Nic.B Posted January 3, 2012 Share Posted January 3, 2012 I am always very humbled with my Husbands support and acceptance of rescue, pounds and all of the animals we care for. Greg is a triathlete and I support him in all he wants to achieve all the way, I cheer and support him with passion. Greg adores dogs and horses. (Occasionally after a bad night he will get up and say “such and such is on the pts list for tomorrow” ) and then we laugh as we know that will never happen. (Bit of an in-house joke.) I have not been able to move from the house due to rescue commitments. Greg has spent a week travelling around with the kids visiting family and friends. I have been able to spend time with them intermittedly during this time. I am so happy I have a Husband who understands the dynamics of rescue and is such a great daddy and Husband. I can’t wait for them all to get home tonight. I know there are lots of husbands, partners and loved ones who offer support and understanding for each of our dogs and also for us personally. Perhaps we need to give our silent partners a little cheer in the new year! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest muttrus Posted January 3, 2012 Share Posted January 3, 2012 I would agree .My hubby didn't have a say in it I said we were becoming foster carers .He does the night time toilet training takes the puppies to school pick ups the filming for PR and is ready to talk with anyone wanting to adopt.He helps with vet runs feeding and bathing He does get shitty tripping over them but he's the first one to sneek a puppy in bed with us,have one on his lap and is all clucky with the special needs ones. I have overheard him many times bragging about what we do which always makes me smile.No matter how bad our day is the puppies bring us together as a family . In our house its for HUBBY and for our 6 year old who helps out in more ways and beyond her years our 15 year old daughter who never complains about filling up dog water our 17 year old son who only complains about pooh patrol never complaining about a puppy on his bed or teaching new ones how to play footy! Brings a tear to the eye Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Her Majesty Dogmad Posted January 3, 2012 Share Posted January 3, 2012 And to our long suffering dogs who look at me as if to say "here we go again" .... We were having a rest for a couple of weeks having rehomed our last foster dog after 6 months - she'd passed her 2 week trial and wasn't coming back. Then the call came on Friday 23rd of a little dog in urgent need and off I went. He's had a rough life and has some health issues and has needed a lot of tlc - so much for a rest! Luckily he adores my dogs and vice versa .... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raelene Posted January 3, 2012 Share Posted January 3, 2012 Yep I'll ditto those above. My long-suffering husband has gone from a person who had a family dog and nothing then until we were married several years ago, to busy household with dogs and horses. He doggy-sits, feeds, locks up, baths, voluntarily does poo patrol, picks up from pounds, takes to vets, etc with little complaint (well maybe a bit here and there but he doesn't really mean it). And he has accepted the odd bit of house that has been rearranged by the odd foster having a chew. Now-days he actually shows concern for dogs that are on death row, spoils the fosters far more than they should be and still helps out at the drop of the hat. And he does all this with a serious health condition. He is wonderful and I feel very lucky that he is a part of my family. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brumby Posted January 3, 2012 Share Posted January 3, 2012 (edited) So good that you acknowledge your family's rescue efforts. I often feel as though my children are unsung heroes. I made sure they received recognition by getting a "pet care" badge at cubs. They were supposed to do a little research project on vaccinations etc relevant to looking after dogs, but they knew it all off by heart and they are only 8 and 10 years old. They give up a time with me and a lot of emotional energy for the dogs we have rescued. When I am at the end of my tether, and they must be close to it too, they say, "please just help that one, mum", knowing all the repercussions that entails. Thanks kids (and our long suffering resident dog, Charlie)!! ;) Edited January 3, 2012 by Brumby Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tdierikx Posted January 3, 2012 Share Posted January 3, 2012 I'm the only human at my house - but my 3 permanent furkids help me with the fosters way more than they are ever given credit for. Zeddy plays Mumma Dog - teaching the littlies their limits socially... Trouble teaches them to live each moment like it's their last - zoomies is a big fave around here! Pickles teaches them that even dogs with disabilities can play and be part of the pack. I just feed them and clean up the messes really... *grin*... well - there is "couch cuddles" - a VERY important lesson for any dog... hehe! T. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garnali Posted January 3, 2012 Share Posted January 3, 2012 Must be a way we can add a 'like' button here.. OH has at times grumbled as he cleans up the mess from the four legged children but supports every rescue I take in.. The son and grandkids who share with us are awesome too. They all know that 'Nanna' is addicted to helping those who cannot speak for themselves. Granddaughters have gained a huge sense of responsibility caring for the sick and injured that we bring home and are proud to tell the world that we have rescue pups at home. As for the four legged children they have adapted and changed with each new rescue. The look from the cattle dog as he sees another new dog come through the door is sometimes one of 'not another one'.. He too has his place though as leader of the pack showing them the ropes etc. I lost my best 'socialising' dog this year. My 19 year old JRT would introduce himself and passively show the newbies how to interact. He never once growled at them, just gave them a knowing look. To those who stand beside us a HUGE We wouldnt be doing this without you !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
efowler Posted January 3, 2012 Share Posted January 3, 2012 Great thread!! I think our partners get is so hard! I drag my poor boyfriend everywhere with me. Alot of people in Wagga have probably meet or seen him before, he does so much for us and I never really thank him for it. He is kinda awkard and just does all the heavy lifting or follows me around lol I swear he has given me an ultimadum like 100 times now. Im sure he will be so relieved the day I stop rescue but he knows it makes me happy and thats all that matters. Matt is a real cat person so whenever I bring home a snuggly cat or cute lil kitten he just gives in. He actually comes to the pound sometimes and just cant leave some there. We joke in W.A.R all the time that we are going to get T-Shirts for our partners which say "Real men love cats!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Little Gifts Posted January 3, 2012 Share Posted January 3, 2012 He is wonderful and I feel very lucky that he is a part of my family. This cracked me up - he sounds like a failed foster! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greytpets Posted January 3, 2012 Share Posted January 3, 2012 This thread is great! I couldn't agree more! My poor husband puts up with our 5 regular dogs plus the odd foster & all my time being taken up with running a rescue without complaint all while being sick himself. He is actually great with the new dogs because he actually spends time with them something I'm often too busy to do. My kids often grumble that I think more of the dogs (any dogs) than I do them but it is in a good natured way & they are proud of what I do. And yes a big thumbs up to my own dogs because without them being so tolerant I couldn't have fosters here ever. When I look at it like this I know that without the support I get from home I couldn't do what I do. So a big thank you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_PL_ Posted January 3, 2012 Share Posted January 3, 2012 I Mr Powerlegs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bazilybazbaz Posted January 3, 2012 Share Posted January 3, 2012 it's so important to have a partner who supports you and I'm one of the lucky ones who does. It makes life so much easier when there is help to get dogs to the vet, walking, popping home from work to let a dog just desexed or had surgery out of a crate for a quick toilet break, the list goes one. My husband although annoyed when he finds another chewed bit of the couch soon gets over it and patches it up! I know I could manage this myself (have done in a previous life!) but with him I can do much more. I must admit he likes it when I spend hours on the computer writing notes, downloading photos and putting dogs on DOL because then he has control of the remote! Agree about our own dogs looking at us saying NOT ANOTHER, please NOOOOOO! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katdogs Posted January 3, 2012 Share Posted January 3, 2012 I Mr Powerlegs So do I Mr Katdogs is pretty amazing too, even if he is a sook. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_PL_ Posted January 3, 2012 Share Posted January 3, 2012 I Mr Powerlegs So do I Mr Katdogs is pretty amazing too, even if he is a sook. A big sook tell him to walk it off, he'll be fine. hehe. Only joking. Mr Katdogs is very cool and truly deserves a mention among his fellow long suffering supportive spouses. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dooliekoolie Posted January 3, 2012 Share Posted January 3, 2012 (edited) And to the mums and dads who have helped. My mum and dad have helped me by picking up dogs from the pound for me when I was fostering them. Dad for building a whelping box in 2 hours when a desperate greyhound in the pound was already whelping and needed urgent help. Or mum for taking a dog to the airport and putting it in the crate whilst shedding tears for the dog she had only know for a few weeks. Again thanks to mum who gives the evil eye to those surrendering their dog to the pound for a stupid reason and finally thanks from the poor little dog at the pound that was being hosed at the back of the kennel because it was too small to jump onto the bed out of the way, that kennel girl sure was told the right way to hose a kennel out. The unsung heros of rescue, transporting and fostering. Edited January 3, 2012 by dooliekoolie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plan B Posted January 3, 2012 Share Posted January 3, 2012 Sadly, I can't partake. If I show him too much appreciation, it's going to ruin all those years of breaking him down so that now he only sobs into his hands when a dog/several dogs arrive, instead of protesting/threatening divorce. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tdierikx Posted January 3, 2012 Share Posted January 3, 2012 I Mr Powerlegs So do I Mr Katdogs is pretty amazing too, even if he is a sook. I'll second BOTH sentiments there! Not only are both gentlemen completely wonderful... they are both not hard on the eyes either... *grin* T. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nic.B Posted January 3, 2012 Author Share Posted January 3, 2012 Lol T Beautiful tributes for our support crews I agree our own dogs and our children are also little heros, it is also great to hear about Mums and Dads helping out When I stop to think of all of the hard work that goes into rescue, I am truly touched. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tweety Posted January 3, 2012 Share Posted January 3, 2012 What a beautiful thread. I would also like to thank my husband for everything he does for the fosters in our household. I remember some years ago asking hubbie if I could have my first foster dog. His reply was "why would you want another dog when we already have two of our own"?? He’s come a long way since then by helping me set up my own rescue and supporting me 110%. He is often quietly in the background doing the majority of vet runs, driving to pounds to collect the dogs, shopping for their food, cooking and feeding them, mopping up, picking up and he is FOREVER washing blankets!! Not only that he is very proactive on the internet and radio advocating the need for people to open their eyes and think about going to shelters or rescue. When a previous foster destroyed a fair portion of our furniture his attitude was how lucky we’d been having so many dogs through our household and yet this was the first incident. As I say, he’s come a long, long way since sprouting forth venom over a pile of poo on the carpet. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raelene Posted January 4, 2012 Share Posted January 4, 2012 He is wonderful and I feel very lucky that he is a part of my family. This cracked me up - he sounds like a failed foster! LOL! Now you say it, I did "try him out" and "shape" him a bit for a few years first! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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