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Called to see friend in one of the sheltered dwellings per se (a different friend) - I haven't seen her for about 6 weeks.
Bumped into her neighbour who owned the most beautiful dog - I met her about January in all that snow and she was walking him and she divulged to me even tho she had children and grandchildren - she loved this wee dog. She just lived for him and walked him about 4 times a day. Then he got a little sick and had to wear as she called it a lampshade (the dog collar) - he got better. He loved her as much as she loved him. I know the dog filled a massive a hole in her life as she lost her son to suicide some years back and other lots of wee troubles. But the guy lifted her so much.
Anyway told me she went away for a few days about June - left dog in the care of her son - dog run out and was killed. I know she is broken-hearted and I am broken-hearted for her as her and I had shared wee naughty bits and pieces of dog life. She tried to say to herself - it could have been a child and indeed it could have been but it wasn't - but it was her child.
The more I think of it tonight I just think carelessness comes into this - this dog wasn't a runaway dog, adhd dog, whatever. But I am sad for her tonight.
Bumped into her neighbour who owned the most beautiful dog - I met her about January in all that snow and she was walking him and she divulged to me even tho she had children and grandchildren - she loved this wee dog. She just lived for him and walked him about 4 times a day. Then he got a little sick and had to wear as she called it a lampshade (the dog collar) - he got better. He loved her as much as she loved him. I know the dog filled a massive a hole in her life as she lost her son to suicide some years back and other lots of wee troubles. But the guy lifted her so much.
Anyway told me she went away for a few days about June - left dog in the care of her son - dog run out and was killed. I know she is broken-hearted and I am broken-hearted for her as her and I had shared wee naughty bits and pieces of dog life. She tried to say to herself - it could have been a child and indeed it could have been but it wasn't - but it was her child.
The more I think of it tonight I just think carelessness comes into this - this dog wasn't a runaway dog, adhd dog, whatever. But I am sad for her tonight.
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For more on marking an answer as the "Best Answer", please visit our FAQ.OMG Mamy - no no carelessness - those are my private thoughts.
Thanks Tony - I'll never be convinced other than carelessness. If they held onto a dog the way they hold onto a mobile phone - the dog would be alive today. Of that I am convinced. And I think lady in question knows he would be alive too.
Thanks Tony - I'll never be convinced other than carelessness. If they held onto a dog the way they hold onto a mobile phone - the dog would be alive today. Of that I am convinced. And I think lady in question knows he would be alive too.
That's so sad JJ. When we had our little fella we very rarely went away cos I didn't enjoy it worrying about him all the time, I felt no one could look after him as well as me.
We sometimes have our sons dog when he's on holiday, she's a lovely dog but to be honest I don't enjoy it as much as I should because of the constant worry that something might happen to her.
We sometimes have our sons dog when he's on holiday, she's a lovely dog but to be honest I don't enjoy it as much as I should because of the constant worry that something might happen to her.
JJ, I don't often get cross but you are making huge suppositions unless you were there.
When our dog (Sweep) died my Grandmother blamed herself and cried for weeks - some boys climbed over her back wall to retrieve a football and exited leaving the gate open.
He wandered off and to his delight found a reservoir (with very steep sides) he loved water , he was found the next day - he had swum until exhausted unable to get out.
When our dog (Sweep) died my Grandmother blamed herself and cried for weeks - some boys climbed over her back wall to retrieve a football and exited leaving the gate open.
He wandered off and to his delight found a reservoir (with very steep sides) he loved water , he was found the next day - he had swum until exhausted unable to get out.
that's right Darcy - I looked after my neighbour's dog Saturday night and Sunday day this weekend.
I only had to open the backdoor and let her in - then I fed and watered her. Owner asked me to let her stay in the kitchen for hours.
But a horrible problem happened. Back door wouldn't open so I couldn't get the door open to let her in . This dog is the size of a small pony and strength. Neighbours have a (side) back door - which I opened - with great strength from myself I tried to slip a collar on but she pushed and pushed me causing me to lose a little balance- however I got the collar and used my lead to try and lead her from the side door into the front door. Now when I think of it the dog could have run down the street and horrors of horrors.
I did tell my neighbour and he did say the back door was broke but the whole family knew how to "open and shut it". Now I won't look after that dog again until the door is fixed.
I only had to open the backdoor and let her in - then I fed and watered her. Owner asked me to let her stay in the kitchen for hours.
But a horrible problem happened. Back door wouldn't open so I couldn't get the door open to let her in . This dog is the size of a small pony and strength. Neighbours have a (side) back door - which I opened - with great strength from myself I tried to slip a collar on but she pushed and pushed me causing me to lose a little balance- however I got the collar and used my lead to try and lead her from the side door into the front door. Now when I think of it the dog could have run down the street and horrors of horrors.
I did tell my neighbour and he did say the back door was broke but the whole family knew how to "open and shut it". Now I won't look after that dog again until the door is fixed.
JJ:
I'm reminded of the situation, a few years ago, when you lost your previous canine friend. People here worked hard to persuade you to look for another dog (even though you clearly weren't too sure whether it was the right thing to do or not). Knowing how much Maxie now means to you, I'm sure that you'll agree that 'a bit of a push' was the right thing in that situation.
So perhaps it's time (or soon will be) for you to give your friend a similar push?
I'm reminded of the situation, a few years ago, when you lost your previous canine friend. People here worked hard to persuade you to look for another dog (even though you clearly weren't too sure whether it was the right thing to do or not). Knowing how much Maxie now means to you, I'm sure that you'll agree that 'a bit of a push' was the right thing in that situation.
So perhaps it's time (or soon will be) for you to give your friend a similar push?