Loving my Oldies

I'd def be interested, but I'd worry that those long long legs would slip on the wooden floors. Of course, they are no long shiny and polished (the floors that is) because of all the other wondrous creatures that inhabit this place (including me :D ). The colour is also a bit of a worry because he is very similar to my Danny and I'd worry that Danny might think he was his mum or dad. I'll pass this year, but look forward to hearing of other exceptional examples of excellent and forward thinking breeding practices.

. And if we do manage to contort ourselves in our sleep, we need to visit the chiropractor :laugh: whereas littlies and dogs just jump up and get going.

Ah Kirty, what a sad sad burden you had to carry. Bless you for knowing what is the right and humane thing to do when others don't and won't.

Beautiful gal . Congratulations on saving her.

I suppose it might happen at some stage, but in none of those pictures is the puppy restricting the boy's breathing. I see a lifelong love affair happening .

Totally Off Topic, but I "bought a brick" when Sippy Creek was building its new facility - and I've never even been there. An elderly cousin of mine was a volunteer there.

LOL. I am sure she is lapping up all the attention . She looks a lovely dog and her wound, although frighteningly large, looks tidy and healing well.

I have attached a link to the old thread wherein Miss Myrtie was introduced to DOLers along with her, ummmm, unique way of entertaining herself. :laugh: Just to show that age does not dim some, I took some photos today of her three plus years down the track still doing what she does best. http://www.dolforums.com.au/topic/198210-miss-myrtie-has-joined-the-moochers-as-a-foster-baby/page__view__findpost__p__4600077__fromsearch__1

I'm very lucky to live on a gently sloping block, Hankodie :).

Just lovely, Rozzie. Makes me think that Danny at nearly 15 is a Spring Chickie :laugh: .

Sometimes, one sees perfection. You have captured it, Rainers.

Yep, me too :D

This is true and just a matter of recognising it and trying to make the beating up of oneself not too hard

Wonderful news, Dave73. Hopefully all goes to plan ---- seeing the plan is such a great one for everyone. Well done Jazz - what a girl.

People who allow dogs to get into that sort of condition should be prosecuted for cruelty the same as they would be for deliberately starving or beating a dog (if found of course ). He would have been in pain, not just uncomfortable. Thank goodness he is with you now, Keetamouse.

She sounds quite a girl, Dave73. Saturday will be exciting, scary, exciting, scary. Know what you mean :) Hope your boy continues to do well too.

I'm so sorry for you and your boy, Kirty. Renal failure = feeling very very crappy. I think I'd be letting him go too.

Great news, Dave73. So you have a Ridgeback too! You and your wife are lucky ----- as are your dogs Dogs are truly amazing creatures.

At least Odie is black :laugh: . Great pix. Yes, he is turning into an adult in front of our eyes. Love the photo of your little Buddha with her dad. ETA : I think your yard needs some drainage pipes

I wouldn't have a clue ....... BUT, I do want a photo , please :)

A mini poodle of 9 is still a Spring chicken :laugh:

:) It takes a big heart to apologise, HugL. Actually, I could back track a bit too, because your post did start me thinking and remembering that some years ago, I did come across a few rescue "older ladies" (BTW, I'm ancient :D ) who were on the verge and their houses were pretty questionable.

Shoot! That's enough to reduce one to tears ... of happiness. Love the look: she seems to be saying, "See, I have my very own mug."

Oh! Little here, Dave73. Your girl has had a huge procedure. Best of luck for a speedy recovery and adaption, and hopefully she'll be in boots made for running in no time.

Well a Pom is close in that some believe that a Schipperke is a Spitz breed. :)