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Post by Mimsmum on Sept 5, 2008 21:27:27 GMT
GEM - Lovely little whippet x Two months ago her canine house mate Taz died, leaving her alone with her humans.She is a lovely girlie and a good girl generally,but has been suffering terrible anxiety when her owner has had to go to work. She is quite timid with new dogs and can growl on meeting, has had a couple of growls at scary people. She is now six years old and the anxiety of being alone whilst her owner is at work is too much for her. She is not crate trained. Gem is neutered and vaccinated. I was at John and Vivs when she arrived for fostering, and her intial anxiety was to tell Jack off, but after a few minutes she realized that Jack and Honey were no threat and she calmed down really well. She loves her tummy cuddling and John's son Andrew was a big hit with her immediately. She gives a paw and is very human orientated. We are looking for a home where someone is around every day, perhaps a retired couple. She will accept another dog, but is very scared at the moment. She is a lovely girlie who has just gone through a bad time and is looking for affection. It was a very traumatic handover for her owner, and she is a very loved dog. But her owner can't be home during the day and this is so sad for Gem who needs affection and company. We are looking for a speciall home, a loving home. She will reward you with love and devotion. Are you that specilal home for Gem?   
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Post by doggedhashadit on Sept 5, 2008 23:10:02 GMT
We've spent a quiet evening. She's been a bit unsure - she's one of the few dogs who appears to sleep bolt upright.
Once more around the block, dear friends, and so to bed.
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Post by silverlady44 on Sept 5, 2008 23:16:15 GMT
Thats where we have been round the block for our last wee and walk. The only thing that gets my two going this time of night is the place is crawling with hedgehogs, and can they run fast, but not a fast as sight-hounds. ;D I am sure little Gem will soon settle and relax under your care John and Viv your not that scary are you. 
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Post by Mimsmum on Sept 5, 2008 23:32:10 GMT
We still have to go round the block here. Only a couple more things to do for tomorrow. It isn't raining now!!! Bet it will in the morning.
Sleep tight all. xx
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Post by poppysmum on Sept 6, 2008 9:55:11 GMT
Gem is absolutely beautiful
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Post by doggedhashadit on Sept 6, 2008 11:12:52 GMT
Gem is absolutely beautiful She looks a lot like Poppy - but done on hot wash  I tried to measure her last night, but didn't want to go around waving a yardstick, so I measured where she came on my knee and measured that - 22" to be confirmed.
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Post by callypepps on Sept 6, 2008 11:25:42 GMT
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Post by rowan35 on Sept 6, 2008 14:18:38 GMT
Oh, she's gorgeous. She has beautiful eyes 
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Post by paula on Sept 6, 2008 14:58:29 GMT
Poor thing, how sad she had to leave her home, her owners must have been devastated
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laurie
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Post by laurie on Sept 6, 2008 18:10:40 GMT
Why didn't her owner just get another canine companion for Gem 
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Post by doggedhashadit on Sept 6, 2008 18:40:52 GMT
Practicalities 
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Post by fernsdaddy on Sept 6, 2008 22:27:03 GMT
she is a sweetie, i'm a sucker for a Whippet X  i'd love to convince my other half that 3 dogs is fine but i think she would throw me out ! (and keep the dogs) she will find a home no problems at all John and Viv - how is she settling down ?
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Post by doggedhashadit on Sept 7, 2008 10:03:44 GMT
She's a bit defensive at present, but I'm sure she'll come round and relax
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Post by doggedhashadit on Sept 9, 2008 16:06:22 GMT
Gem has now settled down and is as cute as pie; we keep calling her "Little Gem" but that's a lettuce  She actually looks like this  But what she REALLY likes is this  and - on the field already  - this  and this  Notice Ginger dog in background, he goes from standing still to lying down. The DADI dogs don't do balls 
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Post by normanandjudy on Sept 9, 2008 16:36:58 GMT
Looks like she's coming on a treat. It's great when you can focus their attention on toys. Bet she would be great at frisbee 
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Post by Jules on Sept 9, 2008 17:04:21 GMT
 She's lovely! And brindle! Very focused on her ball. How's she getting on with Jack and Honey?
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Post by doggedhashadit on Sept 9, 2008 17:14:09 GMT
Bet she would be great at frisbee  No, this morning the flyer drew a total blank but things might change
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Post by BW on Sept 9, 2008 18:25:13 GMT
Bet she would be great at frisbee  No, this morning the flyer drew a total blank but things might change That's a shame 
Still, you could always ask Keith to send a West Ham scout to have a gander at Viv's nifty footwork! ;D
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Post by doggedhashadit on Sept 10, 2008 10:17:45 GMT
 She's lovely! And brindle! Very focused on her ball. How's she getting on with Jack and Honey? Very focused on her ball. She's a bit dim,though. Viv was chucking it this morning but she kept bringing it to me  I totally ignored it and eventually she would take it to Viv. Of course, as soon as she started doing that, I took over ball throwing duties ;D She has to learn to watch the ball chucker! We usually end the game with a treat, but she wasn't going to let go of the ball even for a Markie; she carried it all the way home. There was a bit of a spat on Saturday night between the girls, but they have sorted themselves out now. Jack has been the typical boy and lets them get on with it while he goes and lies in comfort on our bed. ;D Gem is definitely a people dog and a playful dog, but is wary of strange dogs. We haven't tested her for separation anxiety, but she may be a candidate; we'll have to go out and leave her alone for brief but increasing times to see a) if she's anxious and b) if she'll get over it by realising we come back.
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Post by Mimsmum on Sept 11, 2008 18:36:37 GMT
Well done John. When I came over she was definitely people focused. She wasn't at all bothered at Jack and Honey to play with, just wanted cuddles, and tummy rubs. Are we looking for a home where she is the only dog now? 
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