Can Anyone Help Please

[whippetgood]

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This has been playing on my mind all day!  I know how I would feel if I had to rehome my kids and my dog, and to anyone who doesn't have kids then their dog is their baby,that said I have 2 kids but my whippie is my baby as well.
I was, in a former life, a nurse.  Kat and Lorna are dealing with terminal illness here (sorry to be blunt!), they are living in the moment and trying to do what is best for Phoebe, their precious baby.  Sorry if this is too raw but I worry for Kat, if they find the 'perfect home' for Phoebe, when the inevitable happens, what of Kat?  I can't help but think that a foster home would be better, then at least Kat has the option of having Phoebe back.

In times of bereavement we tend to cling to those who were closest to us, to me it seems that Phoebe is that person for Kat and Lorna.  I may be way off the mark with work commitments etc but it seems harsh to me that Kat is set to lose Lorna and Phoebe as well.  Yes, Lorna is obviously the priority at this time.

Kat and Lorna and Phoebe as well, my heart goes out to you all.  Watched 'The Mummy Diaries' the other night about mums with terminal illness.  Loved the idea of a 'Mummy Manual', everything you want for your children written down as a sort of guide book in case you are not there.  Must admit, as a single parent I may well do something like that.  Perhaps it is something you could do for Phoebe, likes and dislikes, routine etc.  Still I think of Kat though, the prospect of losing a partner and a beloved whippie like Phoebe..  :huggles:   :huggles:

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Hi,

I think you have raised a very valid point, i did'nt even think about Kat being on his own as im so wanting the right home for the beautiful Phoebe but yes ,would Phoebe be a huge comfort to Kat? or is there some reason he could not look after her ??

my heart goes out to Kat and Lorna , i think of them aot its a very difficult situation

sending them lots of hugs :huggles: :huggles: :huggles:

 

[argos1]

thank you 4 yr messages just to say kat (thats me) im female lol me and lorna are a lesbian couple and proud of it.....just wanted to clear that up....we have thought about having phoebe fostered but it still has to be with the right person if you know what i mean someone with another dog but who will love phoebe as there own, someone who doesnt have cats 4 obvious reasons lol and if the person has kids they must be over age of 10 as phoebe is so nervous and shes not fond of young kids as they make a lot of noise....also if we could find someone to foster her for us they would have to spoil phoebe rotten lol as we have done and continue to do she must be allowed to sleep in or at least on a human bed (she sleeps in ours with us) and main thing really she likes her walks 2 good long ones a day and also a real good run off lead but only in an enclosed field or at a beach when we met up with annsa and beaubeau at yarmouth beach phoebe had a great time so she really needs another dog around. so yes we have thought about it and i know when the time comes that yes i would love phoebe back as she will be able to keep me together and we will be needing each other.....so if anyone knows of someone who does foster and will let phoebe have 2-3 chickens a week and a nice latte and biscuits 4 breakfast please do let me know. as always your kind words and thoughts are so very much appreciated.xx

 

[whippetgood]

thank you 4 yr messages just to say kat (thats me) im female lol me and lorna are a lesbian couple and proud of it.....just wanted to clear that up....we have thought about having phoebe fostered but it still has to be with the right person if you know what i mean someone with another dog but who will love phoebe as there own, someone who doesnt have cats 4 obvious reasons lol and if the person has kids they must be over age of 10 as phoebe is so nervous and shes not fond of young kids as they make a lot of noise....also if we could find someone to foster her for us they would have to spoil phoebe rotten lol as we have done and continue to do she must be allowed to sleep in or at least on a human bed (she sleeps in ours with us) and main thing really she likes her walks 2 good long ones a day and also a real good run off lead but only in an enclosed field or at a beach when we met up with annsa and beaubeau at yarmouth beach phoebe had a great time so she really needs another dog around. so yes we have thought about it and i know when the time comes that yes i would love phoebe back as she will be able to keep me together and we will be needing each other.....so if anyone knows of someone who does foster and will let phoebe have 2-3 chickens a week and a nice latte and biscuits 4 breakfast please do let me know. as always your kind words and thoughts are so very much appreciated.xx

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Hi Kat and Lorna,

Do forgive me if i thought Kat was a guyLOLOL i should have realised that Kat was not a mans name

can we just clarify Kat are you saying you want to foster Phoebe for the present time  to give you space to look after a very unwell person with a view to having her back at a later stage, so its not a permanent home you are looking for?

 

[FifeJillandIan]

Hi Kat, I'm sure there's a K9er on here who will be able to treat Pheobe in the style to which she has become accustomed I'd love to be able to help out and foster the beautiful girlie but we have a cat as well as a whippie so it wouldn't be the right environment for her. :luck: :luck: :luck: in your search though and :huggles: :huggles: :huggles: to Lorna and to you.

Take care

Jill

x

 

[trish 9]

Hi Kat, I'm sure there's a K9er on here who will be able to treat Pheobe in the style to which she has become accustomed    I'd love to be able to help out and foster the beautiful girlie but we have a cat as well as a whippie so it wouldn't be the right environment for her.  :luck:   :luck:   :luck: in your search though and  :huggles:   :huggles:   :huggles: to Lorna and to you.Take care

Jill

x

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hi kat and lorna i lost my sister who was only 42 a year and a half ago and i actually went out to buy a dog and i know if you part with phoebe at this difficult time believe me you will regret it she will give you great comfort to foster her would be the best because you can have the option at least to have her back i wish you luck in finding phoebe the right foster home.

 

[argos1]

hi all after much disscussion and sleepness nights and worry of course we have decided what we think is best for phoebe myself and of course lorna.....what we think would be the best thing would be if we could find like what we call a babysitter for phoebe, it would have to be someone close to us i.e norfolk suffolk essex , as all we need is someone to take phoebe when we have hospital visits and as you can imagine with lornas health being as it it serious heart disease we are up the hospital a lot we go to local norfolk and norwich hosp but also addenbrookes and the heart hospital in london, so we need someone who can babysit phoebe at sometimes short notice (i.e when i have to get ambulance out to lorna) also when we have pre arranged hosp visits, so the babysitting could be anything from 1 night or then again if lorna is in london it could be babysitting for 2-3 weeks we call it babysitting rather than fostering as when we have no hosp stuff we want phoebe here with us obviously lol, so does that make sense??? if we could find a babysitter who has a dog already and is spoilt and gets lots of walks then thats great. we feel this is our best solution as this way we wouldnt have to re-home phoebe and she wouldnt have to be fostered for a long period of time and when the time comes for my darling lorna to leave us we will have phoebe right till the end and i will have her after and we can get each other through it all. so if anyone knows someone willing to help us please let us know...phoebe is a good girl very shy and nervous till she gets to know you, she loves to play especially off lead (in an enclosed area) with other dogs and she loves to be kissed and cuddled a lot and lastly she is spoilt rotten never gets told off and has what she wants whenever she wants it lol, seriously we do think it is our best solution for all concerned so please spread the word, again many thanks for yr kind words and thoughts.x

 

[Lal]

:luck: In finding someone to help. Unfortunately I am at the other end of the country. Take Care :huggles:

 

[~Sarah~]

hi all after much disscussion and sleepness nights and worry of course we have decided what we think is best for phoebe myself and of course lorna.....what we think would be the best thing would be if we could find like what we call a babysitter for phoebe, it would have to be someone close to us i.e norfolk suffolk essex , as all we need is someone to take phoebe when we have hospital visits and as you can imagine with lornas health being as it it serious heart disease we are up the hospital a lot we go to local norfolk and norwich hosp but also addenbrookes and the heart hospital in london, so we need someone who can babysit phoebe at sometimes short notice (i.e when i have to get ambulance out to lorna) also when we have pre arranged hosp visits, so the babysitting could be anything from 1 night  or then again if lorna is in london it could be babysitting for 2-3 weeks we call it babysitting rather than fostering as when we have no hosp stuff we  want phoebe here with us obviously lol, so does that make sense??? if we could find a babysitter who has a dog already and is spoilt and gets lots of walks then thats great. we feel this is our best solution as this way we wouldnt have to re-home phoebe and she wouldnt have to be fostered for a long period of time and when the time comes for my darling lorna to leave us we will have phoebe right till the end and i will have her after and we can get each other through it all. so if anyone knows someone willing to help us please let us know...phoebe is a good girl very shy and nervous till she gets to know you, she loves to play especially off lead (in an enclosed area) with other dogs and she loves to be kissed and cuddled a lot and lastly she is spoilt rotten never gets told off and has what she wants whenever she wants it lol, seriously we do think it is our best solution for all concerned so please spread the word, again many thanks for yr kind words and thoughts.x

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I am so pleased for you that you have made this decision - it sound an ideal solution for your very sad situation. I would love to offer to help, but don't live near enough unfortunately. I do hope you find the ideal 'babysitter' for Phoebe. :huggles: :luck: :luck:

 

[BlueNoise]

Lots of :luck: :luck: in finding a "baby sitter" for Phoebe. You are making a wise choice you will need Phoebe to help you when Lorna's time comes

Sorry cannot help as too far away. Take care :huggles:

 

[jinnyfizz]

I would so love to be able to help, Kat, but Devon is just an itsy, bitsy tad too far away :- "

I agree you have decided to do absolutely the best thing for the three of you and you all have my utmost best wishes and respect

Good on you! :thumbsup: :huggles:

 

[jgear]

If you do a search in Google there are loads of dog sitting services. A couple of my friends have used them in London and can't praise them enough. Everyone has to be throughly checked out and it seems very safe. I hope you can find one who is suitable and you like.

Wishing you the very best

 

[posh totty]

kat and lorna , sorry to hear things havent gone well and im sorry i missed seeing you when in great yarmouth :huggles:

has anyone contacted whippet rescue to see if they have a suitable "babysitter " for pheobe? im sure linda may know of someone who fits the bill? also if people on other forums could also cross post with your permission? im sure something will appear at just the right time? have you asked at local vets etc? rescues often also have a list of foster carers ?

i wish you all the very best of luck and wish i could do more to help :luck: :huggles:

 

[argos1]

hi many yhanks for your replies...we have been offered a babysitter for phoebe...a lovely person from this site who im sure loads of you know...Hilarys hounds. to whom i thank you and just to let you know hilary i will be sending you a pm 2moz hun. would do it now but lorna not so good at mo so going to see to her needs. thanks.xxx

 

[Hilary & Hounds]

Aw shucks! :b Take your time Kat. :huggles:

 

[BlueNoise]

Well done Hilary & Hounds :thumbsup: Hope it all works for you,Kat,Lorna and of course Phoebe :huggles:

Trust Lorna is feeling better today )

 

[jue332]

Well done Hilary :thumbsup:

I'm sure Pheobe will have a great time with Hilary and her lovely hounds :huggles: :huggles:

 

[rls22]

That's so lovely of you Hilary - sure Phoebe will be very well looked after :huggles:

 

[~Helen~]

:luck: ooooh, I really hope this works out! :huggles: wishing you so much luck, Kat, Lorna and Phoebe. Brilliant of you, Hilary :thumbsup:

 

[~Sarah~]

Brilliant news - I'm sure Phoebe will have a great time with Hilary and her hounds. :wub: :huggles: :wub: I do hope it works out for you all. :luck: :luck: :luck:

 

[maggie217]

Brilliant news - I'm sure Phoebe will have a great time with Hilary and her hounds.  :wub:   :huggles:   :wub:   I do hope it works out for you all.  :luck:   :luck:   :luck:

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Ditto

Pauline