tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489168146200487747.post206802500527945121..comments2024-01-30T13:57:40.271+11:00Comments on LoveCats DownUnder: Say “Hi” to Howie – Kandy ShepherdAlly Blakehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17352564320902831489noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489168146200487747.post-13898252803589836972017-04-29T14:37:32.347+10:002017-04-29T14:37:32.347+10:00Thank you Lyn for your kind words about our horses...Thank you Lyn for your kind words about our horses.<br /><br />I love Border Collies, my favourite breed of dog. I enjoyed your story about Doc. Being a working dog seemed to be bred into the Border Collies I have known. Rounding things up is something they just have to do. I'm not surprised to see Doc ended up back as working dog! Kandy Shepherdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16992773219169379298noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489168146200487747.post-25664277052167820362017-04-27T20:03:48.603+10:002017-04-27T20:03:48.603+10:00Thanks Sue. Boss sounds like quite a character and...Thanks Sue. Boss sounds like quite a character and what a happy ending to his story!<br />Kandy Shepherdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16992773219169379298noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489168146200487747.post-1460108846686975812017-04-27T20:02:55.987+10:002017-04-27T20:02:55.987+10:00Thank you so much, Laurie.Thank you so much, Laurie.Kandy Shepherdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16992773219169379298noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489168146200487747.post-31992008899488612762017-04-27T20:01:28.344+10:002017-04-27T20:01:28.344+10:00Thanks, Michelle it has been difficult. But Howie ...Thanks, Michelle it has been difficult. But Howie is rather gorgeous and settling in well! <br />Our two rescue feral kittens are still a bit feral but the older they get the calmer they get, I'm glad to hear yours settled down!Kandy Shepherdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16992773219169379298noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489168146200487747.post-12546157136785580772017-04-27T19:59:47.785+10:002017-04-27T19:59:47.785+10:00Louisa, I'm so sorry to see about your cat. Fo...Louisa, I'm so sorry to see about your cat. Fourteen years of cat companionship is a big chunk of your life. <br />I know what you mean about a difference stage of your life. We have four cats. We have two very old girls and I have promised hubby that I won't want to replace them when they--heartbreakingly--go. Sometimes it costs us more to board the cats when we go away than our accommodation!Kandy Shepherdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16992773219169379298noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489168146200487747.post-50714582898502660932017-04-27T16:09:27.896+10:002017-04-27T16:09:27.896+10:00What perfect timing for Howie to arrive. So sorry ...What perfect timing for Howie to arrive. So sorry to hear about the loss of Banjo. There are no words that are enough to express my condolences as I'm sure all your rescues become members of the family.<br />I haven't personally adopted any animals (mainly since I can't really have pets where I am and it currently wouldn't be fair on them). However I recall Mum coming home with additional pets several times when the owners couldn't keep them for various reasons.<br />The most memorable is Doc the Border Collie. I'm not certain but I think his original owner passed away when his digger rolled. We ended up passing Doc onto a farmer in the Marlborough area. As fantastic as Doc was, he had a huge excess of energy and would try to round up everything, including the car when Mum and step-dad reversed down the driveway. I do recall that we heard back from the farmer that Doc had to be a cattle dog, as he had too much energy etc for the wellbeing of the sheep.Lyn Mnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489168146200487747.post-89790266395763015032017-04-27T14:04:17.752+10:002017-04-27T14:04:17.752+10:00What a beautiful story, Kandy. Howie looks gorgeou...What a beautiful story, Kandy. Howie looks gorgeous. Big hugs for the loss of Banjo too.<br />A few years back we adopted an ex pig hunting dog from a friend. He was a greyhound whippet cross: small and extremely fast which meant he was always first to the pig and often injured. (I am not a fan of this at all) When his owner decided to retire Boss early we were lucky to take him in. He had the sweetest nature and gave us a lot of happy times in the few years we had him. And he certainly enjoyed his easy life!Sue MacKayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05475372981173809219noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489168146200487747.post-7567992270857645562017-04-27T12:26:58.412+10:002017-04-27T12:26:58.412+10:00So sorry to hear about Banjo, but glad Howie has a...So sorry to hear about Banjo, but glad Howie has a great new home!lauriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08702597564760699067noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489168146200487747.post-9230919409433129262017-04-27T11:29:56.706+10:002017-04-27T11:29:56.706+10:00So sorry to hear about Banjo, Kandy. How devastati...So sorry to hear about Banjo, Kandy. How devastating for you all.<br /><br />But what a lovely horse Howie is! And very beautiful. And what a lovely thing to do to rescue him like that! He definitely deserved another chance. I bet he and your daughter will become the best of friends. <br /><br />We once rescued a feral kitten. Heaven's he was wild in the early days before becoming just a great big ole pussycat.:-)Michelle Douglashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07748538761711892080noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489168146200487747.post-82507853939677519212017-04-27T10:18:09.945+10:002017-04-27T10:18:09.945+10:00Oh Howie is just gorgeous!! I'm so sorry about...Oh Howie is just gorgeous!! I'm so sorry about the loss of Banjo, but glad Howie can give your family some healing.<br /><br />We lost one of our cats last week too...he was 14, so had a good long and happy life. So sad when they leave us, though. We did think about getting another cat to fill the void but we aren't so sure as we're moving into a different stage of our lives. But if we do, it'll be a good old moggie from SPCA.Louisa Georgehttp://www.louisageorge.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489168146200487747.post-48034727395076124682017-04-26T18:50:28.896+10:002017-04-26T18:50:28.896+10:00So your dog found you- clever girl! I'm glad t...So your dog found you- clever girl! I'm glad to see that worked out so well both for you and your dog, Annie.Kandy Shepherdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16992773219169379298noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489168146200487747.post-11064351743694711312017-04-26T17:32:27.607+10:002017-04-26T17:32:27.607+10:00Kandy, thanks so much for sharing these photos! He...Kandy, thanks so much for sharing these photos! He does look like a lovely horse.<br /><br />Years ago we adopted a stray dog who wandered into our yard and who'd pretty obviously been maltreated. She lived with us for years and had a pretty happy life.<br /> Annie Westhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16804740491737358014noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489168146200487747.post-59626185382513824582017-04-26T10:42:20.859+10:002017-04-26T10:42:20.859+10:00Two new kittens! How exciting,Helen. You and your ...Two new kittens! How exciting,Helen. You and your grandchildren must be counting the days until you can see them. I'm sure you'll share photos on social media and I'm looking forward to seeing them!Kandy Shepherdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16992773219169379298noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489168146200487747.post-63315553733250557782017-04-26T06:12:32.234+10:002017-04-26T06:12:32.234+10:00Hi Kandy
I am so sorry for the loss of Banjo my h...Hi Kandy<br /><br />I am so sorry for the loss of Banjo my heart goes out to you all but hello Howie he is beautiful and sure to be a fabulous friend. Most of our pets have come from the RSPCA or we have found them and in about 6 weeks time we are welcoming 2 kittens into our family a friend has found a stray cat who had 6 kittens and we are going to adopt 2 of them because 2 is fun I have seen a photo of the 6 mostly black and black and white but we well pick a couple when we meet them in a couple of weeks we are very excited it is a while since we have had a cat :)<br /><br />Have Fun<br />Helen Helenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03984438742736003285noreply@blogger.com