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Oh wow look at him what a good looking fellow fair play to you Brenda was only thinking about him and cinders yesterday…. Delighted to see how he’s doing all i need now is pic’s of herself…
Thanks so much Suzi for putting up the photos of our babies!!
We fostered Kenny back in October (coincidentally my surname, named for the boxer by Pound staff) and could not part with him. He came into the pound appox 7 months old, followed by his sister Cinders a month later, emaciated and with dermodectic mange which took 6 weeks of weekly injections and washes to tackle, and by then we were all in love! Dave had helped a friend with their older Dane girl many years ago but we had a lot to learn. Of those who applied for him when he came in most wanted to feed him rubbish and put him out of doors, Danes are one of the hardest dogs to find a suitable home, though many like the idea. Hence the number of giant breeds coming in to rescue because "they got too big". Kenny is soft as butter, he does not know what it is to growl (had to have skin scrappings weekly for the mange and was a lamb for Malcolm Argyle our vet) and adores all other dogs. He is so happy all the time and full of fun and love (though some Danes if not socialised can have problems with other dogs). Sarah Egar was a great source of advice and tells me that in Germany (the Dane is actually a German breed and the national dog) Danes and Dobies are often kept together (both big soft playful himbos!). Kenny is over 60 kilos now and is stocky rather than tall for the breed (as required for the show ring which is why so many other Danes have skeletal problems) and his coat has finally shed all the nasty old fur. We feed him Royal Canin giant breed mixed with meat, fish, rice or fresh veg, Danes need a v good diet (and he is v fussy!). He is extremely lively in the house and over 60 kg of dog bouncing around your front room with a 45kg Dobie isn’t easy!! He is also v strong on the lead to say the least!!! We have three cats which he loves but would flatten! In the evenings after he’s walk he falls fast asleep always on his back on a two seater sofa and the snores can be heard next door! Himself and Danu are best buddies like I have never seen two dogs before and we feel so blessed to have them both!
Mind your legs, Brenda
. Parci GD broke my ankle by just playing with me – his new owners are battered and bruised *ggg*.Kenny is one handsome boy!!! Well done!!!
Hi Sarah and thank you so much for all your excellent advise not only with my boys but with so many of the dogs that have come to DID and to many other charities in Ireland. We are all v lucky you chose to stay in Ireland so many years ago! You have worked with those in most need, those whom no one else would help and I know I speak for so many when I say you’ve have made a huge contribution to animal welfare internationally as well as nationally. I recently met Roger Mugford, one of the most respected figures in animal welfare, at Crufts and he raved about you and your excellent work.
You are so right about being careful around Kenny!! He is so young and exuberant and since he got full control of his limbs as he’s gotten older he can really move!! I could not manage the boys without my hubby Dave, not only on walks but for the car, vet visits etc. This is also why so many big/strong dogs end up in need of rescue as men get them and either won’t help or leave the family home and women are left struggling to manage them. I’ve had two bad falls walking Danu (broke my coxic bone when Dave was away for work last September wich took months to heal, and fell Good Friday damaging my knee and hitting my head). Training is ongoing, we use special harnesses, the boys get a lot of exercise etc. but they were never on leads before and we simply have to work through it with them. I should also add that without Dave I could not have carried out the fostering and transport etc I have done and he has always been such a huge support and help to me. I know we all rely on the help and support of our families too and a big thank you to them all.
Hehehe, Roger will well remember Parcival since the little muppet tried to eat Roger’s very expensive suit second last time he came to visit me
!Thank you, Brenda, for your lovely post, it’s nice to get a pat on the shoulder every now and then!
. Parci GD broke my ankle by just playing with me 
– his new owners are battered and bruised *ggg*.
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