tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19332364.post5256105451171071443..comments2023-10-11T12:52:13.678+02:00Comments on Postcards from "Pension Milou': KindnessJillyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08059152467099868300noreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19332364.post-9586021009379416752009-08-09T01:41:55.964+02:002009-08-09T01:41:55.964+02:00Very touching story. All the way. My adopted dog...Very touching story. All the way. My adopted dog suffered from Coprophagia (eating feces) too. Similar to Mistral, he was overweight (from poor diet), and he was also sequestered to a cage for his life, where I believe, he was left to live amongst his (and another dog's) feces for long periods of time, plus he was very co-dependent too. Once I put him on a diet, I noticed he ate other dog's feces. I have no idea why he did this, but now (years later) his weight is normal and he's in shape, it has ceased. In the interim, I have no suggestions, I tried everything. My dog at cayenne pepper! Just had to be diligent about supervising and cleaning up waste before he did.Yoorkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07898051554190306177noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19332364.post-70984054752440205702009-03-23T14:27:00.000+01:002009-03-23T14:27:00.000+01:00Apologies for long time in updating. Vet visit tom...Apologies for long time in updating. Vet visit tomorrow, the 24th and will then update.Jillyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08059152467099868300noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19332364.post-1963331212240296852009-03-23T00:52:00.000+01:002009-03-23T00:52:00.000+01:00When will we get an update?When will we get an update?airplane5312https://www.blogger.com/profile/08644347660605484127noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19332364.post-71792665397529518372009-03-20T06:02:00.000+01:002009-03-20T06:02:00.000+01:00Hi Jilly! So happy to hear that Brian stopped by a...Hi Jilly! <BR/>So happy to hear that Brian stopped by again and Ms Mia was OK with that! <BR/><BR/>Well, Kenzo finished puppy school and graduated - hell Jilly, everyone did! LOLlady jickyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09013352537776588166noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19332364.post-13328054968693196912009-03-15T21:29:00.000+01:002009-03-15T21:29:00.000+01:00Lovely story.thanks for sharing.will have a look a...Lovely story.thanks for sharing.will have a look at this blog regularly from now onAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19332364.post-31351701129742705362009-03-10T08:19:00.000+01:002009-03-10T08:19:00.000+01:00Hi. I am inviting every dog lover to please drop ...Hi. I am inviting every dog lover to please drop by my blog in Serbia that has been created for me by two people who give me a hand. I have dogs for adoption (easy to export to US and Europe, for example). Animal welfare has far to go here in Serbia, so please drop by. There are links on my site to view adoptable dogs and also those that have been lucky enough to find homes in Europe. Thank you.Katya's Dogshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11356334054015359956noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19332364.post-73183721426587737632009-03-07T14:24:00.000+01:002009-03-07T14:24:00.000+01:00Brian, thank you so much for leaving a comment. I ...Brian, thank you so much for leaving a comment. I was going to do another posting to say you'd come back and how much better Mia was and how much good you'd done her. She gets better by the minute, and no small thanks to you, dear Brian.Jillyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08059152467099868300noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19332364.post-30188465477001911362009-03-07T12:06:00.000+01:002009-03-07T12:06:00.000+01:00Just to let everyone know that I went back to Jill...Just to let everyone know that I went back to Jilly's last Sunday and Mia is much better - the tail was wagging and she is starting to see that life can be good. What these dogs would do without Jilly I don't know. But when you see what humans can do to each other, nothing surprises me about how the human race can sometimes treat animals.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19332364.post-22301539499184507122009-03-05T17:13:00.000+01:002009-03-05T17:13:00.000+01:00What you say about shelter dogs is true the world ...What you say about shelter dogs is true the world over. I live in San Diego, going to Languedoc for a year shortly. I have two shelter dogs from baja california, mexico, and they are wonderful. It took them a year to fully relax in my home and understand that nothing bad was going to happen to them. They are friendly, smart and full of fun, and everyone loves them. I would only have a rescued dog, and have had several over the years.<BR/>bonnie in san diegoAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19332364.post-28757938636720990922009-03-04T01:58:00.000+01:002009-03-04T01:58:00.000+01:00Good luck with the tabasco. I once had two puppie...Good luck with the tabasco. I once had two puppies who, for some strange reason, loved to eat furniture. Rattan furniture to be precise. I tried Scotch Bonnet peppers & every hot pepper sauce imaginable...yes Tabasco as well. As fast as I could rub it/paint it on they were right behind me licking it off. Eventually I just put the container down on the floor and watched as they devoured the pepper sauce!Ann (MobayDP)https://www.blogger.com/profile/03107580049551982062noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19332364.post-51827379580461698092009-03-03T21:09:00.000+01:002009-03-03T21:09:00.000+01:00This story is to touching Jilly. These dogs are c...This story is to touching Jilly. These dogs are certainly blessed to have you in their lives. Bless Brian's heart for having patience and for taking the time with Mia. Give her a scratch for me!Nancyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01174935894637573154noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19332364.post-44243303809246380752009-03-03T03:37:00.000+01:002009-03-03T03:37:00.000+01:00What wonderful news, Jilly. Yes I'm sure with enou...What wonderful news, Jilly. Yes I'm sure with enough love from you and friends Mia will find confidence in people again, if every so slowly. I'm so happy for her.Nathalie H.D.https://www.blogger.com/profile/16806509041466785588noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19332364.post-13564974823889287382009-03-01T00:11:00.000+01:002009-03-01T00:11:00.000+01:00No photo of the chocolate dessert?Lovely girls des...No photo of the chocolate dessert?<BR/><BR/>Lovely girls deserve lovely rewards. So glad all of you are receiving the kindness you give. Les Girls are looking better and better.PJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12059415005282675289noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19332364.post-10936784852119190292009-02-25T17:37:00.000+01:002009-02-25T17:37:00.000+01:00What a touching story. I know so well the feeling...What a touching story. I know so well the feeling of taking an 'older' rescued dog into your home. I feel that in adopting my <BR/>retired racing greyhounds, I get to give them the gift of being a beloved member of a family, and they soak up that love like a sponge! Racing Greyhounds are not raised as pets but , essentially, as livestock. For however short a period of time they are with me (and I think this is especially true of the much older hounds) they are getting the life they deserve to have before they die.<BR/>Knowing that I have done that makes their passing a tiny bit easier for me to deal with. So I think EVERYONE should adopt an older dog!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19332364.post-90773886792115541372009-02-25T01:23:00.000+01:002009-02-25T01:23:00.000+01:00Fantastico Jilly! Let the tabasco flow! LOLFantastico Jilly! <BR/><BR/>Let the tabasco flow! LOLlady jickyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09013352537776588166noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19332364.post-22834146584918178002009-02-24T11:53:00.000+01:002009-02-24T11:53:00.000+01:00Wonderful, that's a really touching story Jilly of...Wonderful, that's a really touching story Jilly of Brian's love and patience in helping Mia begin to overcome her fear of men, to know kindness. The photos illustrate this beautifully.Katiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16097370316862520947noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19332364.post-66864784289139080452009-02-24T10:01:00.000+01:002009-02-24T10:01:00.000+01:00A friend is bringing Tasbasco tomorrow! Terri, you...A friend is bringing Tasbasco tomorrow! <BR/><BR/>Terri, your dog was waiting for you - you are so right - there is nothing like giving an old dog a home. Personally I'd never adopt a young dog again, always older ones - I understand that young couples with children like to have a puppy but otherwise, let's hear it for the oldies! So glad you had such a lot of love from your Geezer. <BR/><BR/>Again, everyone so very many thanks for the comments.Jillyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08059152467099868300noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19332364.post-22465883865507099322009-02-23T23:30:00.000+01:002009-02-23T23:30:00.000+01:00I agree with seeking older shelter dogs. Many year...I agree with seeking older shelter dogs. Many years ago we took the children to the shelter to choose a dog. I wanted a medium sized female, thinking she'd stick close to home and not be too much for my little girls. An old, black lab had the first cage. Saggy belly, gray chin, smelly. None of the females seemed just right, so we took the old guy for a test walk. He headed for our van, waited for the door to open, and jumped inside. We had him for 8 love-filled years, and learned at the vet's that his former owners had named him Geezer. Their loss, our wonderful gain.Terihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04309153352217597333noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19332364.post-77245518981194386572009-02-23T13:52:00.000+01:002009-02-23T13:52:00.000+01:00NoiceNoiceJuliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09513648613788716017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19332364.post-25397455873527908092009-02-23T01:26:00.000+01:002009-02-23T01:26:00.000+01:00Let's hear it for Saint Brian!! What a great story...Let's hear it for Saint Brian!! What a great story and I love the photos. I think our girls are going to be just fine!! Hugs to all.<BR/>VVirginiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01152464973355194995noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19332364.post-35484320905943344852009-02-22T23:45:00.000+01:002009-02-22T23:45:00.000+01:00What a heartening sight and what a kind man to spe...What a heartening sight and what a kind man to spend time connecting with the dogs. <BR/>I was thinking that I buy tabasco here but I couldn't remember where..probably Carrefour or Champion. If you can't find any then let me know and I'll pop some in an envelope.angelahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08041407522731399499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19332364.post-77919340020239270532009-02-22T23:31:00.000+01:002009-02-22T23:31:00.000+01:00I am so happy to hear how the girls are going. To ...I am so happy to hear how the girls are going. To know that one man , Brian, can get her to stay near him is wonderful - little steps. <BR/>Give the tabasco or the chilli pepper a go Jilly - my dog hated it and stopped after a couple of "dressings" LOL <BR/>I cannot tell you which one was my fav photo - I loved them all! <BR/>Kenzo sends his love and wants me to tell you he has "puppy school" tonight and he is not impressed! Lesson no.1 tonight! LOLlady jickyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09013352537776588166noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19332364.post-65959887851871761342009-02-22T21:51:00.000+01:002009-02-22T21:51:00.000+01:00I wonder if cayenne powder would do. Anything pain...I wonder if cayenne powder would do. Anything painfully hot.USelainehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15551995221350532168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19332364.post-34277264464392657542009-02-22T19:32:00.000+01:002009-02-22T19:32:00.000+01:00Thanks everyone for kind comments. I think I can g...Thanks everyone for kind comments. I think I can get Tabasco at Carrefour in Monaco, so that's the next step. <BR/><BR/>Snapshutter, I too had another dog who did this. Flavia arrived here weighing 55 kilos when she should have weighed 30. A labrador. She never stopped eating poop in the 5 years I had her till the died. Vet gave her special vitamins in case it was a deficiency but it wasn't. It was greed and these days poop smells good because of all the stuff they put into dry food. <BR/><BR/>Rick, Mistral doesn't eat her own poop, but other dogs' poop. I can't give more food as already she needs to diet, she's overweight. As mentioned above, it's a habit that is v hard to break. <BR/><BR/>Hopefully the Tabasco or perhaps a chilli sauce will work - bet you all can't wait to know!Jillyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08059152467099868300noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19332364.post-42261974165108461512009-02-22T19:21:00.000+01:002009-02-22T19:21:00.000+01:00re: eating the pooI am no expert, but I have heard...re: eating the poo<BR/><BR/>I am no expert, but I have heard that it relates to hunger, as a dog's digesitive system doesnt break things down too well and it is easy for a dog to smell his food, or what he thinks is his food, even though it is in its waste.<BR/><BR/>So, again, confirm this with a professional, but actually adding more food to the dog's diet could help this. That way they won't satisfy hunger by eating the waste.<BR/><BR/>Just a thought.<BR/><BR/>-Rick<BR/>Manhattan BeachAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com