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takecon


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Hi Everyone,


Not been logged onto the Forum for ages. Much busier now am working full time again. Long story!


Many of you will know that Vince (one of the Bothwell 19) came to stay with me, as a foster dog in April, after bouncing from his new home. He settled in very well so I decided he should stay put. He'd been in kennels for over 6 years.


He is doing well but has a bad habit of trying to squeeze onto the sofa between two growling hounds. Lol so a few episodes.


He was due to be neutered in October but pre op blood tests revealed a kidney problem. the operation was cancelled. He was put on medication and a lower protein diet. He is fine no obvious illness. He's pleased as he still has all his 'equipment' intact. Hopefully the kidney problem may resole itself. If not then we will review the position every few months  lo Blood test £35 a  time.


Charlie


Snap, Mick, Cleo, Trie, Tink and Vince



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Nice to hear from you again Charles. I was delighted when I had heard Vince was staying put with you.

Thankfully you found out about the kidney problem when you did. Please keep us informed about Vince and dont be a stranger on the forum.

Hope the rest of your pack are doing fine. Best wishes to them all Vince, Snap, Mick, Cleo, Trie and Tink

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So pleased Vince is staying put with you Charles, please keep us posted on how he and the rest of your gang are doing.


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Good to hear from you again Charles and so pleased that Vince has found his forever home. Keep us updated on his progress and also your motley crew. Take care. Nora

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Congratulations on adding to you hound group. well done Vince for finding a permanent home with you. Hope his kidney problem gets sorted quickly.

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Is Vince a big black boy or am i getting him confused with another dog? Either way fantastic news that he has found such a great forever home with you and your gang

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Charles, pleased to hear you are still about!


Well done on taking on another hound and well done Vince for having stolen your heart !!



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Gail wrote:

Is Vince a big black boy or am i getting him confused with another dog? Either way fantastic news that he has found such a great forever home with you and your gang


I know Vince from his days in Bothwell Bridge.  He is a lovely brindle boy.  Charles is an absolute star for taking on this dog when he was "bounced".


Joyce



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I'm sure i have seen a pic somewhere of a very handsome black boy called Vince too, but i might be mistaken


Anyway still thrilled this Vince has found a great forever home, it sounds like he has been through a tough time before arriving with Charles.



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Great to have you back, Charles - and with such good news that Vince has found a home with you and your crew! Hope to catch up with you soon at one of GAL's events.


Christine



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Lucky Vince, getting his forever home just in time for christmas

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What a lucky boy Vince is having a new home and one where he will get the very best of care to help sort out his wee kidney problem.  We'll be thinking of you all.  Hope it resolves itself soon. 

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Vince  Summer 2006  - he was 6.5 years in kennels and raced at Shawfield




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What a handsome boy! I'll bet he's coming on leaps and bounds with you, Charles.


Christine



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hi charles glad to hear uve added vince to ur collection hes a wee cracker just unfortunate things with us didnt work out for us with him.herladyship enjoys her reign on the throne of our household too much..pity i couldnt get her bed in red velvet with gold trim suit her more <bows to her graceiousness>


 


anna,robert and family and licks to trie and vince from taylor


and the rest of ur brood



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I can't believe such a stunning boy spent 6.5 years in kennels - poor lad Well done for taking him in Charles



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Hi


Yip after all those years racing and in kennels - Vince loves his comforts. Comfy sofa and a warm soft bed. He love his walks - you can see the joy in his face as he sniffs about. A real pleasure to watch. He barks his head off when the its feeding time. But he shows no comprehension of play, though.


He loves to have his ears rubbed and a good massage. He has no fear though  - a few mins ago  he squeesed onto he sofa again  with Mick ( top dog) growling loudly. Vince is now sleeping with his head on Mick. He has suffered a few bite wounds as a result. Though heisin general a submissive soul.


He is due his annual injections next week and a further discussion re his kidney function. His last months blood test were better. he might be ok for a neutering op nearly next year. But will not rush into that until medically time is right if ever.


Charles



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Hi Everyone


Forgot to say that Vince's Chip details have now been changed. Now registered to me> Another step - ensuring his future is secure in a com fortable home. He deserves it!


Charles



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Hi Everyone,


Like a few of my other hounds - Vince is being difficult! A srinkle and there. But he is still 'intact' due to his medical condition.


He joins Ceo and Trei as my  ' difficult ' hounds.


Bottom line - they stay with me - no matter what.  Why? because they hae had difficult upbringings.


We work things through - the techiques do worl!


C & 6 hounds



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Charles, you're a hero! Difficult dogs are hard to home and you are taking them on and working with them to make them better dogs all round.


Hope Vince's kidney problem is getting better - it would help his "sprinkling" problem!


Christine



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Hi Everyone


Vince has had his annual boosters - can't believe it's a year since he was first taken into care at Bothwell and had his jabs.


Hopefully he will be well enough to have an operation in January so two bad teeth can be taken out.Apparently long term tooth infections can cause heart valve problems in later life. His neutering is a lesser problem at mo but would be done at same time as his dental -  he has taken to 'sprinkling my flat' aghh which is partly due I think to his ' dog status' Mind you I have heavy duty vinyl tiles now  to cope with my wayward hounds - (Hound proof house)


Charles


ps its still a great delight to see him enjoying walks - the pleasure as he sniffs about, to see his ears prick up at sights, the way he barks his head off when his food is being dished out and to see him chilled out on the sofa or in the dog bed



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It's great to hear that Vince is enjoying life.  Don't envy you the "sprinkling" problem, it's bad enough when Wills has his accidents in the night due to his diabetes! 


We'll be thinking of him come January when he gets his dental visit and neutering.  Keep us posted on his progress. 



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Hopefully Vince will be well enough (blood levels) for his teeth and neutering op in January 07. He does not show any signs of ill health though!!


He is now classified as a 'collector'  - he gathers my shoes and collects them in his bed lol


He is doing well though!


As many of you will know my flat is hound proof - heavy duty vinly tiles etc etc Am I  mad or what!!!


C



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You're not mad, Charles!  Just very compassionate!


Joyce



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