Tilly1712 Posted October 27, 2010 Report Share Posted October 27, 2010 I've not been around much recently as my Mum passed away a few months ago She'd been fighting cancer for about 18 months and one of her biggest worries was what would happen to her beloved Sam when she passed. I'd promised her that he could come to live with us. So here are a few pics of him, not brilliant ones but I'm sure there will be more to come. He's quite puppy like in a lot of respects, but is 10 years old now. He's on a diet - was a whopping 26.9kgs when he arrived, which for a small border collie I'm told is rather large! He has lots of fatty lumps, but as they don't bother him much we're leaving them alone. Looking at Sam often makes me think of other not-so-fortunate oldies that end up in kennels, or worse, because they don't have family to take them in. And my fave pic of him so far; Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merledogs Posted October 28, 2010 Report Share Posted October 28, 2010 Hello Sam The heaviest of my medium sized collies is 19kg and the smaller ones are 15 kilos ish. Am sure he'll feel much better once he's lost the weight Sorry about your mum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickentikka Posted October 28, 2010 Report Share Posted October 28, 2010 I'm so sorry about your mum little Sam Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
houndzrus Posted October 28, 2010 Report Share Posted October 28, 2010 Sorry abot your mum sam looks a lovely boy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whizzie Posted October 28, 2010 Report Share Posted October 28, 2010 Sam looks lovely, if a little portly. I'm sure the diet will be making him feel younger. Well done for being thee for him It is so sad when there is nobody willing to take in these lovely oldies. We have no children or willing relatives so have made mutual arrangements with friends. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JulesB Posted October 28, 2010 Report Share Posted October 28, 2010 I'm so sorry about your mum Sam is gorgeous, and it's lovely that he's got family to take him in Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
collies r best Posted October 28, 2010 Report Share Posted October 28, 2010 for you Sam The heaviest of my medium sized collies is 19kg and the smaller ones are 15 kilos ish. Izzie is big for a collie especially a bitch, at her last weigh in she was 26.2kilos Vet says she not fat at all but no more weight. Reckon shes part heffalump Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lil_angel Posted October 28, 2010 Report Share Posted October 28, 2010 Aww hes lovely Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zico's mum Posted October 28, 2010 Report Share Posted October 28, 2010 so sorry about your Mum but she must have been so relieved knowing her beloved Sam would be very well taken care of. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doggy.lover Posted October 28, 2010 Report Share Posted October 28, 2010 So very sorry to hear about your mum What a looker you are Sam Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lester Posted October 28, 2010 Report Share Posted October 28, 2010 Sorry to hear about your mum. I understand your concern. Two of mine are "orphanned" already . One was dumped at the pound and the other was kennelled for over 4 years. I set myself a rule that I would not take on any dogs fulltime that were not of a certain age as i dont want any of them to outlive me. Sadly this doesnt work when people get the age wrong and I end up with puppies with grey muzzles. They turn up "on their last lags" and are romping about fields, bouncing about play fighting and robbing everything. within a week, as well as running up huge vets bills .. So what to do? . Due to the vagaries of nature and bizarre political outlook ( ok and probably my personality....) I am " child free" I have tried in the past to "adopt" suitable grandchildren in their 20s 30s --cut out the middleman to no avail. But I have arranged for someone to move into my house on my demise, for any dog that has the gall to outlive me,. They can probably have my job as well- not a lot of money - but no actual work.. (note to self ..must try and remember where i put the instructions to the whereabouts of the hidden millions.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Posted October 28, 2010 Report Share Posted October 28, 2010 I'm sorry to read about your Mum Tracy. It's lovely that you've been able to give Sam a home "in the family", I'm sure both he & your Mum will be so grateful to you for that. He looks a sweetheart in those pictures & I hope you'll enjoy many happy years together Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoT Posted October 28, 2010 Report Share Posted October 28, 2010 Oh, Tracey, he is absolutely beautiful! But you know I can't resist a collie I'm sure he'll feel a lot better when he loses the excess weight. And 10 is no age at all for a collie so Cassie and Billy will be worn out trying to keep up with him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillyMalc Posted October 28, 2010 Report Share Posted October 28, 2010 So sorry to hear about your mum But I can only echo what others have already said: It must have been such a relief for her to know that Sam was going to be okay and well looked after. He's a gorgeous little man! That last pic of him is my favourite as well - he's adorable! Should there be a need (but thank doG there isn't!), then Kiera would, at 7 years old, already be considered an "oldie" I can assure you that 'madam', and her side kick Sparky who will be 7 in a few months' time, have got absolutely nothing in common with an old dog (as much as I love them!). It breaks my heart to know that "less young" dogs are so often overlooked and cast aside, I'd never have a pup but will always look for dogs with a few years on them instead Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kev-s Posted October 29, 2010 Report Share Posted October 29, 2010 (edited) Sorry about your Mum Sam Looks great but you know what I am like for collie's Cassie is in for some fun living with a collie (hope she is well) She just ignored jet and had a kip with us. Edited October 29, 2010 by kev-s Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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