 Report Share Posted September 29, 2011 I did speak to him (well I e-mailed him anyway) but sadly he agrees with me - it's probably too much for Rinty at his age and, sadly, it probably wouldn't be financially worth it given his age. I know that sounds harsh but we adopted Rinty when he was at least 14, thinking that we might only have him for a few days - anything more was a bonus. So more than two years on, we are blessed but realistically we know it won't last forever. He recently had a large swelling on the top of his radius/ulna which was really solid so the vet said either worsened arthritis or osteosarcoma (the same evil cancer which killed my son) so we refused diagnostic Xrays which would distress him and not lead to any possible treatment. He wasn't in any pain. We braced ourselves for the worst. And miraculously, a month later, the swelling went down and Rinty is still around, still happy, and still adored. Rinty is still a very happy dog who loves his food, cuddles, and walks. His walks are just a lot shorter now than he'd like but we're careful not to let him overdo it. I've waffled. Forgive me - I just never tire of telling everyone how wonderful he is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jazz Posted September 29, 2011 Report Share Posted September 29, 2011 im sorry to hear that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
murtle Posted September 29, 2011 Report Share Posted September 29, 2011 Don't stop talking about him, it's lovely to hear and certainly not waffle. He sounds an amazing little fella that is much loved and treasured. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smirnoff Posted September 30, 2011 Report Share Posted September 30, 2011 Thank you! He is amazing. Not above being naughty (tried to steal a whole tray of sandwiches I'd made for a buffet yesterday - he's so quick!). And he's not that little. Several people in this village have frozen to the spot when they've seen him coming round the corner because they thought he was a wolf (!!!!) and one little boy asked his Mum if he was the biggest dog in the world. He's actually small for a GSD but he has a huge personality. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
murtle Posted September 30, 2011 Report Share Posted September 30, 2011 ooo can we have some Rinty photos please? I'm sure he just thought you were being ever so kind making him all those yummy treats Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Posted September 30, 2011 Report Share Posted September 30, 2011 If he's 16 he's a great age for a Shep'. & sadly even carts don't keep a dog going forever. I hope you & he are able to enjoy whatever time you may have left together. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smirnoff Posted September 30, 2011 Report Share Posted September 30, 2011 I know that, Ian. We got him when his previous owner died suddenly. The Police were called and called in the RSPCA as they have to do. They took away an 8 month old pup to rehome and tried to take Rinty to put him to sleep because he was "too old to rehome" but the neighbour stepped in and looked after him until a family posted asking for help on Rochdale Dog Rescue. We'd just lost a 16 year old Springer we'd adopted aged 10. This is Pepper the Springer. (we usually have something a little bit crusty around!) so we drove up to Rochdale, introduced him to our collie who liked him very much, and brought him home for what might have been his last few days. I do know it can't go on forever, and I'm so grateful for every day. A cart won't make him better, I just thought it might give him more pleasure in whatever time he has left, but now I think it would cause him more strain and he's better just having his short walks - for which he still bounds to the door about an hour before each one is due. He's actually a cross which is probably why he's made it to such a great age. And this is Rinty on the day he moved in: and putting the smile back on my daughter's face Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Posted October 4, 2011 Report Share Posted October 4, 2011 Bless, he (indeed they) look(s) a lovely old soul & very happy with you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redditchlady Posted October 10, 2011 Report Share Posted October 10, 2011 I don't know the guy personally & there will always be bad experiences for some I suppose but to be fair I have read many who do recommend him. Kazz / Redditchlady & Max in a thread on here being one of them if I remember rightly / you should wish to search for others experiences. I indeed did have wheels for Max from Jim. He was great with Max, met up with him for a fitting and Jim dropped them over to Redditch while he was en route to Coventry to fit them. However!! I had to send a cheque for £150 to a lady for them which was duly done. Ok, maybe my fault but rightly or wrongly I assumed once cheque was sent it would all be ok. I didn't check the bank account and the cheque had not been cashed. *It had got lost in the post I think* The first thing I knew was a ranting email from Jim asking me to send the wheels back as he accused me of trying to have them for nothing:( I called him once I had checked my bank, resent another cheque to the lady so it got sorted. However, the email that was sent really upset me as I was amazed that *such a pleasant* man could change so quickly without at least calling me first. x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smirnoff Posted October 10, 2011 Report Share Posted October 10, 2011 it was wrong not to give you the chance to check and explain if you had forgotten to send the cheque. Isn't it amazing how someone's words can upset us so badly? I don't think we're as tough as we make out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redditchlady Posted October 11, 2011 Report Share Posted October 11, 2011 Thanks hun, to be honest it did shock me how he changed so quickly. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend his wheels though as in all fairness they are excellent. It is a shame his attitude was so bad sadly x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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