Far and Away

What a horrible situation to be in on the beach this morn @Zoe7

Nothing worse when people can't control their own dogs and don't keep them on a lead.

A few months ago my sister had the same problem walking Bear. This dog was vicious and was not on a lead and the owner blamed my sisters dog for provoking her dog. Bear did nothing (and he was on his lead) this dog just saw him and went for him. Bear was lucky to get out of it alive. He did have a couple of bite marks on him though.

This owner was similar today @Scarecrowe Her dog was a lot bigger than my sister's and certainly bigger than Toby. My sister yelled at her to get her dog and she did nothing but call him. When my sister said he took to her dog she replied "if he took to it you'd know it" - that made us both think he had done this before and yet she still did not have him on a lead. I pulled the dog off my sister's dog and tried to stand in between them but then he went for Toby and I ran - poor little Toby will certainly stick up for himself but would be no match for that size dog. Luckily I got to him and picked him up - didn't care about myself at the time just wanted my litte boy safe. That dog still tried to get to him whilst we were walking away and finally the stupid woman got him. We went about another 50 metres and finally that dog had been put on a lead. So irresponsible of her and so dismissive as well - and what we could not believe is that at no time did she even try to come over and get him ...(insert lots of swear words here)...

I put Tobes down when we were far enough away and he was tired from running so much that he just sat next to me so I wrapped his towel around him and he just layed in my arms with his little eyes half closed. I didn't even wash him off - and he layed on my lap wrapped in his towel all the way home ...little treasure. My sister's dog sat on the back seat all the way home too - he must have been tired because he usually stands between the front seats.

Tomorrow afternoon we may go to my sister's block for a BBQ - which is 5 minutes walk to the beach (a different beach) but dogs are allowed and it should be much less busy. My sister also needs to start packing to move so we'll see tomorrow if the BBQ is a go or not. I'll be home in the evening though so will join in the NYE forum festivities then. That is just how I like NYE - with friends and fur babies

@Faith-and-Hope @Former-Member 💛🧡💙💜💚

@Faith-and-Hope @Former-Member @Scarecrowe @Maggie (saw you there earlier Hon ) and all others passing by...

I have organised to drag my Mum to where she wanted to go tomorrow and also take my sister to look at some things for her new house - so out and about again for me tomorrow. I'll be home by early afternoon though so can do a few things. No BBQ now either as my sister has to take her dog to the vet - he is allergic to so much, especially grass, and the poor little mite needs either daily tablets or monthly injections. I am happy enough to stay home because it is quite a drive to their block - might head to my normal beach for a while instead depending on the weather tomorrow afternoon.

@Faith-and-Hope Dropping by for quick check in before I head offline. Missing you Hon and really, really, really can't wait for you to be back. Sending you big squishy hugs and loads of love

@Zoe7 Hope your day is a good one, it sounds like a fairly busy one is planned. Catch you on the NY thread later.

Waves to our @Faith-and-Hope ... waiting at the airport to greet you upon your soon-to-be arrival home.

Sherry

Heading off shortly @Former-Member but only should be out for a couple of hours - then I can come home and do a few things before settling in for a night of fun and frivolity on the NYE thread. Love seeing Holly has taken up her role as security already - she is one super cute little security dog 😁

@Faith-and-Hope Every day that passes is a day closer to having you back - cannot wait Hon 🤸‍♀️🎉💕🌹🐬 Life is certainly not the same without you in it - thank goodness for our wonderful community here to help me get through - with a special shout out to @Former-Member @Scarecrowe @Sans911 @Bunniekins @MDT for being such constant supports while you have been away. Miss you every day, think about you often and love you more than words can convey 💛🧡💚💜💙

Yes thats right @Zoe7 ... I have Holly on duty already.

I'm about to head into town for (another) medical appointment for hubby now, so Holly is on home security for now. But will be on meet and greet duties for NYE celebrations later today.

Sherry 💕

Poor Tobes @Zoe7 give him a big hug from his Auntie Scarecrowe xxxxx

What a lovely thing to say @Zoe7

Talking to you is certainly a pleasure my friend, never a dull moment lol.