Loving my Oldies

Hi Sheridan, I did ask this on the FB page but got a reply that all will be made public when the shop is completed. The concept is good if it is done the right way, but I can't see that it is any different from going to an actual rescue organisation. IMO I can't see a lot of rescues allowing their dogs to be cared for by strangers in a retail environment. I've scrolled through the FB page and saw that your question was easily deflected, schnauzer :) Anyone can post on the FB page, so questions can be asked there instead of making negative assumptions here. I would hope that rescue groups would contact the person (Lucy Edmonson) direct to try to get down to the nitty gritty of her intentions and in the process perhaps iron out any glitches that seasoned rescuers can see. Anything that aids and assists the rescue community, needs to be encouraged and supported, as long, of course, as in the background aren't any activities that cancel out the good. Opening day is approximately 3 months from mid-December. At this early stage, I would hope that people don't start off being judgemental and assuming the worst. As I said it is a good concept if done the right way and agree that any promotion of rescue is great. As I said in an earlier post would be good if they came onto the forum and explain how it will work. I think they just need to do that on their FB. DOL isn't the be all and end all of rescue, and their concept and practice intentions could be everything rescue could hope for, but there would be those on DOL who would want to bring them down. Cynical? Yes. In their position, I'd be staying away from DOL.

Hi Sheridan, I did ask this on the FB page but got a reply that all will be made public when the shop is completed. The concept is good if it is done the right way, but I can't see that it is any different from going to an actual rescue organisation. IMO I can't see a lot of rescues allowing their dogs to be cared for by strangers in a retail environment. I've scrolled through the FB page and saw that your question was easily deflected, schnauzer :) Anyone can post on the FB page, so questions can be asked there instead of making negative assumptions here. I would hope that rescue groups would contact the person (Lucy Edmonson) direct to try to get down to the nitty gritty of her intentions and in the process perhaps iron out any glitches that seasoned rescuers can see. Anything that aids and assists the rescue community, needs to be encouraged and supported, as long, of course, as in the background aren't any activities that cancel out the good. Opening day is approximately 3 months from mid-December. At this early stage, I would hope that people don't start off being judgemental and assuming the worst.

LOL I was trying to resist, but people do think that.

Well that puts the kybosh on 99% of the topics on any forum

It is a partnership designed not to be broken ....... :laugh:

Sadly when break ups occur, children and pets are the ones who suffer most - from what one reads. I hope the dogs don't become pawns or a way of one person trying to punish the other. As the dogs have spent virtually their whole lives together I think it would be cruel to separate them.

I know you ask is it fair, but the emboldened bit is your answer. And apart from that, you also both need to consider what is fair for the dogs. I think you have answered that satisfactorily as well.

- sorry messed up quotes -

LOL, I wonder the same. And why is it that the next day, they look like a very old, very moth eaten rug with loose hair sticking out in all directions. At least I have only one dog and the cat who look like that.

LOL, I cross posted this thread to Malamum's in Off Topic about colour advice for a room with brown couches. I think you've nailed it *kirty*

Well, I'm not far from there, so will be taking a look when they open. Although I think it is best at this stage to keep an open mind, I think I am leaning towards what Sheridan is saying. Whatever their plans are, unless the Rescue group maintains full control over the selling of the animals, I wouldn't go along with it.

A couple of years ago, a Manchester Terrier used to spend Fridays with the Moochers and me. He was a lovely dog, but nervous. We used to get many admiring comments on our walks.

Oh, I do, I do . I just can't justify purchasing another vacuum cleaner. I already have two These last couple of weeks, the large one is never put away, because it is needed a couple of times a day. The "stick" one is so easy to use, I can do a quick whizz around the whole house in less than 20 minutes, but it just doesn't cope with amount of hair being shed of late. When I've recovered from Myrtie's latest trip to emergency (HGE ), I might treat myself.

It can be an interesting experience looking after other people's dogs. Bit embarrassing when they run back inside when they are supposed to be going home One time when I minded for a few days a couple of dogs I'd rehomed, the dear owners admitted (after they'd been greeted with pure doggy delight) that they'd been worried their dogs wouldn't come to them. :laugh: :laugh: . I didn't share their concerns because I knew the dogs were totally and absolutely adored.

I echo this ... and about quotes, I was pleased to see the woman advocating larger dogs for elderly people. So many people think: weak, can't lift up, etc etc and so advocate small dogs. I can't think of anything much more dangerous than small dogs around the feet of older people. The trouble I see with Stan in a situation like that, Stan's Mummy, is that once he'd found a bed, would he move? Jealousy would be rampant - LOL - unless he selected a different bed every day. I was interested in that they took the colour of the dog into consideration. All the things to think about. Wonderful.

Wonderful to see. Slowly but surely -----------

My OH always says "Stay, be good, kill." when he leaves :laugh: Hmm, he is in touch with his inner wolf :D

There is a thread in Off Topic on the Roomba. Don't make me go there . I don't need one, only I WANT one LOL. I see you don't have enough posts yet to see Off Topic, two black dogs, but the general consensus seems to be a match made in heaven. Most people who have them seem to use them daily.

OMG, what a laugh you people have given me. I've just come back from walking that dogs, walked into the house and honestly, it needs vaccuming again. Ho hum. I'll have a scone instead.

I wish my salon was like this. I have to leave my dogs there for hours, even though I know they are treated kindly and they are in airconditioning, but ...... I will be asking about cage drying, too. I know they have a large stand up blow dryer, but I've not seen it in action. Dearest Buddy, your tragedy has made many of us ask a lot more questions.

Are you talking about P Plate drivers, Panto :laugh: :laugh: Sorry Cosmolo

Well, I feel for everyone... Amd for myself :laugh: And of course the confused dogs!! I am about to vacuum the drifts of hair floating around the house, probably the first of a few times ltoday.

I have 5 small dogs and so I am used to hair, but of late it has been horrendous. Today I have gone around with the Enjo Dry Mop and vaccumed and I could vaccum again!! Danny had a workout with the Furminator and slicker brush and I could have stuffed a cushion or two.

I'm all for it

Lol! Wonderful little dog!