Jazzie
There was a telephone call, could we collect a 10 year old, male Samoyed from the M6 services at Lancaster; “just a short term foster”.
And there he was; a large, noisy, confused, sticky, evil smelling, toilet brush.
He was terribly defensive; it took time and careful handling before he started to trust us. Grooming was a complete anathema to him. My carpets have never recovered from those first few days, while we were trying to clean him up and sort out his bowels!!
Gradually we were captivated by this serious and troubled Samoyed and were hoping he would find that really special home he needed. However it became apparent that nobody suitable wanted this 10 year old boy.
We couldn’t and wouldn’t turn our backs on him; so, he stayed.
He’s an absolute doll, loves being groomed, loves his walks; he’s intelligent, loyal, obedient, loves people and is completely trustworthy with all dogs, big or small, male or female.
The upheaval at this time in his life has taken its toll. His life is dominated by routine and familiarity; anything out of the ordinary and he starts to panic.
Jazzie was never part of my Grand Plan; he’s still a work in progress. He is an utterly guileless, frank individual with an enormous enthusiasm for life and doesn’t deserve to be abandoned in his Veteran years. It is a privilege to share in his life.
So, I sadly have to add; Jazzie was taken from us, shockingly unexpectedly, on Friday 20th June, 2008. He collapsed in the early evening: an inoperable massive tumor and internal bleeding. We had to let him go.
We still cannot believe a dog could live with us for only 6 months and have such a massive impact on our lives. He was a true gentleman amongst dogs.
He touched so many people. It’s as if he always knew he was almost an angel.
We have no regrets.
There was a telephone call, could we collect a 10 year old, male Samoyed from the M6 services at Lancaster; “just a short term foster”.
And there he was; a large, noisy, confused, sticky, evil smelling, toilet brush.
He was terribly defensive; it took time and careful handling before he started to trust us. Grooming was a complete anathema to him. My carpets have never recovered from those first few days, while we were trying to clean him up and sort out his bowels!!
Gradually we were captivated by this serious and troubled Samoyed and were hoping he would find that really special home he needed. However it became apparent that nobody suitable wanted this 10 year old boy.
We couldn’t and wouldn’t turn our backs on him; so, he stayed.
He’s an absolute doll, loves being groomed, loves his walks; he’s intelligent, loyal, obedient, loves people and is completely trustworthy with all dogs, big or small, male or female.
The upheaval at this time in his life has taken its toll. His life is dominated by routine and familiarity; anything out of the ordinary and he starts to panic.
Jazzie was never part of my Grand Plan; he’s still a work in progress. He is an utterly guileless, frank individual with an enormous enthusiasm for life and doesn’t deserve to be abandoned in his Veteran years. It is a privilege to share in his life.
So, I sadly have to add; Jazzie was taken from us, shockingly unexpectedly, on Friday 20th June, 2008. He collapsed in the early evening: an inoperable massive tumor and internal bleeding. We had to let him go.
We still cannot believe a dog could live with us for only 6 months and have such a massive impact on our lives. He was a true gentleman amongst dogs.
He touched so many people. It’s as if he always knew he was almost an angel.
We have no regrets.
