Rowan Posted February 24, 2010 Share Posted February 24, 2010 To continue my thread, below, I decided to rescue the little beagle from the SPA at Carcassonne. She was at the vets yesterday for teeth, sterilisation and X-rays (she limps very badly) and now she is safely sleeping in her basket.She weighs in at a massive 6.5kg, and has been used as a puppy breeding machine, with several badly performed caesarians. She lost 2 teeth, which couldn't be saved and will be on anti-inflamatories for the rest of her life, but at least she is safe and warm and loved now. Poor little mite. If I knew how to upload photos I would do so. She is SO pretty and I love her already. Thanks to everyone who encouraged me (esp ValB) to go ahead. The vet was very good about the cost, too and reduced it to the bare minimum he could without risking his job!I have called her Lily. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bugsy Posted February 24, 2010 Share Posted February 24, 2010 Nice one RowanHere's how to add a photo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christine Animal Posted February 24, 2010 Share Posted February 24, 2010 Well done Rowan, for your kindness and generosity. I love the name Lily. By her weight it sounds as if she is a little Beagle Elisabeth. You must feel so good after all that has been done and that she is now at home in her basket. How wonderful for Lily to have such a happy end after such an awful life. Look forward to the photo. [:)] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rowan Posted February 24, 2010 Author Share Posted February 24, 2010 Not sure if this will work, but here goes. Thanks for the help with the photos. She is asleep in the sun now, obviously a bit sore, but wagging her little tail like crazy. Yes, I think she is a beagle elisabeth, bred for their size. I guess that is the cause of her problems! [IMG]http://i751.photobucket.com/albums/xx153/rowan1965/IMG_0222.jpg[/IMG] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rowan Posted February 24, 2010 Author Share Posted February 24, 2010 oh, that doesn't look right. Just take it from me, she is BEAUTIFUL! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Megan le Fey Posted February 24, 2010 Share Posted February 24, 2010 That's wonderful news Rowan, it's so good to hear that she is going to be kept safe and be loved from now on. Like Christine, I also look forward to the photos and love her new name[:D]. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bugsy Posted February 24, 2010 Share Posted February 24, 2010 [quote user="Rowan"]Not sure if this will work, but here goes. Thanks for the help with the photos. She is asleep in the sun now, obviously a bit sore, but wagging her little tail like crazy. Yes, I think she is a beagle elisabeth, bred for their size. I guess that is the cause of her problems! [IMG]http://i751.photobucket.com/albums/xx153/rowan1965/IMG_0222.jpg[/IMG][/quote]There you go.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christine Animal Posted February 24, 2010 Share Posted February 24, 2010 Awwww, makes you melt. [IMG]http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a363/Bechamel/dogheart.gif[/IMG]Rescue and adoption is about giving and isn't she just worth it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rowan Posted February 24, 2010 Author Share Posted February 24, 2010 Thanks Bugsy, where had I gone wrong?Yes, she is a sweetheart. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bugsy Posted February 24, 2010 Share Posted February 24, 2010 [quote user="Rowan"]Thanks Bugsy, where had I gone wrong?Yes, she is a sweetheart.[/quote]You need to just separate the photolink from the other words you posted. On a separate line with double space between (return,return) is best.Gary.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rowan Posted February 24, 2010 Author Share Posted February 24, 2010 In that case, here goes again. Teach a man to fish, and all that![IMG]http://i751.photobucket.com/albums/xx153/rowan1965/IMG_0223.jpg[/IMG] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rowan Posted February 24, 2010 Author Share Posted February 24, 2010 Rats! I am a moron! Sorry! More fishing lessons required!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bugsy Posted February 24, 2010 Share Posted February 24, 2010 [quote user="Rowan"]In that case, here goes again. Teach a man to fish, and all that![IMG]http://i751.photobucket.com/albums/xx153/rowan1965/IMG_0223.jpg[/IMG][/quote][:D][:D][:D]. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Panda Posted February 24, 2010 Share Posted February 24, 2010 OMG, how sweet is he, your story bought tears to my eyes, well done you, what an awful life she's had so far, you are an angel! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rowan Posted February 24, 2010 Author Share Posted February 24, 2010 I volunteer at the Carcassonne SPA several afternoons a week and she is just one of many dogs that I would love to have brought home, to be honest. Sometimes I think I prefer dogs to people. Lily is so trusting and wonderfully affectionate, despite her horrid experiences. None of this "I had a bad childhood so it's not my fault I am a mass murderer" rubbish from dogs!!And thanks again, Bugsy! I wish I could make my mistakes in a less public manner. Won't be trying that again! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
valB Posted February 24, 2010 Share Posted February 24, 2010 RowanHow absolutely ADORABLE. How did you resist her for so long, I would have taken her home with me on day one. She certainly looks very well settled with her new Mum and she is going to be a very spoilt llittle lady. Welcome to the forum little Lily and we hope to get lots of updates and pix of you, you are a real sweetie and I am green with envy [kiss] [kiss]. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Âme Posted February 24, 2010 Share Posted February 24, 2010 Delightful little thing, she looks so young. ...and it is so nice to read about a happy ending. It brings tears to my eyes too. Good on you, Rowan! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Polly Posted February 24, 2010 Share Posted February 24, 2010 Well done for taking her on! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rowan Posted February 25, 2010 Author Share Posted February 25, 2010 Don't worry, guys, I will keep you updated. Can't promise any pics tho', unless Bugsy is around! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ViVienne Posted February 25, 2010 Share Posted February 25, 2010 how lovely, happy tears... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WJT Posted February 25, 2010 Share Posted February 25, 2010 Lily is adorable and a very lucky girl. Rowan what a kind wonderful thing you have done for her. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dog Posted February 25, 2010 Share Posted February 25, 2010 Lily is beautiful with a very knowing look. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pads Posted February 26, 2010 Share Posted February 26, 2010 Well Done you ... One lucky doggy there She's a real sweetie Rowan how long have you volenteered at the SPA in Carcassonne ? I brought a dog in that we found while on holiday back in 2008, I'd love to find out some news on him ... maybe a quick ring to the owners to see how he is ? I know im cheecky but he touched my heart so hard I think of him all the time ....This is his story http://www.completefrance.com/cs/forums/1/1409178/ShowPost.aspx#1409178 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rowan Posted February 26, 2010 Author Share Posted February 26, 2010 PadsI have only been helping out there since we lost our last beagle, just before Christmas. I was going there regularly to look for a companion for our other dog, and realised how short of help they are up there. I walk the dogs, brush them and play fetch etc. Plus I help out with any language problems if any Brits show up. People quite often bring in lost dogs, which is wonderful, so thanks for that. But most of the dogs they have there are just tied to the gates by their owners who no longer want them. Heartbreaking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rowan Posted February 26, 2010 Author Share Posted February 26, 2010 Pads, I just read the story of Frankie.Yes, it is hard for the dogs to get noticed, and there are several dogs up there who are lovely and gentle but have been waiting for homes for 21/2 years or more. But they are fed and are safe and in some cases probably have a better life than before.An owner is perfectly entitled to say they don't want to keep their dog if they are called to say it has shown up at the SPA. As I say, most of the dogs there were left by their owners who don't want them any more. Very sad, but In England the owners quite often cut the dogs ears off to stop them being identified from their tattoos. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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