Spanielle

I've lived in France now for 2.5yrs.  I spoke to First Direct banking on the phone and have today received an application form to open a current account.  I was told that living in France was NOT a problem.  Could be worth a try of you want a UK account. I had an EGG account when I lived in the UK, but they said I'd have to close it if I lived abroad!

I've managed to contact the owner and they have now moved into their smaller home.  Lizzie is not at all happy with the change and constantly crying at the door to go outside as she was used to total freedom but this is not possible here. I have explained my situation re arrangements (made when I was unaware that I'd be taking in another dog), and we are meeting up at Nante on the 18th now.  So, here's hoping all goes well for everyone!  Will keep everyone informed and posting photographs of course.

I'm going to phone the owner today as I have just realised that I have this 17yr old female GSD belonging to my friend staying with me until 18/12/07 now so the 19th would be the earliest I could meet up to take over ownership, not the 11th as planned!  I really daren't risk a defenceless, toothless old dog of this age who can barely walk, with an unknown dog can I? I was told that it would be fine for her to keep Lizzie for a week or two - providing that it was only for the purpose of finding a new home and not permanently.  So, here's hoping that a 7 day delay won't change things!  Wish me luck!    

I've spoken to the owner this morning.  She still has the dog at present.  A gentleman phoned last night enquiring and is presently consulting his wife.  The offer was left in her hands.  I have said that Lizzie is priority and she should decide where the dog would be happier rehomed.  The other caller lives closer than I do too.  I should like to add that the owner seems a very caring person and is absolutely devastated in parting from her dogs but realises that they'd be happier elsewhere than living in a tiny 1 bedroom, 1 lounge house with little or no garden.  My sympathies are with her. So, luckily all seems to be ending well for Lizzie anyway!

Christine's PM rec'd and response sent. Unfortunately I can't take her until after 11th December due to a pre-arranged trip to the UK but if something can be sorted for her in the meantime and I can work out some means of moving her here, then she has a permanent home offer here with us!  [:D]

She's very definitely non-dominant?  and not likely to be a problem to a meek 13yr old spaniel or a bolshy but non-doninant 11yr old male yorkie?  Oh the temptation is definitely there and we have ample space for her here......... [;-)] Last week I babysat a friends 17yr old female alsation while she went to the UK with no problems at all......  Sorry for all the questions but a dog is for life so better to ask beforehand as she's likely to be with us for the next 9 years.  

[:D] Hehehehe, your censor doesn't like me using the normal name for a female dog does it!  [:)]

For the past 22 years I have always had an alsation bitch in the household - always older rescues - and I must confirm the previous comment made about them being very loyal and faithfull creatures! My last one died 18 months ago at the age of 14 and I must confess that the two little rescues I have at present do not fill the gap left by my shepherds - not that I'd part with them of course!  However, if I lived closer to her, I am sure that she'd be in my car and have a home here without hesitation.  Come on someone, please take her in or I may be forced to take a long drive from Bretagne to fetch her myself!![:(]