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Why don't you try posting on www.totalfrance.com ? That website seems to have quite an active Pet forum. You may reach a few more people. Lynda
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There is a very friendly Jack Russell dog (neutered) with the SPA lady that Poorpaws deal with. He is 11 years old and was left behind when his owners had to return to the UK for medical treatment. So sad for him. Lynda (Just taken possession of 6 month old Border Collie from Poorpaws who would love to sit on my lap but she's a little on the big side!)
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I had 6 to move from Ireland. I got a few quotes before deciding on Skye Horse Transport. One company quoted £6,000! We ended up paying about half that. I wanted to travel with them, which was a factor. One company said that it would not be possible as it was too stressful for the owner! [8-)] Needless to say they didn't get my vote. I was lucky that I had a 9 horse lorry just for my horses so there was room for all the gear too. Beware companies offering part-loads. Your horse might end up on a 5 day tour of Europe before they get to your door. [:(] Lynda
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Just a further comment for "plastered again" (love the name!). I don't know whether you have a trailer or a lorry but that may also influence your decision. Long journeys by trailer are much, much more stressful on the horse's legs as they feel so much more of the bumps from the road. A lorry (usually) has much better suspension and gives the horses a more stable, smooth ride. Also, of course, trailering is much slower....... Lynda
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Try Philip Hirst of http://www.skyehorsetransport.com. He's experienced and good with the horses. He's also not as expensive as some of the other more well known companies. He brought my 6 all the way from Ireland (via the UK). That was 3 days, 2 ferries and 2 overnight stops. They all arrived in good shape - mentally and physically - including a yearling that had never travelled before and a neurotic Arab. [;-)] I travelled with them too so I can recommend him. It certainly made the journey less stressful to hand the responsibility over to a professional. Lynda
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Not quite a Spaniel......
lynda777 replied to lynda777's topic in Animal Welfare, Rescue & Protection
We're getting a little off topic but that reminds me of when I went to see a gelding (I wanted a mare) to see what I might get for my money. 15 years later gelding is still with me. [:$] -
Not quite a Spaniel......
lynda777 replied to lynda777's topic in Animal Welfare, Rescue & Protection
Sorry, no. I think these two will be more than enough for us to cope with. Someone suggested I should get a ball launcher for when my arm gets tired of throwing them. Great idea I thought! I'm interested in doing some agility with her but I don't know whether there are any clubs locally (or even anywhere). Does anyone know of any? Good luck with finding Lea a home. Lynda -
I posted a little while ago as we were looking for a playmate for our Jack Russell cross. I had hoped for a spaniel but Christine pointed me in the direction of Poorpaws who were looking for a home for a Dalmatian. We met the lovely Dalmatian lady but, although she was perfect in every way, she just didn't hit the right notes with me. I can't put my finger on it but I didn't fall instantly in love. She was friendly, playful, good natured and beautiful. I just couldn't see her as my dog. However, whilst we were there we met the adorable Clara. A 6 month old border collie who wheedled her way under my skin. We went back today with Mickey and she is definitely the dog for us. All being well, she should come home on Saturday. We are in the throes of having the house rewired so I'm hoping to restore a little normality before we bring her home. I know how demanding border collies can be but hopefully with an energetic Jack Russell, a farm to play in, no roads close by and time on my hands, we will give her the home she needs. I can't wait. :-)) Thanks, Christine. Lynda
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Apart from fleas, two other things spring to mind. What part of the tail is affected? If near the body, could he have a problem with worms? Could he have damaged his tail, particularly if its an especially waggy tail? May have created discomfort/numbness which is irritating him. HTH Lynda
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Thinking of you and knowing how sad you must be. Be good to yourself and thankful for the long life that she was able to live with you. be well Lynda
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Home Offered to Young Spaniel
lynda777 replied to lynda777's topic in Animal Welfare, Rescue & Protection
Poorpaws have told me the reason for leaving the last home, which appears to be no fault of Pepper's, but that family had adopted her themselves from the SPA so I don't know. Apparently she is with an SPA inspector at the moment so maybe she will be able to tell me on Saturday. Lynda -
Home Offered to Young Spaniel
lynda777 replied to lynda777's topic in Animal Welfare, Rescue & Protection
Just to let you know that we are off to meet Pepper the Dalmatian on Saturday. It turns out that she is only 10 mins down the road from us. I am told that she is very beautiful but shy of strangers - bit like my daughter so I'm sure they'll get on fine. [;-)] I hope that she is the right dog for us as it turns out that this is the second time she has been in a shelter for adoption and she's not even 2 years old. I am sad for her but a little nervous that there was a reason her previous two families couldn't keep her. We shall see. I will let you know how we get on. In the meantime, perhaps someone could clarify something. Is it true that large dogs have to be muzzled in public? If so, would Pepper the Dalmatian class as a large dog? Lynda -
Home Offered to Young Spaniel
lynda777 replied to lynda777's topic in Animal Welfare, Rescue & Protection
Thank you, Christine. The Dally certainly looks a lovely handsome lady. I have contacted Poorpaws for more information. Thanks, Cerise. I have already been on the SPA site but didn't find a reference to Montauban, only Deux Rives. Is that the same thing? I scrolled through the 67 dogs that they have. They all tug my heartstrings but don't quite fit the bill at the moment. I'll resist a little longer. Lynda -
Hi The OH and I have decided that our young Jack Russell cross is lonely and we would like to get another dog. We live in the centre of 40 acres and our new dog would have an active outdoor life. Mickey, our 8 month old JRX, is very boisterous, friendly and loves other dogs. He's also very fit, strong and much bigger than a normal JR. His typical day is to run after rabbits, "help" me feed the horses, play with our 4 year old daughter and then collapse exhausted in front of the fire. After much talk, we have decided that we would like a Spaniel, ideally an English Springer type but probably not many of them about. Preferably a girl but would still consider a boy. Not a puppy but a young dog. It obviously needs to be good with children and the potential to be sensible around the horses. Mickey learnt quite quickly to stay out of their way when the yearling pounced on him. [:$] We are in Tarn et Garonne but would travel a little way. Lynda
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Hi Jane Yes, that is extremely helpful, thank you very much for taking the trouble. What a minefield. I have been told on another forum that because I keep more than 4 horses, I need to register as a farmer and pay cotisations for that - even though I do not currently breed them or have any intentions of selling any. If that is the case, do you know if the cotisations for that will be in addition to any I pay under a micro enterprise for the massage and how would they calculate if I'm not earning anything as a farmer? Many thanks. Lynda