New Dog

Jaros · Sep 30, 2020

As our Cocker Spaniel is nearing 13 and slowing down-just a bit and beginning tp have health niggles we have been informed by another dog owner who is taking care of their daughters Cocker that they will be putting onto the site Cocker Spaniel rescue.
Now I have been thinking of getting another pup for a while and this new dog is 5 yrs old also a male so I gave my wife the thumbs as as she was telling me that the daughter already has another dog and she is having a baby so can't take the time to care for the Cocker properly.
I jumped at the chance as everyone know our dog in East Brisbane and know how much we love him and dogs in general. My wife says that meeting me and converting her to a dog from cat person were the best things she ever did. Don't you love that!!.
I can't wait to see the new one -I'm all excited as the loss of Nelson will not be as heart wrenching as I become with the mateship they give you.

Wishfull · Sep 30, 2020

Good on you mate. I lost my dog Jack 18 months ago. I still look for him when I go out the back door. He was 17.
Hope Nelson stays around for a bit longer yet.

Jaros · Sep 30, 2020

My GP has 2 Cockers and they are 17 atm. Still going strong he says. Nelson's had a few growths on one of his paws which might have to be removed if they start bleeding again. Loss of a faithful friend like our Boxer 7yrs old was so heartbreaking and sudden with a brain bleed that took about 4 yrs to get over.

xcvator · Sep 30, 2020

Several years ago we were in the same position, an aged cocker ,14 years old, arthritic, couldn't/wouldn't run couldn't get up and down a couple of steps, so we got another cocker for us, not her , he made her play and run, 6 months later she could run up and down the steps, lost 3 kg's , and lived another 3 years, fell of her perch at 17.

DrDuck · Sep 30, 2020

It's always very sad to lose a dog, but very rewarding to get a new one. I always reckon dogs are happier if you have two rather than one, as they like the company.

Jaros · Sep 30, 2020

We are having Toby the Cocker Blue Roan over this weekend to see how the separation anxiety affects him. I have only been away from home on a few occasions during Nelsons reign as king of the castle He'll be ok with Nelson as a mentor.