westiemum Posted April 4, 2013 Author Share Posted April 4, 2013 Thanks Rosetta. Now I look properly at the box , the vet has given me Heartgard Plus for heartworm, roundworm and hookworm. So might be the combination tablet that produced his very smelly wind! Amazing what came out of a little dog!! It seemed to last only 24 hours and appears to have settled so i suspect thats what it was. So thanks for that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
westiemum Posted April 24, 2013 Author Share Posted April 24, 2013 Hi All, Just wanted to do a quick update on the munchkin. His coat is growing at a rate of knots and is fine and silky except around his tail area where its quite wirey at the moment. But i suspect it will soften up as it grows. And his ears are much better - they don't smell but still have a little infection in them - but much better. The polyp in his left ear turned out to be inflammatory not cancerous So overall he's blossoming. And a couple of photos went off to a potential new family for him tonight. They will meet him on Sunday and we'll go from there. Here's a photo of him from earlier this evening. Note the blur of a tail!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boronia Posted April 24, 2013 Share Posted April 24, 2013 What a funny little happy dog he is WM! Hope he likes his new people and that they pass his stringent tests for a life of doggie-luxury and fun Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rosetta Posted April 24, 2013 Share Posted April 24, 2013 What a cutie pie - he is looking great Westiemum you have done a good job with him. I don't see how anyone will be able to resist him - sure you will be able to part with him? :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loving my Oldies Posted April 25, 2013 Share Posted April 25, 2013 What a cutie pie - he is looking great Westiemum you have done a good job with him. I don't see how anyone will be able to resist him - sure you will be able to part with him? :D . All my thoughts too, Rosetta :laugh: I approve of his going to a new home only because that makes room for another little needy one at your place, Westiemum :D :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
westiemum Posted April 25, 2013 Author Share Posted April 25, 2013 What a cutie pie - he is looking great Westiemum you have done a good job with him. I don't see how anyone will be able to resist him - sure you will be able to part with him? :D . All my thoughts too, Rosetta :laugh: I approve of his going to a new home only because that makes room for another little needy one at your place, Westiemum :D :D Bad girl DD!! Once I get this building project finished, (hopefully this time next year), then it will be much easier - but genuinely can't afford anymore just at the moment. (without arm twisting...) But I'm going to miss him - he's such a character - but a home of his own where he isn't competing with three westies for time, attention and dirty bones will be much better for him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
westiemum Posted April 25, 2013 Author Share Posted April 25, 2013 Thanks Rosetta and Boronia. Yes I'm so pleased with the way he is coming along - he will reward a patient new family a hundred-fold if they continue his training and give him strong pack leadership. I was so thrilled this morning to see him tucking into a grubby bone like he should - where a couple of weeks ago he had absolutely no idea what to do with them. In fact I think Sarah is going to discover the bone she buried yesterday is gone! He's an amazing little guy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
westiemum Posted May 25, 2013 Author Share Posted May 25, 2013 (edited) Hi Everyone, Well we've made it! Olly has had his makeover, his ears are completely healed, his coat has improved out of all sight, he walks well on a lead, now eats out of a bowl, he loves his food and his toys, plays a great game of ball, sleeps like the dead and he's blossoming... so he's ready for a home of his own where he doesn't have to compete with three westies. The family who met him a few weeks ago didn't come off... it didn't feel right for them or for me (they still made a great choice though of an adult poodle the following week ! ). So I think we're preferably looking for a home where he can be an only dog and the centre of attention who will continue some minor boundary setting ... So if anyone knows of a great home for a cracker of a little terrier mix, 6 years, please could you let me know? SA would be best but certainly would consider a great home interstate. If anyone knows of anyone please could you pm me and I'll send on his information email and we can go from there... In the meantime here are his photos from his makeover last Saturday (and a shameless plug for the Spoilt Dog on Fullarton Road - he has their bandana on! ) Edited May 25, 2013 by westiemum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loving my Oldies Posted May 25, 2013 Share Posted May 25, 2013 He is just gorgeous, Westiemum. Congratulations Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
westiemum Posted May 25, 2013 Author Share Posted May 25, 2013 Thanks DD. I'm really thrilled with how he's come on. He will make a lucky someone a fantastic little man. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iggy mum Posted May 25, 2013 Share Posted May 25, 2013 He sure is a cutie! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rosetta Posted May 25, 2013 Share Posted May 25, 2013 Wow - he is looking great WM, good job There will be a perfect home out there that will love him - he is very Westie in appearance isn't he? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
persephone Posted May 25, 2013 Share Posted May 25, 2013 Awww he is looking terrific , and content. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
westiemum Posted May 26, 2013 Author Share Posted May 26, 2013 (edited) Thanks everyone. Yes he is an absolute honey. But I do need to find a home for him as I'm becoming far too attached to him. So if anyone hears of anyone... preferably an experienced dog person... that would be good! Rosetta yes from some angles he does look a bit westie or cairn... but if I had to take a punt, judging by his head shape and his coat I'd say he has a lot of silky terrier in him. Edited May 26, 2013 by westiemum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
westiemum Posted June 5, 2013 Author Share Posted June 5, 2013 (edited) Well this has to be some sort of record. Only 22 hours after sending the original rehoming email for Oliver, I'm here to let everyone that tonight Olly passed his first 'meet and greet' with flying colours and will go to a very dog savvy retired couple who I've known since childhood for a two week trial on Saturday. WooHoo! Unbeknownst to me they lost their beloved old dog a month ago so the timing is incredible. They enquired about him this morning after their daughter forwarded my email to them - just as I'd hoped. So for the moment, fingers crossed Olly is off the market! Edited June 5, 2013 by westiemum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loving my Oldies Posted June 5, 2013 Share Posted June 5, 2013 That's the best news Westiemum. Someone to dote on the little boy every day and all day . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
westiemum Posted June 5, 2013 Author Share Posted June 5, 2013 (edited) Yep sure is DD - and he'll be an only dog which I think will be ideal - and he'll be going out with her quite a lot during the day - she specifically asked how good he is in the car!! These people have a lot of dog experience (their last dog was incredibly difficult) so I'm sooo hoping the trial goes well. ETA: And I admit I'm looking forward to be able to pay more attention to the westies. Olly can be very demanding! Edited June 5, 2013 by westiemum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luvsdogs Posted June 5, 2013 Share Posted June 5, 2013 That's wonderful news wm, look forward to hearing how it all goes. They sound like the perfect new home for Oliver. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boronia Posted June 5, 2013 Share Posted June 5, 2013 (edited) That's good news WM, hopefully Olly's new people will post some updates and photos so we can see his naughty little face again. I just popped into All Westie Rescue's facebook page to check on Angus, the Westie in Qld Westie Rescue, and saw the update on Olly...wow, before and after piccies...what a difference! https://www.facebook.com/pages/All-Westie-Rescue/210408315642997 Edited June 5, 2013 by Boronia Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rosetta Posted June 5, 2013 Share Posted June 5, 2013 Good work WM - sounds like a perfect match :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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