Collected rescue Springer Spaniel. Ongoing advice needed.

foreign_correspondent

my mums doggo has been speyed today and is home and looking very sorry for herself, laying in her bed, wearing a lampshade and grumbling quietly to herself every now and again - they soon get past that stage though.

I got Badger the day after she was speyed and she was fine, just had to keep her quiet and calm, although I think I was allowed to take her on short on-lead walks after the first few days.

Loopy_Girl

One more sleep:T :T :T

foreign_correspondent

How exciting - I am so glad you have chosen a rescue dog - I really do feel it is the only truly ethical way of getting a dog, as well as being the most sensible choice for many people.

I always think when you take a rescue dog on, you not only give that dog a lovely home and life, but you free up a space in rescue for another dog who may otherwise be put to sleep at the end of the initial seven days in the pound, so in a way you help two dogs.

Just as importantly you have not encouraged the birth of yet another litter - where some may well end up in rescue themselves.

Penny_Watcher

foreign_correspondent wrote: »

How exciting - I am so glad you have chosen a rescue dog - I really do feel it is the only truly ethical way of getting a dog, as well as being the most sensible choice for many people.

I always think when you take a rescue dog on, you not only give that dog a lovely home and life, but you free up a space in rescue for another dog who may otherwise be put to sleep at the end of the initial seven days in the pound, so in a way you help two dogs.

Just as importantly you have not encouraged the birth of yet another litter - where some may well end up in rescue themselves.

Well said FC :T :T :T :T :T

MRSCARNEY

Loopy_Girl wrote: »

One more sleep:T :T :T

Bet you don't sleep much and if you do you'll dream of 4 legged friends with waggy tails.

One more thing you should perhaps get is a good mop, Springers are great at making muddy pawprints :rotfl:

child359

Loopy_Girl wrote: »

One more sleep:T :T :T

Oh Yes!!!
One more sleep.

and yes predictably only had dreams about Sally last night. I was unbearable at work today so tomorrow morning I will be impossible. They have all been warned though:rotfl:

No Sally purchases today although I still need to get the poo bags yet!!! :eek:

Thanks for the T shirt tip. I may try that one.

Hope your Mums doggo Foreign correspondent is better today and feeling more dog like!!:D

Loopy_Girl

Just go to the pound shop and get the cheap as chips nappy bags...don't you be getting seduced by 'pet bags' that have a cute puppy on the front and cost 4 times the amount but as basically the same - we all know what you are like!!!!!!!!:p :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl:

Aww...this has been great sharing your excitement this week. Bless:D

Mucho hugs for tomorrow x

merlinormartin

i've never been a "springer fan" but after seeing those pictures, i want one! .. What time do you collect your dog? i carnt wait to see more pictures

Penny_Watcher

Well today's the day! :j

So we'll be needing lots of lovely photos and updates pleases. The very best of luck I'm sooo excited for you (I know - I need to get a life )

child359

SHE'S HERE!!!:j :j :j

Just got her sorted and home and given her a bit of a brush and we are off for a walk to pick DS up from school. It is a surprise for him as I wouldn't tell him when we got her.

Will take photos and post later:j