Paphos People

Hi Peeps,

As some of you know I foster on occasion dogs for CYDRA. I have one tiny little one with me at the moment, who will need more socialising, once she is over her operations (being done this morning).

So I am looking for volunteers who have other dogs and children. Unfortunately I think she has been abused somewhat by the children as she went mental last night when she saw a neighbour's child (possibly why her tail has been broken in various places ), so must be really understanding and gentle children. Obviously this won't be possible for anything up to a week now, but I would like to get things arranged. Yes I will be bringing her to the Duckpond once she has recovered as the more she is socialised the better for her.

Please help to help her as although she has come on in leaps and bounds I think and see it in her that she should be an extrovert little tyke and full of beans (she is at home already), but want her like it with other people and dogs around.

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"Your dog is your friend, your partner, your defender. You are his life, his love, his leader. He will be yours, faithful and true until the last beat of his heart. You owe it to him to be worthy of such devotion"

Unfortunately due to the little one having spinal problems she has been PTS

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"Your dog is your friend, your partner, your defender. You are his life, his love, his leader. He will be yours, faithful and true until the last beat of his heart. You owe it to him to be worthy of such devotion"

Oh, Trisha, that's so sad after all the little one had gone through with the surgeries . . . . . but if she had spinal problems she must have been in so much pain. She is in a better place now

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Jean

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Aww Trish that is so sad, am really sorry to hear it. but take comfort in the fact you gave her a better quality of life in the short time she had x

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Sorry to hear that but it sounds it were the better option.

I was on the phone with Paphiokos earlier on because I'm looking to get a dog. I had seen some which interested me on the CYDRA site but they don't work together with Paphiakos?
Anyway going to visit the shelter over the next days and also have to call CYDRA back on Thursday as the lady on the phone told me she had a broken computer until then and could only then check where Morris/Milly and Tia 2 where residing.

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Bit of advice Franky - really think what kind of dog you want, what size, breed etc . Go on the Internet and look up the Breeds and check them out. It is so easy to get carried away when you actually get to the shelter because they are all so appealing and often have such sad histories. Think about the cost of returning to the UK if it should happen because once you have a dog they are part of your family and for life!! Think about where you live - if you have a garden and where you can walk them - this might help you consider the best size and breed to choose.
We wanted a mature dog and came away with a 4 month old pup!! We had forgotten just what hard work they can be and expensive!

Some dogs have been ill treated and/or neglected and may have issues that need to be addressed - often not easy for people who have little experience of training etc

I am not trying to put you off in any way just to not get carried away! We certainly got the hard sell and I can understand why because it was just after xmas and they were absolutely inundated.

I think if people were more careful before getting a dog there would be many less dogs being returned or abandoned!

Having said all this we are so glad we have our little dog and she has certainly improved our life!

Hi BB,


Thanks for the advice, much appreciated. I am not sure about what breed because going to the shelter leaves several options open but I am looking for a large sized dog and depending on the breed I might not want anything older than 6 months.
For example I would not get a 'Lassie' collie or a husky when older than 6 months because they have already started to develop their own character, often based on how good their trainer is. For several breeds anything older than 18 months would be an absolute no-go just because of this (especially for these two breeds and chow-chows).

In the case of a German shepherd or a pointer I would gladly make an exception to this rule, especially when female dogs but generally I would like the dog to have the opportunity to grow and learn the habits of the master, developing a character in line with mine. Personally I would love to rescue any husky from the shelter life, they do not belong in this climate but better in a house with a nice garden and a master who goes to jog 45'/day at least (or walk even longer when the heat is like now) but it is a breed just slightly too difficult once their character has been formed. I know people will/might disagree with this but I also have to feel well and believe in being able to make a positive impact on the dog, more than providing a garden, shadow and food. I know this breed rather well and personally I would label it 'too dangerous a call to make' and not feel well if I came home with an older pup/dog.

Actually, I even don't want to go and visit and come home with a dog, instead I hope to be able to visit several times and see if the dog already starts developing a bond. I know that due to the popularity of shelters, and the background of many a dog in shelters, it doesn't always go that way and dogs need more time but if, it's a massive bonus.

Even though I said that going to a shelter 'leaves several options open', I am only open to a limited selection of breeds and certainly not in a rush. I'm only 35 and have lots of time to find a dog and enjoy the garden and the landscape and nature with. I do know though that the house I am at is big enough and so is the garden area and there's lots of free roaming area plus abundant shadow and shelter space for the dog to find a not too hot spot. There's even already the paddling pool and several garden hoses.

Glad to hear that you have found a great dog and are enjoying your time with the dog!

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Tricia so sorry , All can say is least for a short time she had love hugs and care.
Was the only way for her to be pain free
Tricia x

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Thank you for all your wishes.

Franky - sorry it was me that said to ring back as my main computer (where I have all the passwords, links etc) needs a new on/off button. I am on the laptop and have not got all I need to be able to tell you exactly where a dog is. I do know that Tia is in a foster home in the Limassol area. I have pm'd you the telephone number of our Limassol co-ordinator who should be able to help with Tia. With regard to Morris/Milly I will get OH to do his bit as he can turn it on with taking the cover off (I'm not trying that) and find out where they are and pm you.

With regard to Paphiakos, our services were offered to them but declined which is their perogative.

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Hi Trish, thanks. I will get in touch today or tomorrow with the Limassol coordinator and no worries re-computer issues. That happens occasionally.

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So sorry Trish about Dita It's heart breaking what 'humans' do to animals & makes me always wonder who really is the animal. Lucky for some that you & others like you are around to try & pick up the pieces. The fostering & rehoming that you do with CYDRA is fantastic with happy endings that wouldn't exist if it wasn't for you. Upwards & onwards Trish..

Hi Franky & welcome to PP. It's possible that the dog you find will in fact find you. There are lots roaming around Geroskipou, nightly, but takes patience to catch with a bowl of water. I have two dogs & 1 cat who found me. First was Skippy, a 5 month old hunting dog, who chased my car through the Akamas, throw herself at my legs (after I stopped the car & got out of course), she was skinny, had a skin infection, covered in ticks, fleas, and had that surrendered look, take me or kill me: well it was love at first sight. That was almost 3 years ago & she is the best. The 2nd dog, called Teddy is a recent addition & he found skippy first on the beach. I've already written about this on PP so won't repeat now but to say that 5 months on & he is doing brilliantly learning to be a puppy again even though he's nearly 2 years old. The cat was from a restaurant & was very poorly but the owners didn't want to know. Now all three of us go walking (Pip thinks she's a dog), & the neighbours thinks it's a hoot.

There are many animal welfare groups in Cyprus & I wish them well in their work because at the end of the day the main goal for all is taking care of our animals. CYDRA do a wonderful job & have many supporters so here's hoping that you find your soul mate because make, size & age matters less.

Good luck Franky.

Jay

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Jay,


You are so true re-stray dogs. I am not in a rush, this is a huge decision to take and would affect many years of my life. I know I want a dog but I am trying to be/being sensible in this one and not going to rush anything. And then life kicks in and a dog finds me.

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I am meeting today with an around 2 year old female pointer dog. A couple who are going back to the UK (huge and unexpected business opportunity opened up for them) and are looking to re-home the dog. Not really a stray but one dog less to end up in a shelter if things go right.











I think I will have to make more daily trips to the café if Amber joins iFranky HQ. Shampooch better make sure they have rock sulphur in stock next week!

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I sincerely hope these owners weren't going to just abandon this dog to a shelter. They have a responsibility towards it even if they don't feel enough love to take it with them.

Pete

No one will ever know but I must say that they advertised it long before the date they are leaving.

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Had a great evening with the dog last night. Owner came over here, was very satisfied with the house and garden and then went to Costas's pub and spend several hours there, enjoying pizza from the neighbour. Amber sat all the time at my feet and of course was the favourite of the evening as well with other guests.
Even though some Cypriots seemed first scared of her and then all wanted to know if I were a hunter. Told them Amber only hunts bottoms of silly local people but that other than that she's the most peaceful dog one can find.

She seemed very contented and already had to mark the street with her presence. Of course none of us had a bag with.

Arriving back at mine it was time for Jan, her owner, to return to Limassol and Amber wanted to go inside, sat waiting at the door and did not make any move towards the car.

Unless Jan makes an unexpected U-turn, Amber will be at mine, after the weekend. He seemed very happy though to see that Amber and I got on well and while we were eating, he received a call from a friend who offered him to take his two cats.
Although delighted about having found a new home for them, he was almost crying having to give them away and I could notice at several moments that he was having a hard time about the dog as well. I told him he can keep her as long as he wants, my search for a dog has ended and I can wait for her and even arrange to go to Limassol for the odd day with her when he's at work.

I am looking forward to have her here though.

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Franky

Amber is certainly a beautiful dog, and I'm sure she will be very happy with you, and you with her. I love to hear these sorts of stories.

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She does look spoiled rotton Franky, but beware that the owners don't change their mind as this does happen. Shampooch has kept you a Rock Sulphur and Gill asked me to let you know.

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Thanks Jean and Trish.



Sweet.

Jan brings Amber on Sunday afternoon, after he goes camping with her on Saturday night as 'farewell party'. He's also bringing all her toys and bed and everything and a big bag of food he bought only recently. I think I will be down at Shampooch on Monday or Tuesday morning, depending on how fast Paypal-Visa-bank cooperate this month.

Spoiled? I would never spoil her, just have to make sure the VISA's covered enough this month.

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Yeah, right - so she'll be getting a new collar, lead, (watch the choice of colour Franky, don't want to clash with her gorgeous colouring- and that's the correct way to spell it ) then there'll be all the new toys your little princess desires . . . . . of course she won't be spoiled

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Jean

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I was rather thinking of several collars, so I can the match the colour of hairband I have that day?

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Franky
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Jean

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Now if you had said shirt I would have believed it

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"Your dog is your friend, your partner, your defender. You are his life, his love, his leader. He will be yours, faithful and true until the last beat of his heart. You owe it to him to be worthy of such devotion"

Shirts for the dog? Nah... she's too big for that!

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@ Franky

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"Your dog is your friend, your partner, your defender. You are his life, his love, his leader. He will be yours, faithful and true until the last beat of his heart. You owe it to him to be worthy of such devotion"