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Boots and Russo seem to finally be accepting each others company.9 -
Not sure how but he’s managed to scrape himself behind his ear and won’t stop scratching it. Had to put a cone in on him after we’d cleaned it up, he’s not happy.
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Milo says Hi... from an empty box left on the table...5 -
A cat in a box, I never noticed they like them
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Beautiful cat.DaveMehmet said:Not sure how but he’s managed to scrape himself behind his ear and won’t stop scratching it. Had to put a cone in on him after we’d cleaned it up, he’s not happy.1 -
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Owners who do not microchip cats face £500 fines
All cats in England must be microchipped and registered on a database from Monday under new laws.
The new legislation applies to all cats aged 20 weeks and older, including indoor cats.
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Sadly, it’s impossible to police as it is with dogs.clive said:Owners who do not microchip cats face £500 fines
All cats in England must be microchipped and registered on a database from Monday under new laws.
The new legislation applies to all cats aged 20 weeks and older, including indoor cats.
It’s again the minority that think they are the exception.
Those that can be bothered will get them chipped and not registerer which is the expensive bit (20/25?) for life which is from memory.0 -
Bowyer first invited into school as a ten week old puppy, (feb 2020)with a special insurance paid for by Charlton/Millwall fans as an unqualified dog we did a class to class visit with the idea weekly visits the children would see him grow, fully grown dogs around the school was the norm but not so puppies.After three visits I was notified school was locking down to non essential visitors as the coronavirus struck and the visits stopped, with then only frontline workers children still in school we managed to keep a visual contact as we exercised the dogs in the locked fields opposite the school but with parents rightly not wanting to hang about.After two lockdowns (June 2021)we were invited for a Q&A session after assembly with 400 children, the first question was “Can you bring the puppy in” the children couldn’t believe it was the same dog.
Now a qualified dog and a regular visitor to school, With Bowyer it was probably the hardest I’ve had to work to get him qualified to work with children with no access to children, which is testament to his breeding/breeder.
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That’s known as an Elizabethan Collar.DaveMehmet said:Not sure how but he’s managed to scrape himself behind his ear and won’t stop scratching it. Had to put a cone in on him after we’d cleaned it up, he’s not happy.Or for the more pedantic amongst you…..a ginger Tom Cat wearing an Elizabethan Collar. 🥹1 - Sponsored links:
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Otherwise known as the cone of shame 🫤SoundAsa£ said:
That’s known as an Elizabethan Collar.DaveMehmet said:Not sure how but he’s managed to scrape himself behind his ear and won’t stop scratching it. Had to put a cone in on him after we’d cleaned it up, he’s not happy.Or for the more pedantic amongst you…..a ginger Tom Cat wearing an Elizabethan Collar. 🥹1 -
Sadly, Dexter had to be put to sleep on Thursday night, when the fluid returned less than a week after being drained.Rizzo said:Friday was a shit day. One of our cats, Dexter, was breathing hard for no apparent reason. Took him to vets and they found fluid on his heart and lungs. They drained that but found a tumour in his chest. He's back home with us for now but the fluid will return at some stage and at that point he's probably going to have to be put to sleep. Making the most of our remaining time with him but dreading the day we have to make that decision.
Had to go to the emergency vets in Foots Cray as it was out of hours and have to say, every person there, staff and punters, was incredibly nice. The vet who administered the drugs was such a kind, sympathetic person and that helped so much when saying goodbye to our gorgeous little boy.
Having got a mother and two kittens just over 13 years ago, we've now lost both kittens. The mum is still with us but sadly she developed a blood clot last week which has rendered her front right leg lame. In the process of investigating that, they also found a mass in her chest. So we now have to assess her quality of life and know that, even if the blood clot issue is resolved, she's only got a few months left at best.
It's not been a good couple of weeks at Chez Rizzo!.0 -
Rizzo you have my sympathy. I love cats, and am sure you have given your cats the best life.
So sorry to hear about Dexter, but I feel sure you will recall all the loving, cheeky, mad, irritating yet glorious times you had with Dexter and all your cats.
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Oh no ! SO sorry to hear this update.
Thinking of you & your family at this difficult time x2 -
@Rizzo - I too know the unbelievable pain of having to ‘do the right thing’ - saying goodbye to my adorable Springer Spaniel Scooby in 2019 was devastating - he really was glued to me, and we loved each other so much
Take heart - if you can - in the wonderful life you gave Dexter, and try and recall any stupid things he did
One of favourite memory of Scooby was when we went to Norfolk, went on the beach, he was swimming about, then we went to a pub, and sat in the garden - Scooby’s tummy was making some strange noises, and family next to us had just had their food delivered to their table, at which point Scooby stood up and deposited about 50% of the North Sea from his backside - the stink was incredible, but he simply moved, lay down and went to sleep, obviously very content to have rid himself of all the sea water.
Family next to us immediately moved table, and I had to ask the Landlord to use his hose and wash away the foul stench, but all the while I just couldn’t stop laughing
We then went to a different pub, but stopped at a park, where he rid himself of a bit more !!!5 -
I'm so sorry that you are going through the pain of losing much loved members of your family Rizzo.
We had to take that decision with our last 2 cats, they were brother and sister. Our beloved boy Poddy developed a heart condition when he was only 12, he got so stressed when we tried to give him the drugs that would keep him alive that we felt we couldn't put him through that any longer.
Pippy lived until she was 18 and we had to take the decision to put her to sleep two and a half years ago. It was very hard but the right time as she no longer had a good quality of life.
We miss them both very much but we have wonderful memories of their time with us.
You will have your memories and will know that you gave them love and a good life.2 -
Sorry for your loss rizzo2
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Sorry to hear this @Rizzo
Its part of the contract we make when we take our pets on that we give them the best life we can, show them affection, love (whether that is returned or not is another matter) care for them, play with them and unfortunately make the hardest decision to make sure they do not suffer.
I have never been to the vets to do this and not cried like a newborn6 -
Very sad to hear this Rizzo. All you can do is love them and know they loved you back.2
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Thank you all for your kind words. Making the most of our remaining time with Poppy (the mum), however long that may be. She's not too keen on us at the moment though as we have to give her half a dozen tablets every day.1
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I am dreading the fast approaching day when we say goodbye to our cat (17) and dog (12). Both huge members of the family and the heartbreak is always severe.Rizzo said:Thank you all for your kind words. Making the most of our remaining time with Poppy (the mum), however long that may be. She's not too keen on us at the moment though as we have to give her half a dozen tablets every day.2 -
Sending all my love to you Rizzo ❤️2
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Just catching up on the thread. Sorry Rizzo, that's heartbreaking to read this morning. Thinking of you.2
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Meanwhile, something a bit uplifting (literally), my 5yo asked me if I could try and take a picture of our kittens jumping.
Hmm, well I like a challenge...
Here's first attempt at getting Kit Kat in mid flight...
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Fantastic photo!!1
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By the looks of it, its not quite sharp enough at 1/1000th of a second. But then again, I was shooting it in rubbish light after 7pm indoors without a flash.
So will be revisiting when I get a chance. Milo is the biggest jumper out of the kittens, he'll be the one to get!
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The jellybeans 😻JohnBoyUK said:Meanwhile, something a bit uplifting (literally), my 5yo asked me if I could try and take a picture of our kittens jumping.
Hmm, well I like a challenge...
Here's first attempt at getting Kit Kat in mid flight...1 -
Went to the dog beach in Rimini with JJ. You can rent a fair sized enclosure with umbrella and two sunbeds for 30 euros per day. You bolt yourself in so the dog can run around freely. When we were in Florence we asked at the Hard Rock Cafe whether JJ was allowed in the dining area. The waiter said, you have to understand that in Italy, dogs are our family of course they are allowed in. The same is true for most places. I was suprised he was allowed in Pompeii, even the museum bits. You do have to carry him in those which is why they stipulate small to small medium dogs only I suppose.1
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Two women I met some 8/9 years ago both of whom used exercise their dogs at stupid o/clock to avoid other dogs and their owners came to me for help with their reactive dogs.
We showed them both how to relax and likewise their owners were showed the same principles, we showed them how to play and just be dogs.
Using Bailey at first we showed how to behave around other dogs, all this after one vet and two behaviourists had suggested the Rottie X was PTS.
After the lockdown both ladies returned the favour and showed Bowyer how to show a little respect around other dogs in play sessions together some six years after these so called (by professionals) aggressive dogs were shown how to be dogs.
Lenny lived a happy life with the lady I now call a friend and crossed the bridge last night to team up with my three again.RIP Lennox
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Heart-breaking to hear of those having to say goodbye to their companions, my best wishes to you all.2
