Trying to make my Dad happy . . . .

[Ideation 8,216]

Hello!

 

Well i have been thinking about this today, not sure how good an idea it is posting it on here but here goes. . . . .

 

Recently my old man has been having a really tough time, due mainly to family events. As a result of this he has become very depressed, has stopped working, ceased contact with his friends and is generally having a crap time. I have been searching for something to try to lift his spirits and get him back on track, but have not been able to find it. He spent many years keeping and training dogs (mainly gun dogs) and was very well respected within his field at one point, sadly due to another set of family circumstances he gave up dogs some years ago (i think this was the beginning of the depression). After long thought i have decided to get him a lurcher of his own to run this season, he has always shown interest in my dogs and is a keen ferreting partner (well was more so before he began getting really depressed), i think having a dog of his own to run would get him out and give him a sense of purpose, as well as a sense of something depending on him, it will give him a place and companion.

 

As a result i am trying to find an adult dog, which i know is an absolute nightmare. I hope to find one that has good recall and retrieves, and preferably one that has been started on the lamp, although if the recall and retrieving is there, then the rest is not so difficult. To be honest his only real quarry will be rabbits, so it doesn't matter how the dog stands with retrieving bigger quarry. Other than these traits, ability to be kenneled with other dogs and a nice temperament are the only other criteria. Age, colour, x/breed are not so important. A trial would be good.

 

If anyone has such a dog that they are trying to find a really loving hard working home for, or knows of one, i would really appreciate the heads up. I know that this is probably more suited to the 'wanted' section, but i'm not sure how many folk would see it there.

 

Anyway, cheers fellas.

 

Jai.

[PUSSY DOCTOR 13]

thats a real nice jesture lad ...i hope you find him one ...sorry about my user name.. my mates son told be about this site and he came to the house and set it up for me ...no wonder he was laughing when he left ....anyway good luck lad ....

[Guest jt750]

I think its a good idea mate ..really i do.. my dogs helped me through a seriously hard time around 8 years ago ..and again a couple of years ago ...there's a wheaton x free to good home 5 months old ...good age for your dad to start with ..properly out of the puppy stage and likely ready for some time spent with it

[KittleRox 2,147]

good luck mate,hope the dog cheers him up.

[lurchermania 25]

hope it goes well mate and think it could work well ( just be prepared to keep the dog yaself ) incase he dont want it although i hope he does as he seems a good man to get into lurcher work atb

[Guest vin]

There,s some real genuine people on this site and i'm sure you will find something to help him out with very soon.

 

good luck

[hughesrobert13 0]

good luck mate theres always a few in the adtrader that are a little bit older not pups like. may be worth a look rob

[stabba 10,745]

Good luck mate and i hope your dad sorts himself out..atb stabba

[Guest stewie]

might no of a 14 month old bedo/whippet mate???

[lurchergrrl 1,441]

I think that's a fine idea and a well thought out post too

 

I proper struggled for a long time with things that were going on, and my dogs are pretty much what saw me through. My life has been vastly changed, and bettered, for their company.

 

Best of luck in your search and in helping your Dad.

[collie/grey 238]

What a really thoughtful idea, i think your dad will really appreciate this, dogs are a fantastic way to keep your head up, life without a dog or two would be unbearable almost for me, good luck and i hope something comes along.

[satan80 358]

nice post, you sound like a decent guy i'm sure someone will be able to help you out

[Hollie 21]

I think that's a fine idea and a well thought out post too

 

I proper struggled for a long time with things that were going on, and my dogs are pretty much what saw me through. My life has been vastly changed, and bettered, for their company.

 

Best of luck in your search and in helping your Dad.

 

 

I couldn't agree more, a few months ago i found out i was about to be made homeless, nearly everyone told me to rehome my dogs as i would be staying in hostels, i refused, point blank, my dogs are mine and it will stay that way until they pass away, luckily i found 2 seperate foster homes for them (1 with a member on here) I can't wait to get them both back

 

I think if you give your dad a dog, it will slowly pull him out of his depression, probably without him even realising it, good luck

[Top Lamper 2k10 169]

I hope everything works out for ya mate and gettin him a dog is probly the best thing ever because when out hunting ya dogs always end up putting a smile on ya face atb mate

[shushycatcher 219]

my brother is going through a divorce and all his dogs have got to go,he has a 3 yr old mearle collie grey that lives out,is quiet,and takes everything,hes 28" tho,a big lad,but if you were interested i will let him know.atb