Popular Post AlwaysAVFC Posted May 1, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted May 1, 2022 Approaching a year since we rescued our Shar Pei. She is well and truly settled in now. Originally she wasn't allowed on the furniture. Then she got a blanket and her own spot on the sofa And now, she will try and sit/sleep wherever she likes. This evening after putting the youngest to bed I found her on my chair. 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rugeley Villa Posted July 24, 2022 Share Posted July 24, 2022 Trevor the miserable stubborn git Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rugeley Villa Posted July 24, 2022 Share Posted July 24, 2022 On 01/05/2022 at 19:02, AlwaysAVFC said: Approaching a year since we rescued our Shar Pei. She is well and truly settled in now. Originally she wasn't allowed on the furniture. Then she got a blanket and her own spot on the sofa And now, she will try and sit/sleep wherever she likes. This evening after putting the youngest to bed I found her on my chair. What a beauty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rjw63 Posted July 24, 2022 Share Posted July 24, 2022 2 minutes ago, Rugeley Villa said: Trevor the miserable stubborn git Fancy naming your pet after Beelzebub from The Sty! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rugeley Villa Posted July 24, 2022 Share Posted July 24, 2022 8 minutes ago, rjw63 said: Fancy naming your pet after Beelzebub from The Sty! Blame the kids , not me 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Demitri_C Posted July 24, 2022 Share Posted July 24, 2022 Ill never understand why people pay big money for dogs when there are so many lovely dogs you can pick up for rescue 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rugeley Villa Posted July 24, 2022 Share Posted July 24, 2022 44 minutes ago, Demitri_C said: Ill never understand why people pay big money for dogs when there are so many lovely dogs you can pick up for rescue I see your point totally . I’ve got two dogs I didn’t actually want for free let alone pay for . It’s a cruel world . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Demitri_C Posted July 24, 2022 Share Posted July 24, 2022 2 minutes ago, Rugeley Villa said: I see your point totally . I’ve got two dogs I didn’t actually want for free let alone pay for . It’s a cruel world . My brothers got two rescues and two amazing dogs. Ive never had a dog but ive seen a rescue that i really like the look. But the missus aint having it unfortunately Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rugeley Villa Posted July 24, 2022 Share Posted July 24, 2022 1 minute ago, Demitri_C said: My brothers got two rescues and two amazing dogs. Ive never had a dog but ive seen a rescue that i really like the look. But the missus aint having it unfortunately Most logical way to do it, but most people want that cute puppy or that certain type of breed which is a bit shallow but I also get it to a degree. Is it a big dog you are looking at? No compromising with her? Like you’ll promise to pick the dog shit up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Demitri_C Posted July 24, 2022 Share Posted July 24, 2022 34 minutes ago, Rugeley Villa said: Most logical way to do it, but most people want that cute puppy or that certain type of breed which is a bit shallow but I also get it to a degree. Is it a big dog you are looking at? No compromising with her? Like you’ll promise to pick the dog shit up I like smaller - medium dogs to be honest Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlwaysAVFC Posted July 24, 2022 Share Posted July 24, 2022 1 hour ago, Demitri_C said: Ill never understand why people pay big money for dogs when there are so many lovely dogs you can pick up for rescue My wife previously worked for Blue Cross so it was never a consideration for a puppy. We got our rescue during covid restrictions so demand was high all round puppies and rescue dogs. At the time my youngest was 3 and another 7, it was quite a challenge finding a dog we wanted (not too small) that was suitable for young children and the few that became available went very quickly. Some you could only get if you have experience of the breed, often familes have no dog experience. I was very frequently checking several rescue centres. Some people won't do that and just go the puppy route. The whole puppy thing is a big factor at how cute they are, often without realising the demands of a puppy. Sadly if they go through with it or not, many people think it might be a good idea to have a litter of puppies at some point, which you can't do going the rescue route. And as mentioned people can have very specific ideas what they want and some your very unlikely to to be able to get from a rescue. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Posted July 24, 2022 Share Posted July 24, 2022 1 hour ago, AlwaysAVFC said: And as mentioned people can have very specific ideas what they want and some your very unlikely to to be able to get from a rescue. Yep. I've just got myself a jackapoo. I need a hypo allergenic dog as I'm mildly allergic to dogs, which really limited the available breeds and meant that I wasn't going to have much luck at rescue centres. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post HallGreenVillan Posted July 25, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted July 25, 2022 Got my dog, an Italian Mastiff bitch named Zeeta, from Birmingham dogs home about a week before the fist lockdown, I was morbidly obese, and single at the time, suffering from depression and anxiety, she's saved my life. I've lost 7 stone plus walking her daily for the past 2 years, she was the only reason I left the house during the lockdown, I met my now fiancee when she was walking her dogs, now have a 3 dog household best £150 I ever spent 14 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rugeley Villa Posted July 25, 2022 Share Posted July 25, 2022 11 minutes ago, HallGreenVillan said: Got my dog, an Italian Mastiff bitch named Zeeta, from Birmingham dogs home about a week before the fist lockdown, I was morbidly obese, and single at the time, suffering from depression and anxiety, she's saved my life. I've lost 7 stone plus walking her daily for the past 2 years, she was the only reason I left the house during the lockdown, I met my now fiancee when she was walking her dogs, now have a 3 dog household best £150 I ever spent What a great post to read . Put a smile on my face that did. Lovely dog by the way, I seen one a few months ago whilst out walking mine. Huge things. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HallGreenVillan Posted July 25, 2022 Share Posted July 25, 2022 1 hour ago, Rugeley Villa said: What a great post to read . Put a smile on my face that did. Lovely dog by the way, I seen one a few months ago whilst out walking mine. Huge things. she is certainly a big girl, loves playing rough with big male rottweilers, loves being chased. I've been on the site for years, but rarely post, and read most of your off topic posts over the years, usually make me smile, but often make me concerned, wishing you well mate 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rugeley Villa Posted July 25, 2022 Share Posted July 25, 2022 1 minute ago, HallGreenVillan said: she is certainly a big girl, loves playing rough with big male rottweilers, loves being chased. I've been on the site for years, but rarely post, and read most of your off topic posts over the years, usually make me smile, but often make me concerned, wishing you well mate Hope you have a lot more fun with her, and the missus of course That’s kind of you , thank you very much 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Rds1983 Posted September 6, 2022 VT Supporter Share Posted September 6, 2022 We're thinking about getting a puppy and curious if anyone had a recommendation for where to get it from. Would prefer a purebred or cross so that we have an idea of what we're getting (tempament and health wise) but not a deal breaker. Main concern is not wanting to use a puppy farm etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craigyh74 Posted September 6, 2022 Share Posted September 6, 2022 5 minutes ago, Rds1983 said: We're thinking about getting a puppy and curious if anyone had a recommendation for where to get it from. Would prefer a purebred or cross so that we have an idea of what we're getting (tempament and health wise) but not a deal breaker. Main concern is not wanting to use a puppy farm etc. Does it have to be a puppy and does it or does it have to be from a breeder, have you considered getting a rescue? We got our Staffie from the RSPCA and its the best thing we did, and I happily have another rescue. And with the cost of living crisis I can imagine quite a few pets being abandoned Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rds1983 Posted September 6, 2022 VT Supporter Share Posted September 6, 2022 4 minutes ago, Craigyh74 said: Does it have to be a puppy and does it or does it have to be from a breeder, have you considered getting a rescue? We got our Staffie from the RSPCA and its the best thing we did, and I happily have another rescue. And with the cost of living crisis I can imagine quite a few pets being abandoned I've looked at 100s of dogs at a number of rescue centres but none in this country will deal with us as we have a young child and they see it as too much of a risk. I've spoken to some overseas and they might but that's raised other queries. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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