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RIP Darcy1
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Borrowed one of your outfits?ElfsborgAddick said:
Lola has had her bits n pieces removed this morning.
Her face lit up when she was brought out of the vets, and I cried with relief.
She's home now and sleeping.6 -
Arsenetatters said:
Poor girl is still laying an egg a day despite her condition
My partner rehomes chickens - she usually has between 6 and 8 at any one time. A lot of them look like that when she gets them - even 'free range' ones (which basically means 'not kept in a tiny cage' - there are still thousands of them in tiny barns). They're remarkably resilient - usually end up looking like a chicken should do after only a few weeks, and almost always are still laying daily, despite the state they're in when she gets them5 -
Cheers Pel. Yeah we're good thanks mate. Was difficult letting something go that's shown you so much unconditional devotion for so long, bless her.Pelling1993 said:RIP Darcy, hope you're holding up ok @Gribbo8 -
3 years ago we said goodbye to our tiny rescue girl Xena, rescued with her sister Nola she had been crated 23 hours a day in a single crate and although I’ve never wanted to see the photos I still speak to the lady that fostered them I know they exist of them covered in their own excrement.It took us two years to break through her separation anxiety but she would still bite any dog that took her fancy irrespective of size and took many a good hiding from Bailey and JJ despite them being twice her size, Valli came along and as a puppy she played with Xena for hours, as Valli grew the hormones started to race Xena nipped her across the arse, normally Valli would run off, this time she unleashed an attack on her that put Xena into shock, throwing Valli off her I picked her up to carry her to the van Valli came back for more.The girls never got on from that day, if I left the house or even the room they would be separated to different rooms.Every day was a challenge but as with all our dogs, giving her up never crossed our minds, she had a s**** start to life and we owed her a decent rest of her days however long that would be, she gave us 11 and a half years of love until age caught up with her (13) her sister died at 5 of liver failure, hopefully we gave her what she should have got from the start, love and respect.Miss you tiny girl 💔
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Boom said:
Borrowed one of your outfits?ElfsborgAddick said:
Lola has had her bits n pieces removed this morning.
Her face lit up when she was brought out of the vets, and I cried with relief.
She's home now and sleeping.
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An awful 48 hours here at Manor Flash - took my boys out for a walk yesterday at 11 - threw the ball - my boy Bodie ran after it with his brother Buster - Bodie leaped into the air, caught the ball in his mouth, landed and collapsed onto to ground yelping and crying
He has fractured both front legs - I didn’t know, but in recent years, Springer Spaniels have an emerging weakness in their front ‘elbows’
Can you imagine falling over, and putting your arms out, and breaking them at the same time
He is now in a specialist hospital in Essex - no doubt utterly confused, scared, and wants to be with his brother, mummy and daddy
We are devestated, I’ve cried so much last 2 days - leaving him at the hospital today, look on his face ‘please take me home daddy’
Vet highly experienced says she can mend him
Can only put our faith in her
I’m upset, scared, crying, desperate for this to turn out ok - my baby boy ……1 -
@Lordflashheart, that’s awful news. But it sounds like he’s in good hands and it’s amazing what they can achieve these days. Stay strong. Hoping for a swift and full recovery for Bodie.2
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Thank you - just started crying again - miss my boy - just wish I could magic it away, but life ain’t like that, in reality it’s shitLargeAddick said:@Lordflashheart, that’s awful news. But it sounds like he’s in good hands and it’s amazing what they can achieve these days. Stay strong. Hoping for a swift and full recovery for Bodie.0 -
Oh @Lordflashheart that’s awful for all of you & especially your beloved Springer.I’m sure your vet will do everything they can.
Sending all my love.1 - Sponsored links:
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Saddened to read about Bodie.0
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@Lordflashheart so sorry to hear that mate. Hope they can work their oracle and he’s home soon.
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Thank you - I reckon (at best) I had 3 hours sleep last night - and I do know it’s not the answer, but I am tucking into the Rioja tonight - just so down and sadKBslittlesis said:Oh @Lordflashheart that’s awful for all of you & especially your beloved Springer.I’m sure your vet will do everything they can.
Sending all my love.
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Oh no, that must be an awful shock for you all. I have a feeling it will be the same vet that my friend’s dog ended up in when he broke his leg. They were amazing.Hoping you get some good news in the morning x1
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RVC Potters bar?Take care of yourselves, he’s in great hands if that’s where he is.X2
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I’d be the same fella no doubt about it.Lordflashheart said:
Thank you - I reckon (at best) I had 3 hours sleep last night - and I do know it’s not the answer, but I am tucking into the Rioja tonight - just so down and sadKBslittlesis said:Oh @Lordflashheart that’s awful for all of you & especially your beloved Springer.I’m sure your vet will do everything they can.
Sending all my love.
He’s only five and half years old
Lost one of our goats yesterday, she was only 8 and in great condition until a week ago she showed signs of bloat. Tried all the treatments, stuck a pin in her stomach but no joy. No idea how she suddenly got it, had no access to feed to gorge on. Putting it down to eating wet grass. It’s been so wet here lately that we feel bad keeping them in that we put them out as soon as any sun appears.
Can’t do right for doing wrong.
You feel so helpless.
Love to you my friend ❤️2 -
My thoughts are with you - awful - sending fellow ‘we love our animals’ loveKBslittlesis said:
I’d be the same fella no doubt about it.Lordflashheart said:
Thank you - I reckon (at best) I had 3 hours sleep last night - and I do know it’s not the answer, but I am tucking into the Rioja tonight - just so down and sadKBslittlesis said:Oh @Lordflashheart that’s awful for all of you & especially your beloved Springer.I’m sure your vet will do everything they can.
Sending all my love.
He’s only five and half years old
Lost one of our goats yesterday, she was only 8 and in great condition until a week ago she showed signs of bloat. Tried all the treatments, stuck a pin in her stomach but no joy. No idea how she suddenly got it, had no access to feed to gorge on. Putting it down to eating wet grass. It’s been so wet here lately that we feel bad keeping them in that we put them out as soon as any sun appears.
Can’t do right for doing wrong.
You feel so helpless.
Love to you my friend ❤️3 -
Hope Bodie on the mend soon mate.
Love springers, had one for 14 years and he worked from 8 weeks, when he started his training, right up into his 14th year. They're as bold and as loyal a/f and if any dog will get back to full fitness after something this, it'll be a springer. Love em.
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No mate - in Basildon https://southfields.co.uk/T_C_E said:RVC Potters bar?Take care of yourselves, he’s in great hands if that’s where he is.X2 -
OMG ! I can't imagine how you must feel tonight, LFH !
Bet you wish it was you that had this unfortunate accident and not one of your beloved dogs.
I know I'd be utterly in bits & inconsolable. Just do/drink/eat whatever might give you some comfort or indeed some temporary release from your angst.
Bless your heart and sending so many positive vibes & love in Bodie's direction.
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My baby boys - Bodie is on the left as you look - utterly gorgeous dogs - I’m so sad - sorry - have phoned mates tonight, in tears, but needed another outlet - we are good people (my family) - and we care for our lads to the end of the earth - why does this fucking shit happen to good dogs / people
Hating the world right now
My job can can fucking do one right now - sod em4 -
Keep venting.
We’re here.
Beautiful dogs who are clearly adored ❤️2 -
Lordflashheart said:An awful 48 hours here at Manor Flash - took my boys out for a walk yesterday at 11 - threw the ball - my boy Bodie ran after it with his brother Buster - Bodie leaped into the air, caught the ball in his mouth, landed and collapsed onto to ground yelping and crying
He has fractured both front legs - I didn’t know, but in recent years, Springer Spaniels have an emerging weakness in their front ‘elbows’
Can you imagine falling over, and putting your arms out, and breaking them at the same time
He is now in a specialist hospital in Essex - no doubt utterly confused, scared, and wants to be with his brother, mummy and daddy
We are devestated, I’ve cried so much last 2 days - leaving him at the hospital today, look on his face ‘please take me home daddy’
Vet highly experienced says she can mend him
Can only put our faith in her
I’m upset, scared, crying, desperate for this to turn out ok - my baby boy ……I'm really sorry to hear of this, but hope the above thread gives big cause for optimism and eases your pain.
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Thank you - you are bang on the money with that link - however, that is only if you discover it before it ‘explodes’ - if they find it early, they put a screw through the ‘elbow’ - done jobIElfsborgAddick said:Lordflashheart said:An awful 48 hours here at Manor Flash - took my boys out for a walk yesterday at 11 - threw the ball - my boy Bodie ran after it with his brother Buster - Bodie leaped into the air, caught the ball in his mouth, landed and collapsed onto to ground yelping and crying
He has fractured both front legs - I didn’t know, but in recent years, Springer Spaniels have an emerging weakness in their front ‘elbows’
Can you imagine falling over, and putting your arms out, and breaking them at the same time
He is now in a specialist hospital in Essex - no doubt utterly confused, scared, and wants to be with his brother, mummy and daddy
We are devestated, I’ve cried so much last 2 days - leaving him at the hospital today, look on his face ‘please take me home daddy’
Vet highly experienced says she can mend him
Can only put our faith in her
I’m upset, scared, crying, desperate for this to turn out ok - my baby boy ……I'm really sorry to hear of this, but hope the above thread gives big cause for optimism and eases your pain.
Sadly, for Bodie, we didn’t see anything whatsoever - running around with his brother like mad things, loving life, and then ‘explosion’ - world turned on its head
His brother is so confused, bless him - if he could talk, he would say ‘where is my nemesis’ 😉
Hey ho - focus now is on Bodie recovery6 -
Please don't beat yourself up on this, he was playing like he normally does.Lordflashheart said:
Thank you - you are bang on the money with that link - however, that is only if you discover it before it ‘explodes’ - if they find it early, they put a screw through the ‘elbow’ - done jobIElfsborgAddick said:Lordflashheart said:An awful 48 hours here at Manor Flash - took my boys out for a walk yesterday at 11 - threw the ball - my boy Bodie ran after it with his brother Buster - Bodie leaped into the air, caught the ball in his mouth, landed and collapsed onto to ground yelping and crying
He has fractured both front legs - I didn’t know, but in recent years, Springer Spaniels have an emerging weakness in their front ‘elbows’
Can you imagine falling over, and putting your arms out, and breaking them at the same time
He is now in a specialist hospital in Essex - no doubt utterly confused, scared, and wants to be with his brother, mummy and daddy
We are devestated, I’ve cried so much last 2 days - leaving him at the hospital today, look on his face ‘please take me home daddy’
Vet highly experienced says she can mend him
Can only put our faith in her
I’m upset, scared, crying, desperate for this to turn out ok - my baby boy ……I'm really sorry to hear of this, but hope the above thread gives big cause for optimism and eases your pain.
Sadly, for Bodie, we didn’t see anything whatsoever - running around with his brother like mad things, loving life, and then ‘explosion’ - world turned on its head
His brother is so confused, bless him - if he could talk, he would say ‘where is my nemesis’ 😉
Hey ho - focus now is on Bodie recovery
Hopefully seeing you and his brother will lift his spirits and quicken his recovery.1 -
Getting quite emotional reading your posts @Lordflashheart Here's hoping Bodie makes a full and speedy recovery.1
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Hope Bodie makes a full recovery.2
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Oh I’m so sorry to hear about the goat 😞. XXXKBslittlesis said:
I’d be the same fella no doubt about it.Lordflashheart said:
Thank you - I reckon (at best) I had 3 hours sleep last night - and I do know it’s not the answer, but I am tucking into the Rioja tonight - just so down and sadKBslittlesis said:Oh @Lordflashheart that’s awful for all of you & especially your beloved Springer.I’m sure your vet will do everything they can.
Sending all my love.
He’s only five and half years old
Lost one of our goats yesterday, she was only 8 and in great condition until a week ago she showed signs of bloat. Tried all the treatments, stuck a pin in her stomach but no joy. No idea how she suddenly got it, had no access to feed to gorge on. Putting it down to eating wet grass. It’s been so wet here lately that we feel bad keeping them in that we put them out as soon as any sun appears.
Can’t do right for doing wrong.
You feel so helpless.
Love to you my friend ❤️1 -
That’s where my friend’s dog went. Excellent place.Lordflashheart said:
No mate - in Basildon https://southfields.co.uk/T_C_E said:RVC Potters bar?Take care of yourselves, he’s in great hands if that’s where he is.X1
