Rehoming a dog - seemingly impossible

Rehoming a dog - seemingly impossible

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pinchmeimdreamin

10,391 posts

233 months

Sunday 19th May 2024
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But have you tried clipping his claws yet ? laugh

We have tried every gadget we can find and Ella just curls into a ball and cries if we try to cut hers.

Jordie Barretts sock

6,018 posts

34 months

Sunday 19th May 2024
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No, Gareth got them done at the vet before we picked him up.

Eta: Anyone on Insta that wants to follow Teddy, he's on there as Teddy.Woodward

moorx

4,188 posts

129 months

Sunday 19th May 2024
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Jordie Barretts sock said:
And Darren, thanks for my bear


I know it seems like I'm obsessed with his ears, but they look like Yoda in this one.

Jordie Barretts sock

6,018 posts

34 months

Sunday 19th May 2024
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They really don't fit.

Last ones in the box and waaaay too small. biggrin

Tango13

9,478 posts

191 months

Sunday 19th May 2024
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moorx said:
Jordie Barretts sock said:
And Darren, thanks for my bear


I know it seems like I'm obsessed with his ears, but they look like Yoda in this one.
Having looked back at his pictures he's definitely sending us a message in semaphore yes

Now my semaphore is a little rusty so it's either dimensions to playmate of the month or confirming the sinking of the Bismarck...

nordboy

2,378 posts

65 months

Sunday 19th May 2024
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Jordie Barretts sock said:
No, Gareth got them done at the vet before we picked him up.

Eta: Anyone on Insta that wants to follow Teddy, he's on there as Teddy.Woodward
Following, love the extra pics and videos.

Jordie Barretts sock

6,018 posts

34 months

Sunday 19th May 2024
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Tango13 said:
Having looked back at his pictures he's definitely sending us a message in semaphore yes

Now my semaphore is a little rusty so it's either dimensions to playmate of the month or confirming the sinking of the Bismarck...
Bismarck is down, but I love Kiri and Tiki.

Plus my besty is Chester Kitten. (Who is about to be two, but don't tell him)

dudleybloke

20,553 posts

201 months

Sunday 19th May 2024
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I know some people say dogs can't smile but those pics prove they can.

interstellar

4,274 posts

161 months

Monday 20th May 2024
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Following on insta and so is my daughter. No point following me back, I have never posted anything biglaugh

Angerthemonkey

46 posts

50 months

Monday 20th May 2024
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Jordie Barretts sock said:
And Darren, thanks for my bear



Well deserved and thank you for taking him in.

otolith

61,467 posts

219 months

Monday 20th May 2024
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pinchmeimdreamin said:
But have you tried clipping his claws yet ? laugh

We have tried every gadget we can find and Ella just curls into a ball and cries if we try to cut hers.
My dog used to freak out if I clipped my own nails!

SitCet

139 posts

156 months

Wednesday 22nd May 2024
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OP,

Before I add it to Amazon gift thing, could you confirm this is suitable coat for the winter months?

Rusty Old-Banger

5,733 posts

228 months

Wednesday 22nd May 2024
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hehe

Jordie Barretts sock

6,018 posts

34 months

Wednesday 22nd May 2024
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Oddly enough, no. laugh

Jordie Barretts sock

6,018 posts

34 months

Thursday 23rd May 2024
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Thanks for the clippers daznic, he was 'okay' having a test clip. But I think the expression says it all. biggrin




RazerSauber

2,737 posts

75 months

Thursday 23rd May 2024
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Just came across this thread from the international child abduction thread (of all places!). Sensational work. Glad Teddy got the ideal outcome!

Jordie Barretts sock

6,018 posts

34 months

Thursday 23rd May 2024
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He's at the vet today having a skin tag removed from his back leg. Minor operation, and I suppose not strictly necessary, but if he snagged it in the fields, it'll bleed and bleed the vet said.

He's also 6kg lighter than when we got him. Yet eating like a horse. Must be all the exercise!

The Mad Monk

10,621 posts

132 months

Thursday 23rd May 2024
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Gareth1974 said:
Had no idea how overwhelmed dog shelters were.

My girlfriend has no option but to try to rehome ‘her’ dog, Teddy. It actually is really her ex husband’s dog, they got divorced 18 months ago, and he always said he’d have the dog back when he sorted himself out a place to live, but he’s now got a flat which is unsuitable and has refused to have it.

She needs to be dog free by the end of the month, and said I’d help try to find a new home for Teddy But after contacting around 40 places, from well known organisations such the Dog’s Trust and Birmingham Dog’s Home, to smaller places, I can’t even manage to get him on a waiting list.

Is this a regional problem? (In the Midlands) or is it the same across the country?
Sorry, but too many people have too many dogs.

Why get a dog in the first place?

Why not find your local dog's home that doesn't put down healthy dogs (to salve you conscience). Then early one morning, go there, park round the corner so you don't appear on their CCTV, tie the dog up outside, tie a note to his collar to the effect - 'please take him' and leave him.

Job done.

Jordie Barretts sock

6,018 posts

34 months

Thursday 23rd May 2024
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Because Teddy is 8 years old. And 8 years ago Teddy's circumstances were different.

It isn't necessarily the owner at fault all the time.

havoc

31,765 posts

250 months

Thursday 23rd May 2024
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RazerSauber said:
Just came across this thread from the international child abduction thread (of all places!). Sensational work. Glad Teddy got the ideal outcome!
Same here...suddenly feels very dusty in the house!

Top work by everyone involved here - JBS you and your partner are absolute legends! clap