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Post by Mimsmum on Aug 31, 2007 10:32:12 GMT
Southern Lurcher Rescue had to take Spot as he would have been put to sleep. He is just too adorable to allow that to happen. Two years old he is in foster in Hertfordshire. He is fully vaccinated, wormed, and has been neutered. A loving home is sought for this big lovable softy. He is already fostered with two family dogs and blends in just fine. Apart from the SPOT!!!! Seriously, he has just melted all our hearts. Here he is. If you would like to know more about Spot, please email us and we will answer all your questions. This is his montage - (thanks to Barney) Click on the lilnk and see www.onetruemedia.com/otm_site/view_shared?p=3c786a747c2c3a9f42f3d5&skin_id=601&utm_source=otm&utm_medium=text_url   |
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Post by doggedhashadit on Sept 2, 2007 14:46:43 GMT
Spot has been here for 10 days now.
He is about 27 inches tall and about 28 long from shoulders to base of tail. He wriggled on the scales and weighs somewhere between 29.2 and 30.6 kg - so he's around 30kg.
He is not food or dog aggressive. He has settled in quite well - only Honey the resident grump still let's him know if his manners need to be improved. He is housetrained.
He's getting used to the name Spot, but until he does and has a modicum of recall he will not be let off the lead except in an enclosed space. We decided on Friday to let him off on the village tennis courts but by Saturday someone had padlocked them; this will discourage the village kids vandalising them, but will equally stop them having a knockup - no wonder Tim Henman was commenting on the (numerical) lack of talent coming through.
When he does go off lead he will need a muzzle at least until I know what he's like.
Hopefully Spot will find a home soon. He deserves it.
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Post by Mimsmum on Sept 3, 2007 18:22:38 GMT
SPOT THE GREYHOUND IN HIM  No, he is a Grey, but a lovable Grey at that. He is still such a baby. For someone somewhere this lovable couch potato is waiting  ;D |
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Post by Mimsmum on Sept 4, 2007 9:45:51 GMT
Any more piccies John. Spot will be meeting and greeting at a walk near you soon  |
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Post by bonniesmum on Sept 5, 2007 22:21:33 GMT
Spot was believed to be neutered however tracing back his history I have found out that he has undecended testicles and has not been neutered soooooooooooooo the poor lad is going to need a op sometime next week I should anticipate. I am sure John his fosterer will keep everyone informed as to his progress and please be aware this Spot will still be needing a loving home. Sue
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Post by Bernice on Sept 6, 2007 21:28:25 GMT
We met Spot today, what a lovely boy. Didn't bat an eyelid at Morgan grumping at him and didn;t try to eat the little Border Terrier puppy I had with me.  |
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Post by Donna on Sept 7, 2007 17:04:43 GMT
Hi, have expressed interest in spot and have contacted them. awaiting home check and discussion with the foster carer. ;D
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Post by doggedhashadit on Sept 10, 2007 13:31:58 GMT
Spot is going to the vets on Wednesday to have a blood test to make sure whether he needs neutering or not. Basically it appears that the vet takes a reference blood test, injects a substance to make any relevant glands present produce testosterone, then takes another blood sample a few hours later.
If the level of testosterone is raised in the second sample, then he will need an operation. If not, he has already been done. If he has been done, its the neatest bit of surgery going as there is no sign of any old or recent scar tissue.
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Post by Mimsmum on Sept 16, 2007 15:53:59 GMT
Spot is still waiting for someone to fall in love with him. He has to be the most lovable baby greyhound I have ever cuddled |
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Post by doggedhashadit on Sept 16, 2007 19:40:32 GMT
We have just got back from Walsall. Spot didn't win any rosettes (unlike Jack  but was complimented on his behaviour. |
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Post by doggedhashadit on Sept 21, 2007 12:34:06 GMT
Some more pictures of Spot  At the Greyhound Gap show last week  Blood test  Are you sitting comfortably? |
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Post by Mimsmum on Sept 23, 2007 20:46:04 GMT
That there dog is getting just too cosy, and you know what happens then! Someone our there, please give this lovely, gentle giant a loving forever home. He is having his op next week and then needs some forever tlc. ;D
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Post by sandie on Sept 25, 2007 23:41:42 GMT
He looks lovely-but my sofa ids full!
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Post by bonniesmum on Sept 26, 2007 7:17:32 GMT
Spot is going in for his operation today
Sue
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Post by doggedhashadit on Sept 26, 2007 16:34:20 GMT
Spot is back from the vets. He has a scar about 4" long and he's very groggy  Hopefully he'll be his old self soon  |
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Post by Mimsmum on Sept 26, 2007 16:42:21 GMT
Looking very comfy at yours John and Viv ;D
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Post by doggedhashadit on Sept 26, 2007 23:37:59 GMT
The photo of him next to me was taken last Friday, when I felt like a nap and Mrs DADI photographed me + 3 hounds on the bed.
He can't get up stairs at present.
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Post by doggedhashadit on Sept 27, 2007 12:08:36 GMT
This was the poor boy last night, which got us worried  and this is his scar  One testicle was normal but the other item removed was the size of a pea, so its been sent for analysis to see if it really is a testicle. If not, he may need to be reopened to look for it  Fortunately he's a lot brighter today, although a bit sore and on very short walks (150-200 yards round trip). |
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Post by Mimsmum on Sept 27, 2007 12:21:51 GMT
Hugs from here John. Poor Spot. And he is such a lovely dog  |
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Post by keith1 on Sept 27, 2007 22:18:52 GMT
Hugs from here John. Poor Spot. And he is such a lovely dog |
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No, he is a Grey, but a lovable Grey at that. He is still such a baby. For someone somewhere this lovable couch potato is waiting 
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but was complimented on his behaviour.
