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Sealed Pot Challenge ~ 19

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  • ThriftyPrincess40
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    MrsShazbat said:
    £12.45 into the virtual pot this week so far - doing a purse sweep tomorrow.

    Very sadly, after a lot of tears and soul-searching DH and I had to surrender Holly back to the rescue centre on Tuesday evening.  Unfortunately she had turned on DH, we don't know why, but she had become more aggressive with her nipping and jumping bodily on him unprovoked.  We did have an emergency vet visit on NYE after she swiped his sandwich with mustard on it - whether she associates him with that now, we don't know but it was a difficult weekend and it just came to a head at teatime on Tuesday when we were trying to eat and she was trying to nick it.  Because he tends to sleep downstairs and we don't have a big house where she could be kept separate at night, and because the issues have increased over the last week or so, we had to take the decision.  DH had already made the decision really, he just needed to let me reach it too.  We're devastated, I do feel like we failed, but it's a condition of the adoption that dogs should be returned to them if it doesn't work out and there's no judgement from them (and please no judgement here) - if anything they know more about her than they did, but have to be transparent when you use words like "aggressive".  And honestly, she was so happy to be back there!  We didn't get a full bum-wiggle tail-wag at any point and she just walked straight back into the kennels.  She'll be a gorgeous dog for someone but they need infinite time and energy to work on her.  We will still adopt, but something medium-sized and a bit older/house-settled/trained.  Sadly no doubt post-Christmas rehomings will give us some options. 

    Anyway, onwards!!  Stay safe in this inclement weather xx
    I’m so so sorry sending lots of gentle hugs 💕
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  • LittleMissDetermined
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    Sorry to hear that @MrsShazbat, we went through something similar with a rescue about 10 years ago, I just couldn't cope with the level of destruction, I tried very hard and I am a very patient person but I think we all have our limits.
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  • LittleMissDetermined
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    Forgot to say, £53.80 to the pot
    LMD x
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  • Tattypud
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    £17.80 added today from a FB market place cash sale.

    @MrsShazbat, so sorry to hear your news, you must all have been heartbroken about making this decision but from what you have said it sounds like the best one for you and for Holly. The rescue has more information now thanks to your honesty and I am sure they will find a new home. 
  • Sue-UU
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    Hi Potters, what bitter weather!! STAY WARM folks, p[ease!

    For any of you who are poorly or low in spirits, get well soon. Meanwhile, love from us all at SPC.  3

    A brilliant amount potted thanks to your dad, bless him ThriftyPrincess40!! 

    An excellent amount potted LMD!!

    Very well done MrsShazbat!!
    Oh dear, I'm so sorry to hear about Holly and especially your poor hubby, has he had a tetnus injection?? I must admit it did concern me that they were insistent that Holly stayed on a lead whilst in the garden, it did concern me that she'd done that sort of thing before, though in which case they should have warned prospective owners. 
    Still Holly clearly wasn't bothered about going back, so at least she's happy, bless her.
    I hope your hubby's ok, poor chap.
    Take care both of you. xx

    Brilliant work LMD!

    Aside from Sunday (not good) folks, have a really lovely weekend!!

    Sue

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    Sue

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    ❄️🔔 A VERY SAFE, HEALTHY AND happy NEW YEAR TO YOU ALL 🎅🦌

    Sue

    Declaration Day for SPC 0026 is October 22nd.............BEFORE --- BUT NO LATER, please!

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