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oldbittyhen
True Blue Farmgirl
1511 Posts
tina
quartz hill
ca
USA
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 Posted - Feb 27 2012 : 5:27:25 PM
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The girl that works at the Mom & Pop close to me called, and asked if I could trim nails on a elderly mans dog, the dog was nervous around people, and did not walk on a leash she said, so they didn't want to try a groomers or the vet's.I said sure, so she met me at the mans house, introduced us, and then he went and called "Quake" (as in earthquake) to come in. This was probaly the biggest Pitbull i have ever seen , weel over a 100#'s, and I've been around them for most of my life. He walks in, looks me up and down, turns around and sits, ignoring me completly. So I walk over next to him, sit on the floor next to him, and ignor him, curiosity gets the best of him, he kinda wiggles over and around till hes facing me, takes his nose and lifts my chin up, looks into my eyes, then gives me the biggest, toothiest dog grin ever, and ever so gently licks my chin ...I pick up a front paw, and play with his toes and nails, he thinks this is great, rolls over on his back and gives me his other paw, and I do the same to it...then I take my nippers, hold up a big toe, and clip the first nail, he is intently watching, and after I did the first one, he gives me a big sloopy pit kiss on the hand, so i go to the next, and we repeat this till all but one dew claw nail is left, and I discovered that nail has grown all the way around, back thru the toe, TWICE, so i carefully lay down next to him, and pull the toe out enough to be able to see well, clip and remove the first circle of ingrown, clip and remove the second circle of ingrown, suppess out the pocket of infection, swab the hole out with peroxide, pack it with neosporin, and we are done...not one wimper/whine or growl, no aggression, not a stiffening of the body ever, just lots of kisses and adoring eyes, i just love pits and most owners, what a true gentleman he was...
"Knowlege is knowing that a tomato is a fruit, Wisdom is not putting it in a fruit salad" |
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Bear5
True Blue Farmgirl
13055 Posts
Louisiana/Texas
USA
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Posted - Feb 27 2012 : 5:33:30 PM
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Quake knew that you loved him. By giving him a chance to inspect you, he did not judge you by the cover. What a beautiful thing you did. I love Pits and all dogs, cats, rabbits, etc...
Thanks for sharing Quakes story. Hugs to you.
Marly
"It's only when we truly know and understand that we have a limited time on earth- and that we have no way of knowing when our time is up- that we will begin to live each day to the fullest, as if it was the only one we had." Elisabeth Kurler-Ross |
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
22941 Posts
Alee
Worland
Wy
USA
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Posted - Feb 27 2012 : 5:33:49 PM
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Ouch! That poor dog must have been in so much pain as his nail grew around so much. I am so glad you were able to get him take care of! I like pits too- any dog had the propensity for violence if treated incorrectly.
Alee
Farmgirl Sister #8
www.farmgirlalee.blogspot.com
www.allergyjourneys.blogspot.com
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Lieberkim
True Blue Farmgirl
839 Posts
Kimberly
Sunnyside
WASHINGTON
USA
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Posted - Feb 27 2012 : 5:47:35 PM
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Not a fan of pits but it makes no difference a good dog is a good dog. Sounds like a sweety giving you thank you kisses. Poor thing must have been in pain and smart enough to know you were helping him.
Excuse the mess & the noise, my children are making happy memories |
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StrawHouseRanch
True Blue Farmgirl
1044 Posts
Paula
Holt
Missouri
USA
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Posted - Feb 27 2012 : 6:54:14 PM
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Wow, that is pretty amazing! Glad you were there to help Quake!!!
Paula
Farmgirl Sister #3090
Yesterday is History, Tomorrow is a Mystery, and Today is a Gift.
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texdane
Farmgirl Legend Chapter Leader Chapter Guru
4658 Posts
Nicole
Sandy Hook
CT
USA
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Posted - Feb 27 2012 : 7:00:49 PM
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Sweet story. Can tell you are a true doggie lover. Quake is such a cute name! I bet he was adorable!
Nicole
Farmgirl Sister #1155
KNITTER, JAM-MAKER AND MOM EXTRAORDINAIRE
Chapter Leader, Connecticut Simpler Life Sisters
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Fiddlehead Farm
True Blue Farmgirl
4562 Posts
Diane
Waupaca
WI
USA
4562 Posts |
Posted - Feb 27 2012 : 7:54:57 PM
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Awww!
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farmgirl sister #922
I am trying to be the person my dogs think I am.
I get up every morning determined to both change the world and have one hell of a good time. Sometimes this makes planning my day difficult.
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amomfly
True Blue Farmgirl
658 Posts
Angie
LaGrange
IN
USA
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Posted - Feb 29 2012 : 03:49:47 AM
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I love all dogs, regardless of breed. What a great thing you did! He will always remember you!
Come visit my blog
http://angieruralliving.blogspot.com/
God Bless
Angie-amomfly
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