Are you an adopter/rescuer?

Sparklefizz

How lovely Joseanne - hope the adoption goes smoothly. Please post photos once you have got him/her.

Thank you. The RSPCA cat lady phoned and left a please phone back message yesterday while I was at dog school with DGD of all things! I'm glad I didn't answer with all the barking!!! I will ring her back in a bit.

All of my pets have been rescued. All of them have repaid their rescue a thousand times over.

Yes, funny. Just depends on context, and who says it
So OK for Grannybsgs to write it but despicable for me to fancy it as a (future) username?
Unbelievable.

Remind me what was wrong with my comment to Grannybags following on from the vets remark -

you’ve just given me a brilliant idea for a new username
#dominantbitch

Maw, there was nothing wrong with your comment. Nothing at all.
My 4 year old tiny dominant bitch has just turned her face away from that enormous, over friendly lab. No question who dominates that relationship. Whispering quietly here - I need my wits about me or she sends messages to my brain ‘give that spaniel another treat - not Him, He doesn’t deserve it{

MawtheMerrier

^Yes, funny. Just depends on context, and who says it^
So OK for Grannybsgs to write it but despicable for me to fancy it as a (future) username?
Unbelievable.

Said who?

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So, look who arrived this evening! I'm a fully fledged adopter now.
I have a "posh" pedigree dog and a "common or garden" rescue pussycat.
I shall love them both equally.

Fleurpepper

MawtheMerrier

Yes, funny. Just depends on context, and who says it
So OK for Grannybsgs to write it but despicable for me to fancy it as a (future) username?
Unbelievable.

Said who?

Actually you did.

Quote Fleurpepper Fri 28-Oct-22 19:43:21
as for hashtag 'dominantbitch' it is despicable and you should be truly ashamed

Fleurpepper, I may of course be wrong but my impression is that you’re angry with Maw for reasons only you can understand. Your seemed angry with me for having the temerity to buy my current pair of dogs after 50 years of rescuing and fostering.
A little tolerance and avoidance of unnecessary conflict goes a long way

Oh dear, Iam64 - I could not agree more for your last sentence, If only, if only!

And on with great stories.

Will be going to meet the amazing lady who rescued Yata from the shooters and stoners a couple of months ago. She is back here after a couple of months in Djerba, and we will discuss how Yata will be imported and then adopted into our family. I am so happy this will finally happen early next year.

MawtheMerrier

^Yes, funny. Just depends on context, and who says it^
So OK for Grannybsgs to write it but despicable for me to fancy it as a (future) username?
Unbelievable.

So, as it seems it was all a bit of fun- I shall retract my comment, especially as I got author wrong. Apologies.

However, as it is just a bit of fun, let's say it would make a great new novel 'Dominant bitches on GN' - would make a great read, I am sure. All in jest, of course.

Back to wonderful rescue stories. Thank you so much all those who have posted in the spirit of this thread, about all those amazing happy tales and tails. x

I do t see your latest comment here as in the spirit of this thread.
Passive aggressive comments are rarely a positive contribution

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Nearly 24 hours and I'm settling in nicely.
I've yet to meet that posh pedigree on the other side of the door, though I'm sure he's used to a bit of ruff behaviour despite his upmarket provenance!

Jose Anne, what a beauty. Best of luck with the introductions. My experience is cats are always top dog 😂

Iam64

I do t see your latest comment here as in the spirit of this thread.
Passive aggressive comments are rarely a positive contribution

Apparently it is a bit of fun, so why not. Either it is, or it is not.

He is very beautiful Joseanne.

Met the lovely lady who rescues Yata from shooters and stoners today. All is arranged and she will be arriving early March. She is being so well looked after by Lamia at the moment.

We can't save them all sadly. But if we all did, one or two at a time- it would make a huge difference. So many stuck in cages in refuges, with no hope. She will be our 5th rescue dog, and will be joining our 6th rescue cat.

Happy days ahead. Keep doing what you can do- you wonderful animal loving people. Thank you <3

And of course, you can rescue pedigree cats and dogs too <3

Follow up ...... 9 days on.
When the pedigree pup from a breeder pays a flying getting to know you visit to the RSPCA rescued cat on his throne in the garage.
Who's in charge here?

💞💞💞💞💞 the two of them are truly beautiful. Your dog and I have something in common...our hair colour 😁

I know of 2 people who have rescued dogs and cats from Romania and both had major problems. The lady with the 2 cats had to have one euthanized due to advanced terminal cancer weeks after getting them.
My neighbour's dog was so terrified of walking on a road laid down on the pavement and refused to move. She had to carry it back into the house. Not easy for a v large dog. Took a lot of work to get it walking but several months later is fine now. People don't realise the horrific problems some poor animals from abroad can have. At least if you adopt from a reputable rescue in this country they are assessed properly now.

👍 sazz1. It’s a frequent occurrence to see photographs of rescues from Romania , Spain etc who ran and are avoiding people . I’ve seen a number of posts on Facebook criticising British rescues for being “picky” so the poster has rescued from abroad

I am not rescuing Yata from just anyone in Tunisia. The dog was found by a friend, she is in great hands in a great kennel. Fully jabbed, passported, and behaviour assessed daily, and seen by vet regularly with a full bill of good health.

Can't wait for her to arrive early March, brought by my friend and BF, by car. They are getting her used to travel by car.
I have paid for all bills so far, with pleasure. Can't wait.

In defence of Romanian rescue dogs we have had ours for 18 months now. She is calm, friendly, and has no bad habits, she has settled in well with our other rescue dog and cat.

We have a Romanian rescue dog. We were given lots of information about her and support from the kennels so we were well aware of what we were taking on. At first she had a few bouts of fear aggression but we understood that she was scared. We kept her to a routine and within a matter of weeks, once she realised she could trust us, she became a different dog. She is calm, loving and affectionate. We have had her over 4 years and is our joy.