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| xxlynne |
Eddie EBTxStaffie 25.01.08 Worthing West Sussex
His story Eddie was taken in by a man whose sister had bred him, who sadly didn't cope with him as he became a lively 6-9 month old pup who was crated whilst at work for 10 hours a day. Living in a flat he had 30 mins run in the park. A car turned into the park entrance and ran Eddie over. Outcome Eddie was surrendered into our rescue with a flaccid front left leg. He was homed in with a large pack of dogs; parrots and chickens. All fine but since had a full amputation. He became concerned with 10 month puppy in the pack and they have had to be separated. Eddie is being returned. Salient points Eddie is well adapted to his disability. He manages all activities including stairs, getting in and out of a car++. Heel walking is difficult as he needs momentum to propel himself. Excellent recall and basic training. Excellent people; children and dog skills. Has lived with feathers! Excited by cats but would settle as he did with parrots and chickens. Medium to large secure garden ideal. Advert Eddie has always been special ..prior to his disability; during his transitory period and now post operatively. He has a closeness and intelligence about him coupled with such a loving tender nature. He had a difficult beginning though was fully socialised with dogs on his daily walks and with children and a baby. He had a road traffic accident meaning his owner couldn't manage the aftermath. Fostered with 5 terriers he blended really well with superb dog skills in the house and outside on his walks. Eddie was homed in with a pack of older dogs; one young 6 month puppy and 'other animals'. During the 4 months he had firmed up his skills further and now rarely 'chews other than his own items. The amount of aftercare and resultant closeness has set up tensions between him and the adolescent pup who is equally needing attention at his stage of growth. So now they are separated. Eddie is neutered, chipped and fully vax'd. Eddie continues to do well. He is off lead in the park and has a fan club who he makes a point of meeting and fussing whenever he is out. He isn't restricted by his disability only in needing to pace himself so he can propel himself into a momentum to achieve skill and agility. He continues to mix well with all other dogs whatever age, size or breed. Eddies mother was an English Bull terrier and his father was an English Bull Terrier cross. He is very handsome. Meet Eddie and you will see why he has a film star status in his neighbourhood. Incredible dog with mega charisma. Currently with his family in Worthing E Sussex. Please visit this Eddie's individual thread, in Dogs needing homes in our care on this forum to find out more about him and follow his progress. If you are interested in re-homing please complete our homing questionnaire so we can ensure our dogs are matched and will suit your circumstances/lifestyle. 
Eddie's thread is below 
Eddie was born in Feb 2008 to his owner's sisters dog. So naturally he took a puppy and offered it the best he could, but then he needed to move and couldn't take him with him. Sadly 5 weeks earlier Eddie was chasing a bicycle out of the park when a car swerved into him as it came through the gate unexpectedly. No fracture was found, but nerve damage rendering his front right leg 'flacid'. Eddie now uses it as a prop, but he has limited, if any, sensation in it and he scrapes the front part of his paw, as it is bent over, along the ground. He has to exercise on grass. We took Eddie in as a vunerable dog. As I have been saying I just forgot to put my bullet-proof vest on and he got me in the heart. Tim our vet examined him and has decided to give him more time to see what recovery does come through. Tim neutered him and put him on antibiotics to ensure the exposed flesh doesn't go septic. Physio: Eddie needs his paws placed through its full range of movement, frequently, as will his leg to encourage awareness, avoid tightening of the ligaments due to misuse and to give sensory feedback. He now has a boot to protect his paws, but whether he can keep it on Emma will feedback. Eddie is a fabulous dog who easily socialises with dogs and is a gentle soul with people and children too. We will help him to our full capacity to pick up his life again ... onwards and upwards as we say. |
| xxlynne |
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| ali12345 |
How about trying 'other special dogs needing homes' on the oldies club web site for this boy? |
| ali12345 |
Saw Eddie today - he is one handsome boy, photos don't show his true beauty.
Alison |
| xxlynne |
Tim reviewed Eddie today. Things aren't looking good for his front leg as he appears to have little feeling there and he is now booked to have it amputated Thursday  but he will live on, carefree after his recovery WE ALL LOVE HIM 
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| Sharonr - Admin |
Oh so sorry to hear that, but relieved because if it's lifeless he is so much better off without it dragging on the ground and getting infected. At least he will be able to turn the corner and I pray a wonderful home for him is just around that bend. |
| EmmaSemple |
Eddie will be far happier with that 'hanger-on' gone.
We strapped his leg up to his chest last week and he was running about far happier. He will blossom with the leg gone as it is something that makes him stumble and scrape. The strapped up leg idea didn't last long as he is such an exhuberant pup, but he is light boned and slender and already has enough muscle tone in his left leg to easily carry the weight on it. It really is the only way forward.
Emma |
| ollie&bex |
Tripawds....We were all so sorry to hear that Eddie has to have his leg amputated, although we didn't meet Eddie he looks a beautiful dog and HE WILL cope so well on three legs, dogs adapt very easily. Our dog Milo was straight up the stairs 24 hours after his op to have his back leg removed. We hope all goes well for the little man and he gets the home he deserves, have put a link on to a video of Milo, just to show everyone there is a good life ahead for a tripawd, we had an extra 14 months before sadly his cancer returned. (They also have their own American website!!! )
Best wishes, Julie, Tony, Ollie, Bex and Stevie XXXXX http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yYkMXf34R7Q |
| xxlynne |
I only need 2 legs..
Toby welcomes Eddie into his foster home  
 
Well Eddie has arrived thanks to Stephanie taking Benson into foster. He hasn't stopped since he came..he mixes well but attentive to Minxie which means he is 'cat sensitive' as Minxie always acts as a cat test due to her size. She is putting Eddie in his place..she can handle herself! After only 3 hours Lorenzo and I have agreed to put of the plan to take Eddie's leg off in abeyance. We are currently thinking that even if he ends up with a hardened curled foot it will actually aid him judging from careful assessment of how he is using it in play; propulsion; climbing stairs up and down and jumping up and down of higher surfaces. The limb is moving and assisting, and his foot is actually straightening whilst performing certain actions. Not shown in these pictures but I will reveal this in focused pictures in the days to come. (See top picture)I do not believe Eddie has been exposed to normal activites since his accident. So at least 3 weeks before we make a decision, but pretty sure he will retain the leg. I am I must say very pleasantly surprised by his involvement. Meanwhile he is strengthening his upper body and associated muscles. Eddie is a sunbeam..he laughs and laughs; he smiles with radiance on meeting and on play. |
| xxlynne |
Well Eddie has been awake most of the night. He is so excited and we realised he wasn't going to settle anywhere other than our bedroom. 2am - and both our other dogs decided they would rather sleep in the study! Eddie was initially restricted to beside my bed but this proved too demanding on my arm and throat..so he was given freedom to settle; settle he didn't. He bounced from bed to floor to bed to floor. Walking over us and with all weight coming through his front leg quite painful.
Extremely loving; extremely needy clinging clinging as though he has been through an ordeal and can't afford to go to sleep for fear of losing what he has gained. I have rearranged my day to spend it at home and am looking for signs of heavy eyelids..no signs yet. Current chewing on a hide bone with both paws holding it ..beautiful to see he is mainly doing his own Physio. Loving the garden; loving to the dogs; loving my lap. I remember when I first met Eddie thinking his owner seemed to have no command over him (? query hence his accident)..I thinking over with the circumstance of living with high energy pup Eddie he had given up. Eddie is very connected but deperate to let his energy roll. Our garden will serve this end well as he had no garden in his previous home. |
| Sharonr - Admin |
Just read tonights diary and saw comments on Eddie. So thrilled that there are good signs of improvement. Am watching his space with hope. |
| xxlynne |
I am a qualified therapist, and worked in neurology, so please be assured he is improving. Now Eddie is performing normal activities, his limb is showing remarkable signs of overcoming the spasm and retraction. His paw is no longer tightly flexed and he is employing it himself in stretch activities which obviously I am encouraging but also passively promoting, to allow improved range of movement. We are delighted and this morning after he slept like an angel he seems improved again. Further: he is not scraping it as much as he was..I have towels over doorsteps etc to promote 'care' but he is showing awareness and also tenderness towards it licking it when at rest. |
| xxlynne |
Eddie doing really well Oh is he having a good time. Yes his paw is a little sore, it will harden up. Our main focus is on retraining normal movement patterns and to do this he is off lead and running over grass and through long grass. Recall is good. We also do 'air swimming'... holding him under the arms from behind so his legs and paws are out front and he moves them through full range, like paddling, practising the lower 'wrist' movements. His claws are now worn on the front 2, where his is 'tipping' as he runs or tip knuckles caught. It was the wrist knuckles that were damaged as he scrumpled on to them, which he still does but great range of options now. Slow but sure. Definite muscle bulk coming in his body generally and especially his affected shoulder which was just hollow and wasted.
Very very special dog. Easy peasy family dog, all ranges of children. Takes treats beautifully; no possessiveness with toys or food. Submissive if challenged; has become very loving. Tends to be clumsy- more to do with his full on energy than his disability. Can also be 'chewy with inappropriates' just needs watching. He also gets desperate if left in a room 'left out of it' and can do damage by pulling things off the sides shelves etc. Just his puppiness really and he will grow out of this as he settles and matures. |
| xxlynne |
Eddie is having a great time. Very much the bouncy pup. His paw is 'looser' and he is 'tipping' it more and more in activity rather than curling it.
Very very loving dog, intimate in his affections, bombastic is his needs. He isn't however a jealous dog and tolerates shared affection and learning to wait his turn with treats! If Eddie was to sleep 'downstairs' this would need initial accompaniment i.e. sleeping on the sofa within the room as he is very clear he will want to be with You! and may start barking to that effect but this is rare. He is more likely to make plans to get to you. Eddie has had "a go" at our kitchen door frames when left there for a few hours, or lino at the door. He isn't yet a settled dog. He is a emotionally demanding dog who has a wonderful temperament which will win him through his teenager months. He enjoys soft furnishings e'g' duvets or cushions. He loves hide bones which he crunches like sticks of 'rock'. He chews up plastic toys as well as plays with them. You can see Eddie is still the pup, this needs to be worked with and accepted to some degree, like taking on a labrador pup you can't afford to be 'too precious'. I wouldn't like to see Eddie being crated when left as it would encouraged the curled up position, foetal position, which is just what his leg doesn't need. He needs to learn to respect his envirnoment and gain trust. Eddie sleeps on our bed as he is emotionally needy currently: He lounges and stretches those legs out which is great therapy! Eddie so much needs this time to come into himself. People tend to judge a dog as if they will always be this way. Managed well and allowing a dog certain freedoms that they can respect; feedback yes but opportunity for appropriate activity and praise in their 'right' endeavours goes a long way. AND understandly this 'mouth centred phase' is a developmental stage which needs expression, may take time but given this time he will work through it and out the otherside much more quickly. |
| xxlynne |
Eddie is doing just fine. His paw has days when it swells and other days it settles. It obviously is subject to grasing but the tip pads are now being used and we are doing steps with my inolvement to begin to get the feel of putting weight through the limb.
Such a wonderful temperament. Glenn my cairn x keeps stealing his bones and whilst he is in the process of relieving Eddie of it, Eddie looks at me 'what am I to do?' |
| Dee |
Poor Eddie, not so easy when the thief is ooooooohhh about the size of your head!!! LOL
Lovely, lovely Eddie and aw naughty little Glen 
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| xxlynne |
Oh Yes Eddie now has a garden to 'clutter'
Look closer the Plum tree and the Dogs bed that are no more BUT he is beginning to be a little more trustworthy..a little! 
Eddie pottering about here 
and there 
Eddie adores people and adores dogs ! 
Temperament test 
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| xxlynne |
Eddie is doing really well in foster - such a happy dog; very much the puppy dog, full of mischief and play; Charging about. We have a saying in the house "no invites to the china shop's opening day Eddie!'
We are giving him free reign to explore his energy and engage in life. I walk him outside only about once a week as although he runs like the wind, he always badly grazes his foot and we are trying to develop a hard skin there for self-protection. We are delighted with Eddie. He is a wonderful, wonderful dog leaping into action before he thinks. For example he will rush up to you whilst on the stairs and launch so you are experiencing a Eddie bear hug and aware you are going to have to carefully manoeuvre him into a safe free standing position such is his trust. The other night I touched him not knowing he was in a deep sleep. It startled him but such a friendly response. He can tell the others to leave a piece of food for him, no malice meant. Eddie is so friendly and loves to engage the dogs in play. 
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| xxlynne |
Eddie goes to meet a very interested couple on Friday |
| Sharonr - Admin |
So thrilled for him - will be keeping everything crossed. 
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| xxlynne |
Eddie went home today..Val has been longing to meet him and he is to be Val's shadow from now on. Christine, Harvey and Megsa part of Eddie huge pack look on in delight.
 
Christine has just adopted Bobby from Battersea who can't come out to play as he has kennel cough..but plenty of time in the future for the 2 new young lads to meet, play and becomes buddies.  
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| Sharonr - Admin |
Oh my word, what a special day today. Have a happy/safe life Eddie.
Can't believe the size and beauty of the white dog next to him ... WOW! |
| karen |
Great news
I have fallen for 'the Dane' too 
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| brindle house gang |
Well first weekend over Eddie has after two late nights and early mornings and several laps of the park begun to listen to us! What a dog! Whirlwind and long life batteries have nothing on Eddie coming into your home! We may be experienced doggie people but even we were left scratching our heads over this character!
It came to 'make or break' and Chris and Eddie took off to the local park poorly foot or no poorly foot! One of us was going to come home tired and ready to listen! There was no turning for home until Eddie decided to 'drop back' and after more miles than I care to remember we crawled home together and at last calm and everyone slept! Eddie is a star of a dog. He has had a lot to deal with in settling in with us and the many 'other animal' distractions we are asking him to manage. Eddie is at last begining to see that he does not have to sort everything out but to sit back and let us handle a few things! He has had some lovely walks on the South Downs this weekend. We have even enlisted the help of two friends ready and willing to keep his strenuous exercise routines going! Harvey and the others have been magnificent and so tolerant of Eddie the 'new boy'! He has yet to meet Bobby the other puppy properly yet but one thing at a time and these two young fellas have a whole Doggy lifetime to get to know each other properly. Right now we are just sitting back and enjoying some of the calm after the storm and loving Eddie more and more as we all get to know each other. [/b] |
| xxlynne |
Val and Christine your assessment and instincts are spot on.
Eddie is larger than life; thought and action happen in the same millisecond for him; he hasn't got any aggression what so ever- his instincts are very very pure, playful and everso loving. Whatever his shortcomings he has or misgivings you may have in 'moments'- he is such an EXCEPTIONAL dog and I say that from having had over a 1000 fosters through my home..he will always be worth every effort. He is intelligent and KIND and opps yes exceptionally and stunningly handsome. He is living and loving life to the full and ?didn't you ask for energy, youth and challenge. Be careful of what you ask! |
| brindle house gang |
Eddie A month on and we thought you deserve a bit of an update! We are 'ordinary' to Eddie now and life has settled into much the way he likes it! All is well and he and the other 'new boy' Bobby have sorted themselves out into partners in crime!! Much has been chewed, barged through and enjoyed with the house under the sort of seige that comes with two teenagers not adverse to throwing the odd wild party when the 'grown ups' are out!
Still taking the path of giving Eddies foot time and he has his 'boot' when he goes out. Some lovely walks under our belts and Eddie has enjoyed paddling in the sea which helps his paw too which is added bonus. Trust all is well with you all and ever good luck in your work. Chris and Val |
| xxlynne |
Dear Dear Eddie Eddie is coming back to us. As you can see he had his leg taken off 6 weeks ago. He obviously needed intensive care post- operatively and his family feel he has become a little clingy to the person who is the main carer. He had a few set-tos with the adolecent pup in the pack who naturally is finding his feet as a maturing dog. Each time Eddie got biten but the third time Eddie held down and his carer got bitten by the pup in his panic. The family no longer feel they can have the 2 dogs together. Eddie continues to be fluent with all the other dogs in the pack (about 6) and all dogs outside. Apparently Eddie's energy has calmed further since homing and he is great running off lead meeting everyone as he always did. His recall has improved also. He is living with 2 free flying parrots in the house..it took him just a few days to get over the novelty! |