4 Paw Dog Drive Fleet running report

[16vCento]

Our German Shepherd is really enjoying swimming at the moment. Bought her a cheap water retrieval toy. Shmashin.

Tonight some idiot threw it too far - into the undergrowth on the other bank of the waterway. Dog couldn’t figure out where it had gone. Dog perplexed. Value of toy not really a concern, but dog going crazy was. No choice but to cross waterway to retrieve it. Motherhubbard.

Same idiot found the shallowest way across, which was - unfortunately - somewhat deeper than the height of their hiking boots.

Same idiot discovered that waterproof boots then act like a wetsuit - Water trapped inside heats up and is no longer chilltastic. And yet the overall experience remains quite some distance from pleasant.

Idiots boots are currently drying.

German shepherd is however happy. Good dog.

I took have embarked on this very mission to retrieve a foolish Ginger Retrievers toy.

The irony of having to retrieve something for a Retriever is not lost on ones self.

[Jobbo]

You don't see me in this thread much but I have sad news. Sausage, the older of our two dachshund brothers, didn't want his dinner last night. My wife found him struggling to stand this morning and he's at the vets now while she says goodbyes. I've had to say mine over the phone. He was 13 and Colin, his brother from the next year's litter, is 12 and will miss him terribly. I've already shed some tears.

It's tragic timing; an old colleague lost her dog Bob yesterday suddenly. I don't think this weather is good for dogs. Sausage has been a bit cantankerous for a while now but he's an old man and don't we all get a bit grumpy from time to time as we age.

Fortunately a couple of the cats really love Colin so he won't be lonely, even if he doesn't understand why his brother is no longer around.

He's on the left in the first photo and behind in the second:

[dinny_g]

Really sorry to hear this Jobbo...

Rest in Peace Sausage...

[Mito Man]

RIP sausage

[V8Granite]

RIP super dog!!!

Dave!

[mik]

That’s rubbish - feeling your pain - RIP little Sausage.

[jamcg]

It’s always hard to loose a dog. RIP sausage

[DeskJockey]

Sorry for your loss.

[Jobbo]

Thanks folks. Looking back at photos since we moved house in 2024 he visibly aged quite a lot over the last couple of years and because it was gradual I didn't notice. Colin has a milky eye (the vet says not cataracts but it looks like it to me) and arthritic hips but is still quite strong and lively. Need to make the most of his time with us because he could be gone too, just like that.

[Delphi]

Sorry to hear the, Si. I'm sure you've given Sausage the best life possible.

Also, Colin is probably the ultimate name for a Daschund (for those of use of a certain age anyway!).

[240PP]

Sorry to hear. RIP Sausage

[Simon]

So sorry to read this Simon. Thoughts to you all.

Colin and Sausage are absolutely the best names for Daschunds though. I hope Colin gets some extra treats and tummy tickles to make up for his loss tonight.

[Carlos]

Sorry to hear this Simon.

RIP Sausage

[KiwiDave]

Sorry to hear this Simon. Dogs really are the best of us, seeing them go is not cool at all.

[DeskJockey]

Just been to see our friends' puppies. Their Cocker Spaniel delivered a litter of six about a month ago, and they're quite cute. They're pure breed, and a lovely dark chocolate colour.

Four are for sale, in case anyone is tempted. Kids are desperate for a dog, but as we're out of the house 10-12 hours a day, that's not really going to work.

[Zonda_]

Not been on this thread for a bit, sorry for your loss Simon, I always thought you were a cat person, didn't know you had dogs. Losing them is horrendous, as stupid as it sounds I'm still grieving Chico. We currently have a rescue Huskie we're fostering but no one wants her as she's old so I guess she'll see out her years with us.

[Jobbo]

Thanks Gav. I am indeed a cat person but the two dachshunds came with my wife when I met her, so I've had them for 9 years. It's weird him not being around. I thought Colin would miss him more but he was always the more derpy of the two and he seems to have got used to his brother's absence sooner than we have. A couple of the cats are fussing him which must help.