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I am so happy that Ash has decided to keep Sooty…he was the one that got me involved with rescue and because of him 5 more dogs have been re-homed as I have recommended rescue to all my friends who have been interested in a dog…plus he saved Des and gave me Des, Penny & Bonnie…I never met you Sooty, but you have changed my life and those of the 5 doggies that now, like you, have a safe warm bed every night, plenty of good food to eat and loads and loads of love. Sending you a big kiss and hug from my home xxx
Some more photos;
Des ‘helping’ me do the garden-that face says ‘it wasn’t me mum!’
[/url:jq3aopmx”>Des running (almost out of shot) on the beach
[/url:jq3aopmx”>Des & Penny playing
[/url:jq3aopmx”>Getting comfy on my bed
[/url:jq3aopmx”>Sorry I’ve not updated Des’ page in a while, we have been really busy!
Des is coming along leaps and bounds, he is doing so well. He loves going to Doggie Daycare in Dog Training Ireland and it really has helped with his confidence, he can still be a little shy & can get a little stressed at times, but this is coming under control. He finds it hard to know what to expect from us humans.His health is great and his fitness has improved no end, its amazing to see him running around like a lunatic with his little sister Penny, who gives him as good as he gives
I am doing a Train the Dog Trainer course at the moment and have decided to use Des as my study for my practical-he is doing so well, he is a VERY clever fellow, he already has done 3 behaviours in less than 2 weeks, amazing! He enjoys the attention and loves his walk, but I think his two biggest loves are his ball and Penny!
We have also welcomed another little fur baby into our home, Bonnie, she is an 8-10 year old Cavalier King Charles who was rescued from a puppy farm, God bless her she is in bits, but with a lot of TLC, she too will come around. Des isn’t bothered by her and he does love to play with her, although her energy doesn’t last long, they seem to have fun. It was very cute, the first night we had her home with us, she was a bit unsettled as she was unused to being indoors, humans, other dogs (she lived in a concrete pit 6ft x 6ft all her life!!
) Des cuddled up beside her and just gave her a couple of licks as if to say ‘I know buddy, this is all very strange, but you are in good hands, we will all mind you, there’s nothing to worry about’, later that night when I went to check on them, all 3 were curled up in Des’ bed, both Penny & Bonnie using Des as a pillow! Here’s a few new photos of Des, I think you will agree,he doesn’t look like the same fellow that was in the pound;
Des after a pampering day in Beau’s Groomers in DTI
[/url:10zpoxuq”>Des & Bonnie
[/url:10zpoxuq”>Bonnie & Penny-love this photo!!
[/url:10zpoxuq”>Great news, Des is ok..he has a slight murmur but only when stressed & over exercised..nothing too bad! They think he may have a virus that you get from eating slugs, we’ve to wait a few days for those results, but if he does have it it’s treatable. I am so happy!
Sorry I’ve not vernon this in a while, but it’s been hectic recently! Poor Des is struggling with his heart, it seems to be getting worse
had him at the vets again on Friday & they booked him in for a heart scan, MRI & loads more tests in UCD on Thursday; Paul the vet, can hear a lot of swoshing & when we exercise him Penny can out last him! Poor fellow, he also has a little cough every now & then…being a cavalier owner & knowing about heart comaints in dogs, I know this is not a good sign! We will see how Thursday goes, he has been on vetimindin for 2 weeks now with no improvement…fingers crossed all will be ok! His spirits are good thoughWoo hoo we officially adopt Des today!! Can’t believe he is with us a month today and how he has changed in that time! His little sister Penny has helped him alot in the last week. Once again DID thank you for this chance to receive the love from Des, we are very lucky
Des is doing great, he has been no trouble at all since his op, you’d never think he has had an op at all the way he still loves to play-my nerves were gone watching him running and playacting the way that he was all week! He is back to the vet on Monday for a check up but hopefully he will be great and get his stitches out. Paul wants to check his heart as when he was under sedation it seemed irregular, so fingers crossed there is nothing wrong there!!
Des is getting used to his very lively little sister Penny, they are adorable together, she is sooo tiny that it makes Des look bigger than he is! They have even started to share a bed together, and love their cuddles, god knows they are both great at the cuddles!!
Cuddles with me on the sofa
[/url:ldk89ksp”>Des & Penny sharing a cuddle this morning!
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[/url:ldk89ksp”>What a busy weekend we have had… Friday Des got neutered, the poor soul was so uncomfortable all evening, the usually quiet fellow spent the night whimpering-it broke my heart. He slept well after I gave him some pain meds & my Sat morning he was grand.
Saturday was a busy day for us, we were picking up another rescue dog, 9 month Penny, who is. King charles cavalier…what a bundle of fun she is, a little live wire. DES has been great with her, just playing & chasing (although both dogs recovering from neutering, you’d never know it!) then we had our friends over with their 2 kids ( 3 & 9 months), Des was a champion with them, the 3 year old doesn’t understand personal space and was all the time playing with Des, climbing into Des’ bed etc and Des didn’t react at all…he just lay there quietly..it was lovely to see him like that.
Since Penny arrived he has been trying to show he is the leader of the pack not by being rough but marking his areas, hopefully this will die down soon, other than that we are a happy family.
God bless Des he hasn’t a bad bone inhis body
Lucille, Ellie, Des & Penny
DES got neutered today, thanks Paul, he got through it ok, he is feeling a little sorry for himself, typical male!! Ah no seriously it has to be uncomfortable for him…he needs loads of tlc and he’ll get that here
I met a lady in work today as I was talking about Ivan, she is interested in fostering him, I’ve given her Kathy’s number & told her to apply on this website….fingers crossed all will work out! She has an 11 month old Yorkie already, who needs a mate!!!!
I’d love to take him, but with Des getting neutered tomorrow I’m not sure how that would work! The poor little soul, how or why would someone leave an animal in so much discomfort!!
Hi! Well Des is going to be neutered tomorrow, even though I know the benefits for him to be done, I am still worried about the poor fellow..an operation is an operation after all. I know Paul will take care of him, and I will look forward to minding him like he did me after my op
He is getting funnier and braver by the day…cheeky sod snuggled INTO my bed this morning….head on pillow, his body snuggled up beside me…then he kept head butting me as I tried to drink my coffee as he wasn’t getting enough attention!! I am still amazed at how much he has come along in such a short space of time, he just needed someone to love him, give him the security he needed, I know I have a friend for life with this one
I’ll let you all know how is after his surgery, best get him some nice chicken for when he is able for it again, he does love his chicken, as per a previous post
More pictures of Des, these were taken on Monday when we took him to Ardgillan Castle for walk/run
[/url:2isat32z”> Des pleading for the ball;
[/url:2isat32z”>Come on, please throw it!!!
[/url:2isat32z”>Woo Hoo I have it
[/url:2isat32z”>My new friends Daisy & Dodger. Dodger who wasn’t very nice to me, but I loved Daisy, she was fun, we played chasing & for a tiny dog she was fast!! I’m trying to give Dodger the paw of peace but he ignored me
[/url:2isat32z”>Des in full flight
[/url:2isat32z”>I just had to post today, Des the wonder dog has learnt how to recall in less than an hour today, we tested him on the beach in Rush & he came straight back to us, even though there was a horse he wanted to get to know better! He has also learnt fetch & drop; he had the whole fetch thing for the past 2 weeks but only got the whole drop thing today, I’m so proud of him! He makes me smile, poor thing is exhausted after 3 hours of fetch and is now snoring lightly in his spot ( he hasn’t learnt the cozyness of a bed yet, prefers to sleep beside it!). We love him to bits
) Des cuddled up beside her and just gave her a couple of licks as if to say ‘I know buddy, this is all very strange, but you are in good hands, we will all mind you, there’s nothing to worry about’, later that night when I went to check on them, all 3 were curled up in Des’ bed, both Penny & Bonnie using Des as a pillow! 
