To tell you all about my wonderful dog?

[Worshipmydogplease]

Yes, yes I am but don't care. Currently in my house on my own with ddog, who is sat snoring softly next to me with his head on my lap, legs in the air, and I've just had a little happy cry to myself over her and how far he's come.

We got him a couple of years after the devastating loss of our other ddog. It wasn't planned. DH got a call from his brother who had heard about a pup who was for sale. A bargain price. It was a BYB situation. I didn't want anything to do with it but DH said let's just take a look, maybe its fate.

I actually gasped when I saw him. he was on his own in the corner of a freezing hard filthy floor just shivering. It was pretty clear the people were a bit dodgy. The mum dog had lost interest in the pup as she was only a pup herself. I was elbowing DH to signal "let's get out of here" until I heard "if you don't want this one I'm giving him to my sister who fancies breeding and will want a stud"

Obviously we picked him up the day after.

They told us he was 8 weeks, vet said he cant have been more than 5 or 6 weeks max. Great.

He was actually pure HORRIBLEness. He didn't like men (BIL told us its the sort of household with a lot of people hanging around drinking etc), so we suspected he just lay in the kitchen on his own with lots of loud drunk men around.

He didn't sleep for very long. We had to put him in bed with us for comfort so we could tag team sleeping for an hour here and there.

when he was awake we couldn't hold him and cuddle him, he was bitey, scratchy, way more than normal pup stuff. Id be covered in bites and scratches constantly. he was gentle with the DC, but awful with us.

We mentioned a few times about rehoming over the next few months. we're experienced owners but this dog was a walking 4 legged fur covered nightmare. Both knowing we'd never do it, but it was nice to think about I won't lie.

I was so upset, id still not got over losing my other ddog, and now the one that was supposed to help heal my heart wasn't very nice.

We worked so hard with him for what felt like forever. It took about 9 months. hes 7 now.

He is my best friend. He and DC2 are partners in crime and have a particularly special bond. he's the last thing I see at night and the first thing I see in the morning. he has wonderful little quirks that bring me so much joy, he's actually got a sense of humour, he will seek me out if he knows I'm upset and sit on me, he likes his paws being tickled, his ears smell like how i imagine heaven might smell, he squeaks when he wants strokes. He loves cats and plays with spiders, never hurting them, just likes nudging them along with his perfect nose.

Only problem is I suspect there won't ever be another dog that can help me heal after he goes. He's my one in a million heart dog and I will love him forever.

I don't even care if no one replies or acknowledges this, I just had to get this little testament to my wonderful doggy out (and maybe let some people know that there is hope if they have a dickhead of a puppy!)

Didn't have to read it though did you?

How absolutely lovely. Op I loved your post 👏🏻🥰

Only problem is I suspect there won't ever be another dog that can help me heal after he goes. He's my one in a million heart dog and I will love him forever.

This really resonates with me. My lovely girl is my best friend. I absolutely love her to bits and the feeling is mutual. She’s only 8 months so we have lots of time left with her (I hope!) but I can’t even imagine how I’d feel if anything happened to her.

See, I get it - I totally get it. He’s simply the hound of your
heart. You’re equally lucky to have found each other.

I’ve had a number of dogs over the years, including a rescue Doberman who had been badly treated so had any number of issues. I loved them all. BUT, now I have a 4 year old Basset who simply feels like my soul mate. It’s not exaggerating to say she pulled me through some of the worst times of me life, including when DF suddenly died immediately before lockdown, DM having multiple life-extending surgeries and discovering during lockdown that the ex-husband had 2 mistresses on the go down in London. She’s been my constant companion and comfort. When I woke in the night having a panic attack, she was there. When I had a massive crying fit, she was there. When I was at my lowest, she was there. And now I’m happy and confident and have the best Fiancé in the world, she’s there, and new man and his kids adore her. She is my DC’s beloved dog-sister.

As you’ve pointed out, the only problem is that when I lose her there won’t be a next dog for me. I’m spoiled and ruined for any other dog. But I just love her and make the most of her while I can. Dogs really are amazing.

However, saying that - I’ve never liked cats, never really known any. But my fabulous Fiancé has a rescue cat who I’ve come to love and can totally see that his cat provides the love and companionship that my dog does for me.

Happy tears here too! We have a rescue, she was a bag of nerves and now, three years on, she’s a different dog! Our love for her is indescribable, so much so that I don’t know how I/we will cope when she passes. She is the dog I will never forget, she will be held forever in my heart because she is the best dog in the world for us 🐾

Thank you for sharing your story, and for rescuing your dog from a horrible place!

Oh your story is so lovely to hear. 💗 We lost our little ddog not so long ago. She was 2.5yrs old…and it was very sudden.

Her passing lead me to look a for another dog as me and DS missed her so much and we knew we had the perfect set up for a dog. We found one a fair journey away and made arrangements to collect her with the seller, a private family. She was perfect, exactly the same age/breed as the little dog we sadly lost. When we arrived though she looked nothing like her photo, she was very underweight, stressed/scared and really reactive. The family had 4 children another 4 dogs living there, a different and bigger breed. We left with all the paper work which we later found out was incorrect (not in the UK) and we faced major issues at the border. A bit like you we were very unsure how she‘d react to our home and family and other dogs. Our other little dog was so gentle/kind never an issue with other dogs/kids. The only person she never warmed to was a boyfriend i had he‘s now an ex so should absolutely have listened to her in the beginning 😂

So fast forward to today; just now the lil pooch is snoozing next to me after a walk through the countryside off-lead. She’s a healthy weight, much calmer and loves her walks, its clear she never had any freedom, training, treats or even toys Her little face has changed so much and she‘s fitting in
perfectly. She‘s helping us feel less and less sad about our other dog and i feel we have a very strong bond as we rescued her from a terrible environment. When heading to our car with her when we picked her up she never even looked back at her house.

Lucky dog too!

We've had 2 rescues. Our 1st was a Bassett. Had her 6 years before she passed from cancer. Never thought my hear would heal. Now we have a golden doodle. Lovely dogs both (both were hard work for first 6m, then settled)

No fair OP, where's the pic?

@kitsuneghost oh do fuck off

Oh I love this 🥰🥰 lucky doggo ❤️❤️❤️

You bought a puppy from a puppy farm?

I get why you did it, but this is also why they exist because people keep buying them.

He sounds wonderful and it's lovely how he healed your heart. I have two doggies, one a rescue and I feel blessed everyday I spend with them but I also hate watching the years pass by, because even the thought of losing them one day makes my heart feel like it's breaking.

What’s an SBT?

Aww... that's made my heart go all funny... well done, OP..
My girl was born in a shelter. I'm not sure of the history as we were given different stories. I do think the puppies had been bred for nefarious reasons, though. She is a big twit. She is so, so intelligent and has a great sense of humour. I am out every weekend doing classes/ dog clubs with her. Some days, it's like she has never had a days training. Other days, she is spot on, depending on her mood! They are great.

SBT - Staffordshire Bull Terrier. Fantastic dogs.

Silly me. Realised as soon as I pressed post.

You have done a lovely thing OP but when the time comes the best way is to rescue and love another. It’s never the same as your ‘heart dog’ but it helps.

Such a lovely story I wish you many more years of happiness together.

What a lovely post, I'm crying! 💕

Aww SBT are the best breed. I've owned many different breeds over the years but the one who wins my heart is the Stafford. They are so loving and loyal. All they want is to please you.

So glad he found you guys

Your post says far more about you than it does about any dog.

I second this. Staffys are the best.
I had one and hated the reputation, the mis understandings and people crossing the road from him. He was lovely and my soulmate.

this is a lovely story, thank you for sharing

👏😍🤗What a lovely ending for that dog. Now, let's have a photo then 😁

That is a lovely story. I am 4 months into getting to know my rescue who is terrified of people, dogs, sticks, doors etc. due to previous abuse. He is such a sweet little dog but so shy and hard to make contact with. Your story gives me hope that he can become a happier and more secure dog in time.

You do sound like a lovely kindhearted person OP. But the reason puppy farms keep running and making money is because people like you keep buying dogs from them.

Puppy farms play on people's emotions to stay in business. Until people stop buying from breeders like this they will stay in business and keep breeding sick neglected dogs who often have lifelong illnesses, often genetic or immune related.

I'm a veterinary nurse and I'm tired of seeing these poor sick dogs brought in by people who think they have rescued them when all they are doing is keeping the wheels of the puppy farm business turning.