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Post by BW on Apr 28, 2009 18:40:24 GMT
Please meet Riley, who came under SLR's wing today when Jules collected him from Huntingdon.
Riley is no more than twelve months old, stands around 23" at the shoulder, & weighs just a little less than he should at 21Kg.
Riley socialised well with the Harlow Hooligans from the moment he arrived here, & also with the Symmons pack on our way back from his initial checkup at the vets. Anil gave him a clean bill of health, & remarked how brave he was when being microchipped - the lad didn't turn a hair. In the waiting room he greeted a small fluffy nicely & gently, & didn't show a great deal of interest in various cats & rabbits that were in their carrying crates - unlike Moss, who came with us & clearly thought that an extra helping of dinner was on offer.
Riley will be back at the vets for his neutering op on Thursday, when he'll also have an ingrowing dew claw removed, together with his second jab if the paperwork from his first one arrives in time.
Riley travels well, & is good on the lead - I took him & Moss for a little wander after leaving the surgery, & he was absolutely no bother.
This lad is very playful & puppyish, (he & Moss have indulged in some very spectacular play fighting), & he will need to go to an active home, preferably one experienced in the ways of young Lurchers!
All indications are that Riley possesses a super temperament, allied to countersurfing & bin-raiding tendencies. Happily, he doesn't appear to have brought much, (if anything), with him in the way of baggage from his previous existence
This boy is the latest in a long line of super animals to come into SLR's care - he doesn't appear to have a bad bone in his body, & will make some lucky person a truly wonderful pet.
Barney x
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Post by missysmum on Apr 28, 2009 19:02:29 GMT
What a stunning looking boy, a bit like Robbie but maybe a bit lighter in colour xxx
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Post by BW on Apr 28, 2009 19:48:01 GMT
'Tis no wonder that Riley's proving to be very boisterous - he's become accustomed to being fed on Chudley's 'Working Crunch' which contains 24.5% protein! That particular feeding regime will cease forthwith!!
Barney x
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Post by stickypaws on Apr 28, 2009 19:51:31 GMT
Loving his name!! Gosh he's gorgeous.
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Post by elmersmum on Apr 28, 2009 20:53:19 GMT
Wow, he really is a lovely little hound. He's got a sweet little face and looks very clean............just look at those eyes........ Well, Barney, is this the first one in your home kennel since little Elmer left who is a bit of a hand full..............................? Mind you it's not surprising when he was on such a high protein diet, but you SHOULD see him calming down a bit within a few day's time, I should think. Although, having said this, little Elmer is on natural food............... and STILL IS a handfull .............. ;D Viviane. X
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Post by BW on Apr 28, 2009 21:22:22 GMT
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Post by elmersmum on Apr 28, 2009 22:01:23 GMT
;D ;D They really can keep you out of mischief, can't they? Well let's hope Winnie with her motherly nature will give you a helping hand, Barney, making sure Riley won't go over the top. ;D
Viviane. X
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Post by BW on Apr 28, 2009 22:08:01 GMT
Winnie with her motherly nature will give you a helping hand, Barney, making sure Riley won't go over the top. ;D I'm pleased to report that the lass is carrying out her duties as matriarch of the home-kennel as impeccably as usual.
Barney x
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Post by BW on Apr 28, 2009 22:10:42 GMT
The lad has had a tiring, & no doubt confusing day, & is ready for a decent kip.
Barney x
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Post by Mimsmum on Apr 28, 2009 22:43:57 GMT
Gosh, he's gorgeous. I have piccies too but will have to put them on tomorrow now.
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Post by Jules on Apr 28, 2009 22:52:01 GMT
I didn't take any ... I didn't have time! Oops. He is lovely though. So soft. He was playing nicely with Bailey the spaniel today and is also fond of children - he perked up in the car going to Barney's when he heard kids coming out of school.
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Post by indysmum on Apr 28, 2009 23:36:43 GMT
He is beautiful - love the name .... hopefully he will have 'The Life of Riley' very soon x
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Post by lurcherlady26 on Apr 29, 2009 5:42:42 GMT
He is stunning I need a bigger house
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Post by BW on Apr 29, 2009 5:56:43 GMT
He is stunning I need a bigger house Good luck with your lottery ticket Laylah!! ;D
Riley slept undisturbed right through the night, & is clearly ready for his first walk of the day.
Barney x
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Post by enzosmum on Apr 29, 2009 6:31:50 GMT
Apart from the ears he is very similar looking to Enzo. Maybe I'll do a crafty swap when you're not looking
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Post by Jeanette on Apr 29, 2009 7:30:14 GMT
He looks a very kind and gentle dog. I love his green collar...it really suits him!
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Post by BW on Apr 29, 2009 8:54:23 GMT
He looks a very kind and gentle dog. I love his green collar...it really suits him! Actually Jeanette, if you look at the later pics you'll see that the green collar has been consigned to history, & he now sports a proper leather Lurcher collar.
Barney x
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Post by Mimsmum on Apr 29, 2009 9:30:48 GMT
Oops, forgot to thank you for the leather collar you sent Jeanette. Riley's neck was a little large but we will use it. Thank you. xx His visit to this mad house - just a couple of piccies. Note the size of that nose and the length of that lovely neck And with lovely Moss Such a gentle soul and just stunning.
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Post by Wipuki on Apr 29, 2009 10:55:07 GMT
Um, actually no Viviane - there's been a succession of them! This is one reason for my theoretically having a temporary complete break from fostering after doing it virtually non-stop for the last few years - somehow it doesn't quite seem to have worked out in the way I'd envisaged, as there are currently two foster dogs in the home-kennel instead of none!
Barney x((((Hugs)))) You'd probably only get bored with all that extra time on your hands. Donna. x PS. Riley does look rather gorgeous
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Post by longs2002 on Apr 29, 2009 11:06:22 GMT
WOW! He and sasha look alike he is beautiful well hope my home check comes in time! Got some gorgeous dogs needing homes at the moment!:-)
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