I’d like to introduce Arnie to everyone - 5 year old black boy who’s extremely underweight (makes Coal look like a fatty and he’s still a few kilos from his ideal weight!), sweet and friendly. He use to live with a Jack Russell and was fine with the household cat (he hasn’t noticed we have a cat yet!)
He’s only been here a day and is already playing with Coal and Jingle. He had been identified as having separation anxiety although with all the changes he’s going through, I think its hard to say how big a problem it is at this stage. He’s definitely a vocal boy!
What soulful big eyes he has - looks like he is in need of loads and loads of loving!
Is he for keeps or is he a foster baby? You mention separation anxiety - I’m sure that in a lot of cases in just downright loneliness. Petra’s vanished within a couple of days of Shadow moving in, even before they had bonded that much. Maybe it’s just the knowledge that there is another member of their own species there that calms a lot of the fears.
He’s a foster baby. Bruce and I have the space but not the finances for a third dog!
Hopefully he will get a forever home soon. He is so sweet and sad. I’m sure he will blossom with regular love (and food!).
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Arnie visited me last night when melissa and martin popped in for a crate for him. He’s absolutely gorgeous, still jet black despite being 5 years old making him look younger. He’s a really friendly boy but far too thin although I’m sure that will be rectified soon!! I don’t think he’ll be in GAL’s care for too long!!
Arnie is getting his ‘bits’ removed Friday so we’ll wait and see how he’s feeling on Sunday to decide if we’re going on the walk. Coal had a few days of walking funny after his but I’ve also had dogs who didn’t even seem to notice anything. If we don’t make the walk, we’ll be at the spring fayre for sure
Just an update to let everyone know that Arnie is back from the vet, having successfully been neutered, jabbed, chipped and teeth cleaned.
He and Coal are having a snuggle on the dog bed, commisserating over their lack of ‘manhood’ They must think I’m quite evil! lol
Good to hear that all went fine at the vet’s for your wee man ( maybe not so much man now? ).
Shadow also was ‘done’ on a Friday and we went to meet him at Denise’s on Sat afternoon and he was great - blissfully unaware of what had happened. The one thing that did trouble him slightly was his mouth - he also had teeth cleaned - it seemed to be fairly tender and uncomfortable for about the first week. He couldn’t tolerate anything hard or crunchy - even a puppy biscuit was too much for him.
Sounds like your wee family has bonded beautifully now but like you say finance is always an issue. I’m about to order another 2 bags of Arden Grange and at just under £62 even with free delivery it is still major money!
Regarding ongoing dog upkeep costs have you heard anything of the argument by some vets that yearly vaccination boosters are unneccesary? Some say that a 3 yearly booster cycle is more than adequate. Would like to hear other opinions/experiences on this.
Good question Allison!
I’m orginally from Canada (as is Jingle). Our vet there recommended the ‘every three year’ rotation of vaccinations for mature dogs -the exact age depended on breed. Our other Pyr, who sadly passed away before we moved to the UK, was only geting jabs every 3 years and he was fine.
I have a few friend’s in the vet preofession in the UK and apparently there is some politics involved in dog vaccines (as there is anywhere in the world) - that is, drug companies do support, provide discounts and samples to alot of vet practices/vet organizations so also end up having a say in recommended vaccination schedules. (Similar thing happens with pet food companies - that’s one of the reasons some vet’s will tell you feeding your dog meaty bones will kill them while others say its ok). I was even told by a vet that as long as your dog is reasonably healthy then unofficially, jabs every 3 years are fine, but officially she had to recommend yearly vaccinations.
As I may end up travelling to various locations for work, I’m currently doing yearly jabs - just in case I end up back in Canada (or elsewhere!) it makes obtaining pet passports much easier. If I was settled permanently, I would do jabs less frequently.
I’d also love to hear what others think/experiences
They must think I’m quite evil! lol
