Sunday 28 July 2013

Welcome Foster dog

Here is Samson ( Sam) YD's new foster dog. Isn't he handsome? He has a lovely nature and today has met the sheep, the chickens and (not so good) Percy the parrot, who tried to attract him for a bit of nose nipping with "come on, come on, come on". Sam gave a  little  "ruff" and was led out of the room.
We are pleased to say that Sam is good with cats, as YD has three. He saw our cat, Dixie, today and showed no interest, which was good. Dixie likes well behaved dogs but not barky ones.
Sam's favourite food is carrots. (cheap and healthy treat) As Sam is 10years old he will stay with YD until  someone can offer him a "forever" home soon. Otherwise he will be long term fostered with YD (another term for forever I guess!)
Planning for a couple of big birthdays this week. YGD is 8 years old this week (any birthday is a big one when you are a little girl) and our grandson is 21 years old this week! Both my daughter and I were child brides you know - must have been !! I  have bought some silly nonsense that a girl can't live without nowadays for YGD. Grandson will get money towards a new phone that he desperately needs as his is broken.
 Spent the day in the garden again. I really need some bad weather to force me indoors to do some much needed housework.
 Out to friends tonight after Countryfile and a shower.
Until tomorrow
Gillx

13 comments:

  1. I've done almost no housework all week until today which was a bit cooler. We still need rain - preferably after I've picked and packed veg and fruit tomorrow!

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  2. Meant to add -How can you possibly have a grandson of 21? I'm sure you are not old enough!

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    1. I WISH ! Mind you I don't feel it. Just read your blog for today. Hope my family don't read it or they will know my strawberry jam secret. tee hee. WHO doesn't like goosegogs?!
      managed to do some baking today...in a filthy house!!

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  3. What a lovely boy- he looks much younger than his years! Must be those carrots!!

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    1. He is very playful and seems able to keep up with my granddaughter's lab and he is only 14months old. he doesn't mind if the carrots are raw or cooked.

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  4. I'm so glad you are doing better and that the tests were negative. I've been out of town and I'm just catching up good.

    Lovely dog!

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    1. Thanks for that. Glad to see you back.
      Yes he is rather lovely isn't he?

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  5. What a lovely dog ! Glad you are feeling better, do you have more tests or did they give you a clean bill of health ?

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    1. We have decided to wait and see what happens. The tests were for a stroke, which I definitely haven't had. it might still be an inner ear problem, but I am happy to see if it recurs and then look at it again then.

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  6. If any one would like to Help Sam's plight or other dogs like him please go to our rescue site www.labradorsinneed.co.uk . Thank you Gills YD :)

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