Pollywaffle

Just wanted to welcome you to DOLers and say that my boy would spend the whole day seeking out belly rubs and my girl would be going for everyone's ankles..so probably not for us, but good on you for flagging it.

I agree...As with humans, when it's your time....

I feel proud when I just look at my two....they're wonderful!

talk about the highs and lows of dog ownership...you've captured all in one posting. So glad for a good outcome for Zig and you!

Unfortunately DD, I think our inns are all full!

that is certainly devotion!

I agree, I don't think the OP and husband should get another dog. Rehome these two and be done with dog ownership. Probably like many people these days, life is way too busy anyhow. I agree with this as well and with what Wobbly has said. So do I. Ditto, I'm afraid.

Whilst I used the word 'sacrifice' in my original posting, I have never once regretted making the lifestyle decision I have made...my dogs are worth every penny and I wouldn't change having them for anything...but the big question is...do they appreciate it? :) So interesting to read of what others have foregone for their dogs...just shows our commitment and love for our dogs....I am delighted to be part of a community that feels that way.. .

Without too much detail, OH and I currently have a lifestyle that we would not choose; many aspects of it don’t gel, but because of the dogs (and other less central issues), we have committed to remain in this lifestyle until they leave us. Without commenting further on our situation, I just wondered what sacrifices DOLers have made for their dogs – both insignificant and significant – whether the sacrifices were/are worth it?

Love it... that's my girl!

I know how you feel...my girl absolutely adores me...not sure where the adoration comes from, but I can sometimes be sitting watching television and I'll look down the side of my chair and she's staring up at me with adoration written across her face...sometimes it's a little confronting and a little overpowering, but I never dissuade her as there's very few people in this world who view me as she does...guess I've got to enjoy it while I have it!

it's just another form of discrimination....the pack majority ousting the interloper...good on you for standing your ground and getting the facts.

Anything on MY plate!

this just reflects everything bad about our greedy, consumer driven society..makes me so angry.

don't they! I attribute my grey hair to dogs, not age (well, that's my excuse...) Hope Zig is feeling better this morning?

primarily, just wanted to convey my sympathies to both you and your dog...and to add, our little boy is now 9 and is starting to demonstrate some very strange behaviours - some quite annoying including increased barking...so wondering if it's an age thing?

my little girl hates anything with a beard..male or female ( :) )

when I saw the title I thought I was at work, with people offloading their pets..was such a lovely relief seeing it was booties...mind you, should have known that nobody would be brave(!) enough to come on here and 'give away' a dog!!

That is the case with so many organisations, Pollywaffle. Those at the grass roots are working their butts off, scrimping and saving and giving their hearts and minds, while those at the top are living the high life, squandering resources and, it would seem in the case of the RSPCA, spending millions on legal fees, directors' remuneration, high profile and often malicious prosecutions, etc etc. Very True, DD...I guess that's why it's not right to tarr all with the same brush...

I know someone involved in a legal capacity at the Ipswich RSPCA and you couldn't find a more dedicated to animal causes person anywhere..so I guess as an organisation it has its detractors, but at grass roots there are some people with hearts definitely in the right place.

what an absolute bevy of beauties! A credit to you Ruthless.

don't get me started on farts...my girl always comes and lays by me at night...on the floor (until later she gets on the bed) and does the most unpleasant farts known to man...almost worst than other things!

I think that since we got our two, I have become complacent about any form of bowel movement..I used to be such a princess in that regard, but nowadays a bit of poo doesn't faze me at all! Don't know if that's a good thing......?

that video is priceless! I think it's the reproachful looks I get when I don't succumb that work best on me...they guilt me into delivering!

time often does heal they say.but reading through the comments, I wonder if Lottie wasn't the only one grieving for Michael? Perhaps Lottie was also aware of your feelings on the matter? My dogs are often far more intuitive where my feelings are concerned than any of the humans I interact with....just a thought... Anyway, glad you have ALL moved on.