Entry number 180
Anne Reynolds
30th April 2011
Subject: Belated birthday wishes for 'Jake'
Entry number 179
Elly Brown
29th April 2011
Subject: 'Jake'
Hi All
Thank you so much for welcoming Jake into our family. I would like to say that Norman and Jake's story is coming soon with lots of pictures. Jamie, thank you for asking, Norman's birthday is 30th June (9 years old), and we are unsure of Jake's, so his birthday will be the day we got him home which is the 19th April (we are thinking he will be 3 next birthday!).
Lots of love, licks and woofs
Elly, Norman and Jake XXX Editor's note: The wait is over - 'Norman and Jake's Story' can be read by clicking here, and they also have a slideshow.
Entry number 178
Penny Gutridge
28th April 2011
Subject: To 'Badger' With Love XXXXXX
Hello!
Wishing you a Happy Eastertime dear Badger, and a wonderful life from now on and forevermore with Marion, Roger and Lottie!
With much love (and snuggles) from all of us ...
Pebbles, Nina, Rosie, Archie and Lily bach (also Tomos "kitten") XXXXXX
Entry number 177
Margaret Brewer
28th April 2011
Subject: 'Badger'
Dear Marion,
Have just been on the website and seen the fantastic pictures of your new addition, Badger. He looks a real star.
I hope he continues to settle in well. Pickle sends lots of woofs.
Take care,
Margaret, Clive and Pickle
Entry number 176
Karen Clayton
26th April 2011
Subject: 'Badger'
Hi Marion,
Just a quick note to say Badger looks so happy to be in his new home and I hope he has many years of happiness with Lottie. I didn't get to spend much time with him on the trip back from Ireland but he seemed to be a little gentleman and had a good set of lungs - when the rest of his family started to bark Badger wasn't going to be left out of the bedlam (seven vocal Scotties in one car) - not a peaceful journey.
Good luck and heartfelt thanks for taking Badger into your home and heart.
Kindest regards,
Karen, Maddie and our new addition Teddy (one of the seven).
Editor's note: For many years Karen has worked tirelessly on behalf of the Scottish Terrier Emergency Care Scheme (STECS) to rescue and re-home Scotties from Ireland. All credit to Karen for going over to Ireland and bringing these 7 Scotties back for re-homing. Well done Karen!!
Entry number 175
Anne Reynolds
26th April 2011
Subject: 'Jake'
Hello Jake
My name is Jamie. My Mummy says that you have just come to live here with Norman. You will soon get to know us all.
Welcome - you and Norman. When are your birthdays?
I have seen the photograph of you both and you look very pleased to be together.
We have a great Scottie website - this is thanks to Marion and Roger.
Lots of love from Jamie Reynolds and his Mummy Anne xxx
Entry number 174
Barbara Tribe
26th April 2011
Subject: 'Jake'
Hallo Elly
Jake looks like he is a real bundle of fun!
You are going to be a busy lady with Norman and Jake bustling around together.
Love and tail wags from Barbara, Oliver Moonbeam and Heather xxx
Entry number 173
Maureen Guthrie
26th April 2011
Subject: 'Jake'
Hello Elly
A very warm welcome to Jake. Having Norman as his best friend is wonderful. Norman has the nose and know how to guide Jake, and has made Jake welcome in his forever home. My Dudley Bear came from STECS. They do such a fantastic service to Scotties - very caring people - I know, I cannot thank them enough.
So looking forward to hearing about Jake's and Norman's adventures.
Take care.
Love Maureen and Dudley Bear xxxxxxx
Entry number 172
Elly Brown
25th April 2011
Subject: Scottish Terrier Emergency Care Scheme (STECS)
Hi Marion
Congratulations on the arrival of Badger. I haven't checked out your website for just under a week so only just found out - what a handsome man he is!! Like yourselves, my husband and I received a lovely present via STECS (Geoff and Lorraine) on the 19th April - a little brother for Norman by the name of Jake. Jake is 3 (if not younger we feel) and is full of energy. He is very vocal and is into everything, thus not having time to read all the lovely stories on this website!! He loves his playtime and walkies and has taken very well to clicker training, particularly for recall, and has toilet trained himself with the help of the lovely Norman Bear.
He has settled in well and has made lots of doggy friends already and loves spending time in the garden running on the grass.
I would like to thank everyone from STECS involved in the rescue of Jake (all the way from Ireland), especially Geoff and Lorraine who drove into the night to make sure this little boy reached his forever home safely. He is loved dearly already!
I have enclosed a picture of Jake (left) and Norman, spending time in the garden.
Helena Brown
Editor's note: 'Norman' was one of the runners up in our 2011 Photographic Competition
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Marion Kimberley-Scott
26th April 2011
Hi Elly
Thank you for introducing Jake to us - we have already met Norman when he was a runner up in the 2011 Photographic Competition.
Jake and Badger must have been 'ship mates' on the ferry from Ireland.
So pleased to hear Jake has settled in well and Norman is being the perfect role model for him. I'm sure they will have lots of fun and a great life together with you.
Lots of love and hugs for Jake and Norman.
Marion, Lottie and Badger XXXXXX
Entry number 171
Cynthia Orrey
24th April 2011
Subject: 'Badger'
Hello Marion, Roger, Lottie and now Badger,
Just had to write and say how great it was to see and read that Badger now has a wonderful home with you all. He has certainly fallen on his feet. Look forward to reading more about how he settles in.
Badger ..... that name certainly rings a bell!
Regards,
Cynthia and the gang
Entry number 170
Eileen Brennan
23rd April 2011
Subject: 'Badger'
Hi Marion,
Have just seen Badger - he is sooo handsome. I agree a new collar is essential - my three were the same - they preened once they got the new collar on. He is just a little older than Bailey - hopefully we'll have both of them for a long time to come. Badger seems to be finding his paws quickly. Thank God he and Lottie get on well.
Love Eileen and Gang XXXXX
Entry number 169
Maureen Guthrie
23rd April 2011
Subject: The lovely 'Badger'
Dear dear Marion
Not a dry eye in this house. What a very fine fellow Badger is and, oh my, to be in your family and your tender care - what wonderful news.
Please keep us all updated, as I am sure you will.
He and Lottie look so good together.
Wonderful, wonderful - love it!
Love Maureen and Romeo Dudley Bear XXXXXXXXXXXXXX
Entry number 168
Anne Reynolds
23rd April 2011
Subject: 'Badger'
Hallo Badger,
Welcome to our Scottie site. We show our photographs on here, courtesy of Roger and Marion.
Also, my Mummy Anne and I would like to wish you and all the other Scottie friends a very Happy Easter.
Love from Jamie Reynolds XXXXXXXXXX
Entry number 167
Dave and Elaine Hewitt
23rd April 2011
Subject: 'Badger'
Marion
Great to see the images of your new "old" Scotty 'Badger'. We hope he helps to fill some of the void left by Piper. He looks to be settling well.
Best wishes to you all,
From Dave, Elaine & Maggie Waggy Tail
Entry number 166
Pauline Leigh
23rd April 2011
Subject: 'Badger'
Hi Lottie
This is Charlie and Shadow here. We have just been having a look at the photos of you and your new friend Badger, and ooooh are they lovely!
We are two guys that understand taking in refugees from STECS, but we hope that you will love him as much as we love Polly and Hannah.
Hoping he settles in really good and you will have a new best mate. Hoping he takes to Mum and Dad as well !!!!!!!
Woofs and licks to you both.
Luv Charlie and Shadow, via PA Pauline
PS We know you have a few probs with your eyes which is why we have done this in big print hoping you can read this, and a Happy Easter to you, Badger, Marion and Roger xxxxx
Editor's note: Lottie says thanks for the 'big print' Charlie and Shadow - she is hoping Badger will be her new 'guiding light'.
Entry number 165
Barbara Tribe
23rd April 2011
Subject: 'Badger'
Dear Badger
A huge welcome to you and I am sure you will be so happy in your forever home.
Lots of love and tail wags.
Barbara, Oliver Moonbeam and Heather XXX
Entry number 164
Janis and Paul Barrett
22nd April 2011
Subject: Easter Greetings Happy Easter to all Scottie Dog Lovers from Janis and Paul (please click on the card to open it).
Entry number 163
Eileen Brennan
20th April 2011
Subject: 2011 Photographic Competition
Hi Marion
Just wanted to say 'Congratulations' to those lovely dogs that won the photographic competition. All the dogs were so wonderful any one of them would deserve to win.
Love Eileen and "The Gang" XXXXXXX
Entry number 162
Maureen Guthrie
19th April 2011
Subject: Easter Greetings
A very Happy Easter.
Lots of chocolate for Marion and Roger, and lots of strawberries for the lovely Lottie.
Love Maureen and 'Romeo Dudley Bear' XXXXXXXXXXXX
Entry number 161
Maureen Guthrie
15th April 2011
Subject: 2011 Photographic Competition
Hello Marion
Just had a look at scottiedoglovers and saw the photos of Ramsey with lots of doggie goodies. I'm so pleased. Wow! - that will take him some time to get through. Fantastic!!
Love Maureen and Dudley Bear XXXXXXXXXX
Entry number 160
Maureen Guthrie
14th April 2011
Subject: 'My Scotties'
Good morning Marion and sweet Lottie
I've just had a look at your profile and photos update.
First, what a wonderful heart you have, and we all know this. The photos of Lottie I totally loved. Cor! - what a true Scottie, so chunky and oh so proud and, of course, the photos of Piper, a real happy Scottie.
Thank goodness we have photos to treasure - takes us back in time. Lovely!!
Love Maureen and Dudley Bear XXXXXXXXXX
Editor's note: 'My Scotties' can be viewed by clicking here
Entry number 159
John Ashley
14th April 2011
Subject: 2011 Photographic Competition
Editor's note: I am sharing this message I have received from John following receipt of his prize in our 2011 Photographic Competition.
Marion,
Many thanks for the ‘Doggie Delights’; the parcel arrived safely and has proved quite a hit with friend Ramsey. He couldn’t work the little piggy out at first; he has now managed to make it grunt, but is still very puzzled why. I’m including two photos of Ramsey with the contents of the prize, am working on Thorn’s story (it’s proving quite cathartic to reprise Thorn’s life, and relive events that had over time become buried in the memory), and will be in touch again shortly.
John and Ramsey
Entry number 158
Julie Henry
12th April 2011
Subject: 2011 Photographic Competition
Dear John,
I just wanted to say what a wonderful picture of a wonderful Scottie, Thorn. I almost feel like I know him just from the picture that you took John. It has brought a tear to my eye to see such a picture. I can see he was a very special boy. I was surprised to see he was so much older than I thought; he seemed so very young in the picture ... must be the thoughts dancing in his head just as you took the picture John. I think he was imagining himself dashing in fields with the wind in his face and all the wonderful smells in the air. Thank you so much for sharing this picture with us; I shall look at it over and over again as it makes me feel so good.
Please put some more pictures on of your lovely Scotties - I would love to see them - and I look forward to reading about Thorn's life too.
Lots of love from Julie and my Scottie Dougal. Love to your Scottie Ramsey from us too!
Entry number 157
Anne Reynolds
10th April 2011
Subject: 2011 Photographic Competition
Dear John,
First of all, congratulations to you and Thorn for winning the photographic competition, but on reading further I was sorry to find that Thorn had passed away. My Mummy sends her condolences to you, but she thought that the wind in Thorn's hair showed that he was a happy dog.
I am sure, as Mummy says, that Thorn will be happy again at Rainbow Bridge with lots of new friends.
Regards,
Jamie Reynolds and his Mummy Anne
Entry number 156
Barbara Tribe
9th April 2011
Subject: 2011 Photographic Competition
Hallo John,
First of all many congratulations on your photo taking first prize. There's not a dry eye in the house after reading the story! I'm looking forward to hearing more of Thorn's story. I'm sure Ramsey will do justice to the prize on behalf of Thorn.
Love Barbara, Oliver Moonbeam and Heather
Entry number 155 9th April 2011
Helena Brown
Subject: 2011 Photographic Competition
Hi,
Just wanted to say a great big thank you to everyone who voted and made my little bear, Norman, 3rd place in the photo competition. We are very proud to have such a gorgeous boy.
All the photo's were excellent and made me smile, which is what it's all about!!
From Helena Brown, woofs and licks from Norman Bear xx
Entry number 154
John Ashley
9th April 2011
Subject: 2011 Photographic Competition
Editor's note: With John's permission I am sharing this lovely message, received following the news that John had won the 2011 Photographic Competition. John has also been so kind as to agree to provide a story about Thorn's interesting life which we shall publish once available.
Marion,
This has taken me very much by surprise; although the photograph has a special meaning to me, it did seem to be very plain when compared to many of the other characters amongst your competition entries.
The photograph was taken in January 2006. Thorn seemed to find some pleasure in feeling the wind ruffling his featherings. In the photograph he is relaxing on top of the Thames sea/river flood defences in the early afternoon. We’d walked northwards along the seawall from Coalhouse fort near the village of East Tilbury. It is as far as we could go at this point, and although it is adjacent to one of the major landfill sites for London’s rubbish, it is a very attractive spot on the riverside where the river turns east and opens out into the estuary. It was quite cold, the wind was coming straight up the river off the North Sea and had quite a bite, but in the sun it was a very pleasant afternoon and we were taking a break. I was sitting on the end of the seawall and lying back on the earth embankment enjoying the day when having not heard anything for a while I rolled over to my left to look for Thorn. He was on top of the embankment above my left shoulder, as you can see him in the photograph, with the wind lifting his whiskers and blowing back his eyebrows. To get the photo I had to reach for my camera without any sharp movement that may have disturbed him, and from a very awkward position take the photo over my left shoulder while lying on my back.
Unfortunately, Thorn passed away in August last year; he was 13, and had contracted a fungal infection that was causing a rapid onset of paralysis in his spine/back legs. He had always been a very fit dog and was in other ways in excellent condition for his age so it was a very difficult decision to make to have to have him put to sleep. The prognosis was not good, the treatment would be traumatic and prolonged for him, and had only a very slim chance of success.
I’m not sure if you have access to the Scottish Terrier Breeders' & Exhibitors' Association Yearbooks, but Thorn had a regular feature in the Yearbook over the last decade, telling his side of our joint fundraising mountain climbing project, on behalf of a charity supporting clinical research for ovarian cancer. He has a very interesting life story if you would like to hear it.
I do have another Scottie, a seven year old called Ramsey, a refugee from the Scottish Terrier Emergency Care Scheme, who came to me when he was two and is a bit of a loveable rogue. He doesn’t have the stamina of Thorn, but I’m sure that he will be grateful to his lost friend for the ‘Doggie Delights’. It may be fun getting him to pose with such an interesting display, but I’ll do my best.
Many thanks again to you and to everyone who voted for Thorn, it has come as a very pleasant surprise, and put a touch of damp in the corner of my eye.
John
Entry number 151
Margaret Brewer
2nd April 2011
Subject: Welcome 'Rocky'
Hello Rocky
You look great!! I'd like to hear about you and what you get up to. I've got two friends called Bonnie and Daisy who look like you. I'm a Westie - a dirty white at the moment. I'm off to the dog grooming shop on Monday for a shampoo and cut.
Take care.
Lots of woofs and wagging of tail.
Pickle XX
Entry number 150
Maureen Guthrie
2nd April 2011
Subject: Welcome 'Rocky'
A very big 'Hello' to Rocky and Dorothy.
You are a very handsome looking Scottie - eyes full of Scottie mischief - lovely.
Looking forward to hearing all about your adventures.
Love Maureen and Dudley Bear XX
Entry number 149
Pauline Leigh
2nd April 2011
Subject: Welcome 'Rocky'
Hi Rocky and Dorothy
Welcome to Scottie Dog Lovers.
My - what a beautiful photo - you look sooo mischievous.
If it’s any help to Dorothy and, of course, not forgetting Rocky, I have a 15 year old who was diagnosed with Cushing’s two years ago and since she has been on the medicines she has gone from strength to strength. I would go as far as to say I have a new dog. I totally understand the horror of reading about Cushing's and just how frightening the reading can be, but my advice is to know about it, but don’t dwell on it - just keep on giving the tablets and watch the lad live a perfectly normal happy life. In fact it won’t surprise me if you have already noticed an improvement in him already.
Best wishes to you both.
Love & hugs Pauline xxxxx
Woofs and Licks from Polly, Hannah, Shadow & Charlie (Tartan Terrors - I mean Terriers)
Entry number 148
Margaret Brewer (with 'Pickle' lending a paw)
1st April 2011
Subject: My birthday 'thanks'
Hi everybody!
Thank you so much for my birthday card and best wishes. I've had a lovely day.
Mum and Dad took me down to the doggie warehouse where they let me choose a new squeaky ball. They also bought me a new chew!! When the postman came - I gave my usual bark - there was a card for me from my friends Bonnie and Daisy and their owners who are on holiday. I've just come back from a lovely run in the park and am a bit tired now so I think a sleep is called for.
Thank you again.
Lots of woofs and wagging of tail.
Pickle XX
Entry number 147
Barbara Tribe
1st April 2011
Subject: Welcome 'Rocky'
Hallo Dorothy
Rocky is a really handsome Scottie, isn't he? He has that keen, inquisitive look in his eyes. I have just been reading about Cushing's Disease on 'Google' as I didn't know what it entailed. It seems that the medication for it is very effective.
Love Barbara, Oliver Moonbeam and Heather xx
Entry number 146
Anne Reynolds (with 'Jamie' lending a paw)
1st April 2011
Subject: Welcome 'Rocky'
Hi Rocky and your Mummy Dorothy,
My Mummy is helping me write this to you.
You are a handsome looking chap. I can be a bit bossy sometimes, especially when I know it is time for my walk with Daddy and I sit by my bowl for meals. I know the time you see - we scotties are very clever!!
Glad to have you 'on board' with the rest of us. We are all doggy friends.
Marion and Roger are very kind people.
Keep in touch.
Love from Jamie Reynolds and his Mummy Anne XX
Entry number 145
Maureen Guthrie and Barbara Tribe
1st April 2011
Subject: Birthday Greetings for 'Pickle’
Entry number 144
Maureen Guthrie
1st April 2011
Subject: Birthday Greetings for 'Pickle'
A very special 10th birthday Pickle.
You have a very special forever home - just like me.
Love Dudley Bear XXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
Entry number 143
Anne Reynolds
1st April 2011
Subject: Birthday Greetings for 'Pickle'
Anne Reynolds
30th April 2011
Subject: Belated birthday wishes for 'Jake'
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Entry number 179
Elly Brown
29th April 2011
Subject: 'Jake'
Hi All
Thank you so much for welcoming Jake into our family. I would like to say that Norman and Jake's story is coming soon with lots of pictures. Jamie, thank you for asking, Norman's birthday is 30th June (9 years old), and we are unsure of Jake's, so his birthday will be the day we got him home which is the 19th April (we are thinking he will be 3 next birthday!).
Lots of love, licks and woofs
Elly, Norman and Jake XXX Editor's note: The wait is over - 'Norman and Jake's Story' can be read by clicking here, and they also have a slideshow.
Entry number 178
Penny Gutridge
28th April 2011
Subject: To 'Badger' With Love XXXXXX
Hello!
Wishing you a Happy Eastertime dear Badger, and a wonderful life from now on and forevermore with Marion, Roger and Lottie!
With much love (and snuggles) from all of us ...
Pebbles, Nina, Rosie, Archie and Lily bach (also Tomos "kitten") XXXXXX
Entry number 177
Margaret Brewer
28th April 2011
Subject: 'Badger'
Dear Marion,
Have just been on the website and seen the fantastic pictures of your new addition, Badger. He looks a real star.
I hope he continues to settle in well. Pickle sends lots of woofs.
Take care,
Margaret, Clive and Pickle
Entry number 176
Karen Clayton
26th April 2011
Subject: 'Badger'
Hi Marion,
Just a quick note to say Badger looks so happy to be in his new home and I hope he has many years of happiness with Lottie. I didn't get to spend much time with him on the trip back from Ireland but he seemed to be a little gentleman and had a good set of lungs - when the rest of his family started to bark Badger wasn't going to be left out of the bedlam (seven vocal Scotties in one car) - not a peaceful journey.
Good luck and heartfelt thanks for taking Badger into your home and heart.
Kindest regards,
Karen, Maddie and our new addition Teddy (one of the seven).
Editor's note: For many years Karen has worked tirelessly on behalf of the Scottish Terrier Emergency Care Scheme (STECS) to rescue and re-home Scotties from Ireland. All credit to Karen for going over to Ireland and bringing these 7 Scotties back for re-homing. Well done Karen!!
Entry number 175
Anne Reynolds
26th April 2011
Subject: 'Jake'
Hello Jake
My name is Jamie. My Mummy says that you have just come to live here with Norman. You will soon get to know us all.
Welcome - you and Norman. When are your birthdays?
I have seen the photograph of you both and you look very pleased to be together.
We have a great Scottie website - this is thanks to Marion and Roger.
Lots of love from Jamie Reynolds and his Mummy Anne xxx
Entry number 174
Barbara Tribe
26th April 2011
Subject: 'Jake'
Hallo Elly
Jake looks like he is a real bundle of fun!
You are going to be a busy lady with Norman and Jake bustling around together.
Love and tail wags from Barbara, Oliver Moonbeam and Heather xxx
Entry number 173
Maureen Guthrie
26th April 2011
Subject: 'Jake'
Hello Elly
A very warm welcome to Jake. Having Norman as his best friend is wonderful. Norman has the nose and know how to guide Jake, and has made Jake welcome in his forever home. My Dudley Bear came from STECS. They do such a fantastic service to Scotties - very caring people - I know, I cannot thank them enough.
So looking forward to hearing about Jake's and Norman's adventures.
Take care.
Love Maureen and Dudley Bear xxxxxxx
Entry number 172
Elly Brown
25th April 2011
Subject: Scottish Terrier Emergency Care Scheme (STECS)
Hi Marion
Congratulations on the arrival of Badger. I haven't checked out your website for just under a week so only just found out - what a handsome man he is!! Like yourselves, my husband and I received a lovely present via STECS (Geoff and Lorraine) on the 19th April - a little brother for Norman by the name of Jake. Jake is 3 (if not younger we feel) and is full of energy. He is very vocal and is into everything, thus not having time to read all the lovely stories on this website!! He loves his playtime and walkies and has taken very well to clicker training, particularly for recall, and has toilet trained himself with the help of the lovely Norman Bear.
He has settled in well and has made lots of doggy friends already and loves spending time in the garden running on the grass.
I would like to thank everyone from STECS involved in the rescue of Jake (all the way from Ireland), especially Geoff and Lorraine who drove into the night to make sure this little boy reached his forever home safely. He is loved dearly already!
I have enclosed a picture of Jake (left) and Norman, spending time in the garden.
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Editor's note: 'Norman' was one of the runners up in our 2011 Photographic Competition
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Marion Kimberley-Scott
26th April 2011
Hi Elly
Thank you for introducing Jake to us - we have already met Norman when he was a runner up in the 2011 Photographic Competition.
Jake and Badger must have been 'ship mates' on the ferry from Ireland.
Lots of love and hugs for Jake and Norman.
Marion, Lottie and Badger XXXXXX
Entry number 171
Cynthia Orrey
24th April 2011
Subject: 'Badger'
Hello Marion, Roger, Lottie and now Badger,
Just had to write and say how great it was to see and read that Badger now has a wonderful home with you all. He has certainly fallen on his feet. Look forward to reading more about how he settles in.
Badger ..... that name certainly rings a bell!
Regards,
Cynthia and the gang
Entry number 170
Eileen Brennan
23rd April 2011
Subject: 'Badger'
Hi Marion,
Have just seen Badger - he is sooo handsome. I agree a new collar is essential - my three were the same - they preened once they got the new collar on. He is just a little older than Bailey - hopefully we'll have both of them for a long time to come. Badger seems to be finding his paws quickly. Thank God he and Lottie get on well.
Love Eileen and Gang XXXXX
Entry number 169
Maureen Guthrie
23rd April 2011
Subject: The lovely 'Badger'
Dear dear Marion
Not a dry eye in this house. What a very fine fellow Badger is and, oh my, to be in your family and your tender care - what wonderful news.
Please keep us all updated, as I am sure you will.
He and Lottie look so good together.
Wonderful, wonderful - love it!
Love Maureen and Romeo Dudley Bear XXXXXXXXXXXXXX
Entry number 168
Anne Reynolds
23rd April 2011
Subject: 'Badger'
Hallo Badger,
Welcome to our Scottie site. We show our photographs on here, courtesy of Roger and Marion.
Also, my Mummy Anne and I would like to wish you and all the other Scottie friends a very Happy Easter.
Love from Jamie Reynolds XXXXXXXXXX
Entry number 167
Dave and Elaine Hewitt
23rd April 2011
Subject: 'Badger'
Marion
Great to see the images of your new "old" Scotty 'Badger'. We hope he helps to fill some of the void left by Piper. He looks to be settling well.
Best wishes to you all,
From Dave, Elaine & Maggie Waggy Tail
Entry number 166
Pauline Leigh
23rd April 2011
Subject: 'Badger'
Hi Lottie
This is Charlie and Shadow here. We have just been having a look at the photos of you and your new friend Badger, and ooooh are they lovely!
We are two guys that understand taking in refugees from STECS, but we hope that you will love him as much as we love Polly and Hannah.
Hoping he settles in really good and you will have a new best mate. Hoping he takes to Mum and Dad as well !!!!!!!
Woofs and licks to you both.
Luv Charlie and Shadow, via PA Pauline
PS We know you have a few probs with your eyes which is why we have done this in big print hoping you can read this, and a Happy Easter to you, Badger, Marion and Roger xxxxx
Editor's note: Lottie says thanks for the 'big print' Charlie and Shadow - she is hoping Badger will be her new 'guiding light'.
Entry number 165
Barbara Tribe
23rd April 2011
Subject: 'Badger'
Dear Badger
A huge welcome to you and I am sure you will be so happy in your forever home.
Lots of love and tail wags.
Barbara, Oliver Moonbeam and Heather XXX
Entry number 164
Janis and Paul Barrett
22nd April 2011
Subject: Easter Greetings Happy Easter to all Scottie Dog Lovers from Janis and Paul (please click on the card to open it).
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Entry number 163
Eileen Brennan
20th April 2011
Subject: 2011 Photographic Competition
Hi Marion
Just wanted to say 'Congratulations' to those lovely dogs that won the photographic competition. All the dogs were so wonderful any one of them would deserve to win.
Love Eileen and "The Gang" XXXXXXX
Entry number 162
Maureen Guthrie
19th April 2011
Subject: Easter Greetings
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Lots of chocolate for Marion and Roger, and lots of strawberries for the lovely Lottie.
Love Maureen and 'Romeo Dudley Bear' XXXXXXXXXXXX
Entry number 161
Maureen Guthrie
15th April 2011
Subject: 2011 Photographic Competition
Hello Marion
Just had a look at scottiedoglovers and saw the photos of Ramsey with lots of doggie goodies. I'm so pleased. Wow! - that will take him some time to get through. Fantastic!!
Love Maureen and Dudley Bear XXXXXXXXXX
Entry number 160
Maureen Guthrie
14th April 2011
Subject: 'My Scotties'
Good morning Marion and sweet Lottie
I've just had a look at your profile and photos update.
First, what a wonderful heart you have, and we all know this. The photos of Lottie I totally loved. Cor! - what a true Scottie, so chunky and oh so proud and, of course, the photos of Piper, a real happy Scottie.
Thank goodness we have photos to treasure - takes us back in time. Lovely!!
Love Maureen and Dudley Bear XXXXXXXXXX
Editor's note: 'My Scotties' can be viewed by clicking here
Entry number 159
John Ashley
14th April 2011
Subject: 2011 Photographic Competition
Editor's note: I am sharing this message I have received from John following receipt of his prize in our 2011 Photographic Competition.
Marion,
Many thanks for the ‘Doggie Delights’; the parcel arrived safely and has proved quite a hit with friend Ramsey. He couldn’t work the little piggy out at first; he has now managed to make it grunt, but is still very puzzled why. I’m including two photos of Ramsey with the contents of the prize, am working on Thorn’s story (it’s proving quite cathartic to reprise Thorn’s life, and relive events that had over time become buried in the memory), and will be in touch again shortly.
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Entry number 158
Julie Henry
12th April 2011
Subject: 2011 Photographic Competition
Dear John,
I just wanted to say what a wonderful picture of a wonderful Scottie, Thorn. I almost feel like I know him just from the picture that you took John. It has brought a tear to my eye to see such a picture. I can see he was a very special boy. I was surprised to see he was so much older than I thought; he seemed so very young in the picture ... must be the thoughts dancing in his head just as you took the picture John. I think he was imagining himself dashing in fields with the wind in his face and all the wonderful smells in the air. Thank you so much for sharing this picture with us; I shall look at it over and over again as it makes me feel so good.
Please put some more pictures on of your lovely Scotties - I would love to see them - and I look forward to reading about Thorn's life too.
Lots of love from Julie and my Scottie Dougal. Love to your Scottie Ramsey from us too!
Entry number 157
Anne Reynolds
10th April 2011
Subject: 2011 Photographic Competition
Dear John,
First of all, congratulations to you and Thorn for winning the photographic competition, but on reading further I was sorry to find that Thorn had passed away. My Mummy sends her condolences to you, but she thought that the wind in Thorn's hair showed that he was a happy dog.
I am sure, as Mummy says, that Thorn will be happy again at Rainbow Bridge with lots of new friends.
Regards,
Jamie Reynolds and his Mummy Anne
Entry number 156
Barbara Tribe
9th April 2011
Subject: 2011 Photographic Competition
Hallo John,
First of all many congratulations on your photo taking first prize. There's not a dry eye in the house after reading the story! I'm looking forward to hearing more of Thorn's story. I'm sure Ramsey will do justice to the prize on behalf of Thorn.
Love Barbara, Oliver Moonbeam and Heather
Entry number 155 9th April 2011
Helena Brown
Subject: 2011 Photographic Competition
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Just wanted to say a great big thank you to everyone who voted and made my little bear, Norman, 3rd place in the photo competition. We are very proud to have such a gorgeous boy.
All the photo's were excellent and made me smile, which is what it's all about!!
From Helena Brown, woofs and licks from Norman Bear xx
Entry number 154
John Ashley
9th April 2011
Subject: 2011 Photographic Competition
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Marion,
This has taken me very much by surprise; although the photograph has a special meaning to me, it did seem to be very plain when compared to many of the other characters amongst your competition entries.
The photograph was taken in January 2006. Thorn seemed to find some pleasure in feeling the wind ruffling his featherings. In the photograph he is relaxing on top of the Thames sea/river flood defences in the early afternoon. We’d walked northwards along the seawall from Coalhouse fort near the village of East Tilbury. It is as far as we could go at this point, and although it is adjacent to one of the major landfill sites for London’s rubbish, it is a very attractive spot on the riverside where the river turns east and opens out into the estuary. It was quite cold, the wind was coming straight up the river off the North Sea and had quite a bite, but in the sun it was a very pleasant afternoon and we were taking a break. I was sitting on the end of the seawall and lying back on the earth embankment enjoying the day when having not heard anything for a while I rolled over to my left to look for Thorn. He was on top of the embankment above my left shoulder, as you can see him in the photograph, with the wind lifting his whiskers and blowing back his eyebrows. To get the photo I had to reach for my camera without any sharp movement that may have disturbed him, and from a very awkward position take the photo over my left shoulder while lying on my back.
Unfortunately, Thorn passed away in August last year; he was 13, and had contracted a fungal infection that was causing a rapid onset of paralysis in his spine/back legs. He had always been a very fit dog and was in other ways in excellent condition for his age so it was a very difficult decision to make to have to have him put to sleep. The prognosis was not good, the treatment would be traumatic and prolonged for him, and had only a very slim chance of success.
I’m not sure if you have access to the Scottish Terrier Breeders' & Exhibitors' Association Yearbooks, but Thorn had a regular feature in the Yearbook over the last decade, telling his side of our joint fundraising mountain climbing project, on behalf of a charity supporting clinical research for ovarian cancer. He has a very interesting life story if you would like to hear it.
I do have another Scottie, a seven year old called Ramsey, a refugee from the Scottish Terrier Emergency Care Scheme, who came to me when he was two and is a bit of a loveable rogue. He doesn’t have the stamina of Thorn, but I’m sure that he will be grateful to his lost friend for the ‘Doggie Delights’. It may be fun getting him to pose with such an interesting display, but I’ll do my best.
Many thanks again to you and to everyone who voted for Thorn, it has come as a very pleasant surprise, and put a touch of damp in the corner of my eye.
John
Entry number 153
Maureen Guthrie
8th April 2011
Subject: 2011 Photographic Competition
Congratulations Thorn and John - I loved the photo. What a lovely Scottie, enjoying the wind - a true Highlander.
Well done.
Maureen and Dudley Bear XXXXXX
Entry number 152
Penny Gutridge
7th April 2011
Subject: 2011 Photographic Competition
Many congratulations Thorn (and John) - what a wonderful photo; a really iconic Scottie image ... more please!
xPennyx
Entry number 151
Margaret Brewer
2nd April 2011
Subject: Welcome 'Rocky'
Hello Rocky
You look great!! I'd like to hear about you and what you get up to. I've got two friends called Bonnie and Daisy who look like you. I'm a Westie - a dirty white at the moment. I'm off to the dog grooming shop on Monday for a shampoo and cut.
Take care.
Lots of woofs and wagging of tail.
Pickle XX
Entry number 150
Maureen Guthrie
2nd April 2011
Subject: Welcome 'Rocky'
A very big 'Hello' to Rocky and Dorothy.
You are a very handsome looking Scottie - eyes full of Scottie mischief - lovely.
Looking forward to hearing all about your adventures.
Love Maureen and Dudley Bear XX
Entry number 149
Pauline Leigh
2nd April 2011
Subject: Welcome 'Rocky'
Hi Rocky and Dorothy
Welcome to Scottie Dog Lovers.
My - what a beautiful photo - you look sooo mischievous.
If it’s any help to Dorothy and, of course, not forgetting Rocky, I have a 15 year old who was diagnosed with Cushing’s two years ago and since she has been on the medicines she has gone from strength to strength. I would go as far as to say I have a new dog. I totally understand the horror of reading about Cushing's and just how frightening the reading can be, but my advice is to know about it, but don’t dwell on it - just keep on giving the tablets and watch the lad live a perfectly normal happy life. In fact it won’t surprise me if you have already noticed an improvement in him already.
Best wishes to you both.
Love & hugs Pauline xxxxx
Woofs and Licks from Polly, Hannah, Shadow & Charlie (Tartan Terrors - I mean Terriers)
Entry number 148
Margaret Brewer (with 'Pickle' lending a paw)
1st April 2011
Subject: My birthday 'thanks'
Hi everybody!
Thank you so much for my birthday card and best wishes. I've had a lovely day.
Mum and Dad took me down to the doggie warehouse where they let me choose a new squeaky ball. They also bought me a new chew!! When the postman came - I gave my usual bark - there was a card for me from my friends Bonnie and Daisy and their owners who are on holiday. I've just come back from a lovely run in the park and am a bit tired now so I think a sleep is called for.
Thank you again.
Lots of woofs and wagging of tail.
Pickle XX
Entry number 147
Barbara Tribe
1st April 2011
Subject: Welcome 'Rocky'
Hallo Dorothy
Rocky is a really handsome Scottie, isn't he? He has that keen, inquisitive look in his eyes. I have just been reading about Cushing's Disease on 'Google' as I didn't know what it entailed. It seems that the medication for it is very effective.
Love Barbara, Oliver Moonbeam and Heather xx
Entry number 146
Anne Reynolds (with 'Jamie' lending a paw)
1st April 2011
Subject: Welcome 'Rocky'
Hi Rocky and your Mummy Dorothy,
My Mummy is helping me write this to you.
You are a handsome looking chap. I can be a bit bossy sometimes, especially when I know it is time for my walk with Daddy and I sit by my bowl for meals. I know the time you see - we scotties are very clever!!
Glad to have you 'on board' with the rest of us. We are all doggy friends.
Marion and Roger are very kind people.
Keep in touch.
Love from Jamie Reynolds and his Mummy Anne XX
Entry number 145
Maureen Guthrie and Barbara Tribe
1st April 2011
Subject: Birthday Greetings for 'Pickle’
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Entry number 144
Maureen Guthrie
1st April 2011
Subject: Birthday Greetings for 'Pickle'
A very special 10th birthday Pickle.
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You have a very special forever home - just like me.
Love Dudley Bear XXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
Entry number 143
Anne Reynolds
1st April 2011
Subject: Birthday Greetings for 'Pickle'
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