Following on from other threads about Rainrescue's Rosco, we're putting together a diary of his recovery.

Hopefully this will help to raise funds for his treatment (donations to Rain Rescue!) and highlight what good animal charities do for animals in need.

Another thread on Rosco is here:

http://www.sheffieldforum.co.uk/showthread.php?t=507325

Rosco is an 18 month, deaf, greyhound cross.

His full history isn’t known, but what we do know was that he was kept for chasing rabbits, but we he was not interested in chasing. Because of this, we believe his owner had beaten him.

This terrible start to life got worse, when he was hit by a car and broke his back leg. His leg broke just below the hip joint; the ball of the ball-and-socket hip joint was detached. He was treated for his break, but when he came to Rain Rescue, was still not moving his leg, or putting any weight on it.

After a week in kennels, he came to his foster home, where he lives with two cats. He has shown no interest in the cats beyond curiousity and the same can be said for the Guinea Pigs. After a couple of nights, he was quiet in his crate at night and needs waking up every morning.

He can move around quite well on his three good legs, but he has so much energy, he wants to play with other dogs in the park. He likes nothing more than lying down and going to sleep, his favourite places are on the sofa and on his duvet on the floor.

So far while he’s been with us, Rosco hasn’t been able to walk far, but he has been in the van down to Hillsborough Park where he can have a wander and a sniff and watch the world go by.

11th September 2009

Rosco went to Broomhill Vets this evening to have his first vaccinations, be microchipped and so the vet could have a look at his leg. He squeeled like a baby when the microchip went in, these dogs are such wimps!

Bad news on his leg, the vet has referred him to Peak Vets, the fact he isn’t walking on in indicates he will probably need X-Rays. Amputating the leg was also mentioned.

13th September 2009

He had his first visit to The Harlequin pub today; he enjoyed sprawling on the floor and getting attention from everyone there. He also met a Cavilier King Charles Spaniel, he is very well behaved around other dogs. He loves a sniff and to say hello, but he is quite calm and certainly not aggressive.

14th September 2009

Today Rosco went to his appointment at Peak Vets in Woodseats, Sheffield. Luckily the vet had managed to get hold of his notes, so he could see exactly what treatment Rosco had already had. He seems to think either he isn’t moving the leg because it hurts, or, that there might be a small piece of bone which is making it very sore to move for him. He’s got to go back in next week for X-Rays as that’s the only way to tell what is wrong. He’s a different dog from the one who came to us a week ago, full of character and he’s got his paws well and truly under the table!


23rd September 2009

Rosco’s second trip to Peak Vets today. It always makes me nervous taking an animal to the vet and today is no exception! I dropped him off at 9.30 for his X-Rays and any surgery he needs. The vet is also neutering him while he is under anaesthetic.

Just got a call from Greg the vet. He was X-Rayed and he did have a piece of bone which was giving him pain when he moved his leg. This has been removed, he’s been neutered and apparently he’s just waking up at 4pm. Hopefully, he will be awake enough to come home later on this evening. That should be the medical reason for not moving his leg sorted, now it’s getting him to use it again! If he’s well enough, he’s visiting my Mum and Dad on Saturday in the Lake District! Hopefully we’ll get some good photos of him there!

26th September 2009

Visiting the Lake District


27th September 2009

Being doted on by someone else and we're going out that day!


29th September

Come and see me at the Rain Rescue Quiz Night at the Rising Sun in Fulwood!

17-18th October 2009

Weekend in the Lake District

Oooh am I allowed to write in this diary too? He's espcially looking forward to the weekend in Lakes (or at least, I am!) Today has been weird in the house without him and his favourite hobby-slowly but surely claiming every inch of the couch until you're so squashed you can't breathe :D

It is heartwarming to see what haddock and little mermaid are doing for rosco.When he first came to rain he was such a sad little man Now he is in doggie bliss,It is amazing what people do to there animals but so uplifting when you meet people like you two it really makes my heart sing:love::hihi:

look forward to seeing you all at the quiz



seadog xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx:love:

Ah this is such a heartwarming story. Bless you two. Or three!
Rosco is a gem and we'll be selling raffle tickets for the boy at the quiz night - no he's not being raffled off! - the proceeds will go towards Rosco's Fund! xx

pictures pictures pictures - come on all you budding photographers

We need some good ones of this sleeping angel to get onto our new blog when our site is up and running.
Rosco should be our fundraising dog - to pay for his operation.

Could I add another big thanks to GREGG AT PEAK VETS for really putting himself out and helping Rosco (even though he's a bit poorly himself atm). He's done a big operation on the boy today - and hopefully now Rosco will be out of pain and on the road to recovery.

Will you be able to take up the hydrotherapy offer now Haddock? I forgot to ask Gregg.

pictures pictures pictures - come on all you budding photographers

We need some good ones of this sleeping angel to get onto our new blog when our site is up and running.
Rosco should be our fundraising dog - to pay for his operation.

Could I add another big thanks to GREGG AT PEAK VETS for really putting himself out and helping Rosco (even though he's a bit poorly himself atm). He's done a big operation on the boy today - and hopefully now Rosco will be out of pain and on the road to recovery.

Will you be able to take up the hydrotherapy offer now Haddock? I forgot to ask Gregg.

I hope we can take up the offer! He's on rest until he goes back to see Greg in a couple of weeks, but after that, hopefully it'll just be putting muscle back on that we're

Greg at Peak is a brilliant vet, I liked him when we saw him with our cats when we started using Peak and he's been so good with Rosco now too.

Rosco has spent ALL EVENING, telling us what an awful day he has had! He is sore today after his operation, especially as he was castrated too!!

He seems much brighter this morning! He really wasn't himself last night at all, but this morning he is much brighter. He wagged his tail before too! He was very sore after his operation and castration, you could tell it hurt him to lie down or get up, but he seems to be moving much better this morning too.

It's going to be so good to see WHEN he starts using his leg again!

Hope he's feeling ok tonight Andy- let me know how u go.

I think actually it was A LARGE piece of bone left in the poor boys leg. Its awful and very upsetting to think that this boy has been in pain for almost a month now (not under our care I hasten to add)

The bill is just over £450 and thats with a huge discount given by the vets for us. So, we best get his pityful appeal rolling and see if he can earn his keep bless him.

give him a cuddle on the sofa from me (no doubt he's managed to get up on it)

Quoted from another thread.

See above post, he seems far better today after a good sleep and some rest.

To say he was in pain, he never showed any sign of being irritated, aggressive or snappy. Hopefully in a few days he will be free of any pain in his leg and he might start using it.

Yes, even though he was feeling so bad, he still managed to haul himself up onto the sofa!

I run Clickety Click - a photographers in Sheffield, more than happy to meet Little Mermaid and HaddockMan to take some pictures of the lovely Rosco to use for advertising/fundraising etc if needed (obviously no charge - he sounds a gorgeous dog and I hope he gets well soon!)

If so probably best to contact me via here or through the contact details on our website - www.clicketyclicksheffield.co.uk

Quoted from another thread.

See above post, he seems far better today after a good sleep and some rest.

To say he was in pain, he never showed any sign of being irritated, aggressive or snappy. Hopefully in a few days he will be free of any pain in his leg and he might start using it.

Yes, even though he was feeling so bad, he still managed to haul himself up onto the sofa! My bold

And occupy most of it, I'll bet!! Now it's getting colder, I'm letting Zeb up for a cuddle - he's lovely and warm. He starts off quite neat, then starts squiggling about a bit and all the legs emerge!!! I end up occupying a few square inches of sofa, while him, Mina and George sprawl in comfort.

I run Clickety Click - a photographers in Sheffield, more than happy to meet Little Mermaid and HaddockMan to take some pictures of the lovely Rosco to use for advertising/fundraising etc if needed (obviously no charge - he sounds a gorgeous dog and I hope he gets well soon!)

If so probably best to contact me via here or through the contact details on our website - www.clicketyclicksheffield.co.uk

Wow, what a totally wonderful offer! How kind! :) I think it would be amazing to take you up on it-haddock or I will be in touch!

Dozy-that counds exactly like our house-I get 1 inch of sofa, Roscoe gets the rest and Andy had to sit on the floor last night :hihi:

Pleased to hear that Rosco is feeling a bit brighter today...lots of snuggles, tasty treats and cosy duvets for that (not so) brave boy, he's earned it :love:.
My fingers are well and truly crossed that this latest op will help him to use his leg again, keep up with the diary I do like to read about his progress.
If only I had my lottery win, I would be in the queue to give him a home because he sounds like a fabulous dog, have there been any enquiries for him yet?

Ah Karis has done a lovely poster for Rosco's Raffle for the quiz night. Of course you can't see it unless you buy a raffle ticket!!! x

What a brill poster :thumbsup:karis and wonderful magsie as well xx

greyhounds are such brill dogs, i have always wanted one, but ended up with my crazy staffy x lol aaaahhhh well another 20 years or so i may get one lol

Hello again!

Just been chatting to my business partner and if its not too late we are also happy to donate a Family portrait photoshoot with 1 free print to the raffle. If its too late for this event just let us know for the next one!

eleanorjclar - thats a lovely offer - and I'm sure would be able to be included.
(we could even get a family with
HADDOCKMAN, LITTLEMERMAID AND ROSCO??????)
HA
I'm sure Seadog will be on soon to say if it can go in or not, but if not
SPOTTIE is organising the Xmas raffle - again up at the Rising Sun pub - and it will be more than appreciated in with that one as we are hoping for lots of funds coming in.

Thank you (are you going to be able to get up to the Rising Sun)

Thanks everyone whose making the effort to come - it will be lovely to meet up and a nice payback for all the work we are all managing to do.
(Still not managed to get myself a taxi home tho damn)

Agggh - just read earlier that you are also happy to do us a photoshoot for ROSCO -
that would be MARVELOUS if you would and I'm sure that Haddock would manage to sort out also.
Rosco is just SO adoreable - and melts everyone's heart -
This dog should be able to earn some good donations for the Rescue to be able to cover not only his own vet bill - but give us a little bit in store also for others like him.

Thank you for your donation - and we are happy to have a link to your site on our new website also

Just tell me where and when I dont know how rosco is after his operation but I will fit in with whatever just let me knoe and thanks again for your wonderul offer
seadog

With Rosco we'll just fit in with whatever suits - we're both students as well so don't have "real" work to do!! :-)

For the raffle prize we have a portable studio so can do a family portrait in a location of the winners choice - we will then meet the family/person and they can pick their favourite picture to have printed. If they like more than one they'll be available through our website - basically its our standard portrait package on our website!

I can either be contacted through here or through our website above - there's email and phone or whatever on their so whatever suits you. If you need a voucher or whatever for the raffle prize let me know and I'll email one over.

Glad we are able to do something to help!

Just realised I said the word website a lot in the above post!! I blame the late hour!!

we should be able to offer it as first prize for roscos raffle on tuesday not a problem once again thanks for your support
seadog

Thanks to cuddlycats for coming and visiting him today!! :)

how is he today haddock is he feeling better xx for rosco

how is he today haddock is he feeling better xx for rosco

To be honest, apart from his not walking on his leg, you wouldn't think there was anything up with him!

He was bouncy when we got in last night, so excited to see us!

Like I've said, he's a different dog completely from the one we took from the kennels!

Thanks to cuddlycats for coming and visiting him today!! :)

My pleasure. He was an angel and all i had to do was point at crate and he went straight in both times :)

My pleasure. He was an angel and all i had to do was point at crate and he went straight in both times :)

He's a good boy :) He always walks in every direction BUT towards his crate for me, then finally gives up and goes to lie down and groan about it for 10mins.

I think he weighed up his options and decided been in his crate was the safest seen as April was in the Kitchen :hihi:

I think he weighed up his options and decided been in his crate was the safest seen as April was in the Kitchen :hihi:

Ahh, that would explain it!

Was he OK with the cats? I didn't say in the note I left, but he hasn't really been around them much, so it was interesting to know he was OK in the living room with them!

Fine. I think he was quite intimidated by April staring at him as he kept yawning with a bit of a cry.

At one point april was on my knee at one side and Rosco at the other. He didnt flinch when she grabbed him (she deliberately stood in front of his food bowl when he wanted something to eat :roll:).

Fine. I think he was quite intimidated by April staring at him as he kept yawning with a bit of a cry.

At one point april was on my knee at one side and Rosco at the other. He didnt flinch when she grabbed him (she deliberately stood in front of his food bowl when he wanted something to eat :roll:).

She's a funny thing!

Good to hear they got on OK! He always does that pathetic yawn/whine thing, he has to exaggerate EVERYTHING that dog!!

She's a funny thing, but she's mummy's little darling and probably gets away with far more then she should/then any of the other animals do. :roll: I don't have favourites, but April (along with Ginger) lived with me when I lived alone and so I have quite a bond with her. She's fabulous IMO, but a total monkey in most other people's :P

Thanks again cuddly! Really appreciated, and glad he was good for you. Was a bit scared you'd have to shoehorn him into his crate! :hihi:

WONDERFUL news everyone!

When we got home from the quiz night last night, Roscoe used his poorly leg for the first time since we got him! Very gingerly, I admit, but it's a start. I'm so proud of him!

:banana: :partyhat:

Way to go Roscoe!!

Great news, lets hope that this is the first step on his road to recovery :)

WONDERFUL news everyone!

When we got home from the quiz night last night, Roscoe used his poorly leg for the first time since we got him! Very gingerly, I admit, but it's a start. I'm so proud of him!

He kind of lost his balance after crashing into the fridge :roll: but he caught himself on his leg, then when he realised it was ok, he was at least touching the floor with it on each step.

He seems to have forgotten about that this morning a bit, but we'll soon remind him!

It wasn't just a crash into the fridge haddock, it was a REVERSE crash into the fridge :roll:

He was using it a couple of times when we went for a quick walk a bit ago, not much, but it's a start. He's a total wimp :hihi:

I do think male dogs are not as brave as females you know. Thinking back about the fosters i have had the boys make much more fuss after the op that females.

Rosco went to the vet again last night and has no excuses now for not using his leg!

Been told to excercise him, if we can get him hydrotherapy, that'd be good and we've got some excercises and physio to do with him as often as he will let us!

He's coming back to the Lakes next weekend with us, so hopefully my mum will take him a big walk and fall a little bit in love?

All is looking good for him now :)

Your mum always takes our dogs for a walk-remember on Boxing Day when we woke up and were like..."Where's Zac???!" Two hours later your mum reappeared with doggy in tow :hihi:

I hope they do fall in love-expecially if we go Capybara visiting and leave him with them for a few hours-how could they fail to adore him?

Greg once again was lovely, he wished us luck and told us to get in touch if we needed to. A big thank you to him and Peak for the discount they've given Rain x

glad to her the sweety ros is getting better and looking forward to his holidays hope you all have a great time and have some good weather xxx to rosco

Well Roscoe is really really looking forward to his Break in the Lakes! And so are foster mama and dadda, it's shaping up to be an extremely busy month so it'll be nice to have some time together to relax and enjoy! This week is going to be bloody manic, but at least we will have some quality time to spend with Ros at the weekend!

Roscoe will be left on his own with Andy's parents for a couple of hours on Saturday-lets hope that love blossoms in our absence shall we? ;)

Hello everyone! This is Roscoe, I've sneaked onto the laptop whilst mum is putting tea in-I just wanted to say a big thank you to everyone who has helped to raise money for my humongous vet bill-I am trying to get better as quick as I can!

But do you know what else mum's brought home? Another bloody cat to dig it's claws into my face :( And she says it's having babies-help!

I will need this Break in the Lakes-whatever the Lakes are, :? by the time the other animals have finished torturing me! You see, I don't like to admit it, but I'm a bit of a wimp!:blush:

Whoops, got to dash, I can hear her coming back-I've got just a second or two to stretch myself out as long as I can go and take up the whole couch so she has to sit on the floor...teehee!

Hiya Roscoe this is Kira and Pea, we like your foster parents very much especially the Mama one now she is really fun :D

We girls have seen your picture on Mum's pc and have to say that we find you very alluring, we love your pretty markings and your lovely long legs, we heard Mum say that you were deaf... well that's good because we like to bark when we play.

This is Pea talking now while no one is looking Roscoe will you please be my boyfriend? :blush: I think that we would make a very handsome couple, I am 2 in February and I have nice longish blond hair, very slim and lovely long legs just like you :heyhey: please write back when you can.
Kira and Pea x

Rosco this is the big grey weim , we met at the pub quiz and had a pint,listen mate if you want a looksi at those birds who fancied you let me know and maybe we can go on a double date, cheers mate let me know ! Ps the blonde sounds cute and maybe if we have a pint we can get your foster dad to drive

Rosco this is the big grey weim , we met at the pub quiz and had a pint,listen mate if you want a looksi at those birds who fancied you let me know and maybe we can go on a double date, cheers mate let me know ! Ps the blonde sounds cute and maybe if we have a pint we can get your foster dad to drive

Oh :o
This is Pea again, a double date sounds good but don't tell Mum will you? :suspect:
I have to be quick if I get caught I will get rare done, My mate Kira is very pretty too, she is 2 next month, quite small and petite with short thick, glossy black hair, also very neat and trim, we are fun loving girls I am sure that we could have a good night out, we never tried the beer stuff but I bet we would like it....is it like fox poo?

Pea x

Pea
This is bosh I would love to meet you and Kira I know my mate rosco would love to come as well ,I suggest you dont tell your mum at the minute you know how funny they are sometimes,I am sure me and rosco could show you a good time but as you are both ladies I dont think the beer thing is on maybe a dry white wine,It is nearly as good as fox poo but it does give you a bit of a headache anyway sweetpea I will give you a bell when rosco comes back from his holidays and maybe we can all meet up
B x

Pssst! Bosh! Quickly, whilst no-one is looking! Do you think you can tell Pea I'd love to be her boyfriend? I'm too shy to do it myself but she sounds scrummy. I've heard mummy talking about being pulled somewhere by her though-I hope she doesn't make a habit of this as I only have three legs in working order at the moment, and falling flat on my face on this double date would be super embarassing! What's a holiday? I have never had one of those, my owners used to tell me I was a bad boy and didn't deserve to go anywhere, but my new mum says this isn't true, and whatever the Lakes are, they sound amazing fun with many interesting sniffs!

Mum is at Uni and Dad's at work-they don't know I know how to open my crate-better not enlighten them eh? Just let the cats take all the blame for the utter chaos and mess I create! Bad boy, that's me! Pea won't be able to resist!

Pssst! Bosh! Quickly, whilst no-one is looking! Do you think you can tell Pea I'd love to be her boyfriend? I'm too shy to do it myself but she sounds scrummy. I've heard mummy talking about being pulled somewhere by her though-I hope she doesn't make a habit of this as I only have three legs in working order at the moment, and falling flat on my face on this double date would be super embarassing! What's a holiday? I have never had one of those, my owners used to tell me I was a bad boy and didn't deserve to go anywhere, but my new mum says this isn't true, and whatever the Lakes are, they sound amazing fun with many interesting sniffs!

Mum is at Uni and Dad's at work-they don't know I know how to open my crate-better not enlighten them eh? Just let the cats take all the blame for the utter chaos and mess I create! Bad boy, that's me! Pea won't be able to resist!

Pip is heartbroken as she thought Rosco was hers :( She says she doesnt want to come and play ANYMORE!!!!!!!

Ros,Bosh here I reckon pea has got the hots for you, just tell her she has to go at your pace telling you now rosco dont let those women get the better of you,nightmare mate,Glad you can get the crate open get those pesky cats in as much trouble as you can mate remember DOGS RULE.
I hope you have a lovely time in the lakes i have been there with my lot a couple of times loads of fox poo :love::love:
And remeber just look sorry for yourself when mum and dad come home and see the chaos those pesky cats have made:hihi::hihi:
If your still up for the double date when you get back jus give me a call on the dog and bone,I reckon that pea sounds a cracker but you know what i told you about blondes mate far better a redhead but you will have to promise not to get legless when we go to the pub, anyway im off to the park now theres a lovely white boxer there but she just being a real bitch to me at the moment anyway mate i will catch you later
bosh

Uh-oh, it's Roscoe here, I am in BIG trouble. You know how I chewed through Daddy's mum and dad's seatbelt? Apparantly it is costing not much off £200 to put right. Might have to postpone that date Bosh, I have been told to consider myself well and truly grounded!

I'm still going to the Lakes though-I thought I may have beeb left behind but I heard them talking about how much they love me and of course they wouldn't leave me behind ;) I also haerd them talking about there being many many rabbits round where daddy's parents live-shame I'm not allowed off lead-I'd have them-but I daren't push my luck after how naughty I've been!

Pea does sound a cracker doesn't she? But Pip is very pretty too-I think she might be a bit small for me though, I mean, I stood on her head twice within minutes of meeting her. She is gorgeous though :love: The height difference might become a problem though if ever we decided to become....intimate :o

Pea here....Rosco you sound very manly such a strong boy opening the crate and chewing through the straps that the naughty humans tried to restrain you with I love a rebel :love::love:

Our Kira's like that she killed Mum's settee, gosh we were ever so proud of the hole in it and the fluff from inside made really good rabbits to kill (we are not allowed to kill Mum's rabbits you see) then mardy Mum came home and started to clean it all up, she was using that horrible high pitched, loud whiney voice and going on about us being naughty and going back to the pound...girls like us are worth a lot more than just a pound we are priceless! :D

Anyway I overheard Mum talking to Daddy Dave about you being naughty, she was saying that she wondered if you were getting separated angliaties or something...not sure what that is but it sounds painful so I do hope not dear Rosco...she also said that perhaps you just got your foot in the door and trying it on, Mum talks some rubbish at times no way a door would fit a lurcher.

Kira is very excited about the date, she fancies Bosh :hihi: she saw his picture and went racing around the garden...she has little dignity at times, we just can't wait to be out with 2 big strong boys like yourselves :love::love:
Love Pea and Kira xxx

Oooh Pea, I heard mummy talking about seprated angliaties too! But mummy says it's still no bleeping excuse to bleeping ruin every bleeping thing she owns. Oops:hihi: Mummy says I definately have it though, and she's going to talk to someone called Lotti about me...I hope Lotti is a nice person and not a big mean lady who hits dogs with sticks...that's what my old owner used to do :cry:

I am proud of everything I have done-I stole a packet of Stollen, mum and dad's favourite cake, and I know why it is now! it was delicious, and also I slobbered all over her orange chocolates last night-I only managed to sneak one before they were snatched away but by god I made sure I ruined the whole packet with drool-if I'm not allowed then then I'm sure I'm not going to watch mum and dad scoff them to theirselves, greedy guts that they are! I tried to lick some mulled wine out of a mug but I got very very very told off for that-apparantly alcohol is no good for dogs-but Bosh I'm sure we can steal some from our houses to impress the laides on our date ;) Pea likes a manly bad bay, she said it herself.

Sounds like great fun with the sofa Pea-and Kira sounds like a fun little lady-but it's you I've fallen for, you sound HOT :love: My mum talks rubbish all the time like blah blah Roscoe don't break into the guinea pig cage, blah blah Roscoe don't tip over the kettle, blah blah Roscoe don't jump onto the kitchen table, knock everything off and stand there looking so goddamn pleased with yourself. I think she has the same voice as your mum too-she was well annoyed last night with everything! Everyone was getting done for no reason...well almost no reason...well ok we were all very naughty last night but still that's no reason for her to get emotional and cry that's she had such a busy week and would we please all BEHAVE. We were only having a bti of fun! :loopy:

Ros,I told you to blame the CATS just put on that soppy face you have and they wll think it was the cats not you cause you look innocent!!
I am in the dog house with my mum and my auntie magsie cause my mum had to go the this man called the dentist cause she had a abscess or something so it was really bothering her last night so she has this thing called a plate with teeth on and when she was in the shower this morning i just thought i would look at them honest wasnt going to do anything else with them then she came out of the shower and starts yelling with that funny voice again and then when she comes into the living room and sees me with this plate thing in my mouth she starts going nuts and i thought she was playing, so i start playing hide and seek with these teeth things in my mouth but i could tell she wasnt happy so i gave them back to her and she phones aunty magsie up(you know the one that always brings treats) and then she starts laughing on the phone I cant make her out sometimes.
But I think the date with the girls will have to wait for a bit,mind you they do sound really hot girls dont they cant wait to meet up.And dont worry I can always sneek some beer out,anyway Ros hope you have a lovely holiday with your mum and dad and see lots of rabbits roll in some fox poo for me I will give you a bell on the dog and bone when you get back cheers mate
Bosh

Here are a few of Rosco a few weeks ago in the garden, hope you can all see them?

http://www.facebook.com/home.php#/album.php?aid=328742&id=792525454&ref=nf

He looks marvelous Haddock - and he is going to be featured in a magazine this next month called REFLECT.

I hope we manage to get some donations in towards his huge vet bills, but more importantly - to give him a much needed home for life.

thanks for putting them up for him
rr

My god, how much we'd love to keep him. Seeing his face when he was in the Lakes at the weekend was so nice, he seemed to really love being in the countryside.

Unfortunately, I just don't think we're able to commit to a permanent dog at the moment :(

My god, how much we'd love to keep him. Seeing his face when he was in the Lakes at the weekend was so nice, he seemed to really love being in the countryside.

Unfortunately, I just don't think we're able to commit to a permanent dog at the moment :(

:sad: Life stinks at times, but your doing such a brilliant job with him and OMG he looks fantastic, I had no idea that his markings were so unusual they are really pretty :love:

Rosco has gone to a new home on trial!

Fantastic! I know you're missing him, but what good news for Rosco! Hope it all works out :)

By the way, can anyone else see the '); at the bottom of this page??

I spoke to his 'potential' new mum last night Haddock and he was fast asleep smiling. He had been out for a walk with his new friends - and nobody had an issue at all. In fact they sent me a link to some pics of him in his new chair. They seem a brilliant home for him and we can keep our fingers and toes crossed nothing changes over the weekend, and if so - odds are this will be his home for life. Boy is it a great one.

Great big thank you's to Haddock and Mermaid for all the love and care they have given to him and
Great big thank yous' to Moonbird for posting him on the Lurcher Link forum where his new home found him.

One lucky boy

Great news about Rosco, fingers crossed that he now has his forever home :D

I do have to say though that Pea is gutted having her potential new boyfriend snatched away at a seconds notice...but she does wish him well :hihi:

They seemed really nice when I spoke to them and also when they came to visit last night.

They go on the Lurcher Link forum, which I look on quite regularly, so we can keep up to date with how he's doing.

I can't see them not wanting to keep him now, so looks like that's him rehomed!

He really was a different dog when he left that when he came to us, shows what a bit of attention and a warm place to live can do :)

so glad Rosco has found a new home : )

They seemed really nice when I spoke to them and also when they came to visit last night.

They go on the Lurcher Link forum, which I look on quite regularly, so we can keep up to date with how he's doing.

I can't see them not wanting to keep him now, so looks like that's him rehomed!

He really was a different dog when he left that when he came to us, shows what a bit of attention and a warm place to live can do :)

You could see that from the photo's HM you really have done the most fantastic job with him, you should be so proud of yourselves :)

Well Moonbird not wanting to let the side down my boy has said if pea fancies a night out just give him a bell:love::love::hihi:sorry ros old mate but a dogs gotta do what a dogs gotta do:hihi::hihi:

You could see that from the photo's HM you really have done the most fantastic job with him, you should be so proud of yourselves :)

He didn't ask for anything really. He was pretty well behaved, fitted in perfectly.

If we could have committed to having a dog of our own, believe me, we would have kept him in an instant!

Well Moonbird not wanting to let the side down my boy has said if pea fancies a night out just give him a bell:love::love::hihi:sorry ros old mate but a dogs gotta do what a dogs gotta do:hihi::hihi:

Well I have a feeling that Pea is now moving on to Slim Shadey as you say a dogs gotta do what a dogs gotta do :hihi: but Kira is still game :D

Haddockman
Aww you must really miss him, you and Litlemermaid are way better fosterers than me, they come here and never leave, seriously you have done a fantastic job with him, I really admire the work that you both do :)

Well I have a feeling that Pea is now moving on to Slim Shadey as you say a dogs gotta do what a dogs gotta do :hihi: but Kira is still game :D

Haddockman
Aww you must really miss him, you and Litlemermaid are way better fosterers than me, they come here and never leave, seriously you have done a fantastic job with him, I really admire the work that you both do :)

Honestly, if he could have stayed, he would have!

I know, we'd have had Slim if we'd not already been full, he looks lovely!

Hope it's OK, but this is a link to a couple of photos of him in his new home, taken last night.

http://www.lurcherlink.org/llink/forum/viewtopic.php?t=50426&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=15

I don't think he could have gone to a better home!

Well Moonbird not wanting to let the side down my boy has said if pea fancies a night out just give him a bell:love::love::hihi:sorry ros old mate but a dogs gotta do what a dogs gotta do:hihi::hihi:

Rosco was looking forward to some man-to-man chat on Friday, but said he's sure Bosh will understand him going to a house full of girls!!

Well as my boy says if your girl is wanting a hot date let him know,He thinks pea will admire his strong fit body as opposed to slim shady,But knowing how well behaved your girls are and so into leather he thinks he may put his leather coat on for this hot date:hihi::hihi:

Absolutely cracking news!!! So glad he's found a good home :D

Rosco has gone to a new home on trial!

I'll keep everything crossed that it works out for him - he sounds like such a lovely dog.

Wow, I'm really sad! Almost as sad as when Zac the collie went around New Year! Anyone who fosters will know what I mean though-ecstatic he has somewhere lovely to live, with two amazing new owners (they were really, really nice!) whilst at the same time missing him dreadfully! His new mummies promise to keep in touch though, and they go on the Lurcher Link walks in Chesterfield, so no doubt we will still see him occasionally. Moonbird-if it was just me or haddock we would be rubbish fosterers, but we keep each other in check. :D I really want to keep Pumpkin but it's not going to happen. We are a good influence on each other :hihi:

Wow, I'm really sad! Almost as sad as when Zac the collie went around New Year! Anyone who fosters will know what I mean though-ecstatic he has somewhere lovely to live, with two amazing new owners (they were really, really nice!) whilst at the same time missing him dreadfully! His new mummies promise to keep in touch though, and they go on the Lurcher Link walks in Chesterfield, so no doubt we will still see him occasionally. Moonbird-if it was just me or haddock we would be rubbish fosterers, but we keep each other in check. :D I really want to keep Pumpkin but it's not going to happen. We are a good influence on each other :hihi:

LM I need to give you a (((big hug)) I knew that you would feel sad but you did a great thing.

Will all of the kittens be errr leaving as well? :D

LM I need to give you a (((big hug)) I knew that you would feel sad but you did a great thing.

Will all of the kittens be errr leaving as well? :D

I'll take that one, yes, they will :hihi:

I'll take that one, yes, they will :hihi:

:( Mean Haddockman :hihi:

I have been threatened with a ginger hmm :D

haddock and mermaid you have done a amazing job with ros,But I beleive that everything happens for a reason, And I bet there will be another dog soon needing wonderful foster parents like you two.



Love and hugs
seadog
PS my boy is soooo jealous that ros has gone to live with girls !!!!

They certainly have done a good job - and here are lots of pics of him on his new settee and new home to prove it.

Ha!!!!!
Next dog waiting in the wings as we speak
xxxxx

lovely news hope he settles in well.

LM I need to give you a (((big hug)) I knew that you would feel sad but you did a great thing.

Will all of the kittens be errr leaving as well? :D

Thank you Moon :) I'm ok really-those pictures on the Lurcher forum are impossible not to smile at! Nipping upto the kennels to pick up a collie that needs transporting on Saturday and will get to meet our potential next foster-I think you know about her :D I''ve seen a pic of the collie though, and now am broody for a collie dog :roll: I'm so fickle :hihi:

Ock, you know I love Pumpkin but I know know know we can't keep her, I'm not stupid, but she IS lovely!

And thanks everyone, like Andy says though, he was no trouble, not really! And seadog, thanks for the offer of having him tomorrow night, even though it's not needed any more :)

http://www.lurcherlink.org/llink/forum/viewtopic.php?t=51041&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=0

A few new photos of him in his new home again, he looks to have settled in just fine!

It's a really wonderful home he has gone to....and.....he seems to have found himself a girlfriend (see photos).

We're hoping to meet up at some point in the future and see him.

Thanks to Rain Rescue, this wonderful boy's life has been turned around completely.

Aww-he looks so happy. Love the pic where he is asleep with his new friend :love:

Love the name too!

http://www.lurcherlink.org/llink/forum/viewtopic.php?t=51041&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=0

A few new photos of him in his new home again, he looks to have settled in just fine!

It's a really wonderful home he has gone to....and.....he seems to have found himself a girlfriend (see photos).

We're hoping to meet up at some point in the future and see him.

Thanks to Rain Rescue, this wonderful boy's life has been turned around completely.
Aww he looks so happy Haddockman, and fitting in so well, the pics brought tears to my eyes...and hmm a new Lady friend :hihi: it is my theory that dogs recognise and like their own "type" it also seems the case there as well.

Aww he looks so happy Haddockman, and fitting in so well, the pics brought tears to my eyes...and hmm a new Lady friend :hihi: it is my theory that dogs recognise and like their own "type" it also seems the case there as well.

I know, look at them snuggled up together! So glad he's gone to such a good home, he really deserves a nice life after what he's been through so far!

Oh my goodness, look what haddock has just sent me....

http://www.lurcherlink.org/llink/forum/viewtopic.php?t=58261

omg he looks so happy!!!

Aww doesn't that just do your heart good Litlemermaid? he looks so well, and his weight is up now, he looks soooo happy.
And all of those lovely pointies in one place :love:, hold me back someone :hihi:

Oh wow what amazing pictures! That put a big smile on my face! :love:

Great pictures! Lovely to see how he has blossomed :) You must be a very proud ex foster mummy LitleMermaid.

Evei I am more emotional wreck ex foster mummy :roll: :hihi:

It makes me so happy to see him so happy though! Couldn't resist sharing the link with everyone on here who met him, helped out with him or just sent their best wishes to him whilst he was recovering :)