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Post by keezown on Feb 8, 2015 11:08:47 GMT
Hi Sweetpea, Thanks so much for your encouraging words. And I know that SLR will help me through this difficult time with full backup and support. Re: your comments about other dogs, I was on the brink (at great expense), to pull over a dog behavioural specialist, to see if there was any way Chance and my dog could get on. I think the scenario was given a 50:50 success rate, and it would take an awful lot of time, patience, and understanding with full involvement of my two teenage girls. To be honest, because of my own setup at home here, and the fact that I'm a full-time carer for my eldest daughter who suffers from mental health issues, the specialist and I felt that time was not on our side, to be able to carry out an introduction as this wasn't just a case of just helping Chance, but also my own dog, as they were both Battersea rescues, who both had "other dog issues". So very much a double-whammy learning curve. If I thought there was another way, ie. placing them both somewhere to be "retrained" with one other to overcome their individual problems, I would do it at the drop of a hat. My house is also very tiny, and one through-room downstairs. So there's no separation possible for either dog, only the upstairs bedroom (and there's only two and three of us!). So if anyone has any suggestions then they'll be greatly received. My Father's funeral is tomorrow, and his property will soon be on the market, so that's when I will officially be out of time in relation to knowing what the outcome will have to be for poor Chance. So all I can do for the time being, is reach out to anybody who feels they can give Chance a wonderful new home, whilst knowing that Jenny has Chance a "reserved" foster place - which is comforting at this difficult time. x
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Post by BW on Feb 8, 2015 13:26:04 GMT
Hi Sweetpea, Thanks so much for your encouraging words. And I know that SLR will help me through this difficult time with full backup and support. .....all I can do for the time being, is reach out to anybody who feels they can give Chance a wonderful new home, whilst knowing that Jenny has Chance a "reserved" foster place - which is comforting at this difficult time. Please try not to panic over Chance's situation Debbie - he could be offered a suitable forever home at any time before whatever deadline transpires, & if not, he has a foster place open for him here.
My two girls, Winnie & Annie, have welcomed many foster dogs into their home-kennel, (including several males), with no problems. They are steady adults, (aged 8 & 9), & will accommodate any visitor with no fuss, so please don't worry over difficulties that you fear, but which in fact may not exist.
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Post by keezown on Feb 9, 2015 22:19:35 GMT
Thanks so much Barney - I'm trying not to panic, it's just tearing me apart that I can't take him on myself. But knowing you're there for when the deadline does hit, gives a lot of comfort. Especially after my Father's funeral today, where there were 20+ people at the Wake, and Chance was mingling around all the men. He was a little shy at times, but all in all, he did pretty well. Love him!
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Post by keezown on Feb 14, 2015 20:56:23 GMT
I think my best Valentine present ever would be to find our sweet boy a new home. Happy Valentines Day everyone. Debbie x
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Post by keezown on Feb 17, 2015 19:35:12 GMT
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Post by Deleted on Feb 25, 2015 17:20:45 GMT
I'm sorry Chance hasn't found a new home yet. It must be a worry for you. Let's hope it's not too long before someone comes along
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Post by keezown on Feb 25, 2015 17:34:11 GMT
Thanks so much "Redsnapper" - it certainly is a worry and extremely upsetting for the family. But I'm sure patience will prevail. Here's hoping some beautiful person comes along, and takes away all of my concerns for his future. Bless you. Debbie xxx
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Post by Deleted on Feb 25, 2015 19:53:34 GMT
I feel so sad for Chance, it must be really tough for him and his family it will happen in it's own good time - India and Scooby proved that, so best not to try pushing it and he end up in the wrong place. Having the option of fostering with BW and his girls is reassuring, and who knows, spending some time with them could be the making of him and prove that he can live with other hounds of the female kind, thereby increasing his homing potential. Big hugs Debbie....
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Post by keezown on Feb 25, 2015 20:02:23 GMT
Aw, thank you so much Loz for your kind words. Southern Lurcher Rescue have been great. I've got everything crossed. And thank you for the hugs, they're very much needed. xxxx
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Post by daisydip on Mar 18, 2015 17:44:11 GMT
Everything crossed for this fella. I love the oldies, they ask so little.
A little stroll, nice food and comfy sofa..oh and ear scratches. X
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Post by keezown on Mar 18, 2015 18:01:06 GMT
Thanks "daisydip" - poor Chance is still waiting, and it is so sad. I'm hoping to find someone who can foster him as the only dog, but it's proving VERY difficult. I'd love him to go straight to his forever home, and time is running out as my Dad's property is now on the market. Things are getting very desperate. x
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Post by daisydip on Mar 18, 2015 18:40:54 GMT
Thanks "daisydip" - poor Chance is still waiting, and it is so sad. I'm hoping to find someone who can foster him as the only dog, but it's proving VERY difficult. I'd love him to go straight to his forever home, and time is running out as my Dad's property is now on the market. Things are getting very desperate. x Unfortunately I have 5 dogs. It must be so difficult for you. Losing your dad and having to find a home for Chance aswell as sort the finances out. X
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Post by earlybird on Mar 18, 2015 20:55:09 GMT
My heart goes out to you, its so difficult dealing with everything after someone special has passed. Chance will find a new forever home, sometimes it takes a while. ♡♡♡
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Post by Deleted on Mar 19, 2015 5:39:16 GMT
Maybe try a foster home with bitches ......some dogs are different away from home and will learn to slot in to a totally different life .......we under estimate how flexible our dogs can be ....dont give up hope
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Post by Deleted on Mar 19, 2015 8:13:26 GMT
If you could post some more photos of him that would help
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Post by sighthounds on Mar 19, 2015 8:15:42 GMT
Chance has such a kind dear little face. I do hope someone comes forward soon it must be so hard for you.
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Post by daisydip on Mar 19, 2015 19:25:04 GMT
Don't rule out living with a girlie. Jethro is happy with females. Hates males in his home, tolerates them outside.
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Post by Mimsmum on Apr 1, 2015 15:49:41 GMT
Just bumping Chance. xxx
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Post by dobbsdogs on Apr 2, 2015 15:45:30 GMT
Be lovely if more photos of Chance could be added, it helps get him attention, I put him on my Twitter account last night and he got one retweet, hope he finds a home soon x
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