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to give you an update on our rescue dog

30 replies

StillReasonablyIntelligent · 06/12/2020 18:10

Original thread: www.mumsnet.com/Talk/am_i_being_unreasonable/3585490-To-adopt-an-11-year-old-dog

We've had her now for 18 months - in many ways she actually seems significantly younger than when we first got her. We make all her food at home, so her coat is all lovely and just going through that old thread makes me realise how much healthier she looks.

She LOVES swimming (I'm not sure she'd ever been before, we had to push her in the lake the first time). We cannot get her out of the water whenever we're near it.

We're moving house soon (to an island which is all fields and sea) - I think our stress is affecting her a bit as she seems a bit jumpy.

She's cost us a small fortune in vet bills; she showed some abnormalities in her last blood test so she's going in next week for a string of other tests - we're hoping it isn't kidney disease.
I'll be honest; both DP and I love her far too much and we're struggling with the idea of her being old and ever getting ill.
The paranoia of it all keeps me up at night.

Anyway, thought I'd share an update and some photos. I'm feeling all worried about her tonight, and was going to post about it but figured an update one would be nicer Smile

to give you an update on our rescue dog
to give you an update on our rescue dog
to give you an update on our rescue dog
OP posts:
73kittycat73 · 06/12/2020 18:43

She looks beautiful OP. Smile Very good luck to you for the tests next week. Flowers

EbbandTheWanderingHearts · 06/12/2020 18:44

Such a lovely update. I missed the original thread but have just read through it. I'm glad she's settled and happy.

MrsShelton · 06/12/2020 18:51

you've done so well and she is beautiful!

must admit,myself and dp didnt realise we would feel this way about our dog. he was a puppy when we got him in january. taken over our lives!!

CandlesBlanketsandTea · 06/12/2020 18:55

I remember the original thread, this is a lovely update, she's beautiful 😍

bilbodog · 06/12/2020 18:59

Beautiful dog

PrincessNutNuts · 06/12/2020 19:01

She's amazing Smile

Igotjelly · 06/12/2020 19:09

She's beautiful and you are wonderful people for giving an older dog a chance at a happy rest of her life. I hope you have a great deal more time together Flowers

ilovesooty · 06/12/2020 19:12

She is beautiful. Best wishes for the tests.

TheShepherdsCrown · 06/12/2020 19:23

such a beautiful pooch. Hope the test goes well.

GooseWhiskers · 06/12/2020 19:25

I remember your thread! What an absolutely gorgeous and happy dog - thank you for your update 🥰

ChaosTrulyReigns · 06/12/2020 19:25

I've just read through the old thread and now I'm all sniffly.
What a beautiful dog she is

Hope all is well with the test Thanks

TheLadyOfShallnott · 06/12/2020 19:30

Keeping all crossed for the tests. They steal your heart away don’t they?

I just want to say that not only is she beautiful but more importantly, she looks happy and loved. Which is the best we can ever do Flowers

OnceUponAMidnightBeery · 06/12/2020 19:35

Thank you for giving an older dog her forever home- she looks so very happy (that water smile says everything) and I hope you can all enjoy and appreciate each other for many years yet xx

Please keep us updated

QueenofLouisiana · 06/12/2020 19:44

Ahhhhhh! Gorgeous girl. #colliesrock

Piffle11 · 06/12/2020 20:15

Oh she’s just gorgeous! What a lucky girl to find you ... and you to find her ❤️

StillReasonablyIntelligent · 06/12/2020 20:27

She's an absolutely gorgeous dog - so kind and cuddly.
We have had a couple of courses of osteopen, which has been worth every penny as it's basically reversed her arthritis.

She is very very loved.

OP posts:
missmouse101 · 06/12/2020 20:33

What a darling!

Purplecatshopaholic · 06/12/2020 20:39

Aww gorgeous girl. So glad you all found each other

ApricotCrush · 07/12/2020 08:59

I followed your previous thread, thank you for the update. I'm amazed it's been 18 months. So pleased it worked out for you, she's beautiful. Smile

MarthasGinYard · 07/12/2020 09:10

She is gorgeous

So great to see a wonderful rescue story, when everyone just seems obsessed with cockerdoodle this and poo that.

Lovely Op

TimeIhadaNameChange · 07/12/2020 17:09

I was on your last thread (h20) and am so glad to read this. Can't be, believe it's been 18 months though - how did that happen?

StillReasonablyIntelligent · 07/12/2020 18:27

I know - the time has absolutely flown hasn't it? Scary!

OP posts:
LittleMissLockdown · 07/12/2020 18:37

Aww I posted on your original thread under an old user name. I'm so pleased to read all is going well! It's so heart-warming to see people give older dogs a chance. Xmas Smile

P. S your new home sounds amazingly idyllic!

Cottagepieandpeas · 07/12/2020 18:39

She’s beautiful. I really enjoyed reading your story 🧡

HTH1 · 07/12/2020 20:14
Xmas Smile