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Ok so we have some news to update the thread with, we must be mad because we are about to do it all over again!
Meet Fivos, A stray and he was found after being hit by a car outside a taverna in Zakynthos, he was in a pretty bad way but luckilly it was only flesh and fur with no broken anything or long lasting damage.
He is about 6 months old now, and we pick him up from gatwick next week and hopefully will make a great playmate for Zoe and we will have a matching pair of little hellenic hounds.
Cant wait
Meet Fivos, A stray and he was found after being hit by a car outside a taverna in Zakynthos, he was in a pretty bad way but luckilly it was only flesh and fur with no broken anything or long lasting damage.
He is about 6 months old now, and we pick him up from gatwick next week and hopefully will make a great playmate for Zoe and we will have a matching pair of little hellenic hounds.
Cant wait
Edited by sidekickdmr on Monday 11th August 12:05
He's home!
I really wasn't sure what to expect but he is REALLY fab, was the happiest most energetic and loving dog out of the lot and within seconds he was leaning up against me and trying to lick me.
He was happy as Larry in the boot on the way home, and loved Zoe, Infact he REALLY likes Zoe, but she's being a typical female and playing hard to get.
He is all curled up in bed now after a long days traveling around the world and looking forward to getting to know him more over the next few weeks
I really wasn't sure what to expect but he is REALLY fab, was the happiest most energetic and loving dog out of the lot and within seconds he was leaning up against me and trying to lick me.
He was happy as Larry in the boot on the way home, and loved Zoe, Infact he REALLY likes Zoe, but she's being a typical female and playing hard to get.
He is all curled up in bed now after a long days traveling around the world and looking forward to getting to know him more over the next few weeks
Update time?
He has settled right in, has had his bits chopped off and is great off the lead, runs about like a mad man but never far and always comes back when called.
Unlike Zoe, he is very hyper and boisterous, but I guess this is a trait of living on the streets for the first 6 months and having to fend for himself. Compared to Zoe who was hand reared and cared for from day one.
He is very very affectionate to everyone, but again this probably part of his tactic for survival when he was on the streets, charming people for scraps of food.
Anyway, on too the inevitable pictures:
He has settled right in, has had his bits chopped off and is great off the lead, runs about like a mad man but never far and always comes back when called.
Unlike Zoe, he is very hyper and boisterous, but I guess this is a trait of living on the streets for the first 6 months and having to fend for himself. Compared to Zoe who was hand reared and cared for from day one.
He is very very affectionate to everyone, but again this probably part of his tactic for survival when he was on the streets, charming people for scraps of food.
Anyway, on too the inevitable pictures:
Edited by sidekickdmr on Tuesday 2nd December 13:15
For what its worth Iklwa, we didnt exactly AIM to bring a dog back to the UK.
Its very easy to type dribble that that over the internet without actually thinking.
However Id like to see what you would do faced with the decision of killing a 5 day old puppy that hadnt even opened its eyes for the first time and you had been awake for 48 hours keeping it alive/bottle feeding, or bringing it home with you and giving it the chance of a decent life.
Doesnt every animal, regardless of country of origin deserve the same level of care and right to a life?
Its very easy to type dribble that that over the internet without actually thinking.
However Id like to see what you would do faced with the decision of killing a 5 day old puppy that hadnt even opened its eyes for the first time and you had been awake for 48 hours keeping it alive/bottle feeding, or bringing it home with you and giving it the chance of a decent life.
Doesnt every animal, regardless of country of origin deserve the same level of care and right to a life?
I stay in contact with the charities that helped us bring back our doggies a lot and donate when I can etc.
Just today they have found 6 tiny puppies, probably about 5 weeks old, exactly the same breed as mine, dumped in another cardboard box.
So if anyone is in the market for a puppy, or has room for a rescue needing a home, or even do what we did and have two, please consider rescuing rather than buying.
I can REALLY vouch for the breed (Hellenic hound), they are great, quiet, no chewing, chilled, easy to train etc) and can certainly vouch for the charity.
Look up "Zante strays" on facebook or PM me for more details/any questions
Just today they have found 6 tiny puppies, probably about 5 weeks old, exactly the same breed as mine, dumped in another cardboard box.
So if anyone is in the market for a puppy, or has room for a rescue needing a home, or even do what we did and have two, please consider rescuing rather than buying.
I can REALLY vouch for the breed (Hellenic hound), they are great, quiet, no chewing, chilled, easy to train etc) and can certainly vouch for the charity.
Look up "Zante strays" on facebook or PM me for more details/any questions
Edited by sidekickdmr on Wednesday 14th October 13:58
twoblacklines said:
Updates?
Not quite as dramatic but I "rescued" my dog from a litter, he was the runt, half the size of the others, being bullied, bitten, tormented by the others, the woman offered me one of the others for free but when she saw that my heart melted for the "runt" she charged me £900 for him. The whole line of dogs she breeds with has severe digestion/colitis problems but she still breeds with them for the £££. This is the problem with KCS owners.
He has bad gastric/digestive system and pooed blood for a year or so until eventually I found the right food. We tried everything. Now he is 3 and very loving, more than any other dog I have known and especially for a dog
Probably saved my life too as I was obese and didn't even go walking, now he gives me a reason to go to beaches at 6am in the rain!
Glad to hear your enjoying him and sounds like he has a great home Not quite as dramatic but I "rescued" my dog from a litter, he was the runt, half the size of the others, being bullied, bitten, tormented by the others, the woman offered me one of the others for free but when she saw that my heart melted for the "runt" she charged me £900 for him. The whole line of dogs she breeds with has severe digestion/colitis problems but she still breeds with them for the £££. This is the problem with KCS owners.
He has bad gastric/digestive system and pooed blood for a year or so until eventually I found the right food. We tried everything. Now he is 3 and very loving, more than any other dog I have known and especially for a dog
Probably saved my life too as I was obese and didn't even go walking, now he gives me a reason to go to beaches at 6am in the rain!
out of interest, what reason did the breeder give for wanting double for the runt?
Grumpy old git said:
I nearly didn't open this thread when I saw how long it was, I'm very glad I did, it's a lovely story.
I've PM'd you, hope you don't mind.
PM replied too, best of luck with it all and please keep me updated I've PM'd you, hope you don't mind.
Ill get some pics together and update the thread on Zoe and Fivos soon!
Can’t do pictures as I don’t have a clue how or where now photobucket has gone
However here is a short video of them playing on the beach
https://youtu.be/BqsvoLEViFU
However here is a short video of them playing on the beach
https://youtu.be/BqsvoLEViFU
CAPP0 said:
Great tale! We rescued a dog from Spain, paid (lots) to have her delivered here without meeting her and without her meeting our resident GSD. She has turned out fantastically - I've rescued my fair share of dogs but never had one who adores us both so much. Gets on fabulously with Otis too, they're a proper little mini pack and really look out for each other.
OP, you're the log cabin/holiday homes man aren't you? When are you opening?? Would love to book in! [url]
Lovely GSD's, how long have they been together now?OP, you're the log cabin/holiday homes man aren't you? When are you opening?? Would love to book in! [url]
Yep, thats me
The treehouse build has just started, website should be functional and taking pre bookings in November and we are opening in Feb 18!And fivos, don’t forget him!
Yes, both are absolutely grand, asleep at my feet as we speak, zoe is actually getting on a bit now, starting to slow down and ache, only feels like perhaps 2 years ago we got her, but must be about 6 years now!
thumbnail_image2 by Kieran Fisher, on Flickr
thumbnail_image1 by Kieran Fisher, on Flickr
Yes, both are absolutely grand, asleep at my feet as we speak, zoe is actually getting on a bit now, starting to slow down and ache, only feels like perhaps 2 years ago we got her, but must be about 6 years now!
thumbnail_image2 by Kieran Fisher, on Flickrthumbnail_image1 by Kieran Fisher, on FlickrEdited by sidekickdmr on Monday 12th November 20:01
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