Dog Daze

[cambrensis]

At long last I've done it! The local Dog's Trust is making a delivery next Sunday afternoon. They will be delivering -
a Bichon Frise (prn“Friseh”, please! They are white, not yellow, Canary Islanders)and – a Shichon, which is black and white!


I'd never heard of this one but it's one of those “coined” names and is a Bichon crossed with a Shi-tzu. They are two “sisters”, have always been together, and their elderly mum has passed away. I've seen them only on video clip and photograph as there can be no visiting at the moment. I don't need to be checked (they know I am insane!) -that's Harri still looking out for me as I had to be vetted (VBG) for him. When we spoke back then I had just had the last of my four Lhasa Apsos cremated, so they know I'll have no problem with two dogs.


I suspect this has been my salvation, being able to take the pair.People are going mad trying to home dogs at the moment. There are many new would-be owners (Covid again) and I kept losing out at theTrust queues. I saw these two come up, realised no new boy would be allowed a pair so the queue would be shorter.I am so relieved and pleased too.


For the first time in many years I'm going to rename these, not a practice I would normally get involved in as it is quite laborious.Seriously – can you imagine me calling out “Ellie! Phoebe!”? I have found the names, too..”Clover” and “Bracken”. Hope you approve the choice.


Of course, while all this was going on, I had a 'phone call from the bank. Had I made a purchase of about £300 online. I had not. They had held back payment in case, so my money was safe, but of course myaccount is now blocked until they can get a new card to me tomorrow or Wednesday. So, because of some greedy "bar-steward" in the Far East,I cannot pay the Trust immediately! Just my luck! More on the little ladies as things actually occur!!

[Maelbrigda]

The names you have chosen are lovely. I hope you have many hours of happiness with them

[cambrensis]

The names you have chosen are lovely. I hope you have many hours of happiness with them

Diolch yn fawr, thank you greatly, Maelbrigda...you have made my day/night...cannot sleep as so excited...Silly old man!!!

[cambrensis]

Here are two photographs (Thanks Dogs' Trust) with id and my name changes:



This is Ellie, Bracken to be...and....



Here we find Phoebe (poor lass), Clover to be.

OMG...you cn see how savage they look! I am sooooo brave!

[cheaver]

Here are two photographs (Thanks Dogs' Trust) with id and my name changes:



This is Ellie, Bracken to be...and....



Here we find Phoebe (poor lass), Clover to be.

OMG...you cn see how savage they look! I am sooooo brave!

Two lucky little girls to get a Dad like you.
Just great!

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[Maelbrigda]

They are just so gorgeous. I have 2 dogs. Willow, Cockapoo who is nearly 8 and Rosie who is 4. They keep us busy and i live them to buts so i think i know how you feel.

[sucadot]

Two lucky little girls to get a Dad like you.
Just great!
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I couldn't agree more!

[cornishmaid1961]

Awww how nice you will have some company again, I'm sure they will be very happy with their new dad !

[cambrensis]

So kind, everybody! I spoke of this early as I'm so excited and needed to tell!

My new Bank card has not arrived - our post is all over the place because of the virus.

So far I have contacted the vet, the grooming parlour and my dogfood supplier...most people would think me totally mad but I like to be prepared. Grooming parlour will know condition of skin and weight of animal; vet will know general condition and weight, a crosscheck. With that information I'll get insurance quotes and make my food order. I use tinned only in emergency; I have a second chest freezer in my garage which I use for emergency supplies, Christmas and dogfood. There is still a little of Harri's, unopened, which will last for the week until I get my first month's delivery next weekend.

[madelaine]

I am so envious! We are still dogless and our local rescues seem to expect us to never go out and not have dogs, cats or children about.