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Post by BW on Mar 4, 2008 12:11:04 GMT
Annie crossed the Irish Sea via the overnight ferry, & came into our care early this morning.
The lass was introduced to us by the same lovely folks who were responsible for Bran, King of the Laid Back Clan, making a similar journey. 
(There are more pics in General Chat)
Annie is said to be about 18 months old, but Jenny & I believe that she may be a tad younger.
She has been fostered by Brigid, a lovely lady from Co. Wicklow, (where my Dad was born), who is inundated with rescue dogs - she had twelve at the last count. 
Annie has been with me for just over five hours, & during that time we've established that:
1. She possesses the lovely Deerhound temperament
2. She socialises well with other dogs
3. She travels well
4. She walks well on lead
5. She likes her belly being rubbed
6. She has a good appetite, (that's "good" spelt v-o-r-a-c-i-o-u-s  ;D ;D ;D )
7. She's in need of a bath, which will be administered shortly
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8. She's an accomplished countersurfer
9. She's a bin raider
Annie will be seeing our vet for her initial checkup this afternoon.
'Tis early days yet, but there's a distinct possibility that I might just need to be homechecked........................................ 
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Post by katemary on Mar 4, 2008 12:22:06 GMT
I will come homecheck you Barney!
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Sorry you've failed, so the beautiful Annie will have to come here. ;D ;D
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Post by BW on Mar 4, 2008 12:34:16 GMT
I will come homecheck you Barney! ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ Sorry you've failed, so the beautiful Annie will have to come here. ;D ;D
If she stays here, (& nowt is yet written in stone), I promise to bring her up to your neck of the woods once she's settled in. |
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Post by goldwinger on Mar 4, 2008 12:58:11 GMT
She looks lovely Barney. Would that then make you a failed fosterer ?? Look forward to meeting her on a walk soon. |
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Post by silverlady44 on Mar 4, 2008 13:13:50 GMT
When I read your other post about my three little fosterer's, I took one look at Annie, and I thought to myself she looks like Barneys kind of dog I bet she wont be going anywhere, go for it Barney. It wont take you long to fall in love with her, we shall all be watching with interest.
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Post by Mimsmum on Mar 4, 2008 13:16:39 GMT
If you look at his record Ian, he makes a habit of failing ;D ;D Erin and Murphy will tell you that. ;D And poor Brigid has 32 dogs in her care at the mo ;D Brigid's own words on Annie, she is a right little shite (don't know if I spelt that correctly). She'll be in your cupboards before you know it and prefers to lay on the back of the sofa!!!!! Oh dear..... now we all know Barney that they take a week or two to come out of their shells, so watch this space........ ;D |
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Post by BW on Mar 4, 2008 13:43:08 GMT
Indeed she is Ian.
As Mummy Chook has kindly pointed out, Annie would make it my hat-trick! 
I look forward to introducing you - that is, if she's still with me of course............................................
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Post by BW on Mar 4, 2008 13:54:17 GMT
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Post by angie on Mar 4, 2008 13:59:04 GMT
she may be a "shite"jenny , just look at that face it will melt your heart, counter surfin is a good thing because it makes you have a very tidy kitchen,bin raiding not so good, your for ever washing the floor.
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Post by BW on Mar 4, 2008 14:02:15 GMT
Annie duly had her bath, & was not amused! This is her, immediately post-bath, & in between shakes:
Drying off a bit more in the sunshine:
Three girls together:
'Blimey, you smell a tad more fragrant now cousin!'
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Post by Mimsmum on Mar 4, 2008 14:30:59 GMT
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Post by Deleted on Mar 4, 2008 14:38:43 GMT
get her out of there quick! barney needs space for more fosters lol
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Post by Mimsmum on Mar 4, 2008 14:44:34 GMT
He frisked me too, and then shoved me out the door ;D |
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Post by enzosmum on Mar 4, 2008 14:58:21 GMT
ooh, doesn't winnie look prety in that photo
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Post by katemary on Mar 4, 2008 15:08:23 GMT
Looking forward to meeting this gorjus girl....... what a dream she is.
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Post by angie on Mar 4, 2008 15:28:35 GMT
would look even prettier stood next to enzo dont you think |
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Post by paula on Mar 4, 2008 15:43:27 GMT
they all look gorgeous in the pix
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Post by Celtic Animal Life Line on Mar 4, 2008 15:50:21 GMT
Oh gentle Annie you look the biz !!! Great news Barney I'll pass all this thread onto Brigid as she has no internet access - and no computer. Yep, 32 dogs and Brigid in a one room cottage on top of the hills in Wicklow. She is an enigma - Brigid has always taken in the "throw-away" dogs here - collies, lurchers, GH's - problem is they tend to stay a long time so we are helping her with postings of dogs etc. Barney, she's not a Wicklow lass - Brigid is from Ballymena, Northern Ireland and it's hilarious when she's on the phone - "shite" is a term of endearment She told me about Annie a while back and then I thought....hmmmmm- I wonder if SLR could help If you become a failed fosterer and I am rapidly thinking you already are just that, I believe you have a big honeybun with Ms.Annie - I met her for the first time yesterday on route to transport and I could see she was a cheeky imp - so is Brigid ;D - Living with her in the cottage is an assortment of collies, lurchers, 2 GSDs and enormous Rottie, a Staffie and many other non-descripts - they all get on together and all are highly socialised. Poor Brigid has quite a job getting into bed as there is usually a large assortment of dogs on her bed !!! I wish the lovely Annie a wonderful life and look forward to the updates. Once again - many thanks Barney, Jenny and all at SLR Gill Celtic Animal Life Line. |
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Post by bransmum on Mar 4, 2008 16:15:50 GMT
She is absolutely gorgeous and so are the piccies - Annie didn't look too impressed with the bath. ;D Whatever you decide she will end up in her forever home somewhere. |
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Post by silverlady44 on Mar 4, 2008 19:19:23 GMT
Just to say what a lovely lady Brigid sounds she must be the guardian angel of dogs in Ireland. Long may it continue.
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;D ;D ;D )
I've been trying my best to fight it, but I believe this may well be a lost cause! 
