COMPLETELY QUACKERS!: Forever

Tuesday, 19 January 2010

Forever

On Sunday it was Meggie dog's 4th anniversary of finding her forever home with us on 17th January 2006. A whole 4 scrummy years of having her in our lives! We adopted her from the Evesham branch of the Dog's Trust. You can read a bit about her story by clicking here. Meg is a big softy who loves lots & lots of cuddles. Bear hugs with Meg are one of my most favourite things. Her fur is silky soft & I love just burying my face into her soft warmth. The soulful, trusting look with which she gazes up at me is truly humbling. To me it is incredible that she is still able to give so much after such a horrible & frightening experience early in her life. The pleasure & joy she has brought us is immeasurable. My eyes are just filling up with pride & love for her as I type & my heart could just burst!

If you find yourself considering welcoming a dog into your life, please, please do go to a Dog's Trust rescue centre or other dog's home . I promise you will find your perfect pooch there & adopting a dog will be one of the most rewarding experiences of your life.

7 comments:

hen19 January 2010 at 21:16
oh that has brought tears to my eyes!! You are an angel!!

What a beautiful dog and so obviously happy!

warmest hugs,
hen
xxx
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Chicken Boys19 January 2010 at 21:50
Happy anniversary Meg. Good for you! And you!
~Randy
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aromatic20 January 2010 at 02:07
Beautiful Meg, and so happy she has such a loving home with you and your family!!
Jane xxx
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marley20 January 2010 at 08:56
Woof burfday woofs
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John Going Gently20 January 2010 at 21:00
lovely story as always
xx
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Unknown23 January 2010 at 16:29
Meggieeee! Best dog on the planet!! Don't tell Polo I said that!!
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Johanna24 January 2010 at 14:19
Lucky Meggie, lucky you! My first dog came from a shelter and he was the best dog ever (no offense to my current pair!). Many, many good years together to you!
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My Poultry Keepers Tip of the Month

April - Try adding Apple Cider Vinegar to your chicken's water for 1 week per month or 2 days per week. It's a great all round tonic.
May - As the weather gets warmer so the dreaded red mite starts to appear again. Make sure you regularly treat your henhouse/birds to keep these pests at bay.
June - if you feed kitchen & garden scraps to your chooks it is important that they are not contaminated with animal products, eg. milk, eggs, cheese, meat scraps.
July - don't forget to make sure your birds have plenty of fresh water & shade in the heat of Summer.
September - maybe now is the time to worm your chickens with Flubenvet before the Winter months.
October - If you supplement your laying hen's diet with grain or corn, only feed it in the late afternoon to make sure they are eating enough layer's pellets or mash for their nutritional needs.
November - hens can get coughs & colds just like we can, but a good way to help prevent this is to add either garlic granules or a fresh clove of garlic to your bird's water.
December - to help poultry generate extra body heat to keep them warm on cold nights give them a carbohydrate feed such as corn/cracked maize before bedtime.
January - in freezing weather coat your chicken's ear tips, comb & wattles with Vaseline to prevent frostbite.
February - if your chickens show signs of illness Colloidal or Highly Stable Silver is a very good, natural antiseptic & antibacterial remedy. I got mine from www.happychicks.co.uk.
March - don't forget to swap back from mixed corn to plain wheat as a treat for your chickens as the weather gets warmer. They don't need the extra calories in the corn now & over weight chickens can have health problems just as we can. Now also would be a good time to give your chickens their Spring worming with Flubenvet.

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Tuesday, 19 January 2010

Forever

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