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Post by Mimsmum on Dec 3, 2008 16:38:40 GMT
8-)Barney and I picked up little tiny Ellie this afternoon and she went straight to the vets for a checkup and microchip and vax. She was a brave little girlie. I was a little worried that her milk might not have dried up from having had pups in the last 10 weeks, but Sue, the vet thinks that is all drying up nicely. Little Ellie whippet has a lovely disposition. She snuggled all the way to the vets from holding kennels. Our lovely ladies at the holding kennels did a great job with her in the time that they had her. She has some heavy dandruff and coat loss,weighs 13 kilos, but another kilo should see her looking great. Ellie is so trusting. I am in love.  Thank you Billywhippet for the lovely little collar that arrived this morning. It fits little Ellie with a little room to spare, she is that much of a dot Here she is to drool over... She is a total cuddle magnet. At holding kennels.         Ellie is only a baby who has had to grow up far too fast so we are looking for a home where she is going to be pampered. No-one who works more than a couple of hours a day please. That means a couple. Thanks.  |
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Post by missysmum on Dec 3, 2008 16:45:27 GMT
What a little darling |
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Post by elmersmum on Dec 3, 2008 16:47:27 GMT
Aaawwww, what a lovely little baby she is, just look at her.....!
Do you know, Jenny, how many puppies she had, and what happened to them?
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Post by loopylurcher on Dec 3, 2008 17:21:58 GMT
Little sweetheart! Wish I could have her |
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Post by BW on Dec 3, 2008 17:39:02 GMT
If only I was into small dogs............................. 
Little Ellie has thus far proved to be an absolute dream. She obviously thrives on TLC, which was immediately evident by the way she snuggled up to Jenny on the drive back from the holding kennels, & when Mummy Chook went into her house to fetch a fleece she was stood on the passenger seat looking for her to appear again. 
The tail that was firmly between her legs when we met her soon emerged, & she's proving to be a happy little soul, (whether that will be the case when she gets bathed later this evening remains to be seen  ).
On our arrival back at the home-kennel, my lot & Callum heard us & there was a mass chorus of barking, which clearly worried Ellie, so I had to coax her through the front door. Once inside, however, she happily introduced herself to all of them, & seems to have taken a particular shine to Murphy & Callum.
She went into the garden for a wee & an explore, & then proceeded to examine her new surroundings, during the course of which she had a drink & some Burns chicken & brown rice before resuming her exploration.
Ellie is not at all timid, & is very inquisitive - she gives every sign of being an intelligent lass. She's now occupying the half landing where she can keep an eye on all the comings & goings.
Mummy Chook has sent her some pilchards, & she'll have a small taste of them once she's been bathed & I've administered Advocate. Later she can choose where she wants to spend the night - Jenny reckons I'll probably wake up in the morning with Ellie beside me under the covers, & the way she's shaping up I wouldn't be at all surprised! ;D
Hopefully some pics will follow later, but meantime, hand on heart this little girl is an absolute doll.
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Post by Mimsmum on Dec 3, 2008 17:47:23 GMT
We don't know anything about her before the holding kennels received her. The probable likelihood is that she whelped badly in the care of some travellers and would be a liability in future, or perhaps she was lucky enough to get away. I do envy Barney taking her home with him. I love the littlies. But at the mo the status quo chez moi is balancing on madness, so it would not be fair to bring her back here. Jazz has offered to foster her, but I am not so sure Uncle Barnacles is going to let her go either.  |
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Post by loopylurcher on Dec 3, 2008 17:56:55 GMT
I will be very surprised if she isn't tucked up under the covers of Barney's bed tonight as whippies do like their home comforts I lurves her |
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Post by Jules on Dec 3, 2008 18:53:17 GMT
Aw! She's absolutely gorgeous, and will get more so. I love the little white triangle on her nose.
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Post by tarkasmum on Dec 3, 2008 19:38:13 GMT
Oo she's a little stunner. Very pretty girlie xxx
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Post by BW on Dec 3, 2008 19:59:38 GMT
A few more pics of the lass.
Before her vet visit:
Meeting & greeting the Harlow Hooligans:
Mexican stand-off? :
After her bath & half a tin of pilchards:
I would like to point out that all bedding was clean on this morning - the mud you see is today's!
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Post by doodles on Dec 3, 2008 20:25:40 GMT
Aww what another little cutie who I'm sure won't be hanging around to long before she has her forever sofa
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Post by rowan35 on Dec 3, 2008 20:49:11 GMT
Wow, she's beautiful!  I love her markings, and she has such a sweet little face! Poor thing, she's still only a baby  SLR will help her find a great home though. Good luck sweetheart! |
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Post by BW on Dec 4, 2008 0:00:45 GMT
Do you know, Jenny, how many puppies she had, and what happened to them?  It would be very remiss of us not to thank Dee & Vera at the holding kennels for the care they have taken of the lass since she was handed in, & for their kind contribution towards her veterinary treatment, which is much appreciated.
Ellie has found several spots to relax comfortably in, but she's not yet had the opportunity to suss out my bedroom, so 'tis anyone's guess where she will end up spending the night............. ;D
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Post by Deleted on Dec 4, 2008 0:15:02 GMT
iff...... shes coming here barney, not too early as ive just got in lol
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Post by Deleted on Dec 4, 2008 8:37:56 GMT
Oh my Jenny and Barney - you've had some gorgeous dogs in over the last few months - but this one is just scrumptiously lovely!
Off to check my lotttery ticket for last night ..........................
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Post by Mimsmum on Dec 4, 2008 8:36:44 GMT
He's not letting her go Jazz... ;D Poor Jazz.. I can't prize her away from him either  |
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Post by Deleted on Dec 4, 2008 8:51:52 GMT
I feel so lousy its a good job lol
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Post by elmersmum on Dec 4, 2008 9:43:42 GMT
ohh, I bet she was under your bed cover last night, Barney, feeling nice and warm and safe....
After all she has been through in her puppyhood so far, she MUST feel she's ended up in heaven.............. and so she h a s .
Bless her, little sweetheart Elli, uncle Barney will never bring it over his heart to let you go.
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Post by Mimsmum on Dec 4, 2008 9:58:57 GMT
Doesn't she look even more lovely in that gorgeous collar you sent Rachel. It was mader for her. ;D |
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I love her markings, and she has such a sweet little face! Poor thing, she's still only a baby 
SLR will help her find a great home though. Good luck sweetheart! 
It would be very remiss of us not to thank Dee & Vera at the holding kennels for the care they have taken of the lass since she was handed in, & for their kind contribution towards her veterinary treatment, which is much appreciated. 