ricey Posted November 27, 2014 Share Posted November 27, 2014 Hi all, Hobbes my possible pit bull is now somewhere between 13 and 15 years old. I have had the pleasure of his company for the last 12 years. I was introduced to him when my wife found him with no collar at our local 'off leash' dog park. Intact male, no collar or tags, trying to mount a spayed Staffordshire bull terrier that belonged to a friend of ours. Of course, we had to take him home and try to re-unite him with his owner. We never found his owner, so we adopted the big boof head. Back then, our vet said that Hobbes was about 3 years old. If the vet was right, Hobbes is now 15 which is 3 years past the usual life expectancy for his breed. I just renewed his registration for another 3 years which probably entitles me to the 2014 award for "Dog Owner Optimist of the Year". Thing is, apart from his deafness and a touch of doggy senile dementia, Hobbes still carries on like a young pup. If our vet was right about Hobbes' age, I'm betting that he makes it to 18 years old. And I really hope he does...... ricey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daisys Mum Posted November 27, 2014 Share Posted November 27, 2014 Two of my dogs made it to 17 :) even though the were deaf and incontinent they were still able to get around... I am sure it's the love and care you have given Hobbs that he has made it this far :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simply Grand Posted November 27, 2014 Share Posted November 27, 2014 Go Hobbes! Can't wait to hear about the 18 year old Pittie in 3 years time :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbi Posted November 27, 2014 Share Posted November 27, 2014 Love and care carry many a dog well over their age expectancy. Hobbes has every chance at making it to 18 with you Ricey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RuralPug Posted November 30, 2014 Share Posted November 30, 2014 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*Avanti* Posted December 1, 2014 Share Posted December 1, 2014 Wishing Hobbes many more happy years. He sounds very well loved and I'm sure that helps keep the old man younger. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melzawelza Posted December 1, 2014 Share Posted December 1, 2014 Yay Hobbes, I hope he uses up every day of that registration :) Would love to see a pic of the old fella! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loving my Oldies Posted December 1, 2014 Share Posted December 1, 2014 Love and care carry many a dog well over their age expectancy. Hobbes has every chance at making it to 18 with you Ricey My thoughts too, Robbi. Hobbes is a much loved and cared for doggy. So, Hobbes, it is now up to you to re-write the records. :thumbsup: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Staffyluv Posted December 1, 2014 Share Posted December 1, 2014 Go Hobbes, I hope he has many more years of senile puppy fun with you Ricey. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ricey Posted December 1, 2014 Author Share Posted December 1, 2014 Hi all, Yes, Hobbes is a much loved member of my human/canine family. We (my lovely wife Jo and I) probably look after our dogs better than we look after ourselves. Me, if I need medical tests or medical stuff, well I might get around to it if or when I have the time and the inclination. Can't be stuffed going to the doctor unless its obviously life threatening. But our dogs....... well that is altogether different. Hobbes has got a tiny limp? Off to the vet! Lizzie's bark sounds a bit hoarse? Vet, here we come! Lulu's scratching at her tail? Hi ho, hi ho, it is off to the vet we go....... It has been some time since I have prowled on DOL and I can't remember how to post photos. Once I work out how to post photos I will post a few photos of Hobbes; some as a young dog, and some as the grey faced dog he is now. Still magnificent though, with presence and attitude. Still my best dog, ever. Not sure that I will be able to deal well with his passing when that happens. Still not certain that I'd be able to have another dog after him. I'm getting just a touch teary and there is this awkward & inconvenient lump in my throat. Cheers, ricey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dezzyno.1 Posted December 1, 2014 Share Posted December 1, 2014 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daisys Mum Posted December 2, 2014 Share Posted December 2, 2014 I use Tapatalk to post photos , it's easy for numpties like me lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vehs Posted December 2, 2014 Share Posted December 2, 2014 That is wonderful to hear :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kamuzz Posted December 5, 2014 Share Posted December 5, 2014 Ricey - you're back. How did I miss this? And yes, we need photos! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ricey Posted December 8, 2014 Author Share Posted December 8, 2014 Yes, I am back. Troy very kindly turned a bind eye to my decade of indiscretions on DOL. Such a kind man and I will not disappoint him this time. My Hobbes is getting old quickly, far more quickly than I am ageing. Hobbes is 13 to 15, while I am 58. On the averages I have at least 20 and possibly 30 years left but Hobbes won't have more than 3. When Hobbes goes, I won't be ready, and I won't be ready for another dog. I will get into a bit of serial dog fostering but not the commitment of another dog. There is a rescue group here in WA called 'Staffy and Bull Breed Rescue' (they are known as 'SABRE') that specialise in the sort of dog I like and when the time comes I will be putting my hand up. I love everything about Hobbes; I will finish with a quote from Harlan Ellison's apocalyptic novella "A Boy and his Dog"- "Do you know what love is? Sure I know; a boy loves his dog". ricey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
juice Posted December 8, 2014 Share Posted December 8, 2014 good to see you back ricey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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