Dogs

The focus of the last few weeks has been dogs, namely Roger who was the victim of a dog attack and Rosy who we have now adopted.

On our normal walk near the cottage a Great Dane/Pit bull looking cross left her property and attacked poor docile Roger and was then joined by a second dog. My darling bravely rescued our little Jack Russell as he was being mauled and tossed about - although I must admit I was concerned for my dear husband's own safety as I don't think he would have had much hope if the two aggressive dogs had turned on him instead.


We carried Roger home and set about to bathe his wounds examining the extent of his injuries and soon realized he needed expert attention. The vet later explained that as well as his deep lacerations, his skin had actually been torn from his body - right down to his elbows - and it was sitting on him like a saddle.

After surgery he was too ill to bring home so he remained at the 'country hospice' for a few days but is now doing quite well and we're hoping he will not have to undergo further surgery.


All the above are discrete images of convalescing Roger.

Now part two of the story ...

As I was settling Roger into his warm bed prior to surgery, I heard a "Ruff - hello" and next to him was another dog attack victim. This friendly little dog was a stray but had been rescued by a passer-by and was being cared for by the vet. As she was homeless her ultimate outlook was bleak which was a shame as she had such a lovely nature. I asked the vet to phone me if a home could not be found for her as I would not like her to be destroyed.


I received the call, so once again made the trip out to the country practice. Rosy was out in the larger run area and when the cage was opened she ran to me, sat at my feet, looked up as if to say, "right, I'm ready, let's go". She is of mixed breed, mainly scruffy terrier, gentle and loving and has settled in very well.

She doesn't like sitting still for her portrait so most photos of her are a bit of a blur.