On Saturday Snoopy woke up unable to stand. Our vet suspected a spinal issue.
Due to his age & distress we made the heartbreaking decision to let him slip away with his dignity intact.
He died peacefully in my arms.
He truly was the very best of dogs🌈
#BelovedSnoopy
#RunFree
I’m sooo excited! 10 years ago my first owner took me to a vets to be put down😱😮 The vet refused & I was signed over & came to live with my forever family. We went shopping this morning & there are 2 Scotch Eggs in the fridge... & a chicken... for a special 10th Gotcha Day Tea
Today I met a lovely lady at the beach. When mum told her I couldn’t see or hear, she crouched down & cupped my face in her hands, she spoke to me & stroked me for ages. She had tears in her eyes & said I was wonderful & amazing. She gave me a big hug & kiss😘
#SheWasLovely
#Kind
We are so grateful for the responses from our Twitter friends to the loss of Snoopy.
He was an exceptional boy & we are bereft.
We are grateful to have had him in our lives & would like to share a picture from his last beach walk on Thursday, striding down to paddle 🌈
#FlyHigh
Ronnie sitting patiently waiting for his bedtime piece of chicken. As soon as he’s been out for his last wee, he heads for the kitchen & sits beautifully by the fridge for his bedtime treat. As soon as he’s finished he puts himself to bed & never stirs until morning
#NightNight
Mo developed kidney failure in October last year
It was managed very well & she continued to enjoy her life as usual
She began to deteriorate a few weeks ago & on Thursday our wonderful Vet Neil helped her across the 🌈
She slipped away very peacefully in our arms
#MoWeLovedHerSo
Bat arrived 2 hours late after more than 36 hours on the road
He was hungry & thirsty, very keen to explore his new surroundings & meet the boys
We all went to bed about 2.00am
We put him in his own room to decompress….. he cried piteously
I slipped in to comfort him ….
Mum’s up to something 🤔
She’s bought a beautiful new dog bed….. but hasn’t let us have it?
She’s bought a new collar….. but we both have collars?
She’s bought a new Tractive device, but I don’t wear one & Ronnies is fine?
#WhatsHappeningMum
#ItsAllVeryStrange
#IsItASurprise
Last night, for the first time since joining my family I had bad dreams 😟 crying & whimpering in my sleep 🥲 Mum woke me up & cuddled me in, I went back to sleep in her arms. I’m a bit tired this morning, so am having a lie down before we go out
#PoorRonnie
#Nightmares
#BadDream
One of our binmen always makes a huge fuss of us.
We didn’t see him today, mum has just gone to bring in the bin….
He had left our biscuits on top
#ThankYou
#SpecialTreat
Mum didn’t know this... she does now... so we thought we should share it in case somebody else didn’t know either. Although I’m could never leave a lone dog anyway!
#GoodToKnow
#Share
#DogsOfTwitter
#PassItOn
We were worried that having had such a hard life Ronnie might struggle to adapt to living inside with a proper bed & home comforts. We needn’t have worried 😟 He’s adapted very quickly😂He’s currently dozing in front of the fire & has moved so he can put his head on a cushion
It’s been 8 sad days since we lost this glorious boy💔
He gave so much love& enjoyment, he has left such a void in our home.
We have all been so incredibly moved by the response from the Twitter community, SM at its very best
#ThankYou
#Snoopy
🌈
#WeLovedHimSo
#AdoptDontShop
I’m taking my security dog role very seriously. Protecting my home and family, while enjoying the sunshine and freedom. This time last year I was spending my 10th year on a chain in Spain
#NowLookAtMe
#LivingMyBestLife
#AdoptDontShop
Today is a very special day 😊
It’s my 13th
#GotchaDay
I was destined to be PTS 😱by my cruel 1st owners, who discarded me for being too small 🤷♀️
But was saved & came to mum where I am adored & have been the
#VeryBestOfGirls
for my
#ForeverFamily
#AdoptDontShop
@TweeetsOfDogs
Absolutely correct 👍
My beautiful spaniel Ronnie is deaf & blind but has a fantastic life
He walks off lead, loves the beach, is remarkably clever & brings joy & pleasure to everyone
I am so proud of everything he’s achieved
#MiracleBoy
*Exciting Announcement *
@SaveOurSpaniels
have asked if we could foster a very special elderly gentleman who was dumped at 15 in a Kill Station 🤬
We are thrilled to be welcoming Show Cocker Bat to join our pack
We’re looking forward to being a trio again
#ItsLonelyBeingADuo
Amazon man saw Ronnie on his bed & called him Spoiled😤
Mum snapped back that he’s blind & deaf, lived outside chained up for 10 years & has earned every bit of the love & comfort he will get for the rest of his life 😡
Amazon man 😳
He brought biscuits & a big fuss today👍
We have had a very quiet week as I wasn’t well 😐
Mum & dad were frantic!
On Tuesday we went to see vet Neil for “THE TALK” 😢
He threw everything he had at me & I came home 😮💨
It wasn’t my time!
Everyone is absolutely thrilled 😄
#TerribleTime
#FeelingBetter
#SuperSnoopy
#Phew
Day started badly with an emergency vet trip for poor Ronnie who woke up with a very sore eye
Vet Neil diagnosed a leaking cataract. Anti inflammatory & painkiller injections + eye drops & bathing
Eye is now open but he’s very subdued & lethargic
#BraveRonnie
#PoorBoy
My HuSis passed her Criminal Higher Rights of Audience & is now a Crown Court Solicitor Advocate, we’re all very proud of her
I have borrowed her wig but not her gown
#VeryProudOfHuSis
Guess what everyone? It’s Friday! & I have failed as a foster! That’s right! I Ronnie Bohill am a Friday Failed Foster. This time last week I was in a van travelling from Spain to a new life! This week I’m in my forever home.I’m adopted
#AdoptDontShop
#RonniesForeverHome
#ImHome
Mum?
Yes Ronnie?
Can I smell kippers? Please tell me I can smell kippers?
Do you like kippers Ronnie?
Oh yes mum they’re delicious 😋
Ronnie?
Yes mum?
Would you like a kipper?
#Mmmmmm
#SpecialKipperBreakfast
Because I was poorly & gave everyone a huge fright yesterday
HuSis came to see me today, she gave me lots of treats & has made a huge fuss of me
Then she cuddled me in on the bean bag by the fire for a special snuggle, I went off to sleep 😴
#ImSoLoved
Last night Ronnie got hurt & yelped, he ran to mum for comfort. She checked him over, picked him up & snuggled him in. It’s the first time he’s done this, previously he’s never made a sound & just carried on 🙁 Now he understands love, comfort & reassurance & seeks it out.
#Loved
Today is my very special day! I arrived in my Forever Home 6 months ago today. My family failed as Fosterers within a week & adopted me. Here are 3 pictures. The chain in Spain 🥺 The day I arrived😊 & Now. We’re having a Scotch Egg party to celebrate
#AdoptDontShop
#HappyRonnie
Mum had pain through the night & was missing Mo who always used to comfort her & snuggle in
Then Ronnie appeared, mum thought he wanted out, but he had come to cuddle 🤗
Somehow he sensed & came to offer comfort
This boy has additional senses 🥰
#SuperRonnie
#ImHereMumIGotThis
Mum?
Yes Mo?
You know I said I didn’t like him yesterday?
Yes Mo you did?
He’s fine really, I like him now 😊
That’s wonderful Mo, well done, that’s very kind ❤️😊
#IskysForeverHome
#AdoptDontShop
Today I leave Spain forever & head to my new life as a Northumbrian spaniel with my new family
I’m very excited & grateful to
@SaveOurSpaniels
who have given me the opportunity of a luxurious retirement in a
#LovingHome
#BatsNewLife
#AdoptDontShop
Mum?
Yes Bat?
You went away forever 🥺
Only to work. Did you miss me?
Oh yes mum 😔you won’t do it again will you?
Dad was with you 🥰
I know! But I like you both here 😊
#SorryBat
I won’t be as long tomorrow 👍
Tomorrow?
#YoureDoingItAgain
#HowCouldYou
#SadBat
I’m in the Doghouse ☹️
Mums cross😤
I smelled a picnic & went looking in the woods 👀
I found the picnic… it was all gone 🤨
The picnickers were playing a wrestling game 😳
I’m not sure who was more embarrassed.. Mum or them ?
Mum stomped away muttering
I had to run
#Awkward
30 hours on from yesterday’s trauma, I’m much better
I was very quiet &sleepy after the painkiller injection
I slept most of the day in my little house & had a good night😴
Today my eye is clearer, the sticky discharge has stopped & I love the bathing, but not the drops
Today we met a lady who was amazed at my skills
They spoke for ages, she asked if it was ok to fuss me, then gave me a lovely rub, cupping my face in her hands & telling me how special I am
Then she said to mum how blessed she is to have me in her life
#MumWasThrilled
#SheGotMe
We met a couple with springers on the beach. We all did sniffs & waggy tails. They asked mum why Ronnie was on a lead- she explained about him being Deaf & Blind. “Why don’t you put him to sleep?” 😱 we hope we NEVER make mum that mad 😠
#HorriblePeople
#HowCouldThey
#HappyRonnie
Mum
They’re asleep 😴
I don’t have anyone to play with me 😞
Shall we go & have some breakfast ?
Ooooh yes please mum, are there sausages?
#PleaseSayTheresSausages
Yesterday was amazing 🤩 My HuBro & HuSis both came at the same time, it hasn’t happened since I arrived in my
#ForeverHome
They fussed me & I got treats, we all went to the beach together & I had a seat at the table
#SoProud
#SoLoved
#BestEverDay
Isky?
Yes Bat?
Am I doing it right?
Doing what right?
Queuing Isky…. Am I queuing right?
You need to look a bit more hungry & hopeful
Like this Isky?
Much better!
#QueuingEtiquette
#BatsNewLife
#ImportantLessons
Hi everyone, we’re back! Our typist had an eye op & couldn’t see 👀 so we couldn’t post! She can’t drive either 😱So no beach trips 😢 Just boring walks from home! It’s like being back in Lockdown 😐
#Boring
#Bored
#FedUp
Mum?
Yes Mo?
When’s he going ?
Going where Mo?
Anywhere? Anywhere but here!
That’s not very kind Mo?
Please mum?
He needs us Mo….?
But …. But…. But 😔
#DoesHeHaveTo
#FeelingUnsure
Mum is smiling listening to dad talking to Bat
Telling him he’s filling out beautifully - he’s gained over 1K 👍
He’s a handsome chap
Tonight we’re going out & he’s coming too with Ronnie& Isky
Bat can neither hear nor understand a single word
But looks at dad with total love
Ronnie has developed a new skill!
This is his latest 😍
He starts barking…
As he’s always been the quietest of dogs we were surprised 😮
But then realised….
He’s calling for us?
A deaf dog has taught himself to verbalise
Previously he had to find us…
Now we go to him!
#Wow
Some people are ignorant & don’t have the imagination to see beyond the “Difference “
A couple with two obviously loved & well cared for spaniels - told me I should PTS Ronnie for being deaf & blind🤬
CONVERSATION DIDN’T END WELL 😤
Fortunately we got enormous support from SM 🙏
People often look at Flash and make comments suggesting that he needs to be pitied. They feel sorry for him. They couldn't be more wrong. This boy loves life and has just as much fun as the next dog.
Mum went to work today 😑she left us with dad☺️
I missed her 😔💔
Now she’s home, I have cuddled up on her knee & I’m not letting her go anywhere again
#MumsLittlestBoy
#SnuggleTime
Two years ago today a 10 year old spaniel, we knew was possibly blind? Arrived after a 4 day journey from Spain
As he was lifted out of the
#HappyBus
he smiled & has done so ever since
Originally a Foster, we realised he was going nowhere
#HappyRonnieWasHome
#AdoptDontShop
The chicken queue
Bat is learning very quickly ✅
Ronnie & Isky have been incredibly welcoming & accepting towards him
Despite being very thin he’s not a snatcher & is remarkably patient & well mannered
He’s made an amazing addition to our home
#BatsNewLife
#SuchGoodBoys