The Dogmother Posted January 15, 2009 Share Posted January 15, 2009 Wish her good luck from me LC, and a big hug too. I bet that she will enjoy the training, but it will be like seeing your baby off to her first day at school for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
little chickadee Posted January 20, 2009 Author Share Posted January 20, 2009 Will do Clare! Well Quita had her op yesterday and has woken up very annoyed that she isn't allowed to go out and play! Her dressing came off this morning and I think it's a bit sore, but she's mainly just frustrated! Spot which dog has just had a general! (Taken last night - Holly always looks like she's been shot when she's asleep! lol ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted January 20, 2009 Share Posted January 20, 2009 Aww, bless them. Give her a hug from me. Ruby is booked in for hers in half term.. She likes to pick at things, so I'm worried about her getting the stitches out - she'll go mad with a lampshade collar on too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
little chickadee Posted January 29, 2009 Author Share Posted January 29, 2009 Quita has recovered really well from her op and hasn't been in the slightest bit interested in the wound. We've had sad news today though that it might be April before we got a new pup as there just aren't enough pups in the system at the moment I'd got myself prepared for having a crossover, then when I realised that probably wasn't going to be possible, I expected a week or two wait, but a month has come as a bit of a shock. Poo! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted January 29, 2009 Share Posted January 29, 2009 That's sad LC - so you'll be without a pup? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
little chickadee Posted January 29, 2009 Author Share Posted January 29, 2009 Yep What will we go without the house being covered in yellow hair? (moulting has begun big style at our house!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
little chickadee Posted February 9, 2009 Author Share Posted February 9, 2009 Quita just had her last visit from her supervisor before she goes into training on March 2nd. They are still really pleased with her (her supervisor's supervisor was there too) Still looks like April before we'll be getting another pup though. There are loads of puppy walkers having to wait though and we're not alone! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
little chickadee Posted February 24, 2009 Author Share Posted February 24, 2009 Well we're approaching the part of puppy walking I've really not been looking forward to. 1 week to go until Quita goes in for training. It's March 3rd she's been picked up not the 2nd as we thought at first. Still, we knew it would happen and she is going off to bigger and better things Can't pretend we've not shed tears though! New pup Raffles arrives on 25th March, so we're going to be gloss painting the downstairs paintwork in between puppies Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted February 27, 2009 Share Posted February 27, 2009 ooooh! a few days with no dog hair! We're trying to gloss door frames at the moment - but Jazz is moulting Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted February 27, 2009 Share Posted February 27, 2009 so is Ruby (as Carl found out on Saturday ) Give Quita a big kiss from me LC and wish her well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chelsea Posted February 27, 2009 Share Posted February 27, 2009 Aww, how sad for you to see her go....but you've done a really good job! Not long till the next one either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
little chickadee Posted March 2, 2009 Author Share Posted March 2, 2009 I understand why there are so many people who do puppy walking once We're not giving up though, hard as it's going to be to let her go. Really really not looking forward to tomorrow and determined not to cry in front of our supervisor. I'll be ok as long as she doesn't ask if I'm alright. I always lose the battle with tears when anyone asks me that when I'm quite obviously not The kennels phoned on Sunday and asked OH lots of questions about her. Apparently she sounds very like her sister Questa, who is at the same kennels. She'll have so much fun with the other dogs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joojoo Posted March 2, 2009 Share Posted March 2, 2009 You've done such a fabulous and worthwhile job over the time that you've had Quita :clap: I'm sure you will feel very sad tomorrow when she goes, but you should be really proud of what you and she have achieved together and what a wonderful guide dog she will be for someone. Think of all the lovely times you've had with her and all the lovely ones to come when Raffles arrives Will be thinking of you tomorrow Big hugs xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted March 3, 2009 Share Posted March 3, 2009 Hope you cope OK today . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted March 3, 2009 Share Posted March 3, 2009 Big hugs for today LC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mostin Posted March 3, 2009 Share Posted March 3, 2009 Thinking of you, it will be hard , but you have done a wonderful thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paola Posted March 3, 2009 Share Posted March 3, 2009 Good luck for today Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
little chickadee Posted March 3, 2009 Author Share Posted March 3, 2009 She's gone now. I did really well and only cried after she'd gone It was really tough getting our daughter to school this morning but our son was just fine! She will be having a cracking time in kennels and we'll hear from them soon about how she's getting on. Time to start thinking forward to Raffles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted March 3, 2009 Share Posted March 3, 2009 Oh dear Have good cry, a piece of cake and get that gloss painting done! Raffles will be here in no time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mostin Posted March 3, 2009 Share Posted March 3, 2009 Get it all out, it's completely understandable, she's been a huge part of your life. hugs xxxxxxx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewis Posted March 3, 2009 Share Posted March 3, 2009 Well done Just think of the person you are ultimately helping aswell . I went to train Guide Dogs for Work Experience and I also know someone who puppy walks and I think it's a really good charity who do fantastic work. I'd like to get more involved, but can't do puppy walking because of the other animals we have (and my dad ) so I'm going to try and help out with fundraising. It won't be long until you have Raffles Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smudgley Posted March 3, 2009 Share Posted March 3, 2009 Well done Just think of the person you are ultimately helping aswell . I went to train Guide Dogs for Work Experience and I also know someone who puppy walks and I think it's a really good charity who do fantastic work. I'd like to get more involved, but can't do puppy walking because of the other animals we have (and my dad ) so I'm going to try and help out with fundraising. It won't be long until you have Raffles Have you thought about havinga Guide Dog Brood B.itch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewis Posted March 4, 2009 Share Posted March 4, 2009 Well done Just think of the person you are ultimately helping aswell . I went to train Guide Dogs for Work Experience and I also know someone who puppy walks and I think it's a really good charity who do fantastic work. I'd like to get more involved, but can't do puppy walking because of the other animals we have (and my dad ) so I'm going to try and help out with fundraising. It won't be long until you have Raffles Have you thought about havinga Guide Dog Brood B.itch I have, but Dad wont let us get a dog so its a no go. Someone I know who is puppy walking at the moment's dog may be going to Australia as a Brood B.itch The closest I can get is other peoples dogs and sponsoring a puppy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted March 4, 2009 Share Posted March 4, 2009 The closest I can get is other peoples dogs and sponsoring a puppy. You'd always be welcome to come and fuss my hound Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smudgley Posted March 4, 2009 Share Posted March 4, 2009 Well done Just think of the person you are ultimately helping aswell . I went to train Guide Dogs for Work Experience and I also know someone who puppy walks and I think it's a really good charity who do fantastic work. I'd like to get more involved, but can't do puppy walking because of the other animals we have (and my dad ) so I'm going to try and help out with fundraising. It won't be long until you have Raffles Have you thought about havinga Guide Dog Brood B.itch I have, but Dad wont let us get a dog so its a no go. Someone I know who is puppy walking at the moment's dog may be going to Australia as a Brood B.itch The closest I can get is other peoples dogs and sponsoring a puppy. Australia.... That's the first I've heard about Australia.... I don't think we have any BB's going there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
