Rowan Posted August 4, 2010 Share Posted August 4, 2010 Look at this lovely boy, everyone. Okay, he is a bit scruffy, but if all goes according to plan, he will be a new dog this afternoon, after Florence and and I cut his hair.He is a beautiful bearded collie, (we think!) He is 2 years old, very bouncy and strong but calms down very quickly. Great with dogs of both sexes, wonderful with people, including kids, and desperately in need of love and affection.He is so keen to make friends that he almost glues himself to the front of his cage and bounces around, which puts people off. Once he is out and in a park,you see his true character. He will make someone a lovely pet. Please someone, give him a chance!If anyone is interested, feel free to contact me. Or you can see some of the other Carcassonne dogs on the website http://spacarcassonne.e-monsite.com[IMG]http://i751.photobucket.com/albums/xx153/rowan1965/Bearded%20Collie/AOUIT2010034.jpg[/IMG]Please, can someone upload the photo if it doesn't work. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christine Animal Posted August 4, 2010 Share Posted August 4, 2010 I'm so glad you are going to clean this lovely, lovely boy up quickly. He's on the danger list and such a pearl really shouldn't be. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iC0IY_SPAYc&feature=player_embedded Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christine Animal Posted August 4, 2010 Share Posted August 4, 2010 They're on death row all over the place at the moment. The situation is catastrophic. There's a Black Lab about ten months old in the Vendée amongst others if we don't find someone in the next few days.Hope you don't mind me adding this one Rowan, one of yours at Carcassonne. Canaille, born in May 2008, a friendly playful young dog, on the list. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rowan Posted August 4, 2010 Author Share Posted August 4, 2010 When I put the bearded collie on the site I hadn't realised that he was about to be put down.HELP! Someone....PLEASE! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Framboise Posted August 4, 2010 Share Posted August 4, 2010 OMG this is truly awful! Is there noone to offer thi poor boy another chance at a decent life? Please???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christine Animal Posted August 4, 2010 Share Posted August 4, 2010 Both of them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rowan Posted August 4, 2010 Author Share Posted August 4, 2010 Okay, I never claimed to be expert at this, but here he is, towards the end of his ordeal. He is going to be tidied up by someone at the SPA as long as it is "worth it" (and we know what that means).He was lovely throughout. He sat very calmly, a bit puzzled at first, but he soon realised that we were trying to help him. It was like shearing a sheep. Honestly. His hair was completely matted and even tho we needed shears, all we had were scissors. I have blisters, but the dog is certainly more comfortable. He was so happy at the end, he was bounding around like crazy. Must have felt a whole lot lighter! This dog HAS to be saved. Not just cos so much effort has gone into this, but because I can honestly say that he is one of the best natured dogs I have ever met. A real treasure. Loves other dogs and is desperate to play. And only 2 years old! He is chipped, so is ready to go.Could someone help with the photos, please! (Christine?!)And don't forget about the other doggie, either. Another lovely dog and very deserving of a new life. The SPA is packed, we had 10 more dogs brought in in the last 24 hours. Now is the time to adopt a dog if you possibly can. PLEASE!!! [IMG]http://i751.photobucket.com/albums/xx153/rowan1965/Bearded%20Collie/IMG_0401.jpg[/IMG][IMG]http://i751.photobucket.com/albums/xx153/rowan1965/Bearded%20Collie/IMG_0400.jpg[/IMG] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mary Posted August 4, 2010 Share Posted August 4, 2010 Rowan, Christine, is it worth one of you giving 'Tanya' a call, from the post on Monday 'offering a home'. Rowan, I think you replied to the post. She may travel to collect? It has her telephone number in the post Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Russethouse Posted August 4, 2010 Share Posted August 4, 2010 Here is the post :http://www.completefrance.com/cs/forums/2203570/ShowPost.aspx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christine Animal Posted August 4, 2010 Share Posted August 4, 2010 Tanya was given a link to this forum, to Poorpaws and my site. We haven't heard from her.Yes, Bearded Collies are one of the nicest breeds you could possibly have. If I had the choice of just one dog, that is what I would choose, they are so quiet and gentle. My friend in the States has a grey one, their second, and they have both been the sweetest things. She used to look lovely with her long swishing hair, but now they keep her clipped and she is just as beautiful.I think the French Bearded Collie rescue is on to saving this one if noone offers him a home quickly. Just hoping that madame at the refuge will cooperate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rowan Posted August 5, 2010 Author Share Posted August 5, 2010 Apparently it depends on both La Direction and also whether or not he really IS a bearded collie. The SPA has him down as a griffon cross. What do you think Christine? Does he look like a bearded collie to you? Please say yes!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christine Animal Posted August 5, 2010 Share Posted August 5, 2010 The Bearded Collie people want to take him, he has a foster home waiting in the Vendée. They have to call back La Direction this afternoon apparently. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christine Animal Posted August 5, 2010 Share Posted August 5, 2010 Born in May 2008 and at the refuge since September 2008. He is happy with his toys like any other dog. He deosn't know he only has until the end of this week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christine Animal Posted August 5, 2010 Share Posted August 5, 2010 They have had the go ahead for the Bearded, now called Moïse ! [:)] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rowan Posted August 6, 2010 Author Share Posted August 6, 2010 That's great.Still a few to get out, tho..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
triciajh Posted August 10, 2010 Share Posted August 10, 2010 Any news on these two?Do hope homes were found for them both. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christine Animal Posted August 10, 2010 Share Posted August 10, 2010 The Bearded rescue are getting him out this afternoon.Canaille has been saved thanks to all the messages put out for him. Someone on Rescue put him on Facebook and has found him a home. Now they need the covoiturage to get him there. These two have been extremely lucky. Others were not and were put down. [:(] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rowan Posted August 10, 2010 Author Share Posted August 10, 2010 I was there when the Bearded Collie people came for him. The guy couldn't believe how lovely the dog was; he followed him obediently off the lead in the small park and I think he will settle in very quickly. What a lucky boy. But as Christine says, things are still grim. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christine Animal Posted August 15, 2010 Share Posted August 15, 2010 Before (now in foster care)and after [:)]Apparently the groomer took thirty ticks off him ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rowan Posted August 16, 2010 Author Share Posted August 16, 2010 He looks great. Yeah, I took a fair few ticks off him, too. Poor chap.Anyone know how long it will take for his coat to re-grow? His foster owner didn't know, as he has never shaved his own bearded collie. Thanks again bearded collie association and everyone who got this lovely guy out!Rowan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christine Animal Posted September 13, 2010 Share Posted September 13, 2010 Here is Dinky, who has been adopted by his foster carer, at a Bearded Collie meeting. [:)] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merlin Posted September 13, 2010 Share Posted September 13, 2010 What a lovely bunch of happy dogs! Dinky? He's clearly loving it all and how good is that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rowan Posted September 13, 2010 Author Share Posted September 13, 2010 I was over the moon when I was told that his foster carer was keeping him. I thought he might, he seemed to be quite taken with him, even after a few minutes with him at the SPA. One of the real success stories of recent weeks. Thanks to everyone who helped. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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