Class Five - Dogs Of Courage, Judged by Joe Inglis Options

[Bevd]

Class Five - Dogs of Courage

This is a class for dogs with a physical disability or serious physical illness. For example, your dog may be blind, deaf, or an amputee. Or he/she may be living with an illness/disease and showing strength of character regardless. It is also for dogs who have suffered a serious accident and made an amazing recovery.

This class is open to dogs who are still with us and also to those who have sadly passed.

You may enter two photographs in this class to help illustrate your dogs courage if you wish. The two pics will be charged as one single entry.

Please give details of why your dog is (or was) a dog of courage - but you must keep your desciption to a maximum of 50 words.

Important:
Photos should be sized to give a file-size of around 30k - 50k if possible please.
Please try make sure they aren't taller or wider than about 500 pixels.
(With lots of photos on every page, this will enable members on a slow dial-up internet connection to see them all at a reasonable speed.)

PLEASE REMEMBER TO INCLUDE YOUR DOG'S NAME WITH EACH ENTRY

Even if you know HOW to post pictures, please read THIS THREAD for important information regarding the size of your pictures before you post anything!

[jackthelab]

Tara came to live with us at 10 weeks old in November

Diagnosed with Hirshsprungs Disease (vary rare) and chronic kidney infection at 4 months old, spent most of her puppyhood in and out of vets for numerous tests and ops, on medication for life with no cure, no one knows how long she may have, but enjoying life to the very fullest.



At 12 weeks old with a very noticable pot belly and underweight



*8.3

Tara passed away in the early hours of 13th July 2009.

This post has been edited by Bevd: 21st Jul 2009, 11:41 am

[EmCHammer]

Tekno



Ran into a post knocked out, amost paralysed neck down - big head trauma, exploded c2/3 discs and broken nose.

Needed 24 hr care when home from spinal vets - excceded expectations trying to walk when expected to master rolling over... belived to be due to incretible staffie zest for life! Now slightly wonky, falls over and some nerve damage but ihe doesn't care!


Coming home from spinal unit


Savaging his sister

*62.3

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[Gnasher]

Gnasher had spinal surgery in September 2008 to remove damaged discs.  He recovered well until energy levels dropped and he stopped walking.  Thyroid problem now diagnosed and treated , energy levels fine and we are working to get him walking again. 



After his op



Enjoying one of his beloved toys



*19.2

[dom_&_bee]

Vixen arrived 23rd December 2007 covered in open sores, her tail rotten and unable to eat or drink properly, and pregnant aged only about 8 months. Diagnosed with Lupus and has severe ulceration in her mouth and on tongue causes constant discomfort, tail amputated and open sores cut out. She isn't expected to have a long life but it will be full of toys, water and walks.




*122.1

[roxysmum]

(6th place)


Syd got caught on fencing and his back was sliced from one side to the other - an awful gaping wound, he didn't cry, just came and pawed me to show what had happened, numerous stitches and excellent vets, made a full recovery.
Then followed two cruciate ligament surgeries one six months after the other. A very brave little lad who never complained once

[Jacqueline La Roque]

Billy had lots of health problems in the 4 years he was with us, losing an eye to cancer in 2007. He was always brave and courageous even to his last day in the dog hospital when he greeted us with a smile and a lick.
My Hero.
*109.2

[Piper Dave]

Mandy



October 2007, after 2nd operation to remove a growth from her nasal passages which turned out to be haemangiosarcoma. After radiotherapy, we were told 6 months with her would be a good outcome.





May 2009, muzzle a little bald, and runny nosed, but still our brave, stubborn, special girl.



*38.2

[Bevd]

Darcy Deerhound



Diagnosed with osteosarcoma (bone cancer) 16th October 2007 and was amputated the same day.

Chemo caused loss of 85% of fur.

Totally clear chest x-rays in Feb of this year.

Looking forward to celebrating 21 months post diagnosis/amputation on 16th of this month (tomorrow!)


Loving life on 4 legs


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Loving life on 3

[Sandy&Spirit]

Sandy was diagnosed with cancer in his elbow in August 2008. Due to the location, amputation was the only options. In October 2008 he had his operation



He braved through the pain of his arthritis in his hip, through the hydrotherapy and came out the other end with no sign of cancer.


Still as stubborn as ever, my soul mate.
*57.3

[huckleberry]

Kaz was diagnosed with cancer in August 2008 and was given a very poor prognosis (not that we told him that)

He never lost his zest for life and went to each chemo session wagging his tail. He did so well we started to believe he had it beaten, but on 27/03/2009 he decided he had somewhere better to go, and died peacefully in my arms

Kaz before chemo



And after



Miss ya big guy.
*105.5

[kestla]

Eva arrived a year ago, with inoperable spinal damage from the Puppy-Farm........
Her life won't be long , but she's a very much loved and happy girlie always wagging,smiling, giving.

Eva has come so far in MANY ways: from scared at eveything to trusting and knowing no beatings can come .

Eva has now holidayed twice and loved it . Loves dogs , people , life



Soon after she came



Eva on holiday recently


*112.2

[rynkybrown]

Lassie

(5th)

Working sheep dog /puppy producer until farmer knocked down with tractor.

Left in shed to die bleeding from both ears, next day she got up and wanted to work.

Deaf and 'useless' Lassie came to us, adjusting to deafness.


November 2007


Happy now, can ignore hand signs to naughty, bum wiggling perfection.


May 2008
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[julie@stgiles]

Pippa had a spinal injury in 2006 and we nearly lost her, for weeks we had to carry her everywhere. Now she's a little wonky but still runs around like crazy after her toys. Then in 2008 she fought and beat cancer. She's one tough cookie.


May 2009


*127.1

This post has been edited by Barb: 21st Jul 2009, 12:52 pm

[GSDSian]

Rhomi was diagnosed with Inflammatory Bowel Disease at 8 months. Has been on and off meds for most of her life - with the steroids the side effects were almost as bad as the gut problems and she lost weight, muscle and hair. At her worst spent days on a drip but has bounced back and is currently off all medication.



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