Dog started with a slight limp (back leg) Saturday morning. No obvious injuries or anything stuck between toes. Gradually got worse so I've booked him into the vets. Earliest I can get is Wednesday. He's only 1, so it's not old age. 

Given his paws a salt bath and trying to make him rest. Anyone got any advise to try and help the poor lad? 

I can cope with poorly humans but not with poorly animals 😢

2 hours ago, Duck Egg said:

You're rehoming him?  He's a bonny lad. Where's he off to? 

Australia I think

5 hours ago, Duck Egg said:

You're rehoming him?  He's a bonny lad. Where's he off to? 

He was meant to go to my other half aunt and uncle but it fell through in November due to long story

But he's gone to a couple who have dog sat him every time we've been away for the past 9 years, and have a dog of their own, and a steady stream of other dogs staying with them 

Honestly couldn't be happier with where he ended up because it's all as familiar as it could be

Just funny they now have two dogs both called Alfie 

13 minutes ago, Zico said:

He was meant to go to my other half aunt and uncle but it fell through in November due to long story

But he's gone to a couple who have dog sat him every time we've been away for the past 9 years, and have a dog of their own, and a steady stream of other dogs staying with them 

Honestly couldn't be happier with where he ended up because it's all as familiar as it could be

Just funny they now have two dogs both called Alfie 

I don’t know how you sleep at night

3 hours ago, frank_spencer said:

That's possibly the evilest thing I've seen AI used for, outstanding work @Spider

Could have been worse. At least he didn’t undress Zico 😄

All the best for the move @Zico. Sounds like a brutal week but will be worth it in the end. 

44 minutes ago, Spider said:

I don’t know how you sleep at night

As you ask I Tend to tire myself out with a wank or drink 4 DIPAs

Just had to put mine to sleep 

Absolutely fucking heartbroken

Already feels like I've lost my right arm 

Dogs are ace, but fuck me it's really hard to say goodbye 

3 minutes ago, 1969 said:

Just had to put mine to sleep 

Absolutely fucking heartbroken

Already feels like I've lost my right arm 

Dogs are ace, but fuck me it's really hard to say goodbye 

Sorry for your loss mate, it really is  difficult, I went and got another a few days later, not to replace her but I have to have a dog in the house

Just now, athywhite1958 said:

Sorry for your loss mate, it really is  difficult, I went and got another a few days later, not to replace her but I have to have a dog in the house

I know how you feel.House seems empty without her 

40 minutes ago, 1969 said:

Just had to put mine to sleep 

Absolutely fucking heartbroken

Already feels like I've lost my right arm 

Dogs are ace, but fuck me it's really hard to say goodbye 

Shit news that mate 😢

4 hours ago, 1969 said:

Just had to put mine to sleep 

Absolutely fucking heartbroken

Already feels like I've lost my right arm 

Dogs are ace, but fuck me it's really hard to say goodbye 

Its shit at the end but try to think about the good times you had

8 hours ago, 1969 said:

Just had to put mine to sleep 

Absolutely fucking heartbroken

Already feels like I've lost my right arm 

Dogs are ace, but fuck me it's really hard to say goodbye 

Horrendous and easily one of the hardest things you can through.

You'll have been their whole life x

11 hours ago, 1969 said:

Just had to put mine to sleep 

Absolutely fucking heartbroken

Already feels like I've lost my right arm 

Dogs are ace, but fuck me it's really hard to say goodbye 

Sorry to hear your news sir.

We had a close shave at Xmas, just making the most of her now.

The big question….will you get another ? 

8 hours ago, Ani said:

Sorry to hear your news sir.

We had a close shave at Xmas, just making the most of her now.

The big question….will you get another ? 

Always had a dog but I honestly don't know 

40 minutes ago, 1969 said:

Always had a dog but I honestly don't know 

Aye take your time mate.

Took me 2 years to get over losing my first lab

 

21 hours ago, 1969 said:

Just had to put mine to sleep 

Absolutely fucking heartbroken

Already feels like I've lost my right arm 

Dogs are ace, but fuck me it's really hard to say goodbye 

Awful news - so sorry to hear. Been there several times like a lot of folks and it’s really tough. No magic wand although like any grieving the sadness is eventually replaced by the great memories. Stay strong.

The dog we have now is 12, diabetic and blind. He’s an absolute trooper who means the world to us. Can’t even think about him not being here. God knows how I’ll cope!

5 minutes ago, Bertie said:

Awful news - so sorry to hear. Been there several times like a lot of folks and it’s really tough. No magic wand although like any grieving the sadness is eventually replaced by the great memories. Stay strong.

The dog we have now is 12, diabetic and blind. He’s an absolute trooper who means the world to us. Can’t even think about him not being here. God knows how I’ll cope!

Ours was 13.She had a tumour since she was a pup and had 2 major operation as they could not remove it all but you wouldn't have ever guessed it.The hard bit is that Friday morning she went from acting like a knob ed to struggling to walk.The good thing is she didn't seem to suffer.The bad news was it happened out of the blue so we were not prepared for it

Sorry to hear this, it's an awful time. Mate lost his recently and has already said he's never having another as its just too painful.  We managed to wait 8 or 9 months last time and he's nearly 13 now with a few health issues and insurance claims stacking up.  We can't even bring ourselves to talk about what to do when the inevitable happens. 😪 

Tell you what, my boy has had some big fuck off hugs today.

Love this guy 

 

 

 

26 minutes ago, gonzo said:

Tell you what, my boy has had some big fuck off hugs today.

Give him a hug from me 

4 hours ago, Duck Egg said:

Sorry to hear this, it's an awful time. Mate lost his recently and has already said he's never having another as its just too painful.  We managed to wait 8 or 9 months last time and he's nearly 13 now with a few health issues and insurance claims stacking up.  We can't even bring ourselves to talk about what to do when the inevitable happens. 😪 

Don't even think about it 

Just enjoy his company 

On 12/04/2026 at 20:51, gonzo said:

Love this guy 

 

 

 

Absolutely. 

Seen one or two of his things before.

Proper dog whisperer.

I was watching one of these American police chase jobs the other day, and a cunt stabbed a police dog.

It came back whimpering and struggling to walk.

Touch and go as paramedics fought to save it, as it was bleeding out. 

Both it's handler and his colleague were deeply upset.

I was welling up, routing for the thing.

Fortunately, another police dog had "donated" blood, and it was saved.

Made the press, and the dog was inundated with treats and toys from the public.

Under the circumstances, I was surprised that the officer had released the dog, as the cunt was trapped on the stairs of a house he had broken into, and it didn't seem necessary. 

In the end the saving grace was that the "perp" didn’t get to see the bottom of the stairs, as he ended up like a colander. 

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2 vids. 1 year apart.

My nob head dog thinking he's a hunting hound and digging a poor sleepy hedgehog out of its burrow and winging it about like an old flat leather casey 🤦‍♂️

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We took our 12 year old Boston Terrier to the vets as we thought she had a bladder infection, she had an op on Thursday to remove a lump in her bladder and sent it away for analysis, hoping it'[s not cancerous. David Eccles, vet at Daisy Hill, old school vet, no fucking about and tells you straight and no rip off prices

Just needed to share this.

We're heartbroken. 

Came away on Saturday with three happy collies.

One took ill shortly after.

Ended up being taken in last night for antibiotics etc.

Seemed to be responding. 

Down hill rapidly this morning, emergency surgery only chance, and found hugely damaged pancreas and gut.

Had to be immediately euthanized. 

Just said our goodbyes at the vets- they've been brilliant (Stewartry in Castle Douglas).

Dunno what to do. Absolutely gutted.

Will give our other two big hug later, but nothing prepares you for this.

Fuck football.