General Chat

Hi everyone, little Ralph - the pup minus 1.5 rear paws! came home tonight and has been as happy as a puppy can be. Ive tried to put an album of him on the photos page but keep being told I have exceeded the limit or something, which Im sure I havent! I will have to try again later. Thanks for your support everyone and I hope I can continue to count on it in the time ahead.

Great stuff, I hope you will both be very happy ;)) lol Marion

hope ralph is enjoying his new home, as for photos page hubby had probs last two days trying to add to it for me hugs to ralph

Hi Heather, I was just thinking of you and your new 'baby' !! how do you feel???? I hope everything goes well for you both. and welcome to little Ralph, our newest and smallest member... all the best.......Lilly

Hello Ralph We are soooo pleased that you have arrived at your new home where you will be loved and spoilt Enjoy your life and don't forget, puppies are allowed to be naughty sometimes, you just have to look at your mummy with those big eyes and all will be forgiven. hehehe Luv & Licks Kim, Kate and Molly xx xx xx

Hi Heather, You have a pure heart of gold taking on little Ralph....May all your experiences be happy ones... Hi....lil' Ralph you have a kind mummy...treat her well and she will you...lol Love Susie xx

Hi Heather, Great news. May I say, you deserve each other. Have fun. Love Hilary. x

Bless you all - you have never seen such a happy little guy. It does sadden me to see him struggle a bit - he twists his back to get along but I hope the boot will help when it comes next week - they are currently making it to his measurements. In the meantime, if anyone wants a piccy of him at home do mail me! Thanks so much guys, you dont no just how much I appreciate you being there.

You will probably spoil him so much, he will think he landed in heaven, big licks Ralphy x

Hi Heather - sure he'll settle in fine. Can't wait to see the photos. Kaye x

Welcome to Ralph. I am sure you will all be happy together. Germaine x WOOF from Elsa.

Sending a special 'woof' to Ralph. Just remeber little one, only so many tiddles on the carpet! Bobbin x

Heather, So you have the little fella, at last. Watch out for the squeaky toys and don't stumble on the odd ball! Hide your slippers!! I often walk about the house with a Border Collie (goes by the name of Shellie/Trouble) hanging on my slippers. Please give Ralphie a kiss and a hug from me and Shellie (BC). Kathy xx

Brilliant, Heather, your little Ralph will be so worthy of all the love you give him and you in turn will be assured of his devotion to you. Would love to see a pic of him - he sounds lovely and don't forget what I told you, matching boot and bandana - he has to cut a dash whereever he goes.Have fun.

Awwww.... Heather, If you ever want to adopt a 22yr old daughter then I might know somone who's interested... love becx (AGED 22)

Heather Hope all goes well when he gets his boot Ralph you will be a spoilt little lad no doubt , message from 4 canines here woof woof bark bark woof !!!! ( Hugs from Tyke, Misty , Micha and Yoshi ) Please let us know how he is doing and the little things he gets upto, not that he would get into any mischief.!!! What breed is Ralph Jan Kathy I have 2 BC's and both try to walk in my flip flops with me, many a time I start to walk down the garden to find I am about to fall over as one of the little darlings is so close behind me they are actually walking on the back of my flip flops, and they will race me upstairs , bit much when you have arms full of clean washing and they try and trip you up as they race to be first on the landing.( mind you the German Shepherd aint much better ) Jan

Hope the little one settles in nicely for you, I am sure he will. Goodluck Marie

Lovely news Heather, shall be looking out for your 'updates', hope all goes well, like that name for him :)

Heather - what help is there available for him if the boot doesn't help? It could damage his back to have to keep twisting it permanently trying to get along. I really honestly do hope he gets on fine but I've not read any practical comments yet only fluffy 'aww' ones which are great for an able bodied pup but little Ralph needs so much more help. Has your vet given you a forecast of how much you can realistically expect to be spending on his treatment over the years? I'm honestly not trying to put a dampener on things but if he's struggling that much maybe letting him go would have been kinder for him rather than taking him because the breeder emotionally blackmailed you into taking the little chap. If anyone wants to shoot me for that I will be available from 6pm onwards.

Heather, You have so much fun ahead, dogs are the most faithful friends, never let you down. Ralph sounds as though he will be quite a character. Love to you all, June xx