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Angela
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 Posted - 02/03/2010 : 19:45:08
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Hello everyone,
Bit of a photo overload but once I get started 
Jasper has been with us two months now  and we decided at the weekend that it was time to try him off lead. We were advised by the vets that saved him that he shouldn't be let off lead at that time, as he didn't come back when called, but he has settled in so well and become so much more responsive and I've been working on recall on lead/in the garden etc.
So we tried him off lead with Minnie and our collie, with hubby at the ready (he can run faster than me - anyone can run faster than me) and in a field surrounded by other fields.
Jasper was fab, we were armed with lots of praise and tuna cake and he came back each time. He has clearly decided we are his family now 
Some photos from his first off-lead adventure ... it was a rubbish day, weather wise, but the grin on his face made up for that!
On my way mum!
Having a shake 
and some from the last few days when it's been lovely and sunny ...
Our best attempt at a group shot LOL
Young at heart?
Posing :)
Sorry for all the photos but I think it's so lovely to see him enjoying life, thanks to the vets and Oldies Club, after what almost happened to him.
A final photo of Mins, who is looking fab :)
Angela
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Minnie-Moo's blog: http://www.minnie-moo.com/
Shop online and help Oldies Club: http://www.oldies.org.uk/?page_id=534
Pet photography blog: http://www.poochiefreak.com |
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Nutty
Junior Member
United Kingdom
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Posted - 02/03/2010 : 20:26:49
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Wonderful photos. Would you just look at that tongue in photo 2. Isn't it just the greatest feeling when they are so happy.
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Angela
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kirkby
Junior Member
United Kingdom
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Posted - 02/03/2010 : 22:29:23
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Fab photos.
He,s a mover. Great to see a happy dog.
Marlene
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liz
Average Member
United Kingdom
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Posted - 03/03/2010 : 07:23:57
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Lovely pics, he looks as if he can move some!!!!! great as you say to see him so happy considering his fate.
Liz,Ebbs & Lucy
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rosielab
Average Member
United Kingdom
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Posted - 03/03/2010 : 08:13:42
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Great photos Angela love the second one .love sue+girls
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cazmar
Administrator
United Kingdom
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Posted - 03/03/2010 : 08:50:26
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Fantastic photo's Angela, they are all gorgeous dogs
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choccypaws
Senior Member
United Kingdom
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Posted - 03/03/2010 : 13:21:39
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Super pics Angela. Jasper looks So happy - it just warms your heart to see a dog getting a second shot at a lovely life.
Love the 'ear' photos
Janet x
Deputy Area Co-ordinator
Labrador Rescue South East & Central
www.loveyourlabrador.co.uk
email: janet@loveyourlabrador.co.uk
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Melita13
Administrator
United Kingdom
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Posted - 03/03/2010 : 14:04:03
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Jasper is one very happy dog.
Great that you can let him run free off the lead now.
He isn't going anywhere without you Angela
Melita..x
www.helpalabrador.co.uk
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Gina
Moderator
United Kingdom
4015 Posts |
Posted - 03/03/2010 : 17:55:40
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Great photos Angela.
Gina
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Mad Annie
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Posted - 04/03/2010 : 09:49:38
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Fantastic photos, Angela,
it's so lovely to see Jasper enjoyiing life! 
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Angela
Average Member
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Posted - 04/03/2010 : 11:17:39
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Thank you all for your lovely comments :)
Couple more from yesterday:
I hope showing people how happy Jasper is will encourage others to think about adopting an older dog (though as someone pointed out, he doesn't seem to realise he's meant to be an "oldie" ).
He gets so excited when it's time for a walk, starts jumping up and down, very sweet!
And another of Mins for her admirers:
Angela
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Minnie-Moo's blog: http://www.minnie-moo.com/
Shop online and help Oldies Club: http://www.oldies.org.uk/?page_id=534
Pet photography blog: http://www.poochiefreak.com |
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Melita13
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United Kingdom
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Posted - 04/03/2010 : 11:59:16
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Jasper definitely was not ready to go to the Bridge.
Love the "oldies" Angela.
They have so much to offer.
Melita..x
www.helpalabrador.co.uk
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Mad Annie
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Posted - 04/03/2010 : 13:34:44
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Lovely!
It amazes me how dogs are classed as 'oldies' even at 7 years old. Lizzie is 7 this year and is still behaving like a pup!
My mother in laws dog is 14 and he still runs round like a mad dog when he gets the urge. He has occasional days when he's a bit stiff and wobbles on his back legs but has never ailed anything.
The 'oldies' are great as they're already trained and usually less work!
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Gina
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United Kingdom
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Posted - 04/03/2010 : 17:57:07
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Know what you mean Anne-marie. Toby is 7 and still a big silly puppy most of the time
Gina
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jademaggie
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Posted - 04/03/2010 : 20:03:34
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really good photos so pleased for you it is nice when they can run free
judy jade and maggie
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cdpops
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United Kingdom
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Posted - 04/03/2010 : 23:22:42
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choccypaws
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United Kingdom
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Posted - 05/03/2010 : 09:59:18
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I totally agree Anne-marie, it has always puzzled me how a dog is classed as an oldie at 7. Charlie will be 7 this September, and people often ask me if he is a puppy still, lunatic that he is
I suppose it is likened to calling someone OLD at 50
Janet x
Deputy Area Co-ordinator
Labrador Rescue South East & Central
www.loveyourlabrador.co.uk
email: janet@loveyourlabrador.co.uk
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Gina
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United Kingdom
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Posted - 05/03/2010 : 21:40:44
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Well put Janet. I'm still 20+ years younger in my head
Gina
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Mad Annie
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Posted - 06/03/2010 : 11:13:00
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I wouldn't know, I've noy got to that age yet! 
I called in work on Thursday when I went to collect Rachel. As I sneaked in through one of the classrooms one of my colleagues (who is in her late 20's) gave me a big hug. One of the kids asked her if I was her mum
I know I've been through the mill the last few months but I didn't think I looked that rough!! Everyone keeps telling me how well I look!
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Gina
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Posted - 06/03/2010 : 13:01:32
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LOl I'm sure you don't look rough at all Anne-marie. Typical kid.
Gina
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Angela
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Posted - 16/03/2010 : 14:22:37
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Thank you all :)
Oldies Club helps "older" dogs which is the best way to describe them for me as some are still very young and active at heart and others are real oldies. All my dogs other than Mins are "oldies" now but I don't really think of any of them as "old", apart from Jasper to an extent, who seems a bit older than the others.
Talking of Jasper, we took some video of him yesterday enjoying running around in the sunshine, hope you enjoy :) If anyone is thinking of adopting an adult dog, or you know someone who is, do check out the Oldies Club website http://www.oldies.org.uk - lots of lovely dogs of all breeds/types who very much deserve a second chance. Just like Jasper who was very nearly put down just before New Year.
I don't think I can embed a YouTube video on this forum but you can view it here:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xszR273FkwM
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Mad Annie
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Posted - 16/03/2010 : 15:05:01
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Ahhh, bless him!
Nobody's told Jasper he's meant to be an 'oldie'
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Melita13
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United Kingdom
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Posted - 16/03/2010 : 19:48:08
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Angela, he's still a puppy at heart
Great to see Jasper having fun and enjoying life.
Melita..x
www.helpalabrador.co.uk
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OC Jasper springs into erm, spring! Lots of photos
