Advice Please!

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Sarah Cahill — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 22:23:32 GMT

Awww, I say go for it if they get on well! I re-homed a JRT last Saturday and she's getting on great with Roger (a bit too great, she's in season and even though he's neutered he loves the romance - it makes me feel sick!)

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les punton — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 19:16:16 GMT

go for it! as long as your old girl doesnt mind..........might give her a new lease of life!

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Sally Howe — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 16:24:37 GMT

It's great that they get on well.

Keeping my fingers crossed you'll be keeping the new addition. x

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Mac Feather — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 16:08:59 GMT

Keeping my fingers crossed Fi.

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Fiona Leathers — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 15:22:36 GMT

OK just back a walk with Dennis & my houndlings and they got on great!!!! Tomorrow we're going back out with my friend's dogs to see how they get on but I think I'm going to take him!!! Even Graham likes him!!

At the walk I had him off the lead, playing ball, coming back - him & Bonnie got on great playing tug - Cher didn't try to take his nose off (she's old & allowed to be grumpy with bouncy dogs!)

I'm trying very hard not to get my hopes up - owner is still a bit uncertain about rehoming him - don't want to get excited just to be dragged down!! Haven't even told Hannah yet - you will all probably hear her screams when he comes home!!

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Saskia Quinn — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 09:18:35 GMT

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How come all you guys get lovely dogs needing rehoming just at the right time??!! Ever since I've been cautiously on the lookout for a new dog, we've had nothing in!

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Twindy,

I wasnt on the lookout for another dog, that was the last thing I needed!! However, I just couldnt let Josie go, and boy am I glad I got her!

If I was on the lookout, none would come my way, I know!

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Donna France — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 07:23:12 GMT

Hi Twindy. I know what you mean, Ive waited nearly 2 years to 'find' Cocoa and im so glad I waited.

I saw her once and knew she the perfect one for me, when I got her she couldnt even walk to the park whick is 5 mins without having to sit down (shes only 3) she was so unfit. Cardiologist at work checked her out and she was fine.

After 6 weeks we are now going on 8 mile walks and she loves it....and the lbs are dropping off the both of us! yey!

Dont give up 'the one' will turn up.

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Caro Laithwaite VN — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 05:04:50 GMT

Hub and l have taken the decison not to have any more animals we are tired of hurting and making decisions, well l seem to make the decisions as l understand more he agrees with what l say on the basis l know more.

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Tracy Windler RVN — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 04:39:31 GMT

How come all you guys get lovely dogs needing rehoming just at the right time??!! Ever since I've been cautiously on the lookout for a new dog, we've had nothing in!

I'm the same for Collies- I even love the crazy ones! Unfortunately my other half is a postman and doesn't feel the same way!

You're going to get him, you know you are!

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Vicky RVN — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 23:19:05 GMT

If your other dogs will be happy with a new brother, then go for it!

Hmm i seem to remember being one of the people telling Saskia to get Josie too!

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Saskia Quinn — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 21:36:08 GMT

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As some of you may be aware, I've (sort-of) been looking for a new dog, but then put it on hold cos Cher-bear got ill and Bogglie took a teenage temper turn. Both dogs now appear to behaving themselves, although Cher is 17 and possibly not going to last much longer.

My conundrum is this - my favourite dog in the practice (Dennis) is up for rehoming. The owners have just had another child (why???) and money is tight and hubbie works away from home. Dennis is really cool, collie x 2.5y neutered, he's been coming to us since a puppy, we've vaccinated & neutered him and I think he's really special..........so do I jump at the chance and take him on now??? Or wait till Cher has passed - which could be weeks or months, even years cos she's stubborn!!

How much harder is it with 3 dogs compared to 2? Same amount of walking, slightly more food, another insurance.......

Graham has taken no part in the discussion cos he says it doesn't matter what he says, if I want him I'll bring him home anyway, although he agreed about the possiblility of loosing Cher.

Help!!!

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Mmmm......... heres my story Fi

Recently seperated, single mother of 2 gorgeous boys, 5 dogs already, little 3 legged dog in work needing a home and what do I do? Take her home on an impulse, though, the best impulse I have ever had I may add.

Rosie will certainly not live to see Christmas 2010 but I think if we hold back when we really want that special pet who really deserves a good home, thats a decision we may live to regret. I dont regret rehoming Josie, my 3 legged greyhound, she has adapted so well here.

So you can guess what my answer is going to be!!!!

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paula morgan — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 21:31:21 GMT

What is it my Mum used to say... "its only another spoonful of water in the stew" !!!

I have 4 dogs, aged 12, 7, 2 and 1 and they all get on great

go on, you know you really want to x

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Donna France — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 14:04:41 GMT

Hiya.

Get him! Ive just rehomed a beautiful collie, 2.5yrs old from exactly the same situation, they couldnt cope with her after having a baby.

She is the most fantastic collie and great temperment.

If you feel she is the right dog for you and your family then get her. If I had a bigger house I would definately get Cocoa some company!

Getting a younger dog may also 'perk' up your older dog and she may find her youth again!

One problem may be walking which I have found when walking with a friends old dog, it is very difficult to find walks that tire the younger dogs out but sedate enough for older, slower dogs, but im sure that is easy to over come once in a routine

Good luck!

aah im such a sucker for a border collie!

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Katie Tallett RVN MBVNA — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 13:33:59 GMT

i think if your older dogly won't mind a youngster around then go for it!!

sometimes things happen just at the right time and im a huge believer in things always happening for a reason!

if you have had your heart set on a particular breed but this dog has popped up, i would either wait or resign yourself to the fact that you will end up with both in the long run!!