i am waiting to go in hosp at v short notice, it could be late this week, it could be next week...i dont know yet

had my dog Arthur, for 14 years, best mate, but they wont let me take him with me...

hes smart, so clever, more like a person than a dog, hes a sheltie, old and ugly...but loyal. wont leave your side...but not in a clingy way, just the way he is

i need to find a home for just a few days, a week at the most...he doesnt like other dogs, as he protects to the death (when he was a tiny puppy i was attached by a big dog and he defended me....if the other is no threat hes ok, but he wont back down...shows his bad scar from a huge loose rottie a few months ago)

hes house trained, hates thiunder and lighting....he loves to swim in park ponds and he knows every mcdondalds drive in in sheff, if he sees them as your going in, he climbs into the front and will literally go through the window, climb through the hatch and pick up the bag of burgers...if you dont belive me, i have fotos 6 years ago him doing it...and if there slow he barks and tells them to hurry up!!

he has a bad heart, he as hit by a car 3 years ago, and while under a anesthetic to have his front teeth out at the pdsa he had a heart attack....the spent ages trying to revive him, and they did.....he has a pet passport (so ok for rabies etc) as i hated leaving him behind when i went on holiday, so i got a passport for him, and hes been all over europe with me....he loves it. but if with his heart, that cant be helped...if hes gonna go, i want him to go out doing what he does best....

hes ok with cats....hes fine with kids, but like all dogs i wouldnt leave alone.

hes fussy on food, i will supply it, but he loves cheese on toast, scrambled egg, and what you eat.....

you can ask him to fetch you something, he gets my cigs or meds...

he doesnt do games, unless its hunt the malteser or ball that you hide, he wont fetch sticks.....

hes totally gay, so never been snipped...but he did once try and hump the cat....

i have a million fotos of him, i worry about him, and he worries about me, but i dont think they will let me take him...i wont go into hosp if i cant get a good home for a few days for him, as i put him before me...

oh, if you have a bath, he will watch you like a hawk, and if you dont move after 5 in he will bite...cos when he was about 6 month he fell in the bath with water and was litteraly downed, and i had to give him the kiss of life for ages...remember like it as yesterday...and now he watches me when i have a bath..yes loves water in parks or lakes.

he smells....hes ugly, but hes so smart and loyal (and i had DSH for years, my fave dog) but he is litterally my best friend....

I dont care if your 19 or 90....just like dogs and can cope, my grandad did as he spent a lot of time there after my nan died and he kept him company...i will be worrying while im away, and i cant cope if im worrying and i shouldnt be....i need to know he will be looked after for a few days...he would soon settle, and eat ok...

This is my best friend, we go back through thick and thin for 14 years, hes never let me down....and i cant go into hosp unless i know he will be ok....i just cant

He speaks german, i taught him that....he barks if he wants something, he will tell you things etc ok, you wont undestand...but i do..but you would soon pick up what hes saying.

he can only be fed small meals, he pukes a big meal back up, but eats it again...always has. so i feed him little and often.

he howls to certain tv shows and music...got videos of it....he keeps a better tune than me....but that doesnt say much

if anyone wants to see him first no probs.....i want to see you too. hes been by my side since the mid 90's and i care for him more than i care for myself.

the people i know who could take him at such short notice who i trust are not here at the mo....

thankyou

this is him in 05 at mcdonalds if you dont belive me

http://www.julianhales.co.uk/mcdonalds_trip.htm

http://www.julianhales.co.uk/arthur.htm

arthur in germany

http://www.julianhales.co.uk/07_july_ruegen.htm

Aww Jules :sad: have you tried litlemermaid?

Jules, would love to see the pics at McDonalds but the link broken??? Have pm'd you-saw this post after pm

Jules, would love to see the pics at McDonalds but the link broken??? Have pm'd you-saw this post after pm

just tried it and it works..
heres arthur in dresden.
http://www.julianhales.co.uk/07_august_dresden_day_two.htm

he is gorgeous but can only get the dresden pics, would love to see him at maccy d's

how is he with other older dogs? I have 2 boys of my own but work full time, however will be off for 4 weeks minimum when I go in for day surgery mid June, would love to look after him for you, can you wait till then?

how is he with other older dogs? I have 2 boys of my own but work full time, however will be off for 4 weeks minimum when I go in for day surgery mid June, would love to look after him for you, can you wait till then?

i was hoping to be ok by then, got plans to take Arthur camping again around germany..mid june.
for the pet passport, you must 48/24 hours before the ferry see a vet, get wormed etc, and a health check, but last time in berlin, they checked him, and said his heart was bad....so refused him a stamp in his passport to come home, the 800 mile car trip could kill him, so i said ok..i stay too, i wasnt leaving him....

i said he had in that month, done 3000 miles, all over germany, poland etc, and had the time of his life...new smells, new foods..etc etc. and if he was gonna drop dead, that would be a cool way to go...on a holiday of a life rather than left behind...so the vet said ok and stamped it....heres some fotos of that trip back home

http://www.julianhales.co.uk/journey_home_Aug_07.htm

hes fine with other dogs, as long as he knows they are not going to attack me...then hes totally fine.

i really need to get away in the next few days, im hoping i can last until wed...as that day would be fine...hes more of a human than a dog.

want to bring him round to meet my boys tomoz night?

want to bring him round to meet my boys tomoz night?

i could do, is there a park near you, then there all running around doing what dogs do, rather than me stood next to him with your dogs..and him being protective at the start...onec he knows im safe he is fine...

my boys too old to do the running around thing, have a back garden lol

my boys too old to do the running around thing, have a back garden lol

hes like that too, but tries his best. i got your pm, but im totally useles at names and couldnt place you..drop me another if you dont mind

will do, are you on msn messenger?

will do, are you on msn messenger?

i think so, ichliebemeinhund@gmx.de is the email (i love my dog....dont laugh)

Hope it all works out for Arthur and yours.
He's sure one lucky boy - being so loved and travelled so well.
Hopefully someone can find space for him for such a short time.

I've just realised from your photos that I've met you Julian! I filled your house up with lots (and lots) of very heavy computer manuals once.

I'd love to offer to look after Arthur for you, but I've got a dog that's scared of other dogs myself now, and I've already got an Arthur (although mine's a 17 year old cat) so that would confuse things too.

If it doesn't work out with msweatherwax drop me a pm and I'll see what I can do :)

thanks for the offers, had a few should i need to go in this week or next. if a mod wants to close the thread thats fine. thankyou for the pm's

I would like to thank everyone who offered to help, and for the kind pm's i recieved...i got a lot at this difficult time.
Arthur is off somewhere nice tomorrow, so its one big weight off my mind,
thanks again to you all

I love shelties I have a tri colour am so glad you are sorted, Good luck with your time away etc xx

I would like to thank everyone who offered to help, and for the kind pm's i recieved...i got a lot at this difficult time.
Arthur is off somewhere nice tomorrow, so its one big weight off my mind,
thanks again to you all

So glad you found somebody! I've been following this thread (not posting, 'cos I couldn't offer any help) and had everything crossed you'd find the right temporary home for Arthur!

Safe to say I'm sure he'll be in good hands ;)

I'm glad you're all sorted Jules :)

Hope it all goes well :)

cooljules,you are soooooo horrible, hes not ugly hes absalutly bautifull lol

cooljules,you are soooooo horrible, hes not ugly hes absalutly bautifull lolhes ugly as hell.....they say a dog takes after his owner....

my website is back up...and i just put up some fotos i found from 2 years ago, all of Arthur in EAST Germany

www.julianhales.co.uk

I think he's gorgeous! I was looking at all his photos last night. It's obvious you love him very very much, bless him. Good luck n hope Arthur is ok with his foster family.

hes ugly as hell.....they say a dog takes after his owner....

my website is back up...and i just put up some fotos i found from 2 years ago, all of Arthur in EAST Germany

www.julianhales.co.uk My bold

You obviously need your eyes testing, mate. :hihi:

You can see from those photos of him where, "He looks sad but he was really happy....but a little damp and smelly" that he's absolutely gorgeous.

Arthur had a settled night after a bit of being unsure in the day.

Fungus doesn't understand why Arthur doesn't want to play but soon got the idea.

Jules if you're reading this, he's fine so no need to worry :)

Have just seen the photos of Arthur, shame on you cooljules he is absolutely gorgeous NOT ugly lol.

Have just seen the photos of Arthur, shame on you cooljules he is absolutely gorgeous NOT ugly lol.

well he answers to the name, hes been called it that long.....they say a dog takes after his owner though.

Just got a home for the 15 turtles, and 2 Igs that were left from the 100 or so animals we had taken in...they go sunday, so then its the end of 14 years of rescuing, education, advice, rehoming and caring....just back to me and Arthur...like the good old days.....

You mean that your living room won't have loose locusts making strange noises from behind the bookshelves any more?

That will reduce your air of je ne sais quois you know ;)

Ah, are you not doing the rescue anymore Jules? That's a shame

Ah, are you not doing the rescue anymore Jules? That's a shame

No, totally need to get out of it, for weeks, i havent even been able to offer advice, when i have seen people need it on forums who have asked me, and i have managed to get the last animal a good home....Wasnt a easy decision, but i think for best...for them and me.

Got the dog, hes staying with me...i know what for sure, where ever we end up....i feel like i have let the animals down, and a failure

ah, you mustn't feel like that. If you've done it for 14 years, think of all those you've helped! You haven't let anyone down. Sometimes we all have to make difficult decisions. I've never known anyone talk about their dog like you do, he's one lucky lad! Hope you're feelin better.

ah, you mustn't feel like that. If you've done it for 14 years, think of all those you've helped! You haven't let anyone down. Sometimes we all have to make difficult decisions. I've never known anyone talk about their dog like you do, he's one lucky lad! Hope you're feelin better.
Named him after my Granddad, who was my best friend and brought me up...and they say a dog is a mans best friend

He's not lucky, its me whos lucky to have HIM.....

How can you think of your efforts as a failure?

I help with rescues when I can and whilst I know that I can't help them all, I know damned well that I've made a difference to the ones I was able to help and I know that they all have happy loving homes.

It's not possible to make people suddenly grow a sense of compassion and a conscience, but short of that you've done rescuing to the best of your ability- you can't do more than that.

How about you forgive yourself for not being able to do an impossible job and look forwards with hope that you may at some point be able to make a difference in the future instead?

Jules, I don't think what you've done for animals over the years could EVER be described as a failure.

You and the dog clearly think the world of each other :) He's a lovely lad!

Jules, I don't think what you've done for animals over the years could EVER be described as a failure.

You and the dog clearly think the world of each other :) He's a lovely lad!

I failed, because later today, i rehome the Iguanas, having one for 14 years, later this week the turtles to bedforshire, the tokays to essex....then thats it, everyone gone...

Had some fotos of some snakes i had to rehome the other week, not sure if you can see them though
http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=857305570&ref=profile#/album.php?aid=258435&id=857305570

I can understand why you feel like that, but trust me, nobody else sees it like that :)

I can understand why you feel like that, but trust me, nobody else sees it like that :)

The Iguanas went 2 hours ago, the tokays and turtles go thursday....

Jules you have done 14 years hard service, you deserve some me time.

You are a credit to animal rescuers everywhere, you should be proud you did your bit, not sad you had to give up.

Arthur was a pleasure to have around, you are both lucky to have each other

Jules you have done 14 years hard service, you deserve some me time.

You are a credit to animal rescuers everywhere, you should be proud you did your bit, not sad you had to give up.

Arthur was a pleasure to have around, you are both lucky to have each other

thanks, i have just found some short movies of me and Arthur...so sorting them out and going to put them on my facebook later....where hes swimming and running around and jumping in park ponds etc.

Also found a video i took of my Igs 3 years ago....so at least i can look at them over and over....
Off to the docs in a hour, see if i can get some happy pills and see if i can get away

Not looking forward to Thur, thats then i take the last of the animals down south, and then thats it.........

Well if he needs another short holiday you only need ask :)

Well if he needs another short holiday you only need ask :)
thanks, was hoping to be in hosp today until thur, but not happening...i might need a few days away when im back Fri as i wont get back from essex until about 4am, and if i cant take him with me, i might have to take you up on the offer, would rather have him with me, but its not fair on him either, as he can tell how i am and he wont leave my side...hes eating well, hes having what i cant eat.

Well I'm going to be around if needed :)

Well I'm going to be around if needed :)

thanks, today i take the last of the animals....then its going to really really hit me...so i might need to go away for a few days, i want the dog with me if i can...but if not i might need your help again.

And heres a foto i found yesterday, 2 years ago of me and the dog in Germany....
http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=7053997&l=bef34adf9c&id=857305570

Hes sat by me now, hes as lost as i am at the moment...