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Lordflashheart · February 21

Bodie is home - he can walk, but only with harness on and lead, otherwise he will try and run - he is however not impressed with his new (temporary) sleeping arrangements

Stitches out in 2 weeks, then cone off - in 6 weeks, vet check up, incl X-rays - if all good, life is back to normal - gonna be tough, but anything for my boys

Sorry Bodie - I know you don’t understand

Hal1x · February 21

6 weeks is going to seem interminable for him poor little soul, but great he's home.

Lordflashheart · February 21

Hal1x said:

6 weeks is going to seem interminable for him poor little soul, but great he's home.

He is allowed on harness and lead to go in garden for his ‘business’ and to sit with us - but I agree, in a crate most of the time will be horrible for him and us - he is crying a lot tonight, but will get used to it, and no doubt simply sleep a lot

Its the only way to ensure he doesn’t damage the fixes to his legs

ElfsborgAddick · February 21

Lordflashheart said:

Hal1x said:

6 weeks is going to seem interminable for him poor little soul, but great he's home.

He is allowed on harness and lead to go in garden for his ‘business’ and to sit with us - but I agree, in a crate most of the time will be horrible for him and us - he is crying a lot tonight, but will get used to it, and no doubt simply sleep a lot

Its the only way to ensure he doesn’t damage the fixes to his legs

Hopefully he'll spend as much time as possible out of his cage and will be less painful for him as time goes on.

The number one thing is that he's home.

LargeAddick · February 21

Great news but bless him he doesn’t look happy. But at least he’s home with his pal Buster and surrounded by a lot of love.

se9addick · February 21

Great that he’s home, best of luck for your recovery Bodie, the Addicks family are behind you!!

T_C_E · February 21

Bless him…….Try him on an inflatable collar, certainly more comfortable for him and more forgiving on furniture and decor in the house.

Lordflashheart · February 21

T_C_E said:

Bless him…….Try him on an inflatable collar, certainly more comfortable for him and more forgiving on furniture and decor in the house.

Appreciate the suggestion mate - tried them previously with our Springer, Scooby, when he did his cruciate ligaments (both back legs within a year) - little sod managed to twist himself and get to to the stitches - they are contortionists of the highest order !!!

T_C_E · February 21

Lordflashheart said:

T_C_E said:

Bless him…….Try him on an inflatable collar, certainly more comfortable for him and more forgiving on furniture and decor in the house.

Appreciate the suggestion mate - tried them previously with our Springer, Scooby, when he did his cruciate ligaments (both back legs within a year) - little sod managed to twist himself and get to to the stitches - they are contortionists of the highest order !!!

There’s a workaround for that, Valli was good at that so we taped two together😂 I won’t be outsmarted by a dog 😉

Lordflashheart · February 21

T_C_E said:

Lordflashheart said:

T_C_E said:

Bless him…….Try him on an inflatable collar, certainly more comfortable for him and more forgiving on furniture and decor in the house.

Appreciate the suggestion mate - tried them previously with our Springer, Scooby, when he did his cruciate ligaments (both back legs within a year) - little sod managed to twist himself and get to to the stitches - they are contortionists of the highest order !!!

There’s a workaround for that, Valli was good at that so we taped two together😂 I won’t be outsmarted by a dog 😉

I like your style - will give it a go 👍

KBslittlesis · February 22

Just the best news!
Good luck Bodie, it won’t be long until you’re back to full springer madness again.
Keep us posted Flash 🤗

Lordflashheart · February 22

Bodie has settled down over night - the painkillers are clearly very strong indeed - he has had breakfast - we are allowed to take dressings off the stitches now, so they get air and speed healing - he has stopped crying - his brother is totally bemused and just lays next to Bodie’s crate all the time - you can see the stitches in this photo

Stu_of_Kunming · February 22

Little snakey is growing up fast

SoundAsa£ · February 22

Stu_of_Kunming said:

Little snakey is growing up fast

Is it edible?

JohnBoyUK · February 22

G'wan Bodie!

WSA · February 22

Big hug for Bodie, when able

guinnessaddick · February 22

Hopefully Bodie will soon be jumping over the bonnet of a capri like his namesake.

Hal1x · February 23

SoundAsa£ said:

Stu_of_Kunming said:

Little snakey is growing up fast

Is it edible?

Is it those bloody Eels again?

jonseventyfive · February 23

Ignore the wrinkly hand, these rescue cats are George Jetson Jasper Carrott and lady Jade, after the sad demise of our old cat Stig before Christmas we took this gang on about a month ago, they've settled really well.

KBslittlesis · February 23

oh they are gorgeous 😻😻😻

usetobunkin · February 23

On my roof! SE9!! First time I have seen in an urban setting.

LargeAddick · February 23

usetobunkin said:

On my roof! SE9!! First time I have seen in an urban setting.

That’s a pidgeon in a fancy dress costume.

Lordflashheart · February 25

Little Bodie update

Things have settled down a bit - however he hadn’t had a poo for 4 days, so we were worried - he is walking very strongly now, quite amazing really - walking him in the street outside wasn’t however getting any toilet results - so I took him to Hesketh Park, where there are lots of other dog smells - it worked, and half the universe dropped out of his arse + a huge wee

Never before has a poo been celebrated like a last minute CAFC winning goal 😀

Rizzo · February 25

Hooray for the poo!

KBslittlesis · February 25

Honestly, once you have pets/animals of any kind, you become a poo expert.
Delighted for you & especially Bodie, who no doubt feels so much better 🥰

T_C_E · February 25

Nice when you get official feedback, but the best kind comes from parents or guardians of the children.

Yesterday as I waited to collect my granddaughter I was approached in reception by a lady who asked if was the guy who’s dogs sit with the children, she named two children who I know are related, my response was to ask if she was mum.
Sadly she wasn’t but she is the legal guardian of these two beautiful children, I’ve read with them both over the years and the young girl often comes out to the dogs when she’s not having the best of days, she’s taken to drawing pictures of Bowyer in particular which I put up on the wall.
Talking about the children’s work with the dogs I was then told the effects it was having on the children away from school, how it’s increased their confidence in all aspects of their young lives and other ways the dogs have made a difference.

I’ve no idea what has happened to cause these children to be in the situation they are in, but as the discussion went on we were soon to be joined by the children with their TA who instead of greeting their guardian rushed forward and hugged me.

Looking at the lady, who simply said “l told you, you are making a difference “

KBslittlesis · February 25

That’s just special Ray ♥️

Gribbo · February 25

Stu_of_Kunming said:

Little snakey is growing up fast

That's what she said

Gribbo · February 25

usetobunkin said:

On my roof! SE9!! First time I have seen in an urban setting.

My dad had one in his garden a few years back, when he lived in Anstridge Road.

Lordflashheart · February 25

T_C_E said:

Nice when you get official feedback, but the best kind comes from parents or guardians of the children.
Yesterday as I waited to collect my granddaughter I was approached in reception by a lady who asked if was the guy who’s dogs sit with the children, she named two children who I know are related, my response was to ask if she was mum.
Sadly she wasn’t but she is the legal guardian of these two beautiful children, I’ve read with them both over the years and the young girl often comes out to the dogs when she’s not having the best of days, she’s taken to drawing pictures of Bowyer in particular which I put up on the wall.
Talking about the children’s work with the dogs I was then told the effects it was having on the children away from school, how it’s increased their confidence in all aspects of their young lives and other ways the dogs have made a difference.
I’ve no idea what has happened to cause these children to be in the situation they are in, but as the discussion went on we were soon to be joined by the children with their TA who instead of greeting their guardian rushed forward and hugged me.
Looking at the lady, who simply said “l told you, you are making a difference “

Quite simply stunning looking dogs - still loving that day when Lady Flash and I visited you and your family Ray, and Bowyer took a shine to Lady Flash 🤣

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