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EmmaSemple · Posted: Fri Apr 10, 2009 6:36 am Post subject: Sam - Border Collie

This is Sam. He is a 10 year old Border Collie who came over from Ireland.

He was a working Border Collie, but when he started to slow down the farmer was going to shoot him.

Sam is good with other animals (excellent with other dogs and takes no notice of cats) and will be assessed with small caged animals. He is also very well behaved, mostly because when he wasn't working he was tied up in a kennel. Therefore, although he was a working Collie, he isn't nutty by any means and comes up to you tail wagging and wanting a fuss.

Sam had a blood test and his liver enzymes came out as higher than they should so he may need special food at some stage in the future.

Sam has been neutered, vaccinated and microchipped.

If you can offer him a home please let me know. Smile

Emma (Surrey) 020 8407 1080/0797 356 9371

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reclaimingrebus · Posted: Fri Apr 10, 2009 10:58 am Post subject:

Loyalty... it's a wonderful thing. wish we humans managed a bit more of it Crying or Very sad

Dee Peter · Posted: Fri Apr 10, 2009 11:52 am Post subject:

Couldn't agree more. Lets hope he's not waiting too long for his special home!

EmmaSemple · Posted: Sat Apr 11, 2009 7:48 pm Post subject:

Poor, poor Sam. Sad

He went to the vets today and had his second jabs and microchip. He was given some Tramadol as these don't affect his liver unlike Metacam/Rymadil. They are tablets that ease his arthritus and is also a pain killer. His artritus is caused by him being out in all weathers and working extremely hard for his owner, sleeping out in the elements and having little shelter throughout his life.

I asked the vet to give him a once over and apart from the arthritus he is fine. Psycologically though he is so sad. He obviously wants to go home and is missing what he has known for the last ten years. We find it hard to make him understand that he is allowed indoors. In fact today I found him outside laying in the rain fast asleep. I guided him indoors and he immediately placed himself on his blanket in front of the radiator. If only he could understand that the person that he is pining for wanted to put a bullet in his brain. Sad

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Sharonr - Admin · Site Admin Joined: 05 Feb 2008 Posts: 2609

Ah poor little mite. Green Lipped Mussel Extract is good for arthritis in dogs - see article - can also be bought in combination with glucosamine for dogs ...

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/health/719566.stm
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EmmaSemple · Posted: Sun Apr 12, 2009 6:46 am Post subject:

I am going to get him some Glucosomine and Chondrotine. I think that does the same thing.

For the first time since he got here, this morning he came and put his head on my lap for a fuss. Such a lovely moment, ruined by the puppy pooing on the floor. Rolling Eyes

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Fred R · Posted: Sun Apr 12, 2009 8:43 am Post subject:

Found on Internet: <<Keep in mind the benefits of a liquid Glucosamine. Many dogs are reluctant to having pills thrown down their throat. If the pill is mixed with the food, it could be chewed and lost in the teeth. A liquid form on the other hand, can be poured directly over the food for a guaranteed acceptance by the dog. Glucosamine has a pleasant taste for most all dogs. Most simply think it's a treat.>>

EmmaSemple · Posted: Sun Apr 12, 2009 6:52 pm Post subject:

Sam had a nice long bath today and he actually enjoyed it. Smile

It took three rinses to get the muck off and the first lot ran off brown and the same colour as manure. Now he is a beautiful rich brown colour AND his ruff is actually white! Shocked

Not a yellowy, orangey colour!

Here are some pics of him and very concerned Frankie-boy who has spent ages helping to dry him off by licking him all over. love4

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angiepea · User Joined: 14 Apr 2009 Posts: 11 Location: kent

i'm looking forward to meeting him, hopefully if the home check goes through ok blob7

EmmaSemple · Posted: Tue Apr 14, 2009 7:53 pm Post subject:

I am sure it will be fine. Have got to put the homechecker in touch with you, but they can homecheck this week. Smile

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