Flo'ing Along

[Flo]

Now.....read an article in the 'i' newspaper that Ian saw about a guy who has been crippled after getting GBS after first AZ jab...he's in a bad way, much worse than me! He saw his MP to see if people can get some sort of compensation due to the fact that he'll be disabled for the foreseeable future. To cut a long story short....the man (can't spell his name) that deals with this in the government more or less said No! nothing can be done for people with GBS due to GBS. However, his advice was to "Seek mental health advice from his GP, or ring The Samaritans". It's laughable isn't it? On a happier note.....
Tomorrow we are going to Plympton near Plymouth to see a prospective furry friend! His name is Oleg, he's an ex breeding stud dog, aged 7, very quiet, laid back, and loveable (Apparently).Wait for it...he's a Chihuahua!! What a difference from having a Greyhound!! I saw a Breeder in Devon on the internet and contacted them and asked if they have any ex breeding dogs that need homes. I was surprised to see that they've been on Good Morning Britain...anyway...I sent them a message, not expecting a reply, but half an hour later a really nice guy got back to me saying that unfortunately they haven't any females but they had the above dog that needs a home. The rest you know. He sent me a video of said dog and said we could come over and see him to see what we thought.
I've been looking for so long at rescue centres near me but no little dogs. I want a walking companion and a little furry friend that can curl up beside me while I'm knitting and watching tv. Ian is quite excited too. Anyway I'll let you know what happens. If he likes us and we take him I will let him settle then have him neutered as un neutered dogs and bitches in later life are more prone to testicular/mammary cancer and we don't want that! Anyway i mustn't get ahead of myself, haven't seen him yet in the flesh but I hope it goes well. I'll let you know tomorrow night! Have a good day all. xxx

[Stella180]

An ankle biter? I’m not a huge fan of small dogs but yeah I guess they are cute. What they lack in size they sure make up for in attitude.

[Suzi]

Hope that you all hit it off and you can provide him with a loving family home! What will your other furry family members think?

[Strugglingmum]

How exciting. Crossing my fingers that the meeting goes well and you gel together. Xx

[OldMike]

Chi... can't spell without looking it up can be quite feisty little critters, hope you get on well with Oleg.

[Paula]

As a greyhound owner, I’m ‘horrified’! . But it sounds like he’s exactly what you need. Good luck tomorrow, lovely

[Flo]

An ankle biter? I’m not a huge fan of small dogs but yeah I guess they are cute. What they lack in size they sure make up for in attitude.

I've never been a fan of little dogs either...I've had retrievers and greyhounds in the past, I want something to share the settee with....rather than take over the settee!! We shall see.The owner sent me a video of him and he appears quite chilled out!

Hope that you all hit it off and you can provide him with a loving family home! What will your other furry family members think?

He'll definitely have the loving family home suzi...there's only Fang left now as Fluff was pts because of kidney disease and age Fang will have to put up with it...she's old too and teeth are missing, so she'll hiss with a lisp! But she'll be fine.

How exciting. Crossing my fingers that the meeting goes well and you gel together. Xx

Thank you SM..I'll let you know how things go.

Chi... can't spell without looking it up can be quite feisty little critters, hope you get on well with Oleg.

Thanks Mike.

As a greyhound owner, I’m ‘horrified’! . But it sounds like he’s exactly what you need. Good luck tomorrow, lovely

Thank yooouuu!

[Jaquaia]

Toby has no teeth at all. It's hilarious when he tries to bite!

[Suzi]

It's very exciting!

[Flo]

Well folks...we picked up Oleg yesterday. Lovely owner, lovely place..(all of the dogs live with Dan and his partner Leon) spotlessly clean. When he brought Olly out to see us, he was tiny!!! He's not hyper, not feisty, doesn't bark or go mental, not a bad bone in his little body! He was on my lap all the way home either snuggling or looking out the window. He loves cuddles and already has his blankie on the settee with me to watch tele! Fang never hissed or spat just looked at him in astonishment thinking WTF is THAT?!..no threat to her as he's a lot smaller, they just eyeball each other, he wants to make friends with her but it's early days yet. He happily trots around the garden exploring. Loves his food...a little bit of softened kibble with a bit of cooked chopped chicken. Today I'll do him some fish. Next door neighbour came in and fell in love with him. So far so good...sooo laid back! We love him. the collar and lead will have to be changed. His owner gave us his little harness for when he goes for a walk...the lead and collar I got him looks as if I should have an alligator on the end of it!.tbh I - like I expect all of you thought - expected him to be snappy and feisty..no, not a bit of it! Placid and loving. He's originally from Lithuania and has a pedigree as long as your arm. Dan wanted nothing for him, just a good home, but I gave him some money to give to his favourite charity. When we left, he welled up and we both gave him a hug...they are both lovely guys (handsome too!) I want to adopt them both! So, I shall waffle no longer and give you an update. Moral of the story is: Ter are Chihuahuas, and there are Chihuahuas! Oh btw, the only problem is his lack of teeth and some bad breath. However, owner took him to vet and they removed a few teeth...he had a bad experience bless him so they've done nothing further. I shall ask my own vet what she thinks..his welfare comes first, I'll put up with his bad breath. He still chews, and I don't think he's in pain at all....I'll watch him.xxx