RH33 Posted January 14, 2023 Share Posted January 14, 2023 Shug slept 6pm to 8:15am. Had to chuck him out for a pee ashe wasn't keen on the rain. But of breakfast and back to bed. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J_Stewart Posted January 14, 2023 Share Posted January 14, 2023 (edited) Leo is currently sleeping on me, snoring away, I fear he may be demented Deservedly sleepy after a good walk up the hills this afternoon once it’d dried up Edited January 14, 2023 by J_Stewart 12 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Empty It Posted January 22, 2023 Share Posted January 22, 2023 Caught this picture just as she locked sights on a squirrel and tried to pull Ms Empty up a tree for a chase. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rizzo Posted January 22, 2023 Share Posted January 22, 2023 Morse had his sniffy search training today, that's tired out his one wee brain cell quite nicely. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Dufresne Posted January 25, 2023 Share Posted January 25, 2023 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alta-pete Posted January 26, 2023 Share Posted January 26, 2023 Great to be able to out in ordinary footwear again. Feels like I’ve permanently been in wellies for the past 3 months… 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post lichtgilphead Posted January 27, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted January 27, 2023 Unfortunately, we had to have Toby put to sleep earlier today. He didn't realise that Mrs Gilp was home for lunch until he heard the treat jar open. He came running down the hall, slipped on the kitchen flooring and smacked into one of the units. When we got him to his feet, it was obvious that his front right leg was broken. We took him down to the vets for an x-ray, which showed that the bone was pretty definitely rotten with cancer. The x-rays were sent to various bone clinics for their opinions, and they were all doubtful that they could save the leg. They all also recomended further investigation of the probable cancer. Our vet was of the opinion that amputation would probably only extend his life for a few months, so we had to make the heartbreaking decision to spare him any further suffering. He was only 8. My poor big boy. 22 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alta-pete Posted January 27, 2023 Share Posted January 27, 2023 Heartbreaking @lichtgilphead . I’ve had to do it twice but we kind of knew their time was up and that it was the right thing to do. But to have do it so suddenly after such an apparently innocuous accident that has suddenly spiralled so far out of control, I can’t imagine. And Mrs Gilp must also be in bits as well. Feel for you both. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mathematics Posted January 28, 2023 Share Posted January 28, 2023 At the park with Xander in tears reading that. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rizzo Posted January 28, 2023 Share Posted January 28, 2023 15 hours ago, lichtgilphead said: Unfortunately, we had to have Toby put to sleep earlier today. He didn't realise that Mrs Gilp was home for lunch until he heard the treat jar open. He came running down the hall, slipped on the kitchen flooring and smacked into one of the units. When we got him to his feet, it was obvious that his front right leg was broken. We took him down to the vets for an x-ray, which showed that the bone was pretty definitely rotten with cancer. The x-rays were sent to various bone clinics for their opinions, and they were all doubtful that they could save the leg. They all also recomended further investigation of the probable cancer. Our vet was of the opinion that amputation would probably only extend his life for a few months, so we had to make the heartbreaking decision to spare him any further suffering. He was only 8. My poor big boy. What a horrific thing to happen to the poor lad, he was obviously a happy lad before his accident and if we were in your position we would have done the same. It's a horrid decision to have to make, but when the alternative doesn't really improve their quality of life then its really the only option. Can't imagine how you're feeling after that all happening so quickly though. So sorry for you guys. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
s_dog Posted January 28, 2023 Share Posted January 28, 2023 20 hours ago, lichtgilphead said: He was only 8. My poor big boy. What a sad decision to have to make. At least you were good enough to spare him suffering, his leg must have been very painful. Sorry for your loss. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lichtgilphead Posted January 29, 2023 Share Posted January 29, 2023 (edited) Thanks to all for the messages of sympathy above. It's been a hard couple of days for both of us, but also for our other greyhound, Percy. Even though he was taken into the vets to see Toby's body, he's still looking for him to come home. When I got home from the football yesterday, it was so sad to see him looking for Toby behind me. He's never lived without another Greyhound for company before. Here's a couple of my favourite pictures of Toby to remember him by. So, onto one of the few consolations when a greyhound passes - it opens up a space on the sofa for a new rescue. We went down to the monthly Greyhound Trust Motherwell walk this afternoon, where Janice had brought along 5 dogs she thought we would like to consider. Two were a bit too playful & bouncy for Percy (he's over 11), and one seemed to bonding with another family. That left two candidates, from whom we chose Eddie (racing name Moanteen Eddie). We pick him up on 20th February. Edited January 29, 2023 by lichtgilphead 13 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RH33 Posted January 29, 2023 Share Posted January 29, 2023 Poor Toby. But welcome to the p&b dog clan Eddie! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Florentine_Pogen Posted January 30, 2023 Share Posted January 30, 2023 "That left two candidates, from whom we chose Eddie..." Are we allowed to christen him 'Fast Eddie' ? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flatulent Gannet Posted January 30, 2023 Share Posted January 30, 2023 @lichtgilphead Eddie looks wonderful, those kind eyes !. Our Bonnie is now 5 1/2 months old, and loving her walks with her pals. This is after todays walk at Carbisdale Castle. 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RH33 Posted January 30, 2023 Share Posted January 30, 2023 9 minutes ago, Flatulent Gannet said: @lichtgilphead Eddie looks wonderful, those kind eyes !. Our Bonnie is now 5 1/2 months old, and loving her walks with her pals. This is after todays walk at Carbisdale Castle. Did you go in by The Pier in Lairg for food? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flatulent Gannet Posted January 30, 2023 Share Posted January 30, 2023 14 minutes ago, RH33 said: Did you go in by The Pier in Lairg for food? No such luxury, had to get home so Mrs Gannet could get to the Doctors to have her ears syringed 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lichtgilphead Posted January 30, 2023 Share Posted January 30, 2023 19 hours ago, Florentine_Pogen said: "That left two candidates, from whom we chose Eddie..." Are we allowed to christen him 'Fast Eddie' ? As long as you're referring to Fast Eddie Felson, not Fast Eddie Ferns. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alta-pete Posted January 30, 2023 Share Posted January 30, 2023 4 hours ago, Flatulent Gannet said: @lichtgilphead Eddie looks wonderful, those kind eyes !. Our Bonnie is now 5 1/2 months old, and loving her walks with her pals. This is after todays walk at Carbisdale Castle. Magnificent! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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