"Ophelia" > wrote in message
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> "Cheri" wrote in message news >
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> Yes, our last two dogs have been rescues, before that from pups. They both
> have been great dogs, the second was quite shy for awhile, but 8 years
> later, it's like she never was anywhere else. She had a hard life on the
> street and was a walking skeleton, now she could stand to lose a pound or
> two, but she's happy. I think there are some dogs that can't be rehomed
> successfully.
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> Cheri
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> As you know we always take rescues too. My latest, has been the most
> challenging. you know her history and it took her a long time to trust us.
> Now, we are her world and she can't bear to be apart from us. She was a
> skeleton too, and yes, she is overweight now What can you do when they
> are so starved that they will grab anything and everything they can get to
> eat. She is much more confident now and will refuse *some* things if she
> is not hungry! Oh boy, it is wonderful to see)
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> We sometimes talk about getting another after her time is done. But we
> couldn't bear to have a dog like Poppy who (when our time came) would have
> to find another home. I really don't think she could cope. Previous dogs
> we have had might have been able to, but not Poppy.
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> It is very distressing, as I wouldn't be happy without a dog in our home.

I know what you mean, I always said that Sophie was our once in a lifetime
dog, but Annie has been a joy too. We were talking about that yesterday with
our age now getting another dog when Annie goes wouldn't really be feasible.
Guess we just have to wait and see. Poppy is a very lucky dog that she found
you. :-)

Cheri