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Hi ya guys, there I go last week saying that i'd be around more and I go and disapear again:-5

As some of you know the children have been asking for a dog for quite some time now, well after using every excuse in the book I finally sucummed to having a look around the shelters.

I told the kids that we were just going to look, and that I was in NO WAY getting a dog until May at the earliest..well we went to one shelter where Jenna was saying that she would like to take them all home and Sam was having to be dragged away from each cage. Most of the dogs were Staffs there, so it was a no no as Jennas ashtma could be made worse with the Staffs hair. I then drove to another shelter in Ascot, at this place you are interviewed and if she thinks that she has something suitable she will bring them out to you.

After a chat she said she may have something, well a 7 week old collie/spaniel cross was brought out to see us, after me warning the kids I was the worst, I got down on the floor to have a cuddle with him, he then piddled on me :wah:

He has a beautiful face and while he was climbing over Sam and looking over to Jenna, the lady was telling me that they had been abandened, he was left with his brothers, the person that found them took them to the Rescue Centre. Well, that was it "We'll have him" I heard myself saying, the kids faces were a picture, after me warning and moaning at them I was the worst one!:o

So I paid for him and arranged to collect him tomorrow after Sams football match, this afternoon we have brought his bed, blanket, bowls, stairgate, food, shampoo, collar, lead, registered him at the vets, booked his Jabs, taken out insurance, pheww, I think we are ready :wah:

So we were going through some names and have decided on 'Alfie' I will post pictures tomorrow or Sunday. I may be asking for some advice guys and I may bore you to death with tales of my baby! :D
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I can't wait to see him!!!! :-4 :D
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Nice going SuzyB for giving the pup a new home. :-4

I'm with Red....can't wait to see some pictures!
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Sounds like a great addition, we are looking forward to pics!
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RedGlitter;834772 wrote: I can't wait to see him!!!! :-4 :D


Mustang;834775 wrote: Nice going SuzyB for giving the pup a new home. :-4

I'm with Red....can't wait to see some pictures!




Thanks guys, I never thought I would be like this but I love him, we have charged the camcorder and the camera is ready :wah:
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chonsigirl;834779 wrote: Sounds like a great addition, we are looking forward to pics!


Thanks my sweet bunny friend :-4

Hope you and family are well :-4
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SuzyB;834746 wrote: I got down on the floor to have a cuddle with him, he then piddled on me :wah:




Kind of made you think of Jimbo huh? :wah: :wah:
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Peg;834807 wrote: Kind of made you think of Jimbo huh? :wah: :wah:


Gee you know us so well :wah::wah:
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Hey Suzy!

Lovely to see you bird :-6

Can't wait to see your new addition :-4
Very nearly perfect ... :D
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pinkchick;834826 wrote: Hey Suzy!

Lovely to see you bird :-6

Can't wait to see your new addition :-4




Thanks chicky, the kids have it all planned, collect Alfie at 2 bring him home bath him, them try to settle him, they have brought enough toys to fill a box!!

:-4
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Good luck Suzy.......I had 13 dogs at one point. Those were the days lol. 3 died this year and it broke my heart......Im down to 6 now and there good dogs and of course live with me indoors......mind you there small dogs so its not to bad.They all have their own little ways and at times are really funny.Anyway Im always here for you .....you know that......and hope Alfie gives you many years of love as Im sure he will......his lucky to be going to such a lovely family;)
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SuzyB;834834 wrote: Thanks chicky, the kids have it all planned, collect Alfie at 2 bring him home bath him, them try to settle him, they have brought enough toys to fill a box!!

:-4


Aaawww bless! It's gonna be so much fun in your house tomorrow :-6
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Carolly;834841 wrote: Good luck Suzy.......I had 13 dogs at one point. Those were the days lol. 3 died this year and it broke my heart......Im down to 6 now and there good dogs and of course live with me indoors......mind you there small dogs so its not to bad.They all have their own little ways and at times are really funny.Anyway Im always here for you .....you know that......and hope Alfie gives you many years of love as Im sure he will......his lucky to be going to such a lovely family;)


Ahh thanks Carol, we will do our very best by him :-4

It must be so hard to lose one let alone three my heart goes out to you :-4, until today I never felt that they were more than a 'pet' jeez how wrong was I :thinking:
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SuzyB;834814 wrote: Gee you know us so well :wah::wah:
:wah::wah::wah:

Hello Suzy:-4

Wow, that is a fabulous thing to do for your kids...can't wait to see pics
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SuzyB;834848 wrote: Ahh thanks Carol, we will do our very best by him :-4

It must be so hard to lose one let alone three my heart goes out to you :-4, until today I never felt that they were more than a 'pet' jeez how wrong was I :thinking:You better believe it sweetheart;)
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Nothing better than a new puppy in the house to bring everyone together. Can't wait to see pictures as well. ;)
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You big softie!! I would have loved to have seen you try to keep your "stern momma" face on while that sweet puppy was given you loves!! I am so happy for your family and also sweet puppy Alfie, he is very blessed to be adopted by such good people.

I'm with the rest of the bunch, can't wait to say "awwwww" at the pics or videos!!:-4:-4:-4
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aw lovely Suzy!!!:-4hurry up with the pictures:wah: I have had my new doggie for 2 months now and its amazing how quickly you become attached, and also very proud when they start to respond to training:D She was a nighmare to walk, but is doing really well now. The only thing is her apparent aggression towards some dogs,, not too bad if they are over the road but the closer we get the worse she gets:wah:Im still working on it though, and i tell ya what,,, its amazing how much notice she takes when i have a pocket full of ham:wah:

Good luck with your new addition, i bet he is adorable:-4




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Congrats, Suzy! He will indeed be another member of your family.

Wait awhile before you ask Alfie, "What's it all about?":D
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Thanks guys :-4

I'd like to introduce you to Alfie......ta da..... :-4:-4 He has now fallen asleep on Sams lap. he is doing so well, he has peed on the newspaper more often than not, he is such a clever boy :D


More pictures to follow as soon as I can downsize them:-5
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Awwww......Alfie is beautiful! :-4
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Alfie is a little sweetie :-4:-4
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I cant really see him:(I bet he is being spoilt rotten ;)

I really must have a word with Kaz about keeping Ham in her pockets:wah::wah: and remember never to let her make me a Ham Sandwich;)

Cant wait for some more pictures Suzy:D
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Awww Suzy thats so lovely and wonderful,

he looks so cute.

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Black on black is a wee bit hard to see but I think I made out an outline of someone furry! :D That's a pretty picture of your daughter btw, Suzy.

I'm sure Alfie (I love his name) will be a happy guy in his new home. Thank you for saving his life!! :-4

I hope we get some more photos soon!! :)
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Just to let you all know that Alfie is not well :(

He has been passing blood since yesterday, he had an examination today and he weights less than 1 pint of milk :-1 He has had an antibiotic jab and is on a special diet, he has to see the vet again on Thursday.
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jimbo;838256 wrote: poor little puppy i hope he gets better soon :-6:-6


Thanks :-6
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SuzyB;838253 wrote: Just to let you all know that Alfie is not well :(

He has been passing blood since yesterday, he had an examination today and he weights less than 1 pint of milk :-1 He has had an antibiotic jab and is on a special diet, he has to see the vet again on Thursday.


Any idea what's causing it?
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Bryn Mawr;838264 wrote: Any idea what's causing it?


They think that Alfie might be distressed leaving his brothers and it caused an upset tummy which has inflammed his bowl, but the problem is he is so small he can't afford to lose weight.

I feel sick where I am so worried, he is just so helpless and defensless.
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Poor little guy. Saying a blessing for Alfie. :-4
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SuzyB;838271 wrote: They think that Alfie might be distressed leaving his brothers and it caused an upset tummy which has inflammed his bowl, but the problem is he is so small he can't afford to lose weight.

I feel sick where I am so worried, he is just so helpless and defensless.


They are small at that age aren't they - our Border Collie could stand on my hand when we got him and the cat housetrained him using the cat flap :wah:

With all of the love he's getting from your family any distress should go quickly.

May he heal soon - just take good care of him, do you hear?

Keep us informed :-4
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RedGlitter;838281 wrote: Poor little guy. Saying a blessing for Alfie. :-4


Thanks Terri, wish you could see him, he is a real character. At the vets he charmed everyone, he isn't allowed down on the floor yet as he hasn't had all his jabs, he just sat in Jennas arms and let everyone stroke him:-4
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Bryn Mawr;838283 wrote: They are small at that age aren't they - our Border Collie could stand on my hand when we got him and the cat housetrained him using the cat flap :wah:

With all of the love he's getting from your family any distress should go quickly.

May he heal soon - just take good care of him, do you hear?

Keep us informed :-4


Thanks Bryn :-6
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SuzyB;838285 wrote: Thanks Terri, wish you could see him, he is a real character. At the vets he charmed everyone, he isn't allowed down on the floor yet as he hasn't had all his jabs, he just sat in Jennas arms and let everyone stroke him:-4


He sounds adorable Suzy. He's surely soaking up everyone's love like a little furry sponge and be sure that he'll give back that love to you guys a hundredfold. :-6 ---------------- Listening to: Mozart / Fur Elise via FoxyTunes
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Oh Suzy Im so so sorry little Alfie is ill.It must be so distressing for you all and also you must feel so helpless........he is getting medical treatment and has the love of you all so lets all hope little Alfie will be running around very soon love;)
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Awww, I hope Alfie gets better soon!!:-4:-4
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How is he Suzy:-3 i hope he is ok,, we just had a pretty bad scare with our Shela so i know how you are feeling:-4 Im praying hes ok, let us know:-4:-4




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Is it something how for every cup of water they drink, they pee a gallon? :wah:
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jimbo;839549 wrote: it seems to me the little fella has gallons of pee and has no trouble at all peeing on everything :thinking::thinking:





except someone's van on fire that is :wah::wah:Is he alright now Winkle?:thinking:
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