Pollywaffle

I'm definitely middle-aged and enjoy a good kip in the afternoon as is/does my OH..as does my 'middle-aged' maltese x boy...so we obviously all share the same desire to sleep!

When I 'discovered' dogs eight years ago, with the purchase of our little boy, I very quickly became overwhelmed with what I saw as man's 'cruelty' to this animal. I really had a sense of wanting to save all the dogs in the world and I was really affected by my inability to do so... My family had to actually intervene as I was becoming too emotional about it, if that makes sense? Now, I have to literally steer clear of rescue sites, I do not go near pet shops that sell dogs, I try not to be too judgemental of people when I hear a barking/howling dog and I make a point of reading the happy ever after stories. I absolutely applaud the work that rescuers and campaigners do..the only thing I do is give the old financial helping hand..and I know that's not enough, but I just don't have the stamina and fortitude that some of you wonderful DOLers have....

now that is a happy ending for all concerned..the s..tbags who dumped him are now 'free', you've got a lovely companion and your new friend has a caring, kind owner..yep..success all round.

bet he "kneads" a lot of attention!

whenever someone at works brings in their 'newish' baby, I have an overwhelming urge to rub the baby's stomach!

very witty!

your post screams of well-placed pride..lovely to read....Happy birthday!

should also add..you're a star thundercat, for looking out for his welfare..onya!

these are the stories that make my blood boil more than anything else...10 years of wonderful loyalty and service, and they can leave the dog to the mercy of the roads and then the pound! I hope there is such a thing as divine retribution.

unfortunately I don't have any human kids as back up, so very lean pickings for me!

Just had to vent my disappointment, again, at the lack of forethought from my two..absolutely nothing for me on 'Mothers' Day'...after all I do for them, you'd think they'd make an effort! Not even breakfast in bed..mind you, it's tricky for a maltese x and a pom to carry the tray from the kitchen..well, that's their excuse anyway... did anyone else fare any better?

my little boy likes a little cheese sometimes, something piquant and tangy to follow a rather nice bone. Particularly fond of stilton...like his mummy!!

he's delightful...

I take comfort in the fact that my boy is not alone, but doesn't it impact on you when you see they're troubled...guess it's because we care..thanks for your answers.

who has the time and the wherewithal to actually sit down and come up with these..they are very clever!

Just a straightforward question...my little boy was attacked a few years ago by a larger dog...the physical wounds have long healed, but occasionally, at night, he appears to be whimpering...and troubled. I usually reach over (yep, he's on our bed) and soothe him with a bit of stroking...OH is usually sleeping (snoring) through all this...I was just wondering if my boy is having nightmares..as we know them..or is it something more basic? Anybody have any ideas? Thanks

This photo so proves we're all animal lovers...a really cute looking guy and everyone's oogling the doggie!

that's one happy boy...well done to both of you!

We assume that people won't go around defecating in public places (well, we certainly hope they won't!) ..what's the difference with dogs? Same rules apply.

I'm no expert..but I will comment..when we first got our maltese cross (thought was a purebred at the time as was ignorant of doggy things then)...eight years ago the vet we were seeing said that our little boy had this problem and needed corrective surgery straight away. We booked him in for surgery. When we turned up for the operation (with wads of cash in hand!) another vet was on duty who immediately took a look at our boy and told us he didn't need corrective surgery. That was eight years ago and our boy is as mobile as they come. Second opinion..definitely.

getting a second dog only made us realise how much our first dog was missing out..in company..and you're giving a home to another animal...can't see any negatives.

I've been thinking about this a lot...and decided that when I look at my two, Basil and Polly, I see Basil and Polly...two beautiful little beings. Whether they are for me, children or not, doesn't really matter. It's THEM I see and them I love.

we just paid $94 for Bassy's annual check up and needles.

without sounding cliche, I honestly feel part of this community..to know I'm interacting with others who obviously care as I do...gives me hope! Thanks

Why should grief be categorised into levels..whatever we feel for someone or something, should be our business..if losing a dog is more painful for someone than losing a relative, why should that be 'wrong'..society always sets the benchmark, but on what do they benchmark against? Grief is grief. I adore my two and when they go I have every intention of grieving for them ...totally.