chicken bark Posted August 4, 2012 Share Posted August 4, 2012 (edited) I take my eye off the ball for a couple of months and when I look back on here everyone is talking about puppies. I love it. I'd dearly love to be getting one myself but it probably won't happen. I am spending some time at the open day at Dogs Trust Leeds tomorrow so maybe get a doggy fix that way. Edited September 5, 2012 by Guest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mollyripkim Posted August 4, 2012 Share Posted August 4, 2012 I know, I get quite puppy broody but love seeing all the pups and hearing how they are getting on. I already have three! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Space Chick Posted August 4, 2012 Share Posted August 4, 2012 No more dogs for me we both work full time, and when Henry was alive OHs parents used to have him when we were in work, but now they aren't in good enough health for a dog again We do have the cats and the chickens though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Purplemaniacs Posted August 4, 2012 Share Posted August 4, 2012 I nearly got 1, 2 or 3 more DD saw an advert on preloved for three labs, 2 silver and a chocolate, thought it was unusual and when she looked they were Millie's mother, sister and another lab the lady we got Millie from had. She is no longer able to cope with family life and dogs. I couldn't think of them without a loving home so I contacted her and said if she was stuck and could not find homes we would take 1 or 2 or 3. She had a lady coming today who was interested in all three so hopefully that will work out if not she has my phone number from when we bought Millie as a puppy. Puppies are great but so much work initially, I think more than a baby but they do grow up quicker Chrissie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chicken bark Posted August 4, 2012 Author Share Posted August 4, 2012 I grew up with dogs and cats so are used to having them around although I have never been the prime carer for a dog. I do have 3 young children though (youngest is 4) and although I am fortunate enough to not have to work I do wonder if a dog would be just too much. But then I can't think of a better time than getting a rescue dog and providing them with a family. Puppies would be great but I think I am drawn to the older ones that people walk past in the shelters. Just look at my big brown eyes... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chicken bark Posted August 4, 2012 Author Share Posted August 4, 2012 I I couldn't think of them without a loving home so I contacted her and said if she was stuck and could not find homes we would take 1 or 2 or 3. She had a lady coming today who was interested in all three so hopefully that will work out if not she has my phone number from when we bought Millie as a puppy. Chrissie Are you sure you want that to work out? I bet now you are thinking about it you have already worked out how they would fit in. They sound lovely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quickcluck Posted August 4, 2012 Share Posted August 4, 2012 perhaps you could slip one into your oversized handbag Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted August 4, 2012 Share Posted August 4, 2012 Puppies and newborns are both lovely when they belong to someone else Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cooks Posted August 4, 2012 Share Posted August 4, 2012 they are certainly a lot of work and shouldn't be entered into lightly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Couperwife Posted August 7, 2012 Share Posted August 7, 2012 We can't have a dog So...I've volunteered at the local animal rescue where I can go as many times a week as I want to go and do doggy things I can even borrow a dog for the day and take it out to the beach or for a long walk or something Yay...commitment free dogs They also have cats there. One of the cat jobs is to go and play with them I can do that Cathy X Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted August 7, 2012 Share Posted August 7, 2012 shame you're not nearer Cathy; you'd be welcome to wear my two hounds out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chicken bark Posted August 7, 2012 Author Share Posted August 7, 2012 Sounds great Cathy. When the children are at school in September I am going to volunteer at the local Dogs Trust. I could walk a dog on my own but I really wanted it to be a family thing which is why I'd like my own. But I think I shall just have to be satisfied with my lovely children, 4 cats and chickens. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted August 7, 2012 Share Posted August 7, 2012 Lots of rescues encourage part-time volunteer dog walkers, some like to have weekend boarding families too, where people don't want to foster full-time but are happy to offer a weekend home to one of the dogs; friends of mine do this for a local charity, they have one dog of their own and a regular flow of weekend playmates for Bella. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftyhunnypie Posted August 7, 2012 Share Posted August 7, 2012 I'm not lucky enough to be allowed to have a dog. So I have settled for 2 pigs instead!!! Can't put t shirts, dog coats or Santa outfits on pigs though. Or can I ? Emma.x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Couperwife Posted August 8, 2012 Share Posted August 8, 2012 It's my first day at saltburn animal rescue today Have to be there for 10 am. I think it's going to be hard work and I'm going to get mucky (Emma, I'm sure you could put stuff on a piggle ) Cathy X Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lavenders_Blue Posted August 8, 2012 Share Posted August 8, 2012 I would love to see a pig in a Santa outfit! You must try it and show us the evidence Emma Cathy, hope you have a great day at the rescue, most rescues are desperate for people to dog walk. Are you sure you won't be tempted to bring one home with you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Couperwife Posted August 9, 2012 Share Posted August 9, 2012 Had a really good day yesterday. I was looking after the cats Tasks included...grooming and snuggling and cat conversation There are some right characters, one escaped from his pen 3 times when I opened the door , I spent ages running up and down trying to get them back in Think we are going back Friday. Cathy X Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Space Chick Posted August 12, 2012 Share Posted August 12, 2012 I'm not lucky enough to be allowed to have a dog. So I have settled for 2 pigs instead!!! Can't put t shirts, dog coats or Santa outfits on pigs though. Or can I ? Emma.x You shouldn't dress up dogs either Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 12, 2012 Share Posted August 12, 2012 My Tanner is coming up to 9 months old and I blame Omleteers!!!! It of course had nothing to do with me wanting a dog since I was little! Love him to bits and wouldn't be without him! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chicken bark Posted August 12, 2012 Author Share Posted August 12, 2012 My Tanner is coming up to 9 months old and I blame Omleteers!!!! It of course had nothing to do with me wanting a dog since I was little! Love him to bits and wouldn't be without him! I bet he is quite a handful. Omleteers are responsible for a lot of my purchases. They have not been wrong yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlottechicken Posted August 12, 2012 Share Posted August 12, 2012 Oh dear, we are looking at getting a dog too OH actually wants one but if we get one I would like a Staffie. Funnily enough the rescue homes round here are full of the poor things I might be asking a lot of silly questions before we get one, you have been warned! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chicken bark Posted August 12, 2012 Author Share Posted August 12, 2012 No one seems to want Staffies because of an incorrect bad reputation. From what I have read they are real sweeties. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lavenders_Blue Posted August 12, 2012 Share Posted August 12, 2012 Yes, lots of lovely staffies in rescue If that's the breed you decide you want (and why not, they are lovely dogs) then I can guarantee you will find the perfect furry friend waiting in a rescue for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlottechicken Posted August 14, 2012 Share Posted August 14, 2012 I grew up with one, he was lovely, so many funny stories to tell, especially when he loved travel so much he would jump into the back of anyone's car, including the local Police car on one occasion! The only way to get him to come out was to drive for a few yards then open the car door, he thought he'd had his trip then Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
