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Post by jackthelongdog on Oct 27, 2017 19:16:49 GMT
Hi all. An update from me for a change. Sal will update later (tomorrow) with photos etc. Lucy (NOW NAMED NELLIE) has settled in brilliantly with our lot. I can let you know that she is certainly no longer shut down! She’s been giving our lot the proper runaround make no mistake. She is delightful. She’s had a bath, been checked over at the v.e.t (all good - weighing in at 17 kilos), had a walk on the forest and a hearty meal. Clean in the house so far. She’s currently asleep next to me on the sofa.  |
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Post by Mimsmum on Oct 28, 2017 11:47:36 GMT
Poor mite was found abandoned and has served her 7 days in holding kennels. She was so shut down.  She is such a lovable little one, very happy to be out and into a home. She may have been in a home as she has been clean indoors. She has readily slipped into family life and with two other bitches and one male lurcher. She is being fostered near New Milton, Hampshire. I will leave her foster mum and dad to fill you in on her character and I know there will be some ultra lovely photos to follow. Lucy will have a vet check shortly and then sort out neutering. She is only little for a Lurcher girlie, but all cute with it. Lucy   |
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Post by Fran on Oct 28, 2017 13:04:14 GMT
XThank you Sal and Tim for fostering this beautiful girl  Her eyes melt my heart they are so like Isla's Welcome to SLR Nellie  |
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Post by mcmurphy79 on Oct 28, 2017 15:10:29 GMT
Wow shows what warmth and love can do and the help of some other hounds.
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Post by Romi on Oct 28, 2017 15:50:20 GMT
Can't wait to see Miss Lucy Big-Ears blossom in your care.  |
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Post by daisydip on Oct 28, 2017 15:54:10 GMT
Can't wait to see Miss Lucy Big-Ears blossom in your care. I wonder what tricks Phoebe will teach Lucy  |
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Post by rowlfsmum on Oct 28, 2017 15:59:40 GMT
Or Floyd!😮
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Post by antoniaalfie55 on Oct 28, 2017 16:29:28 GMT
Oh dear, having Phoebe and Floyd as playmates doesn't bode well for her future behaviour  Well done Sally and Tim, four not enough for you then  |
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Post by jackthelongdog on Oct 28, 2017 17:28:55 GMT
Phoebe and Floyd have already taught her to sit.
And blimey, does she have an appetite!
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Post by gemmasmum on Oct 28, 2017 17:43:13 GMT
This girl is just adorable thank you for taking her in. Can't wait to see her flourish now she is with you.
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Post by little Sal on Oct 28, 2017 20:23:13 GMT
Just a quickie update as it's not easy to type with a brindle beauty draped across your lap, but suffice to say she has been perfect so far. Looking at her now sleeping snuggled up with Floyd, I'd say the last two nights may just have been the best of her life so far. I'll post more tomorrow and piccies too but wanted to reassure everyone she is doing just fine, eating well and showing us her playful side as well as how very affectionate she is. A rinky dinky poppet who is now known as Nell...little Nell...cos with her resplendent ears (which give you a mean slap in the face when she shakes at close proximity) she is a Nelliephant  |
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Post by rowlfsmum on Oct 28, 2017 20:44:06 GMT
Aah - she’s skinny but gorgeous. Can’t wait to meet her sometime.
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Post by Mimsmum on Oct 28, 2017 21:15:12 GMT
Gorgeous. Sleep well little Nell xx
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Post by gemmasmum on Oct 28, 2017 21:19:58 GMT
Great name and heart warming update x
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Post by natalie88 on Oct 28, 2017 21:36:54 GMT
I live in Southampton (only 40 minutes away) has she been tested woth children or cats?? Would love to give her a new home?
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Post by Deleted on Oct 29, 2017 7:44:52 GMT
I live in Southampton (only 40 minutes away) has she been tested woth children or cats?? Would love to give her a new home? Hi Natalie. This little lady has just landed in SLR's care from the pound so won't have been tested. I see you're also interested in Jessie. You'll need to send an email to Jenny (jenny@southernlurcherrescue.org.uk) with information about yourself, your home/work situation etc and then a home check can be sorted for you.  |
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Post by little Sal on Oct 29, 2017 13:05:56 GMT
Nell is definitely no longer shut down  She has just been zooming around the garden with Phoebe without a care in the world bless her. Hopefully now they've had a bit of a burn up outside, I'll have a few rare quiet minutes to show and tell you about this little poppet. So far there is nothing not to love about her. We're all a bit smitten . Lets see what MC'S magic day 4 brings, when all the true colours should be seen. Our vet checked her over and she stood there so compliantly, letting him examine her, flex her joints, check her ears and teeth, listen to her heart, clip her claws and have her first vaccination without so much as a murmur, and showed him how waggy her tail is. It's like a whip! She has had a litter for sure but he thinks probably not within the last 6 months. Her teeth are really good and from looking at them he suggests Nell is no more than 2 or 3 years old. Her disposition is super. I bathed her on Fri as she smelt pretty bad and was rather grubby (the colour of water proved that), but again she let me do this without a struggle and her coat has come up so glossy. Physically she's in good shape, just a few scars but two that could be ciggy burns. She takes food gently, doesn't scoff it, no snatching, and sits in the hope of more coming her way. Her appetite is good so she should gain an extra kilo or two in due course. I slept downstairs with the five of them on Fri, but there were no issues and she went through the night without a peep. Last night she followed Floyd upstairs and made herself quite comfy snuggled up with us. I think Nell and Floyd had the best nights sleep, certainly better than we did with the space they left us  She really is happy girlie, likes to chat a bit, watches you and listens like she is taking in every word, is very tactile with us and the hounds, but doesn't follow us from room to room, plays with toys and can fly over a closed gate! Fortunately that was within the confines of our garden. She has springs in her feet for sure. Enough waffle for now, but there's bound to be something I've forgotten, so on with some video and piccies .... This was on Fri, just after bringing her home.. Playbows were soon exchanged..  Tiny little bundle of brindles..  Those ears!           This was this morning before zoomies commenced.. Oh blimey those pics came out a bit large and around the wrong way! Sorry guys. I'm still getting the hang of posting them without the use of Photobucket. |
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Post by silverlocks on Oct 29, 2017 13:24:26 GMT
She's beautiful, verrrry long nose, maybe a bit of saluki in there? Love her name x
ETA: Big pics are great!
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Post by thehoundcompanion on Oct 29, 2017 13:30:42 GMT
Lovely photos and videos. Nellie (love the new name) clearly has a brain size to match her ears size. It did not take her long to figure out she was safe and would be care for and could relax. Well done Sal and Tim and pack. |
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Post by rowlfsmum on Oct 29, 2017 14:40:12 GMT
Brilliant. Nellie has soon settled in. Love the way she just jumped the gate in her stride and those big lugs are fabulous!! Floyd is going to be kept busy keeping the girls under control! |
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She is such a lovable little one, very happy to be out and into a home. She may have been in a home as she has been clean indoors. She has readily slipped into family life and with two other bitches and one male lurcher.
