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patch · patch

i got patch from gal 3 years ago sadly on the 13th may had 2 be put to sleep due to health probs she was such a big part off the family and we are all missing her mum the most even the cat`s missing her i know i did all i could for her and she had a happy life and gave me happyness

grahamrobinson · grahamrobinson

My father died yesterday morning. He was diagnosed with cancer two years ago, so we knew this was coming, but the sudden end was still a great shock. Anyway, Claire and I (and therefore the GAL shop) are going to be a bit difficult to get hold of in the next few days. A few people round GAL did know about Dad'...

midas · midas

At ten pm. last night Eddie and I said goodbye to Beckett our stunningly handsome G.S.D.Becketts kennel name was Elmors Drops 'o' Brandy and he was the last of the Elmor dogs from the kennel of our late friends Bette and Ted Moore,the Affix Elmor was a combination of Bettes first and last names Elizabet...

neeroz · neeroz

Abbey died very suddenly on Tuesday 18th, she is very much missed. Florence, Dexter & Kai

weeewelamb · weeewelamb

Hi All, Some of you may remember Woody, my old black lurcher, who I fostered nearly three years ago and who decided that this might be quite a nice place to stay and see out his retirement. It was with great sadness that I had to let old Woody go to rainbow bridge on Friday night. He came to us as an old dog of...

Abbys Dad 2 · Abbys Dad 2

I can't believe our boys will be one year old tomorrow, 1st March. They will be celebrating with their 2 "sisters" and 3 "brothers" tomorrow at Rachel's as they are on their holiday there for a week,whilst Lindsay and I are doing some (ok a lot!!) wine tasting in Tuscany (work rel...

Santas Little Helper · Santas Little Helper

Morse is 9 today. He's had tuna in his dinner and some chicken. When I popped home at lunchtime he didn't even pretend he hadn't been on the bed, in fact he didn't even get off it to greet me!

midas · midas

[spoiler]HAPPY ??ST.BIRTHDAY TO OUR DAD,EDDIE,LOTS OF KISSES,HAVE A GREAT DAY,FROM TROILUS,OSCEOLA,MAC ,ALFIE ,HAMISH ,ROXY,MIDGET GEM,HEXY,BECKETT,HERO, MAGGIE,ELKA,SHAANNI,STEFFI,NULA,WEE SAM,HEIKE,MACKS,WYLIE COYOTE,MR, TWISTY,FANTA ,TIA,MIA...

Carol Sellar · Carol Sellar

Since losing our lovely Mina and then our beautiful Barney we have been very sad. Recently we moved house and once settled we felt something was missing . Along we went to the GAL christmas fair and met Jamie. Next thing we know he was at home with us . (Thanks Denise) He is lovely and very playful.He is ta...

midas · midas

At 0.50 Jan 10th.Thurs.Eddie and I have just said goodbye to Gala,she died in my arms,thankfully she was only unwell for about a day and a half and we had to make the decision to let her go very quickly in order that she would not suffer,Gala and her big brother,not really her brother but they had been toge...

neeroz · neeroz

A late happy birthday to Kai, who was 4 on 26th. Happy birthday puddin' (cos he so sweet!) -- Edited by neeroz at 22:56, 2007-12-28

Lindasdogs · Lindasdogs

Well the big day is here and the committee would be remiss if we didn't STOP and THANK everyone - all the volunteers, fosters and new adoptees for all their hard work and support of GAL!! This has been quite a year for GAL and as we get ready for the New Year - it is a time to reflect on all the good things and n...

Indiana · Indiana

It's now a whole year since Tigerlily arrived! It's amazing how quickly a dog can transform in just a year. When we first got her she was timid, wouldn't cuddle up to anyone, would scream if there was a sudden movement near her but never barked. I now think we have a different dog! When my alarm goes off, sh...

feldandjack · feldandjack

Cara had her babies tonight. I had phoned the vet at 3.30pm to say she had started pushing and how long did they want me to leave it before I contacted them, they said to call back at 5.30 if nothing had shown. At 5.30 I was about to call the vet when the doorbell went, David answered the door, it was the local s...

midas · midas

More sad news for Eddie and I tonight,Bobbie who was adopted just a few short weeks ago by our friend Kathleen Paxton had to be given sleep yesterday,he was found to be suffering from stomach cancer,he lived in the house right from the time he came here until Kathleen took him home,he was a big teddy of a g...

midas · midas

After finding out about the dog skin for sale on e bay I was sure I couldn't see anything else sickening today so I have to warn you that the next item I am going to ask many of you to look at is not for the faint hearted and should not be seen by children,many people feed rawnide chews to their pets but have you e...

midas · midas

for those of you with an e Bay uk account scroll down to item 170174472131 click on REPORT THIS ITEM,there is a picture of the afore mentioned skin,translation from German to English reads,Animal skin of the wind dog,genuine dog skin.Please report this it's too disgusting for words.!!!!! Rachel...

max · max

Rag is one year old on Wednesday. Ye!!! the little Toe-Rag is one, from the sweet six week old pup that we met to the 8 week old honey bunny that we brought home. She has done so much in such a short time and I am so proud of her.So I hope you will join me in wishing her all the very best in the future. Nora [IM...

midas · midas

One of our all time favourite dogs has come to stayBert is here until the 24th of Nov.,then he and Smokey start their new life in Portugal with their mum and dad,their mum and dad Bill and Carol left for Portugal today and Bill returns on the 24th to collect the dogs and take them overseas,I'm taking the co...

max · max

Juno is 11 years old today. She has been with me since she was 8 weeks old and came from a farm in Carstairs. Juno is terrific and needs never be told something twice and I love her to bits. Nora

feldandjack · feldandjack

I'm awfy excited now, Cara was at the vet this morning and a scan confirmed that she is 'up the duff' puppies due around 15th Dec. I'm still on call so can't celebrate yet, but I will be having a gin or two next week.

midas · midas

Just heard today that one of my favourites has passed away,Susie(shop model)owned by Lesley Forrest and hubby Gerry had to be given sleep due to health problems,I'm sorry that I din't find out sooner,will miss her coming to stay for her holidays,our thoughts are with you both,love to Sim and Ra. R...

Anji · Anji

I have posted on the Forums about my 2nd adopted greyhound 'Lucky' before about food agression but today i had to have him put to sleep through no fault of his own but due to the black shadow hanging over him as a result of the abuse and neglect, which included hanging and being hit over the head with a spade...

tandemsandy · tandemsandy

Well today is Red's official birthday we found out from the ear tatoo that today he is 8 years old. He is at the moment sleeping on his duvet as it is wet and cold here. He opened his eyes to see his new pair of red Jarmies to keep him warm but that was all. Expect to see him a happy warm boy tonight at bedtime w...

tootsmazza · tootsmazza

Mason is seven today! It hasn't started well, for the first time I can remember he woke me at 5.45am whining to get out. After watching him going round and round in circles in the front garden with nothing happening I threw on my jeans and walked him up the street to discover he had a serious case of the skit...

tootsmazza · tootsmazza

Monday is Mason's first Gotcha Day and since we'll be on holiday I thought I'd post it now. Plan for the day involves a trip to John Muir Country Park, and possibly even some offlead action, we'll see how quiet it is Oh and liver cake of course. I can't believe its been a year! [IMG]https://i157.photobuc...

max · max

Cas is 7 years old today. We got her from GAL as an 18 month old rescue grey, she is a great dog who has her grumpy moments (just like us all) and has shown people far and wide how fantastic greys can be as pets. She is lounging in her doughnut bed just now after being out playing ball with the rest of our dogs an...

Indiana · Indiana

To think it's now a whole year since we picked up Indiana from the cat and dog home. He was a bag of bones and a nervous wreck. Many of you will remember the many attempts we had to go through to get him through a door at the Christmas Show! Needless to say his confidence has improved tremendously. Yes, w...

Jax · Jax

Our old man Dan is 11 today. Looks like it's going to be a nice day so we're going to take him a wee run in the car, maybe to a beach, then it'll be a special dinner for him later on. Happy Birthday Danny boy.

carole · carole

Well the day has finally come,Carole,Bill,Smokey and Bertie are off on their grand adventure.We have all got our passports ready and in 4 weeks we will be on route to Portugal to live a lazy life in the sun,so should suit all 4 of us. I really enjoyed my time running The Pet Hotel,and I had some really smas...

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	saying good bye 2 patch (Preview) i got patch from gal 3 years ago sadly on the 13th may had 2 be put to sleep due to health probs she was such a big part off the family and we are all missing her mum the most even the cat`s missing her i know i did all i could for her and she had a happy life and gave me happyness	patch	5	1976	Sat May 17 16:40 2008 by keira1
	Goodbye Dad (Preview) My father died yesterday morning. He was diagnosed with cancer two years ago, so we knew this was coming, but the sudden end was still a great shock. Anyway, Claire and I (and therefore the GAL shop) are going to be a bit difficult to get hold of in the next few days. A few people round GAL did know about Dad'...	grahamrobinson	11	1860	Fri Apr 11 21:42 2008 by Ambers Mo
	The Final Link is Broken,Beckett. (Preview) At ten pm. last night Eddie and I said goodbye to Beckett our stunningly handsome G.S.D.Becketts kennel name was Elmors Drops 'o' Brandy and he was the last of the Elmor dogs from the kennel of our late friends Bette and Ted Moore,the Affix Elmor was a combination of Bettes first and last names Elizabet...	midas	16	2087	Tue Apr 1 23:31 2008 by Christine Young
	Then there where 3 (Preview) Abbey died very suddenly on Tuesday 18th, she is very much missed. Florence, Dexter & Kai	neeroz	18	2150	Tue Apr 1 23:25 2008 by Christine Young
	Woody (Preview) Hi All, Some of you may remember Woody, my old black lurcher, who I fostered nearly three years ago and who decided that this might be quite a nice place to stay and see out his retirement. It was with great sadness that I had to let old Woody go to rainbow bridge on Friday night. He came to us as an old dog of...	weeewelamb	17	2011	Sun Mar 30 13:23 2008 by Lindasdogs
	Happy Birthday Bunny & Woody (Preview) I can't believe our boys will be one year old tomorrow, 1st March. They will be celebrating with their 2 "sisters" and 3 "brothers" tomorrow at Rachel's as they are on their holiday there for a week,whilst Lindsay and I are doing some (ok a lot!!) wine tasting in Tuscany (work rel...	Abbys Dad 2	11	1605	Tue Mar 4 02:07 2008 by Christine Young
	Another Birthday Boy (Preview) Morse is 9 today. He's had tuna in his dinner and some chicken. When I popped home at lunchtime he didn't even pretend he hadn't been on the bed, in fact he didn't even get off it to greet me!	Santas Little Helper	4	1300	Sat Feb 16 23:56 2008 by midas
	HAPPY BIRTHDAY EDDIE. (Preview) [spoiler]HAPPY ??ST.BIRTHDAY TO OUR DAD,EDDIE,LOTS OF KISSES,HAVE A GREAT DAY,FROM TROILUS,OSCEOLA,MAC ,ALFIE ,HAMISH ,ROXY,MIDGET GEM,HEXY,BECKETT,HERO, MAGGIE,ELKA,SHAANNI,STEFFI,NULA,WEE SAM,HEIKE,MACKS,WYLIE COYOTE,MR, TWISTY,FANTA ,TIA,MIA...	midas	8	1647	Fri Feb 15 20:25 2008 by karen_f
	Jamie (Preview) Since losing our lovely Mina and then our beautiful Barney we have been very sad. Recently we moved house and once settled we felt something was missing . Along we went to the GAL christmas fair and met Jamie. Next thing we know he was at home with us . (Thanks Denise) He is lovely and very playful.He is ta...	Carol Sellar	13	2022	Tue Jan 29 19:37 2008 by Indiana
	GOODBYE GALA GIRLIE. (Preview) At 0.50 Jan 10th.Thurs.Eddie and I have just said goodbye to Gala,she died in my arms,thankfully she was only unwell for about a day and a half and we had to make the decision to let her go very quickly in order that she would not suffer,Gala and her big brother,not really her brother but they had been toge...	midas	14	1884	Sat Jan 12 12:59 2008 by midas
	Kai's birthday (Preview) A late happy birthday to Kai, who was 4 on 26th. Happy birthday puddin' (cos he so sweet!) -- Edited by neeroz at 22:56, 2007-12-28	neeroz	4	1245	Sat Dec 29 21:49 2007 by max
	MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ALL! (Preview) Well the big day is here and the committee would be remiss if we didn't STOP and THANK everyone - all the volunteers, fosters and new adoptees for all their hard work and support of GAL!! This has been quite a year for GAL and as we get ready for the New Year - it is a time to reflect on all the good things and n...	Lindasdogs	0	1087	Tue Dec 25 11:52 2007 by Lindasdogs
	1st Gotcha! (Preview) It's now a whole year since Tigerlily arrived! It's amazing how quickly a dog can transform in just a year. When we first got her she was timid, wouldn't cuddle up to anyone, would scream if there was a sudden movement near her but never barked. I now think we have a different dog! When my alarm goes off, sh...	Indiana	5	1287	Sat Dec 15 11:06 2007 by feldandjack
	Caras tribe (Preview) Cara had her babies tonight. I had phoned the vet at 3.30pm to say she had started pushing and how long did they want me to leave it before I contacted them, they said to call back at 5.30 if nothing had shown. At 5.30 I was about to call the vet when the doorbell went, David answered the door, it was the local s...	feldandjack	15	1845	Sat Dec 15 11:04 2007 by feldandjack
	Bye Bye BOBBIE (Preview) More sad news for Eddie and I tonight,Bobbie who was adopted just a few short weeks ago by our friend Kathleen Paxton had to be given sleep yesterday,he was found to be suffering from stomach cancer,he lived in the house right from the time he came here until Kathleen took him home,he was a big teddy of a g...	midas	10	1559	Wed Dec 12 09:41 2007 by Indiana
	RAWHIDE CHEWS (Preview) After finding out about the dog skin for sale on e bay I was sure I couldn't see anything else sickening today so I have to warn you that the next item I am going to ask many of you to look at is not for the faint hearted and should not be seen by children,many people feed rawnide chews to their pets but have you e...	midas	2	1264	Sun Dec 9 19:43 2007 by evilshiddenclaws
	Greyhound skin for sale on eBAY? (Preview) for those of you with an e Bay uk account scroll down to item 170174472131 click on REPORT THIS ITEM,there is a picture of the afore mentioned skin,translation from German to English reads,Animal skin of the wind dog,genuine dog skin.Please report this it's too disgusting for words.!!!!! Rachel...	midas	7	1455	Sun Dec 9 19:42 2007 by evilshiddenclaws
	Rag, one year old. (Preview) Rag is one year old on Wednesday. Ye!!! the little Toe-Rag is one, from the sweet six week old pup that we met to the 8 week old honey bunny that we brought home. She has done so much in such a short time and I am so proud of her.So I hope you will join me in wishing her all the very best in the future. Nora [IM...	max	8	1352	Thu Nov 29 21:42 2007 by Indiana
	Bert and Smokey (Preview) One of our all time favourite dogs has come to stayBert is here until the 24th of Nov.,then he and Smokey start their new life in Portugal with their mum and dad,their mum and dad Bill and Carol left for Portugal today and Bill returns on the 24th to collect the dogs and take them overseas,I'm taking the co...	midas	7	1545	Wed Nov 21 20:08 2007 by midas
	JUNO,S BIRTHDAY (Preview) Juno is 11 years old today. She has been with me since she was 8 weeks old and came from a farm in Carstairs. Juno is terrific and needs never be told something twice and I love her to bits. Nora	max	6	1149	Tue Nov 13 21:33 2007 by tootsmazza
	Cara having puppies (Preview) I'm awfy excited now, Cara was at the vet this morning and a scan confirmed that she is 'up the duff' puppies due around 15th Dec. I'm still on call so can't celebrate yet, but I will be having a gin or two next week.	feldandjack	16	2079	Tue Nov 13 19:22 2007 by Katie
	sad news (Preview) Just heard today that one of my favourites has passed away,Susie(shop model)owned by Lesley Forrest and hubby Gerry had to be given sleep due to health problems,I'm sorry that I din't find out sooner,will miss her coming to stay for her holidays,our thoughts are with you both,love to Sim and Ra. R...	midas	6	1284	Mon Nov 5 14:16 2007 by emma
	Heartbroken (Preview) I have posted on the Forums about my 2nd adopted greyhound 'Lucky' before about food agression but today i had to have him put to sleep through no fault of his own but due to the black shadow hanging over him as a result of the abuse and neglect, which included hanging and being hit over the head with a spade...	Anji	23	2692	Tue Oct 23 21:06 2007 by Mr Spoons
	Red's Birthday (Preview) Well today is Red's official birthday we found out from the ear tatoo that today he is 8 years old. He is at the moment sleeping on his duvet as it is wet and cold here. He opened his eyes to see his new pair of red Jarmies to keep him warm but that was all. Expect to see him a happy warm boy tonight at bedtime w...	tandemsandy	10	1430	Sun Sep 23 19:50 2007 by emma
	Happy birthday Mason (Preview) Mason is seven today! It hasn't started well, for the first time I can remember he woke me at 5.45am whining to get out. After watching him going round and round in circles in the front garden with nothing happening I threw on my jeans and walked him up the street to discover he had a serious case of the skit...	tootsmazza	13	1797	Sun Sep 23 19:49 2007 by emma
	Mason's 1st Gotcha Day (Preview) Monday is Mason's first Gotcha Day and since we'll be on holiday I thought I'd post it now. Plan for the day involves a trip to John Muir Country Park, and possibly even some offlead action, we'll see how quiet it is Oh and liver cake of course. I can't believe its been a year! [IMG]https://i157.photobuc...	tootsmazza	11	1477	Sun Sep 23 19:46 2007 by emma
	Happy Birthday Cas (Preview) Cas is 7 years old today. We got her from GAL as an 18 month old rescue grey, she is a great dog who has her grumpy moments (just like us all) and has shown people far and wide how fantastic greys can be as pets. She is lounging in her doughnut bed just now after being out playing ball with the rest of our dogs an...	max	10	1316	Sun Sep 23 19:44 2007 by emma
	Indiana's 1st Gotcha Day (Preview) To think it's now a whole year since we picked up Indiana from the cat and dog home. He was a bag of bones and a nervous wreck. Many of you will remember the many attempts we had to go through to get him through a door at the Christmas Show! Needless to say his confidence has improved tremendously. Yes, w...	Indiana	10	1543	Sat Aug 25 16:07 2007 by takecon
	Happy Birthday Dan (Preview) Our old man Dan is 11 today. Looks like it's going to be a nice day so we're going to take him a wee run in the car, maybe to a beach, then it'll be a special dinner for him later on. Happy Birthday Danny boy.	Jax	11	1308	Fri Aug 10 10:35 2007 by Nicki
	WE ARE LEAVING (Preview) Well the day has finally come,Carole,Bill,Smokey and Bertie are off on their grand adventure.We have all got our passports ready and in 4 weeks we will be on route to Portugal to live a lazy life in the sun,so should suit all 4 of us. I really enjoyed my time running The Pet Hotel,and I had some really smas...	carole	8	1264	Mon Jul 30 14:36 2007 by max
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