Darcy.d Posted July 25, 2007 Report Share Posted July 25, 2007 Hi, Im so happy that i joined this forum! For weeks I nagged my mum to get a border collie puppy. She said no (because I will leave home in a couple of years and I might not be aloud to take the border collie with me) but she also said I would be aloud one if it was the same age as our dog we have now which is 10 years old. So I went on the internet and researched about a border collies before I was to get one. I looked fr weeks on the RSPCA sites and finally I found the BC I was looking for, Gus. He was the only 10 yr old purebred BC in the whole NSW RSPCA. We travelled 4 hours to go see if we liked him. When we got there, I instantly fell in love with him ( I think it was meant to be). They said the previous owners got a new landlord and were not aloud to keep him. We took him home and the good thing is he is very well trained. Good with other dogs, good in cars, doesnt chase cats and doesnt bark at strangers. He has settled in well (but needs to lose a bit of weight) I hope to learn more about Bcs from this forum Thanks! Darcy This is gus Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shanni and kingsley Posted July 25, 2007 Report Share Posted July 25, 2007 welcome to the boards... there are some lovely senior citizens here... check there out here Gus looks wonderful!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rosefarm Posted July 25, 2007 Report Share Posted July 25, 2007 Good for you! What a great thing to happen to an older guy. Quite handsome By the way my daughter is a Darcy too, I think she's the only one in our area so its nice to see another. --Denise Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darcy.d Posted July 25, 2007 Author Report Share Posted July 25, 2007 haha thats great! i know no girl called darcy...lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShoresDog Posted July 25, 2007 Report Share Posted July 25, 2007 Welcome aboard! It's wonderful that you've given Gus a new loving home. You'll find loads of good advice, ideas for things to do with Gus, and lovely pictures on these boards. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laurae Posted July 25, 2007 Report Share Posted July 25, 2007 There's a special sort of good karma that people earn when they adopt a senior dog, I think. Gus is gorgeous. I hope you have many happy years together Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrisK Posted July 25, 2007 Report Share Posted July 25, 2007 Gus is a great looking fellow! Congratulations on your new arrival. While puppies are great fun (most of the time) , getting an older dog is a great way to find out about the breed. Your mum is a smart lady Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
urge to herd Posted July 25, 2007 Report Share Posted July 25, 2007 Darcy, Way to go to you and your Mum for thinking up this wonderful solution! You've got a bc and Gus has a home - that is just a great idea. I've got 2 12 yr old girls and a 9 yr old boy myself. One of the girls might be even 13, we don't have any way to really know. They've got plenty of pizzazz left in 'em. Thanks for giving Gus a home - he looks like a real sweet guy. Ruth n the BC3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IronHorse Posted July 25, 2007 Report Share Posted July 25, 2007 Welcome Aboard. Gus looks like a real happy guy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WyoBC Posted July 25, 2007 Report Share Posted July 25, 2007 Hi and welcome. I think it's great that you rescued an older BC. He sure does look happy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bc friend Posted July 25, 2007 Report Share Posted July 25, 2007 How kind of your family to give this handsome old guy a home for his "golden" years! I'm sure he'll repay you with love and loyalty! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vickkers Posted July 25, 2007 Report Share Posted July 25, 2007 What a cutie pie and a great idea of your mum's! That way your other dog won't have to put up with the puppy and neither does your mum Congratulations and Welcome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smileyzookie Posted July 25, 2007 Report Share Posted July 25, 2007 Welcome here! I know you'll find a ton of useful info. Thanks so much to your mom for wanting an older adopted dog. I think thats wonderful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AKB Posted July 26, 2007 Report Share Posted July 26, 2007 He has a very sweet face- he's lucky you found him! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beth G Posted July 26, 2007 Report Share Posted July 26, 2007 Hi and welcome! Great idea rescuing an older dog. Bless you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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