Ravyk Posted December 21, 2010 Share Posted December 21, 2010 Two years ago today, I picked up a male cattle dog X called Spot, flown from Canberra to Adelaide after being sprung from a NSW pound the day before he was due to meet an untimely end with the green dream. I'd only seen his pound photo, and somehow managed to worm his way into my heart from thousands of kilometres away. I couldn't have done it without some very special DOLers. :thankyou: His pound photo I can't believe it's only been two years...he feels like he has been here forever and is literally part of the furniture sometimes! His favourite places are wide open grass areas, and the beach to run and play fetch. When I first got him he was petrified of water in anything but a bowl. Made bathing him quite a tedious task [it still is!], so not to freak him badly. But now he will go 'swimming' up to about his elbows after a ball! He's done his fair share of travelling, not just by plane, but by car. He's been to four states of Australia, three of which with OH and I, and has met many DOLers and their dogs! He's done the Great Ocean Road, many trips to the Riverland and up to the silver city of Broken Hill. And there are many more adventures planned. He loves everyone and everything he meets, even my baby chickens [and not in a DINNER! kind of way]. Sure he can be a little bouncy, but he has a heart of gold and uses it to weedle his way into so many hearts...and the best spots on the couch! He has made friends with the mail lady who delivers the parcels, to the point he no longer barks when she comes in the gate and has conned her into bringing him treats, the little bugger! Spot filled a part of my heart I never knew was empty and has given me so much joy [and a bit of heartache and panic] in the last two years. Here's to many more years of mischief, mayhem, spot stealing and road trips! I love you mate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
persephone Posted December 22, 2010 Share Posted December 22, 2010 :laugh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
W Sibs Posted December 22, 2010 Share Posted December 22, 2010 aww.. happy 2nd gotcha day!! He is gorgeous!! Love the pic of him and the chickens Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loving my Oldies Posted December 22, 2010 Share Posted December 22, 2010 Happy Gotcha Day, Spot. Your mum sure does love you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erny Posted December 22, 2010 Share Posted December 22, 2010 What a lovely post, Ravyk. And good for you for rescuing a doggy life - one that has obviously added to the richness of your life in return . There's something so different in the look of a "in need of a home" dog's eyes to that of a dog who 'belongs'. So lovely. Thanks for sharing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DURNSTEIN Posted December 22, 2010 Share Posted December 22, 2010 (edited) A lovely story Edited December 22, 2010 by DURNSTEIN Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazy Daisy Posted December 22, 2010 Share Posted December 22, 2010 (edited) What a great post and awesome photos. Spot in one lucky dog to have found you. Edit: grammer Edited December 22, 2010 by Crazy Daisy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BittyMooPeeb Posted December 22, 2010 Share Posted December 22, 2010 What a great story. Happy 2nd year Ravyk and Spot!! I also fell in love with my first dog from a picture, and he is still the no.1 love of my life Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raineth Posted December 22, 2010 Share Posted December 22, 2010 awww so lovely! happy gotcha day Spot! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loraine Posted December 22, 2010 Share Posted December 22, 2010 Ravyk that is a beautiful post about a lucky dog called Spot. Happy 2nd Gotcha Day, Spot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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