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:laugh: At least yours is a bigger tripping hazard, and therefore easier to see. On the up-side, my feet are nver cold, at least it will be an upside in winter. Actually Kira is the tripping hazard in this house, she trusts us so implixity that she doesn't move, so we now do the "doggy shuffle" Di

I finally understand the meaning of "follow you anywhere" For the first time I have a dog who likes to follow you to the toilet, and into the shower. Yesterday I felt something touch my leg, and yep, Jingo had joined me for a cool shower- and yet he still struggles with wet groud! Your puppies are all looking very grown up now, we need some more new ones to join our thread :) Di

So exciting for you, and don't worry, your hubby will probably shed a tear too, though if he is like mine, he will insist it is just because he loves to see you happy. Border Collies are great, mine has always been so good, but she was a second "child". But our first puppy did make us wonder what we had gotten into, and if it wasn't for our Dog Trainerr, there would have been way more tears than there were (best little dog ever in the end though!) Prepare for the most fun, turbulent, frustrating, annoying, happiest time in your plives. It is all that, and more! Can't wait for piccies, and don't forget we are here to share the good, and not so good times. Puppy ownership is a HUGE adjustment, but you will love it, Di

I am so sorry for your terrible loss Robot, Bonnie was beautiful. Try to be gentle with yourself during this initial grieving period, do whatever it is you need to- yell, scream, cry, whatever helps in some little way. Keep posting here on DOL, we truely understand the depth of pain you are feeling, and people here will offer an avenue to talk about your feelings, and about the good (and bad) times with Bonnie and will never think you should "just get over it". I found starting a "memory Book" to be helpful- the thing I was most scared of was forgetting my boy, but in the middle of the night he would send little memories to me that I had forgotten about, such bitter sweet memories that I now have recorded, and am grateful for. Happy birthday Bonnie, enjoy your day playing with Tippy and all the others, and yeah "pupstars", eat as much cake as you like!!! Di

Sammyelle, how heartbreaking for you. Try to be kind to yourself during the time, do what you need to do. Have no regrets when the time comes, spoil her every day, and take lots of photo's and videos to help you remember her in the months and years to come. I found it helpful when I lost Tip (different, as it was sudden) to write down every memory I could think of. I cried when I remembered something new, but I smiled too, and the long forgotten memories I dredged up surprised me. Perhaps consider a special photoshoot, in time time I found I appreciated this. The worst nightmare I have is that I will forget him, and I am determined that will not happen. Cry, rant, scream, anything that helps really, this shock and grief are as real and valid as any grief you will have in your life. I also found Pet grief websites helped me a lot, as I realised I was not "being stoopid" or that she is "just a dog".(That comment hurt more than anything else when an insensitive family member told me that, and that "you are over it now aren't you?" Post here on DOL as often as you need to, we here understand the feelings you are having now more than almost anyone else. Hugs to you Di

On a bitterley cold winters day, on a farm 13 miles from his home, my Dad's dog chased a kangaroo into a dam, and the dog was drowned. My Dad stripped down and retrieved Ringo, and then buried him near the sheep yards, choosing to use the only jumper he had with him as the shroud, then spent the rest of the day sitting beside his grave in a Tee shirt, but he needed Ringo to be warm. My Dad nearly ended up in hospital after that. My dog Tippy is buried as close to the house as possible, so he can see through the our bedroom window. On the first cool day after his funeral, I covered him with a blanket, and put his favourite mangled duck there too- it is still there 10 months later. I don't remember doing it, but it must have been me! His hole is not that deep though! Di

Great to hear everything worked out as you hoped. Enjoy the next two weeks and take lots of photo's. What a great outcome. Di

I think that the more variations the better for TSD. It is really hard to not have many photo's to remind you of those beloved pets that we have lost. I have only one photo of my childhoood protector and that was on the day we got him, I so wish I had more. Marion, your memorail poster is lovely, and the cut outs offer so many other background options. Keep them coming guys. Di

Very nice processing silentchild. Love the shadow effect. Wayne & Di

We have cleaned up a photo for you as an option and have attached here. We have a higher resolution version that we can email if you PM us with your email address. Sorry to hear about Dolly. Wayne & Di

Jingo the dope thinks plastic bags are the devil themselves. I will never be attacked by one, that is for certain. He growls ferociously at them until I remove them. Christmas beetles get his hackles up too, but he eventually disposes of this threat, after circling, growling and barking at them.... ahhhh, puppy years! I love them. Di

Very sorry to hear this Gillybob, but how lovely that he passed where he felt so much love, safe in your arms. RIP little Rattie. Di

Lisa, I think Nova is right- he IS the only gift you needed for your birthday! Lucky you! Di

Jingo was a dream over Christmas. Firstly at Wayne's Mums house, where he played with everyone there, found some super scary Horses, and visited the cemetery, then an hour travelling to my sisters place, where their dog is an outside one, so he had to remain at the back door. They were perfect together, sharing bones and just chilling. Only problem was toiletting in the morning. Heaps of cows that took his attention, so we had to drive him to the gate, he must have been nearly busting. I can't believe how he just adjusted. I hope everyone had a great time with their puppies! Di

Here are a couple of Jingo and Kira.

That is a beautiful family shot Michelleva, just heart warming Di

Wow Kirislin, I know the relief you are feeling now, and the disbelief and grin that would have plastered your face as you just stared at them playing. I know this feeling, as for two weeks our girl Kira did not want a bar of the puppy, but just as Neko did, Jingo persisted, and one night we were shocked to see Kira wanted to play, so we put him down, and it was on, she remembered how to have fun, and the only problem now happens when they are separated- apparently locking up Kira's favourite toy is not an option!... and yes, I still smile when I hear the growly noises! Enjoy, and thanks for the photo's of them playing, as usual they are lovely, and so heart warming when you know the story behind them. Di

How beautiful these photo's are. As a family Historian I get very excited when I see a family photo with a treasured pet, but sadly that happens only rarely, so to see that people thought so much of their fur family that they took the time to capture these precious memories makes me smile. I feel a little sad though that these photo's are no longer treasured by the descendants. Thanks so much for sharing. Di

Congrats to you Dotdashdot, Nala is so beautiful and very photogenic. I feel your pain Kanae. It is the same with our Jack Russell Jingo, you just don't get much warning at all,and it didn't matter that he was within sight of the open sliding door or either of the doggy doors but our saving grace has been he has never had an accident inside his crate or play pen. Quite a few accidents inside though, and to make it worse his stoopid owners took forever to realise he does two poo's in the mornings...... I was, after nine weeks of this, beginning to think he would need to spend his entire life in his play pen, but touch wood, since the end of November he has had no accidents, but we are still paranoid, in fact so much so that he comes outside with you, squats and then runs over for treats- without actually "producing the goods": :D Di

Jingo is busy making confetti from old newspapers just in case I decide to get married again. This would, however, mean getting rid of my current hubby, which is Kira's job as the "fun police", she comes between us and demands a cuddle from us if she catches us touching each other. :laugh: Di

......"This morning she attempted to raid the bin, stuck her head in the dishwasher, licked some dishes and stood in the litter tray in search of kitty crunchies.... She is just helping with the daily chores

What a difficult decision you and your family need to make, I wish you luck with it. Your choices obviously are to give Georgia and your family a gorgeous christmas gift called Bonnie, and Bonnie a fabulous family, and postpone future foster dogs for the time being, or to give someone else an awesome new family member, and then give other special dogs a chance to blossom in your care. Either way the dogs are the winners here, and I send my thanks to you on their behalf. For now enjoy your christmas and new year, no onme ever know what next christmas may bring, and this may be Bonnies first of many christmas's with you. Di

Photoshopped / manipulated or not it is a WOW photo. Thankyou so much for sharing it, a great job by the photographer. Di

Sorry to say, I think you have a new baby But if you can manage to part with her, I know it will be to the right forever home, I can already see how picky you will be- poor potential adopters! This is exactly why I think I could not foster- I fall too hard too quickly.... Good luck, and please, more pictures of Bonnie :) Di

Great to hear Benji is doing so well, and obviously enjoying life at your house. I find one vet at our clinic is very old fashioned regarding food,but luckily the others offer advice I like- but the old fashioned guy knows his vet work backwards, so we benefit from a mix of ideas. I would think your breeder has the experience with Dalmations- not all dogs should be treated aloke. Yep, I spend a lot of time nodding and smiling, then making my own decisions, it is the best way to go. Di