19-09-2010, 11:46 AM
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Re: What one thing gives you the most satisfaction
Originally Posted by buttercup
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The one thing that gives me the most satisfaction is seeing how a rescue dog thrives when you adopt them. When they come to you from a rescue kennel they are usually very withdrawn, sometimes nervous, and generally miserable. In the case of my border collie who was about 6 months old when we got him from Dogs Trust (he is now 15) he had been found roaming the streets and was very withdrawn, obviously wasn't house trained and had no idea how to play with toys. The transformation over the months was incredible as he became more secure and has proved to be the most intelligent, loving and adorable dog you could wish to meet. I always think it takes about 9 - 12 months for a rescue to settle totally and for it's real character to show, but seeing the transformation in them over the months is most rewarding.
As I said on another OFF thread recently, those people who have never known the loyalty and devotion that a dog can bring into ones life are the unlucky ones.
You are right it can take time, sometimes even longer than 12 months, but to reverse the horrors that millions of humans routinely impose on dogs around the world must be so satisfying.
19-09-2010, 01:36 PM
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Re: What one thing gives you the most satisfaction
Originally Posted by Losos
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Buttercup, thanks for that little story, I love reading about animals (especially dogs) who are fortunate enough to come into the home of someone like you.As I said on another OFF thread recently, those people who have never known the loyalty and devotion that a dog can bring into ones life are the unlucky ones.
You are right it can take time, sometimes even longer than 12 months, but to reverse the horrors that millions of humans routinely impose on dogs around the world must be so satisfying.
20-09-2010, 09:02 PM
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Re: What one thing gives you the most satisfaction
Originally Posted by buttercup
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I wondered how long it would be before a reply like this arrived!!!!!!
LOL
So you were expecting it then ?
I can see why , choosing a thread title like you did
No need to roll yer eyes though , unless youve forgotton what a " good seeing to " is like that is .
21-09-2010, 09:43 AM
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Re: What one thing gives you the most satisfaction
Originally Posted by qetta
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I think it a shame that a thread which is meant to be pleasant, should be spoilt with sexual innuendo!
21-09-2010, 09:44 AM
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Re: What one thing gives you the most satisfaction
Originally Posted by claireandaisy
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I agree with Buttercup - seeing your Rescue dogs blossom is an amazing thing. I work with children, and watching the shy / antisocial / untutored ones flower into nice kids gives you the same happy glow.
21-09-2010, 10:20 AM
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Re: What one thing gives you the most satisfaction
Originally Posted by buttercup
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Totally agree qetta. I absolutely hate that expression 'a good seeing to' which is extremely crude.
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