MerseyGrey Posted February 4 Share Posted February 4 (edited) Hello! This is just a little update for anyone who is interested. Buster, who we fostered a few times in December, has been with a family for the last month and should have his adoption papers signed this week. They have another dog to keep him company so it sounds like he’s landed on all four paws. Good for Buster! Last weekend we had blue boy Merlin to stay with us. He was a completely different personality to both Buster and Buddy, but 100% good boy. We were both surprised on how many people approached us, and how many told us how beautiful he was, or what a gorgeous colour he was (both true!), but so were both Buddy and Buster and hardly anyone said the same about those big black beauties. https://www.instagram.com/p/C2kqcf8IK9c/?igsh=ZHF6aDVnNzRuM3Yx https://www.instagram.com/p/C2mRuHDIQQO/?igsh=Nnc0Y2hndnVoaW5x https://www.instagram.com/p/C2pFGYmI09W/?igsh=MTl4c3A4cGxzcDZoeg== This weekend we have Sammy just for one night. Sammy has no concept of personal space and after several failed attempts to get him to settle for bed last night, he invited himself up onto our bed, smashing through the last line that Dan had drawn about dog ownership! At 3.20 this morning, we woke up to find ourselves clinging to the edges of the mattress while Sammy stretched out in the middle, looking like life could not furnish him with any greater pleasure. Enjoy the photos! Giant lapdog chest dog Lapdog. Nailed it. Edited February 4 by MerseyGrey 2 1 Quote Buddy Molly 🌈 5/11/10-10/10/23 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DocsDoctor Posted February 4 Share Posted February 4 They are both lovely - and Sammy is evidently quite the character 1 Quote Clare with Tiger (Snapper Gar, b. 18/05/2015), and remembering Ken (Boomtown Ken, 01/05/2011-21/02/2020) and Doc (Barefoot Doctor, 20/08/2001-15/04/2015)."It is also to be noted of every species, that the handsomest of each move best ... and beasts of the most elegant form, always excel in speed; of this, the horse and greyhound are beautiful examples."----Wiliam Hogarth, The Analysis of Beauty, 1753. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BatterseaBrindl Posted February 4 Share Posted February 4 1 Quote Nancy...Mom to Sid (Peteles Tiger), Kibo (112 Carlota Galgos) and Joshi. Missing Casey, Gomer, Mona, Penelope, BillieJean, Bandit, Nixon (Starz Sammie), Ruby (Watch Me Dash) Nigel (Nigel), and especially little Mario, waiting at the Bridge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FiveRoooooers Posted February 4 Share Posted February 4 So happy for Buster! And Merlin seems a very nice (plusalso handsome!) boy! This, I am still : he invited himself up onto our bed, smashing through the last line that Dan had drawn about dog ownership! At 3.20 this morning, we woke up to find ourselves clinging to the edges of the mattress while Sammy stretched out in the middle, looking like life could not furnish him with any greater pleasure. WTG Sammy 1 Quote Old Dogs are the Best Dogs. Thank you, campers. Current enrollees: Punkin. AnnIE Oooh M Angels: Pal . Segugio. Sorella (TPGIT). LadyBug. Zeke-aroni. MiMi Sizzle Pants. Gracie. Seamie . (Foster)Sweet. Andy. PaddyALVIN!Mayhem. Bosco. Bruno. Dottie B. Trevor Double-Heart. Bea. Cletus, KLTO. Aiden 1-4. Upon reflection, our lives are often referenced in parts defined by the all-too-short lives of our dogs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macoduck Posted February 4 Share Posted February 4 (edited) So, Sammy's staying right? Merlin, member of the spikybush sh*ttersclub Edited February 4 by macoduck Quote Freshy (Droopys Fresh), NoAh the podenco orito, Howie the portuguese podengo maneto Angels: Rita the podenco maneta, Lila, the podenco, Mr X aka Denali, Lulu the podenco andaluz, Hada the podenco maneta, Georgie Girl (UMR Cordella), Charlie the iggy, Mazy (CBR Crazy Girl), Potato, my mystery ibizan girl, Allen (M's Pretty Boy), Percy (Fast But True), Mikey (Doray's Patuti), Pudge le mutt, Tessa the iggy, Possum (Apostle), Gracie (Dusty Lady), Harold (Slatex Harold), "Cousin" Simon our step-iggy, Little Dude the iggy ,Bandit (Bb Blue Jay), Niña the galgo, Wally (Allen Hogg), Thane (Pog Mo Thoine), Oliver (JJ Special Agent), Comet, & Rosie our original mutt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MerseyGrey Posted February 4 Author Share Posted February 4 30 minutes ago, macoduck said: Merlin, member of the spikybush sh*ttersclub I’d forgotten that I’d posted that! Quote Buddy Molly 🌈 5/11/10-10/10/23 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
palmettobug Posted February 4 Share Posted February 4 Sammy, Fuzzy and Roman approve! Especially R, the 85 lb lap dog! And I say, there's nothing more beautiful than a black, shiny coat. Sasha my Lab had a coat like a record. 1 Quote Current Crew: Gino-Gene-Eugene! (Eastnor Rebel: Makeshift x Celtic Dream); Fuzzy the Goo-Goo Girl (BGR Fuzzy Navel: Boc's Blast Off x Superior Peace); Roman the Giant Galoot! (Imark Roman: Crossfire Clyde x Shana Wookie); Kitties Archie and Dixie Forever Missed: K9 Sasha (2001-2015); Johnny (John Reese--Gable Dodge x O'Jays) (2011-19); the kitties Terry and Bibbi; and all the others I've had the privilege to know Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LBass Posted February 4 Share Posted February 4 Hurray for Buster in his new home! Merlin is a beauty but Sammie seems just perfect! A snuggler. 1 Quote Lucy with Greyhound Nate and OSH Tinker. With loving memories of MoMo (FTH Chyna Moon), Spirit, Miles the slinky kitty (OSH), Piper "The Perfect" (Oneco Chaplin), Winston, Yoda, Hector, and Claire. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remolacha Posted February 4 Share Posted February 4 For Buster Both boys are beautiful, I have a weakness for the black ones and Merlin is just elegant Sammy, 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EllenEveBaz Posted February 4 Share Posted February 4 Congreytulations to Buster and his new family! Lookit the leg muscles on Merlin -- wow. Also noted is his anticipatory alert stage in the forest walk pic as he sights an oncoming victim petting friend. Lapdog pic My dear Bazzy raced at 90 pounds/40.8 kilos and was absolutely convinced that if I would just stop laughing and moving and screeching that he could fit perfectly well on my lap. 1 Quote Ellen, with brindle Milo and the blonde ballerina, Gelsey remembering Eve, Baz, Scout, Romie, Nutmeg, and Jeter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ramonaghan Posted February 4 Share Posted February 4 (edited) I *think* Sammy likes you. Quite a coup, getting you to surrender your bed! Congrats to Buster for landing in his forever home, and I'm sure it won't be long for the lovely Merlin. Will you be offering dogsitting services for your former fosters? Edited February 4 by ramonaghan 1 Quote Rachel with littermates Doolin and Willa, boss cat Tootie, and feline squatters Crumpet and Fezziwig. Missing gentlemen kitties Mud, Henry, and Richard and our beautiful, feisty, silly Sweep. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerilyn Posted February 4 Share Posted February 4 What fun you're having! Seems like Sammy has made the best case for staying with you permanently. 2 Quote Jerilyn, missing Lila (Good Looking), new Mistress to Wiki (PJ Wicked). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreyPoopon Posted February 5 Share Posted February 5 (edited) Great news for Buster! Merlin is _very_ handsome. I hope he finds his home soon. Good thing you only have Sammy for one night. Sleep deprivation is KNOT fun. What a character he is! ETA: Opal had Sammy's love for closeness. Plusalso, she was unable to stay still. I loved the cuddles but did not enjoy having to protect myself from her bony self. Nor did I enjoy the sleep deprivation. Edited February 5 by GreyPoopon 1 Quote Standard Poodle Daisy (12/13) Missing Cora (RL Nevada 5/99-10/09), Piper (Cee Bar Easy 2/99-1/10), Tally (Thunder La La 9/99-3/10), Edie (Daring Reva 9/99-10/12), Dixie (Kiowa Secret Sue 11/01-1/13), Jessie (P's Real Time 11/98-3/13), token boy Graham (Zydeco Dancer 9/00-5/13), Cal (Back Already 12/99-11/13), Betsy (Back Kick Beth 11/98-12/13), Standard Poodles Minnie (1/99-1/14) + Perry (9/98-2/14), Annie (Do Marcia 9/03-10/14), Pink (Miss Pinky Baker 1/02-6/15), Poppy (Cmon Err Not 8/05-1/16), Kat (Jax Candy 5/05-5/17), Ivy (Jax Isis 10/07-7/21), Hildy (Braska Hildy 7/10-12/22), Opal (Jax Opal 7/08-4/23). Toodles (BL Toodles 7/09-4/24) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MerseyGrey Posted February 5 Author Share Posted February 5 9 hours ago, ramonaghan said: I *think* Sammy likes you. Quite a coup, getting you to surrender your bed! Congrats to Buster for landing in his forever home, and I'm sure it won't be long for the lovely Merlin. Will you be offering dogsitting services for your former fosters? Sammy *likes* everyone . We took him home with us after a sighthound social that the kennels had organised, and as we left there we’re still a few people milling around. Sammy sashayed, serpentine fashion, from one set of human legs to the next, stopping for a quick lean on about five strangers before heading out the door with us. Such a floozy. We have to stop ourselves from offering ourselves as a holiday home for the non-resident dogs. The rescue has a sideline of boarding and I think that’s how they keep enough money in the coffers. The sighthound social this weekend raised almost £900 which was way above their expectations, and will almost cover their vet bill for the month. 1 Quote Buddy Molly 🌈 5/11/10-10/10/23 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreyPoopon Posted February 6 Share Posted February 6 19 hours ago, MerseyGrey said: Sammy *likes* everyone . We took him home with us after a sighthound social that the kennels had organised, and as we left there we’re still a few people milling around. Sammy sashayed, serpentine fashion, from one set of human legs to the next, stopping for a quick lean on about five strangers before heading out the door with us. Such a floozy. We have to stop ourselves from offering ourselves as a holiday home for the non-resident dogs. The rescue has a sideline of boarding and I think that’s how they keep enough money in the coffers. The sighthound social this weekend raised almost £900 which was way above their expectations, and will almost cover their vet bill for the month. Sammy--> I call a very outgoing dog a "flirt," but Sammy takes it to a whole 'nother level. Funds raised-->Awesome! It's hard for rescues to keep up with vet costs, and must be a bit relief to have most of a month covered. 1 Quote Standard Poodle Daisy (12/13) Missing Cora (RL Nevada 5/99-10/09), Piper (Cee Bar Easy 2/99-1/10), Tally (Thunder La La 9/99-3/10), Edie (Daring Reva 9/99-10/12), Dixie (Kiowa Secret Sue 11/01-1/13), Jessie (P's Real Time 11/98-3/13), token boy Graham (Zydeco Dancer 9/00-5/13), Cal (Back Already 12/99-11/13), Betsy (Back Kick Beth 11/98-12/13), Standard Poodles Minnie (1/99-1/14) + Perry (9/98-2/14), Annie (Do Marcia 9/03-10/14), Pink (Miss Pinky Baker 1/02-6/15), Poppy (Cmon Err Not 8/05-1/16), Kat (Jax Candy 5/05-5/17), Ivy (Jax Isis 10/07-7/21), Hildy (Braska Hildy 7/10-12/22), Opal (Jax Opal 7/08-4/23). Toodles (BL Toodles 7/09-4/24) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FiveRoooooers Posted March 26 Share Posted March 26 It's been almost two months without an update from the House of FosterFail Consideration 1 Quote Old Dogs are the Best Dogs. Thank you, campers. Current enrollees: Punkin. AnnIE Oooh M Angels: Pal . Segugio. Sorella (TPGIT). LadyBug. Zeke-aroni. MiMi Sizzle Pants. Gracie. Seamie . (Foster)Sweet. Andy. PaddyALVIN!Mayhem. Bosco. Bruno. Dottie B. Trevor Double-Heart. Bea. Cletus, KLTO. Aiden 1-4. Upon reflection, our lives are often referenced in parts defined by the all-too-short lives of our dogs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MerseyGrey Posted March 26 Author Share Posted March 26 39 minutes ago, FiveRoooooers said: It's been almost two months without an update from the House of FosterFail Consideration Well, that’s because when we last volunteered ourselves we got a wonderful response…they didn’t have any dogs that they could give us for the weekend - they were all out to foster with a view to adoption! Merlin and Sammy both look like their adoptions will go ahead, which is great news. You might remember that we had Ami with us for a weekend, who was perfect except for about 30 seconds where we feared for our lives. We got some more information about him and how he was treated, which wasn’t particularly nice, and the news about him is mixed. He is currently in long-term foster through the rescue’s vet, and they are going to spend time trying to work out what his triggers are for his ‘unfavourable’ behaviour, and they are going to try and see if they can iron out his issues. Him being with someone who has experience with dog behaviour is going to be essential, and they are going to assess him in a few months before possibly putting him back in the rotation for adoption. That is the good news. If they can’t work these things out, his future is a bit less certain. They can’t put him out for adoption if his behaviour can’t be changed - the rescue is quite small and they can’t risk him biting someone again. There was some talk of him becoming a sponsor dog, so they would keep him in kennels and raise funds for him. But it’s not much of a life for him - for any dog really. We will keep an ear out for him. We have a long weekend here due to Easter and we have a guest. I was advised to keep this quiet specifically from you Jan - I have it on good authority that the minute you know, you’ll be booking a flight to see our handsome brindle boy Brolly. This will be his first time in a home of any kind. I took him for a walk last week, and will probably do so again before he comes here on Friday. Here’s a link to his picture on Instagram. I’ll get the spare room ready https://www.instagram.com/p/C4x1IG3I5_E/?igsh=ZGJvajQ2a3dkbW1q 2 Quote Buddy Molly 🌈 5/11/10-10/10/23 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FiveRoooooers Posted March 26 Share Posted March 26 Well if that isn't the best darn reason for the lack of updates - no doggos to share Everyone has a Hold or is being worked with (best of luck, Ami, dear boy). Ahem. Ah, yes, I see the comments It's true But you should keep this handsome young man! Happy Easter! 2 Quote Old Dogs are the Best Dogs. Thank you, campers. Current enrollees: Punkin. AnnIE Oooh M Angels: Pal . Segugio. Sorella (TPGIT). LadyBug. Zeke-aroni. MiMi Sizzle Pants. Gracie. Seamie . (Foster)Sweet. Andy. PaddyALVIN!Mayhem. Bosco. Bruno. Dottie B. Trevor Double-Heart. Bea. Cletus, KLTO. Aiden 1-4. Upon reflection, our lives are often referenced in parts defined by the all-too-short lives of our dogs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreyPoopon Posted March 27 Share Posted March 27 Awesome news for Merlin and Sammy! And, I guess, for the rescue, if not for the potential adopters. I hope Ami can be rehabbed. Brolly is very handsome. Have fun! Enjoy Jan's company. 1 Quote Standard Poodle Daisy (12/13) Missing Cora (RL Nevada 5/99-10/09), Piper (Cee Bar Easy 2/99-1/10), Tally (Thunder La La 9/99-3/10), Edie (Daring Reva 9/99-10/12), Dixie (Kiowa Secret Sue 11/01-1/13), Jessie (P's Real Time 11/98-3/13), token boy Graham (Zydeco Dancer 9/00-5/13), Cal (Back Already 12/99-11/13), Betsy (Back Kick Beth 11/98-12/13), Standard Poodles Minnie (1/99-1/14) + Perry (9/98-2/14), Annie (Do Marcia 9/03-10/14), Pink (Miss Pinky Baker 1/02-6/15), Poppy (Cmon Err Not 8/05-1/16), Kat (Jax Candy 5/05-5/17), Ivy (Jax Isis 10/07-7/21), Hildy (Braska Hildy 7/10-12/22), Opal (Jax Opal 7/08-4/23). Toodles (BL Toodles 7/09-4/24) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EllenEveBaz Posted March 27 Share Posted March 27 Good thoughts for Merlin, Schmoozing Sammy, and especially Ami. Quote I have it on good authority that the minute you know, you’ll be booking a flight to see our handsome brindle boy Brolly. I think Rachel posted that on your instagram just to divert attention from her slipping in to add to her brindle addiction collection. Hope you all have a good foster weekend! 3 Quote Ellen, with brindle Milo and the blonde ballerina, Gelsey remembering Eve, Baz, Scout, Romie, Nutmeg, and Jeter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MerseyGrey Posted March 28 Author Share Posted March 28 (edited) I took Brolly for another walk yesterday so he would be a bit more familiar with me before we brought him home for the weekend. He’s not really shown his cuddly side yet but he’s only been with them for about two weeks so I think he might be a bit shelll-shocked from the change of situation. Enjoy the video! https://www.instagram.com/reel/C5B7_qhINzy/?igsh=MTNnZWI4a28zOHo0bg== Edited March 28 by MerseyGrey Bloody autocorrect 3 Quote Buddy Molly 🌈 5/11/10-10/10/23 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FiveRoooooers Posted March 28 Share Posted March 28 Brilliant! What a lovely boi. Thanks to you, Brolly is doing great! I'm still laffing at the daffodil massacre, brindle boi Aiden was also a bush pooper. (Sigh. Must look away quickly ......) 1 1 Quote Old Dogs are the Best Dogs. Thank you, campers. Current enrollees: Punkin. AnnIE Oooh M Angels: Pal . Segugio. Sorella (TPGIT). LadyBug. Zeke-aroni. MiMi Sizzle Pants. Gracie. Seamie . (Foster)Sweet. Andy. PaddyALVIN!Mayhem. Bosco. Bruno. Dottie B. Trevor Double-Heart. Bea. Cletus, KLTO. Aiden 1-4. Upon reflection, our lives are often referenced in parts defined by the all-too-short lives of our dogs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ramonaghan Posted March 28 Share Posted March 28 "Daffodil massacre" Is it a brindle boy thing? Do they just like to have something tickling their bums while they go? 2 Quote Rachel with littermates Doolin and Willa, boss cat Tootie, and feline squatters Crumpet and Fezziwig. Missing gentlemen kitties Mud, Henry, and Richard and our beautiful, feisty, silly Sweep. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MerseyGrey Posted March 28 Author Share Posted March 28 Well, who can blame them? 2 Quote Buddy Molly 🌈 5/11/10-10/10/23 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreyPoopon Posted March 29 Share Posted March 29 Brolly is a very busy boy. My cousin-in-law had a dog (a female golden, if I recall correctly) who liked to go in bushes ... head first. She was more a "private pooper" than a "plant killer." 1 1 Quote Standard Poodle Daisy (12/13) Missing Cora (RL Nevada 5/99-10/09), Piper (Cee Bar Easy 2/99-1/10), Tally (Thunder La La 9/99-3/10), Edie (Daring Reva 9/99-10/12), Dixie (Kiowa Secret Sue 11/01-1/13), Jessie (P's Real Time 11/98-3/13), token boy Graham (Zydeco Dancer 9/00-5/13), Cal (Back Already 12/99-11/13), Betsy (Back Kick Beth 11/98-12/13), Standard Poodles Minnie (1/99-1/14) + Perry (9/98-2/14), Annie (Do Marcia 9/03-10/14), Pink (Miss Pinky Baker 1/02-6/15), Poppy (Cmon Err Not 8/05-1/16), Kat (Jax Candy 5/05-5/17), Ivy (Jax Isis 10/07-7/21), Hildy (Braska Hildy 7/10-12/22), Opal (Jax Opal 7/08-4/23). Toodles (BL Toodles 7/09-4/24) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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