Lead, and everyone else that does such amazing work with animals, THANK YOU! Your dedication and generosity is amazing and this crazy world is a better place because of people like you.
I get far too emotional about animals to be able to help physically so I donate money and food where I can. All of our pets have been rescues and every single one has given so much more than we could ever recipricate.
I really wish more people would adopt older rescue animals, instead of going for the puppies or kittens.
We have two rescue cats, one was 5 when we adopted her, it was the best thing we could have done. Seeing her come out of her shell, going from a nervous cat to one that is so full of love for her owners, and just loves belly rubs, has been wonderful. She still refuses to go outside, we don't know what happened to her between being dumped and then found by the RSPCA, so we don't force her to go out- if you open the front door she runs and hides upstairs. If she's happy in the house with our other cat, plenty of toys, nice tall hiding spots and lots of cuddles, then we are happy too.
we have a rescue retriever who was left alone all day with previous owners. He follows my oh everywhere but now, after 18 months trusts me too. He has become devoted to our older dog. They
we used to rehome the retired guide dogs, so many dont have homes after their working life. One in particular was special. He had worked in Belfast and taken his owner thro trouble spots, finding alternative routes. Unbelievable. He died in my arms with a smile on his face. Guide digs in Scotland work until they are 10 so they are pretty tired when we get them, rarely have them longer than 18 months. They have to learn how to relax and most were very agitated they werent working. Sad
Weeds are flowers, too, once you get to know them.” A A Milne
Tenuous link but I used to walk through Belfast City centre when I travelled by bus to work. I remember seeing two well behaved working guide dogs walking in to the grounds of the City Hall. (World's most beautiful building). Their owners met up and sat on a bench to chat and took the harnesses off the dogs.
Well....talk about off the leash. Those two dogs went absolutely bonkers chasing and wrestling and carrying on. This was obviously something they did regularly but it it was so funny to watch. They went from 0 to 11 in a couple of seconds! It was great to see.
I know about people looking after and training puppies that become guide dogs but never knew they were retired and needed homes. Something to consider one day but not yet. Our two keep us very busy and entertained and so does the abandoned cat we adopted.
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Lead, and everyone else that does such amazing work with animals, THANK YOU! Your dedication and generosity is amazing and this crazy world is a better place because of people like you.
I get far too emotional about animals to be able to help physically so I donate money and food where I can. All of our pets have been rescues and every single one has given so much more than we could ever recipricate.
What gorgeous dogs!
I really wish more people would adopt older rescue animals, instead of going for the puppies or kittens.
We have two rescue cats, one was 5 when we adopted her, it was the best thing we could have done. Seeing her come out of her shell, going from a nervous cat to one that is so full of love for her owners, and just loves belly rubs, has been wonderful. She still refuses to go outside, we don't know what happened to her between being dumped and then found by the RSPCA, so we don't force her to go out- if you open the front door she runs and hides upstairs. If she's happy in the house with our other cat, plenty of toys, nice tall hiding spots and lots of cuddles, then we are happy too.
Beautiful animals.
We rescued a German Shepherd last year. The forum collective know all about him.
Best thing we did!!
Helping with the digging I see.
Wonderful wonderful posts lovely lovely dogs
we have a rescue retriever who was left alone all day with previous owners. He follows my oh everywhere but now, after 18 months trusts me too. He has become devoted to our older dog. They
we used to rehome the retired guide dogs, so many dont have homes after their working life. One in particular was special. He had worked in Belfast and taken his owner thro trouble spots, finding alternative routes. Unbelievable. He died in my arms with a smile on his face. Guide digs in Scotland work until they are 10 so they are pretty tired when we get them, rarely have them longer than 18 months. They have to learn how to relax and most were very agitated they werent working. Sad
A A Milne
Tenuous link but I used to walk through Belfast City centre when I travelled by bus to work. I remember seeing two well behaved working guide dogs walking in to the grounds of the City Hall. (World's most beautiful building). Their owners met up and sat on a bench to chat and took the harnesses off the dogs.
Well....talk about off the leash. Those two dogs went absolutely bonkers chasing and wrestling and carrying on. This was obviously something they did regularly but it it was so funny to watch. They went from 0 to 11 in a couple of seconds! It was great to see.
https://www.google.co.uk/search?q=belfast+city+hall&biw=1366&bih=651&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&sqi=2&ved=0ahUKEwiiwKy7ntXNAhVJI8AKHYTTBXEQ_AUIBygC#imgrc=AOiVTCvV6mlVGM%3A
I know about people looking after and training puppies that become guide dogs but never knew they were retired and needed homes. Something to consider one day but not yet. Our two keep us very busy and entertained and so does the abandoned cat we adopted.
She looks like my old girl Bran. She's 14 as well but has no sense at all. Dear knows where we'd end up with her in charge.