Chucky Mama Posted September 26, 2012 Share Posted September 26, 2012 Is anyone else watching this series. I think it is great and Paul O'Grady is fantastic promoting Battersea and the dogs. I wouldn't like to be manning the phones after each episode though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 26, 2012 Share Posted September 26, 2012 Yep lovely prog! I thimk Paul is great! It's making my daughter want a doggy! (she keeps borrowing mine). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Groovychook Posted September 26, 2012 Share Posted September 26, 2012 I watched it this week. Had a good cry when the poor little poodle pup had to be put to sleep It was really touching when so many staff gathered to see the old staffy going to his new home Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superkitty Posted September 26, 2012 Share Posted September 26, 2012 I LOVE it, think he is great - so genuine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kinsk Posted September 26, 2012 Share Posted September 26, 2012 Don't normally watch that type of thing but have been loving it, he's fantastic presenting it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mollyripkim Posted September 26, 2012 Share Posted September 26, 2012 Love it too, haven't managed not to cry at a single episode so far. I wonder if he is going to keep that lovely white boxer! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted September 26, 2012 Share Posted September 26, 2012 I've been watching it on watch again; it's brilliant isn't it? I hear that he takes home one of the pups from that pregnant chi's litter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chucky Mama Posted September 26, 2012 Author Share Posted September 26, 2012 I wonder if he is going to keep that lovely white boxer! Yes, I wonder too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lavenders_Blue Posted September 26, 2012 Share Posted September 26, 2012 I'm really enjoying this programme too. That lovely staffy that was rehomed this week was so funny - jumping up on the table for the jammy dodgers! I have heard that Paul doesn't keep the boxer (too big/boisterous for his current dogs) but like DM have heard he keeps a pup. It was inevitable that he would go home with a dog wasn't it?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheeky Chooky Posted September 26, 2012 Share Posted September 26, 2012 We're loving it too I cried watching the very first one which featured the staffy who'd been used for breeding, starved and left in a suitcase in a park I sat with Eddie and Lola on each side of me and hugged them both. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted September 26, 2012 Share Posted September 26, 2012 We're loving it too I cried watching the very first one which featured the staffy who'd been used for breeding, starved and left in a suitcase in a park I sat with Eddie and Lola on each side of me and hugged them both. Believe me, it will still move you to tears years on; I used to foster rescued lurchers and greyhounds and the condition of some of them was appalling. My last foster lurcher was a case in point; she'd was malnourished, dehydrated, had rotten teeth and mange. I ended up keeping her and she lived to be 16; loving and loyal to the end. It's sad when some people can mistreat an animal which gives such unconditional love. Hopefully the series will prompt more people to adopt rescue dogs, and encourage others to volunteer at rescues/be walkers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheeky Chooky Posted September 26, 2012 Share Posted September 26, 2012 It's sad when some people can mistreat an animal which gives such unconditional love. I know...I'll never understand it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newcountrygirl Posted September 26, 2012 Share Posted September 26, 2012 Haha - Cheeky Chucky you are as bad as me. Maybe it's because we have Border terriers. Every week I sit down to watch Paul O'Grady with Ziggy on my knee. She loves it too - and especially likes the extra cuddles she gets whenever a sad bit comes on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kinsk Posted September 27, 2012 Share Posted September 27, 2012 I have heard that Paul doesn't keep the boxer was hoping that he would, but if it's too boisterous for his current dogs then hopefully they will make a feature out of that in order to encourage people to think carefully when they pick a dog. Too many end up back in rescue because things haven't been thought out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lavenders_Blue Posted September 27, 2012 Share Posted September 27, 2012 I have heard that Paul doesn't keep the boxer was hoping that he would, but if it's too boisterous for his current dogs then hopefully they will make a feature out of that in order to encourage people to think carefully when they pick a dog. Too many end up back in rescue because things haven't been thought out Yes I agree, it would be great if it could be used as a story to encourage people to think about choosing a dog carefully (unlike the couple who rehomed the nervous dog Benny (?) and then bought him back after 2 days because he was too big and needed too much work ). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted September 28, 2012 Share Posted September 28, 2012 better than the ones who returned a dog to the rescue my friend works at because 'it didn't go with the decor' I do homechecks for three lurcher/greyhound charities and they are pretty stringent; the report is sent back to the rescue and they will then call the potential adopter to have a further discussion with them before making the decision. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bramble Posted September 28, 2012 Share Posted September 28, 2012 The kennels Willow came from have had at least one dog returned because it has "wind" - erm, don't all dogs have that problem Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted September 28, 2012 Share Posted September 28, 2012 Ruby's litter mate was returned because he cried - most 10 week old puppies do cry at night for the first few nights. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UKMARCH Posted September 28, 2012 Share Posted September 28, 2012 The kennels Willow came from have had at least one dog returned because it has "wind" - erm, don't all dogs have that problem Yes at times some greys are particularly bad the nerves have a direct connection with the guts when we first had ours out of kennels any loud noises, shocks or anything new caused direct output! He is fine now although has a strict diet but is not so easily shocked either. You would think people would expect these normal behaviours when changing homes especially when they are rescue dogs. better than the ones who returned a dog to the rescue my friend works at because 'it didn't go with the decor' I do homechecks for three lurcher/greyhound charities and they are pretty stringent; the report is sent back to the rescue and they will then call the potential adopter to have a further discussion with them before making the decision. I should remember this when getting my next and should pick one the colour of the sitting room carpet my two are moulting at the moment one is balding I've just ordered a made to measure coat ready for the wet/cold. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kinsk Posted September 28, 2012 Share Posted September 28, 2012 better than the ones who returned a dog to the rescue my friend works at because 'it didn't go with the decor' people never cease to amaze me. Our rescue rottie had been in and out of the dogs home 3 times before we got him I can see why as he did have a lot of issues but we made a promise that if after we'd tried everything we still couldn't sort him out then he'd be going to the vets not back to the dogs home. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lavenders_Blue Posted September 28, 2012 Share Posted September 28, 2012 better than the ones who returned a dog to the rescue my friend works at because 'it didn't go with the decor' Gosh, that is wicked Thankfully my dog does go with the decor (no, honestly she does!) although it does mean I can't ever redecorate! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftyhunnypie Posted October 3, 2012 Share Posted October 3, 2012 I daren't watch it, as I know I would be crying for days after each programme. Plus the urge for a dog would become even more unbearable. Incase you haven't guessed, I am having another try at hubby (again) to get a dog. At W.I the other night, we had a talk on medical alert dogs & cancer detection dogs. I wanted to cry there. The eyes, noses & faces of these innocent dogs makes me ooze with love for them. Beautiful! I have told hubby that I will never, ever , ever give up trying & hoping. I love Paul o' Grady - I think he is so down to earth, genuine & lovely. Emma.x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Groovychook Posted October 3, 2012 Share Posted October 3, 2012 Incase you haven't guessed, I am having another try at hubby (again) to get a dog. Good luck Emma I'd hoped he might have cracked by now! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freddie Posted October 3, 2012 Share Posted October 3, 2012 Didn't Ken Dodd have greyhounds, who were so putrid of the "wind" the wallpaper all fell off??? Got to say, my X breed can clear the room on occasion! Lovely girl, really! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftyhunnypie Posted October 3, 2012 Share Posted October 3, 2012 Good luck Emma I'd hoped he might have cracked by now! No such luck! I may seriously consider divorce over it one day! I don't like being ruled by a man! Emma.x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...