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Post by BW on Nov 8, 2007 12:21:19 GMT
Please meet Bran, named after Bran Fendigaid (the Blessed) who was the son of the Sea God Lyr, & the maternal grandson of Belenos, the Sun God, according to Celtic mythology, where he appears as a semi-humanised giant.
Bran is a fairly large Irish Lurcher, (though in reality not a giant), aged between 18 months & two years, who was brought into rescue as a stray.
He’s a bombproof, very laid back, affectionate lad – in fact he’s a total cuddle-bunny, & he will sometimes lie on the floor to drink water from his bowl because he’s too lazy to stand up! ;D He is also an accomplished counter-surfer. 
Bran has lived happily with five dogs & six cats, one of them blind. 
He walks well on lead, although he does tend to get excited if squirrels appear in his line of sight!
Bran is in good health & is fully vaxed, neutered, microchipped, wormed & flea treated.
He is currently residing with Barney, to whom all enquiries should initially be addressed.
Following a successful homecheck we are waiting to learn if Bran will be having visitors this weekend. 
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Post by Mimsmum on Nov 8, 2007 13:36:11 GMT
;DBarney you are a star. Alicia too. Sorry I had to pull out of fostering Missy as Mim is unwell. How many more days left for John? Fingers crossed for his visit at the weekend. |
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Post by Jules on Nov 8, 2007 16:08:30 GMT
Now, call me biased, in a brindle-y direction: but that is one handsome dog! Good name, too.... |
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Post by BW on Nov 8, 2007 17:19:53 GMT
Now, call me biased, in a brindle-y direction: but that is one handsome dog! |
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Post by Jules on Nov 8, 2007 22:37:29 GMT
;D
Sykes is pretty laid back most of the time, too: I know whenever he's been on walks he's been on the demented side of wildly excited, but he does the laying-down-drinking thing, too... and eating, sometimes!
Does that mean my boy is officially a lemon brindle, then? On his adoption papers it says "dark brindle" but on his vaccination book "light brindle".
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Post by doggedhashadit on Nov 8, 2007 23:01:35 GMT
I had to explain to a French vet what "brindle" was - and failed.
J - We're looking at 10 more days. If we can cope with the walk at Lullingstone we hope to take on another foster as we know how many are languishing in kennels.
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Post by Mimsmum on Nov 8, 2007 23:16:43 GMT
You are a star John, and Viv  |
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Post by BW on Nov 9, 2007 8:07:48 GMT
;D Does that mean my boy is officially a lemon brindle, then? On his adoption papers it says "dark brindle" but on his vaccination book "light brindle".
I have to declare my ignorance - before Bran arrived on the scene I'd never heard of lemon brindle! 
Whatever his "official" colouring, the lad now has confirmed visitors tomorrow morning! |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 9, 2007 12:29:04 GMT
great
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Post by Jules on Nov 9, 2007 14:13:11 GMT
 "Lemon brindle" does sound a bit like a danish pastry... pop into Starbucks and grab a skinny latte and a lemon brindle... Whatever, I hope it works out for Bran!
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Post by BW on Nov 9, 2007 20:52:03 GMT
"Lemon brindle" does sound a bit like a danish pastry... pop into Starbucks and grab a skinny latte and a lemon brindle... ;D ;D ;D Likewise - the lad has one of the nicest temperaments I've ever encountered in any hound. |
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Post by Mimsmum on Nov 9, 2007 20:59:18 GMT
Ooh, I've got to pop over and meet him before he goes B.
J xx
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Post by Bernice on Nov 9, 2007 21:07:11 GMT
He certainly looks well fed  |
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Post by Jules on Nov 9, 2007 21:24:23 GMT
He certainly looks well fed That'll be the trips to Starbucks. |
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Post by BW on Nov 9, 2007 21:57:14 GMT
Ooh, I've got to pop over and meet him before he goes B. J xx
I've promised that I'll have the kettle on.
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I measured him this evening & he stands 27" max at the shoulder, (for comparison Seamus is 33"). |
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Post by Mimsmum on Nov 9, 2007 21:58:46 GMT
Be there 10.30 then Boss. ;D
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Post by Celtic Animal Life Line on Nov 10, 2007 1:07:55 GMT
best of luck for to-morrow Bran - you big sweetheart |
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Post by BW on Nov 10, 2007 7:29:30 GMT
Himself last night, looking a tad like I feel! ;D ;D ;D
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Post by Deleted on Nov 10, 2007 8:18:20 GMT
I hope it goes well today for him xxxx
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Post by BW on Nov 10, 2007 13:21:32 GMT
Bran left for his new home in Kent about 45 minutes ago, complete with his Teddy & a bag of goodies from our generous sponsors, Burns.
During the visit of Ian, Lesley, & their daughter Sarah the lad was as usual a Superstar!!! (including not taking much notice of a squirrel when they took him for a walk! - that must be a first ;D ).
Jenny had previously spent twenty minutes with him & a grooming mitt, & he loved it:
In fact he was obviously enjoying it so much that t'others wanted to join in!
'Twas hard for me to let him go, but knowing that he will be well cared for & much loved by his new Mum Lesley, Dad Ian, & big sister Sarah did much to soften the blow.
Be happy little big man - we look forward to seeing you on future SLR walks.
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"Lemon brindle" does sound a bit like a danish pastry... pop into Starbucks and grab a skinny latte and a lemon brindle...
