Former Senior Newf talk thread from General
- Thread starter Angela
- Start date
Erika
New member
Oh it was wonderful.........he remembered them for sure...when the man approached first he sniffed and got all perky, he went and greeted him...then the wife who waited in the drive way came up on the porch, she called him Charlie...his former name........and he went to her sniffed her leg and got all excited, the 2 boys got a greeting that is not able to be put in words. Everyone had tears in their eyes. he snuggled with them and OHHHHHHHHHH it was so emotional. The other 4 came and said Hello!!!!! but backed off as if to give Piggyluv his moment....I was so proud of them. The former fodsters were so happy to see Mr Piggs so content and well loved. When they had him he had alot odf anxiety.now he doesnt have any. They were glad he was clam and happy to be part of a large pack. For 10 yrs they wondered how he was, Oh you could see how they loved him too. heres a few pics....you can see the love.
cant ya just feel the love??????????????? Thank you for asking......it was the best day ever......i feel like Piggyluv has filled something in him that lay empty for awhile.......
cant ya just feel the love??????????????? Thank you for asking......it was the best day ever......i feel like Piggyluv has filled something in him that lay empty for awhile.......
Last edited:
YorkvilleNewfie
New member
Awww, Erika...my eyes are all watery now!
Ivoryudx
New member
I got the Duralactin from my Vet, but I see its available online. My Vet sold it to me at his cost, so it made it easy for me, but a quick search shows it available at KV Pet and a few other places.
I have to say that I think Lu is already moving easier and a bit faster. Her back was actually arched when she pottied this morning, and I haven't seen her do that for a very long time. Given the horribly rainy weather we've had this week, I'm impressed, because normally she wouldn't move around much. I'll keep watching!
I have to say that I think Lu is already moving easier and a bit faster. Her back was actually arched when she pottied this morning, and I haven't seen her do that for a very long time. Given the horribly rainy weather we've had this week, I'm impressed, because normally she wouldn't move around much. I'll keep watching!
baloobear2
New member
Erin, that made me tear up too--how wonderful that you could all reunite and they could see how well pigluv(charlie) is doing thanks to all the love and stability you have given him! I love a good newfy story with a happy ending
4ondafloor
New member
(A little long because I want the new folks to know about this girl just like most of you do)
I'll chime in with MissM aka MaB aka MollyBear aka GrandmaMol. (we nickname in multiples around here)
Pae decided Molly needed us when we were out in Estes Park Colorado last July for the GTG. Rocky Mountain Newf Rescue came to the picnic and brought her along. She was 10 at the time. Pae (who is a little snotrag at times) sidled up to her, nuzzled her and looked at me as if to say 'Mom, Molly needs us.." later that night back at the cabin I took the DH to the side and said that I just coundn't get her out of my mind and kept seeing the look in her eyes when I held her face in my hands to say hello. (Pae's reaction to her wasn't helping matters either)
MissM's owners, after 10 years, decided to divorce and neither one wanted her (GASP) so into rescue she went.
The next morning I called RMNR and told them that MissM was coming to NC.
We already had Pae, Syd and Gojie with us in the back of a Suburban and for those of you that have seen Sydney...well, let's just say that boy AIN'T small. Throw luggage and everything else back there and there was no room for MissM to come back with us on the looooong drive back to NC.
Thanks to Megan (Bojie's Mom) we were able to come home and regroup to decide what to do and how. Even though Meg was going through recovery from a harrowing ordeal with Bojie, she still stepped up to help us coordinate a flight, get the crate purchased and pick up MissM (with the help of Rob too!!) to get her to the airport for her final journey home. Megan got her ready, added everything she needed in her travel crate and the next thing you know she was airbound and flying across country.
I think her travel was the most participated in event that FB has ever seen. So many of us tracked her flight from start to finish and Teri (Abbey here on NN) kept posting songs to everyone as they related to whatever state MissM was flying over at the time. Wine toasts were made as she got closer to home and finally at 11:30ish, she landed and barreled out of her crate to hit the first grassy patch outside the airport.
MaB is now almost 11. She's a spunky ole girl despite her age. She adores the youngsters as long as they don't romp around too close to her. She'll "tell it" if they do and they generally comply. If they are in the other room and being too loud for her liking, she taaaakes herrrrrr tiiiiime, geeets uuuuup, mosies on over to where they are, lets out one long loud WOOOOOOOOOF and then turns around and goes back to her spot and lays down to sleep. They all stop, look at her as if she's lost her mind and then settle down realizing that the Queen has spoken. It's hilarious to watch.
She is slow to get up but doesn't exhibit any pain. She's like a little low rider tank when she hears the treat bag open or hears me yell "coooookie!!" She's pretty darn quick if it nets her something yummy. She loves going to Starbucks for pumpkin bread and can still ramp up with a little help holding her steady.
We adore the ole girl and wouldn't trade her for anything in the world. We're very thankful that we have her in our lives.
We are ever grateful to Megan and Rob to for helping get her to us.
We are also very thankful to the many many friends who (behind the scenes and without our knowledge) took up a collection that paid for MissM's flight in full. Talk about making me cry like a baby when I started getting all these checks and payPal donations!!!!
I'll chime in with MissM aka MaB aka MollyBear aka GrandmaMol. (we nickname in multiples around here)
Pae decided Molly needed us when we were out in Estes Park Colorado last July for the GTG. Rocky Mountain Newf Rescue came to the picnic and brought her along. She was 10 at the time. Pae (who is a little snotrag at times) sidled up to her, nuzzled her and looked at me as if to say 'Mom, Molly needs us.." later that night back at the cabin I took the DH to the side and said that I just coundn't get her out of my mind and kept seeing the look in her eyes when I held her face in my hands to say hello. (Pae's reaction to her wasn't helping matters either)
MissM's owners, after 10 years, decided to divorce and neither one wanted her (GASP) so into rescue she went.
The next morning I called RMNR and told them that MissM was coming to NC.
We already had Pae, Syd and Gojie with us in the back of a Suburban and for those of you that have seen Sydney...well, let's just say that boy AIN'T small. Throw luggage and everything else back there and there was no room for MissM to come back with us on the looooong drive back to NC.
Thanks to Megan (Bojie's Mom) we were able to come home and regroup to decide what to do and how. Even though Meg was going through recovery from a harrowing ordeal with Bojie, she still stepped up to help us coordinate a flight, get the crate purchased and pick up MissM (with the help of Rob too!!) to get her to the airport for her final journey home. Megan got her ready, added everything she needed in her travel crate and the next thing you know she was airbound and flying across country.
I think her travel was the most participated in event that FB has ever seen. So many of us tracked her flight from start to finish and Teri (Abbey here on NN) kept posting songs to everyone as they related to whatever state MissM was flying over at the time. Wine toasts were made as she got closer to home and finally at 11:30ish, she landed and barreled out of her crate to hit the first grassy patch outside the airport.
MaB is now almost 11. She's a spunky ole girl despite her age. She adores the youngsters as long as they don't romp around too close to her. She'll "tell it" if they do and they generally comply. If they are in the other room and being too loud for her liking, she taaaakes herrrrrr tiiiiime, geeets uuuuup, mosies on over to where they are, lets out one long loud WOOOOOOOOOF and then turns around and goes back to her spot and lays down to sleep. They all stop, look at her as if she's lost her mind and then settle down realizing that the Queen has spoken. It's hilarious to watch.
She is slow to get up but doesn't exhibit any pain. She's like a little low rider tank when she hears the treat bag open or hears me yell "coooookie!!" She's pretty darn quick if it nets her something yummy. She loves going to Starbucks for pumpkin bread and can still ramp up with a little help holding her steady.
We adore the ole girl and wouldn't trade her for anything in the world. We're very thankful that we have her in our lives.
We are ever grateful to Megan and Rob to for helping get her to us.
We are also very thankful to the many many friends who (behind the scenes and without our knowledge) took up a collection that paid for MissM's flight in full. Talk about making me cry like a baby when I started getting all these checks and payPal donations!!!!
Last edited:
2Paws
New member
Seniors are just the greatest! I'm so glad she is with you and doing so well. Her story is quite remarkable.
We rescued Winston when he was 8 1/2 or 9 1/2 yrs old. So many people told us how lucky he was and I told them we were the lucky ones. Winston taught us so much for the time he was with us. I sure do miss him.
We rescued Winston when he was 8 1/2 or 9 1/2 yrs old. So many people told us how lucky he was and I told them we were the lucky ones. Winston taught us so much for the time he was with us. I sure do miss him.
4ondafloor
New member
I know you do Sue. Hugs to you.:hugs:
They really are marvelous aren't they?
Angela
Super Moderator
Arth-ex
Made by NaturPet
The doggy chiropracter recommended this for Gracie so started her on it today. It's for inflammation, pain and arthritis and is all holistic.
Gracie is a bit stiff when first getting up, guess she is entitled to that at 11 1/2yr, I tend to forget how old she is these days as she does really well generally.
Anyway, will let you know if it helps, and you can tell me if any of you have already tried it on your seniors.
Made by NaturPet
The doggy chiropracter recommended this for Gracie so started her on it today. It's for inflammation, pain and arthritis and is all holistic.
Gracie is a bit stiff when first getting up, guess she is entitled to that at 11 1/2yr, I tend to forget how old she is these days as she does really well generally.
Anyway, will let you know if it helps, and you can tell me if any of you have already tried it on your seniors.
baloobear2
New member
Duralactin Updates anyone?
I was wondering if anyone using Duralactin has any updates on progress or lack there of?
I was wondering if anyone using Duralactin has any updates on progress or lack there of?
Crispinbear
New member
Mulberry is rising 10
Mulberry is our first newf and is almost 10 years old (we have had 5 Newfs - two which we lost at around 3 years and two that are still just big children).
We are starting to see so many changes in her as she ages but the magnificent girl is still in there. The crown of her head has narrowed and she has a look in her eye as if to say 'I know that I am not the dog that I was - but you do still love me don't you?' She seems to seek reassurance in a way that she did not need before.
We have changed her routine as she sleeps a great deal although she still goes for a walk with the others every morning. She gets a bit puffed out but still wants to go and it is amazing how she can still find the energy to chase a cat or a squirrel - though they run up the trees and no matter how hard she trys she never manages to shake them out.
We can see that she is changing and perhaps it is a process of leaving us slowly which makes every day with her extra special.
We love all of our Newfs but I think that the first dog is special. It is the dog that you make all your mistakes with and who teaches you the most.
Mulberry is our first newf and is almost 10 years old (we have had 5 Newfs - two which we lost at around 3 years and two that are still just big children).
We are starting to see so many changes in her as she ages but the magnificent girl is still in there. The crown of her head has narrowed and she has a look in her eye as if to say 'I know that I am not the dog that I was - but you do still love me don't you?' She seems to seek reassurance in a way that she did not need before.
We have changed her routine as she sleeps a great deal although she still goes for a walk with the others every morning. She gets a bit puffed out but still wants to go and it is amazing how she can still find the energy to chase a cat or a squirrel - though they run up the trees and no matter how hard she trys she never manages to shake them out.
We can see that she is changing and perhaps it is a process of leaving us slowly which makes every day with her extra special.
We love all of our Newfs but I think that the first dog is special. It is the dog that you make all your mistakes with and who teaches you the most.
YorkvilleNewfie
New member
That statement is just beautiful. Really, that brought a tear to my eye.