valB Posted September 2, 2008 Share Posted September 2, 2008 How sweet and we would love to know what name you decide upon. Keep posting some lovely pics and we will follow the progress with interest. Well done for possibly saving this little ones life. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WJT Posted September 2, 2008 Author Share Posted September 2, 2008 [quote user="Nick Williams"]I just thought i'd let you know that a friend pointed us to this website at the weekend. We went over to Bergerac SPA today and adopted the occupant of cage 08. A beautiful (albeit neglected) natured girl who I'm sure will become an important member of our family. Its a shame we couldn't take more but we already have 1 mad hound! [:)] If you are after a dog, I strongly recommend you vist the SPA first. Thanks Shelley and Nads for pointing us here!! [kiss][/quote]I have just seen this. That is wonderful news! Number 8 is such a lovely dog, I remember her so well and she seemed so sweet and gentle. Please do update us with how she is getting on. I would love to know what you call her and see photos of her in her new wonderful home. I am so happy, well done for your kindness. [:D][kiss] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve Posted September 2, 2008 Share Posted September 2, 2008 Does anyone have any information on the rottweiler that can just be seen peering bleakly in the darkness? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Russethouse Posted September 2, 2008 Share Posted September 2, 2008 Yes, he is waiting for you to rescue him [:)][:)]Sorry !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WJT Posted September 2, 2008 Author Share Posted September 2, 2008 [quote user="steve"]Does anyone have any information on the rottweiler that can just be seen peering bleakly in the darkness?[/quote]Hi Steve, the number for the Bergerac SPA is: 0553 27 03 79. They are very friendly and very helpful. In fact, there is a very nice lady there by the name of Sandrine that speaks some English if your French isn't up to it. I would recommend phoning and discussing the situation with the Rottweiler yourself. Please let us know what you learn about him/her. I would be very interested. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Williams Posted September 2, 2008 Share Posted September 2, 2008 I saw the Rottweiler yesterday and it was a really good natured dog and looked to be in reasonable condition. Well worth taking a look! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
valB Posted September 2, 2008 Share Posted September 2, 2008 AND ??????????? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WJT Posted September 2, 2008 Author Share Posted September 2, 2008 ValB, you may have missed it a little further up in the thread but Nick saved the lovely sweet number 8 yesterday. [:)] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gail Smith Posted September 3, 2008 Share Posted September 3, 2008 Well today I had 3 of my horsey friends over for lunch and one of them was absolutely smitten with Charlie (Number 14).The long and short of it is that she rang her husband from my house and he said 'yes' and so Charlie has gone home with her It was as if he picked her out to be his mum, because he went and satright next to her and just looked into her eyes. He hardly left herside all through lunch.She is a doggy person and a very experienced dog owner and alreadyhas 3 dobermans, so I hope he is going to behave with them. The onlything I couldn't tell her was how he was with cats as we don't haveone. He is such a good boy that I am sure he will be fine.She is going to have him on trial for a week and then if all goeswell I will hand over the papers to her, if not then he can come backto me with pleasure as he is no trouble at all.Fingers crossed.Gail Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrissie Posted September 3, 2008 Share Posted September 3, 2008 Marvellous news about Charlie! - hope it works out with his prospective new family.Now, come on someone - what about that Rottweiler?........ (when I last browsed the SPA Toulouse website it was loaded with poor little Rotties)Chrissie (81) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WJT Posted September 3, 2008 Author Share Posted September 3, 2008 That is good news for little Charlie. I hate to say something negative about this but I can't help but worry about him going to a family that has three large Dobermans. I hope he will be OK. Just wish I could have taken him. Please let us know how he settles in with his new family. Gail, well done for saving him in the first place. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
valB Posted September 4, 2008 Share Posted September 4, 2008 Sorry Nick Must have had a senior moment. I hope you enjoy your choice of dog and I am sure the dog will be eternally grateful to you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Panda Posted September 4, 2008 Share Posted September 4, 2008 [quote user="WJT"]That is good news for little Charlie. I hate to say something negative about this but I can't help but worry about him going to a family that has three large Dobermans. I hope he will be OK. Just wish I could have taken him. Please let us know how he settles in with his new family. Gail, well done for saving him in the first place.[/quote]I know how you feel but having recently met the woosiest dog ever I can say that dobermans can be as gentle as any other dog. She wouldn't pass a barking ball of fluff about the size of a Westie that we encountered whilst walking her and actually got chased by it, the funniest sight ever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christine Animal Posted September 4, 2008 Share Posted September 4, 2008 Any news on how he's getting on Gail? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gail Smith Posted September 4, 2008 Share Posted September 4, 2008 I have spoken to the new people today and he was a bit bolshy with their male Dobie but fortunately the dobie is a softey and so it was ok. Unfortunately he keeps chasing the cat and so he is having a lesson in feline respect today! He needs to be castrated asap and I have told the new people that I expect them to do that if they keep him and they have agreed. If he comes back to me then I will get him done asap.They are happy with him though and it's looking good. The new people are very experienced dog owners and went into having him with their eyes wide open. I wouldnt have let him go to just anyone. He has to have the right home because the worst thing that could happen is that he was shunted from pillar to post. There will always be a sanctuary here for him if things dont work out.Gail Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christine Animal Posted September 4, 2008 Share Posted September 4, 2008 Thanks for the news Gail. [:)] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gail Smith Posted September 7, 2008 Share Posted September 7, 2008 I am writing to update about Charlie and how he has been getting along.He settled fantastically well with the Dobermans and slept with them intheir beds every night and played with them all day long. Today hespent the afternoon licking the ears of the big male dobie in his bed.He was a real hit with all in the family and loved a cuddle and tosnuggle on an available lap when he was allowed.Now the bad news.......... Unfortunately Charlie chased their cats.and not just chased for fun but in a totally focussed hunting dog kindof manner. He is definately sight driven and the fact that they runaway from him just excites him more.I believe that Charlie is in fact a fox terrier crossed with apoodle. Although he has lovely soft fluffy curls he also has the wirycoat in places of a fox terrier. He 'points' when he sees prey ie cats and also shivers and shakes in anticipation if they run up a tree to escape him.So sadly Charlie is coming back tomorrow, not in disgrace, but with alot more information available for anyone who might be interested inre-homing this lovely affectionate dog. I dont think a home with catsis advisable. He is definately not a bichon/poodle cross. I am afraidthat you will have to take my word for that although when he gets homeI will take some more pics of him to try and show his pedigree If anyone might know of a potential home for him then please donthesitate to get in touch and maybe come and see him. You will fall inlove with him I am sure.Gail Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WJT Posted September 7, 2008 Author Share Posted September 7, 2008 Gail, I have just replied on the other forum and just wanted to say here that I am so sorry to hear the news but so happy that you will keep him until a permanent home is found. As I mentioned, he is just so cute, I can't imagine that it would take long.By the way, just out of interest, I am certainly no expert but his little face looks just like my little dogs face and he is a Maltese. Maltese and Bichons appear to have the same faces so do you think that perhaps he could be a Bichon or Maltese/ Terrier mix? My Maltese adores children and is gentle but is a spirited little thing.In any case, fingers crossed a cat free loving home will be found soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gail Smith Posted September 10, 2008 Share Posted September 10, 2008 Darling Charlie is still waiting for a lovely home and so I have taken some more pics of him today. He has just had a brush and is sitting on the terrace surveying the garden.Please would you ask around your friends and help to find a lovely home for this super little dog. He really needs someone to give him a forever home (without cats!).[IMG]http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b278/frenchfarmgites/Charlie042.jpg[/IMG][IMG]http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b278/frenchfarmgites/Charlie034.jpg[/IMG]Gail Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christine Animal Posted September 10, 2008 Share Posted September 10, 2008 Sorry, I've just corrected my post above where I called you Clair, yet again! [:P]That second photo is superb, what a pretty little face. Don't rush it Gail and the right family will turn up. He deserves the best. [:)] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christine Animal Posted September 12, 2008 Share Posted September 12, 2008 WJT, the Beauceron people I contacted found someone interested in the Beauceron you took a photo of. They called today and they were told he has been adopted, at least that's what I hope has happened to him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WJT Posted September 13, 2008 Author Share Posted September 13, 2008 I hope so too Christine. That is very good news if that is what happened, he was lovely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christine Animal Posted September 26, 2008 Share Posted September 26, 2008 Still noone who wants to hug this lovely little face? He has suffered and been very unhappy. He has no grudge against humans with his generous little heart and would just like someone to love him back.Maybe he should have his own thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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