Chris Wilson Posted February 25, 2016 Share Posted February 25, 2016 Our lovely Giant Schnauzer pup Nico had some sort of seizure and he died suddenly at 7 and a half months old a little while ago. The breeder offered another pup from their next litter but I declined. Soon after I was told of a twelve month old Giant Schnauzer rescue dog looking for a home called Ike. I went up to Morecambe to see him and went away to think about it. I was back there the next day... He was TOTALLY untrained, wild and wilful and it's been a battle to get him into some sort of order. He still jumps up, which some people find a bit frightening, but he is just wickedly playful and slowly learning not to. He's never had treats and doesn't understand why anyone would offer him one. He just wants to get on with all our other 8 dogs, but some have other ideas, so he is kept apart from the other males. On the first day back he was PETRIFIED of the emus, and it took a while to get him to realize that they were not something from a horror film. He also learnt that chasing one was a bad idea and had sore ribs for a couple of weeks. Now he's a lot more civilised, if not exactly a gentleman. He can be left in with the emus and behaves fine now, and guards them as he should. Don't let anyone tell you rescues can be easy. He's tested my patience fully, but it's been worth it, he's a lovely chap now and loves the car and especially loves going to the pub! What more could you want Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ripped_fear Posted February 25, 2016 Share Posted February 25, 2016 Well done Chris nice to see someone getting a rescue dog, I have a strong hatred towards most (not all) breeders. He looks a lovely dog, and nice to see your emus again, I remember way back sharing pictures of the birds I use to look after, and the one you have/had. Do you still have your collection? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Wilson Posted February 25, 2016 Author Share Posted February 25, 2016 Yep, it's not quite as extensive, the wallabies have died, one naturally, the other for unknown reasons. Still got 5 emus, the eagle owl, Guinea fowl, a pair of kookaburras, pheasants, peafowl, hens, 4 highland cattle, 9 dogs, probably something I've forgotten as well Here's a photo of one of the peacocks today, and the rescue pheasant I caught by hand that someone shot, but not cleanly, he has had an extra 4 years after I got the pellet out on the kitchen table Oh and about a ton of Hamish in full flight Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ripped_fear Posted February 25, 2016 Share Posted February 25, 2016 Yep, it's not quite as extensive, the wallabies have died, one naturally, the other for unknown reasons. Still got 5 emus, the eagle owl, Guinea fowl, a pair of kookaburras, pheasants, peafowl, hens, 4 highland cattle, 9 dogs, probably something I've forgotten as well Here's a photo of one of the peacocks today, and the rescue pheasant I caught by hand that someone shot, but not cleanly, he has had an extra 4 years after I got the pellet out on the kitchen table Oh and about a ton of Hamish in full flight Ah great to know you still have a fair collection mate! The zoo I used to work with shut down, and they have since been scattered here, there, and everywhere. Now work with primates and large/small mammals at Marwell so slightly different. Have since got a small collection of my own now at home though so that's fun! You still have your touracos? Seem to remember you having a couple or have I got that wrong? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Wilson Posted February 25, 2016 Author Share Posted February 25, 2016 I did have a beautiful pair of them, but the kookaburras killed them in the mating season! I have a friend who keeps kookaburras an touracos together with no problems, but sadly my kookaburras got a strop on when the female kookaburra laid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ripped_fear Posted February 25, 2016 Share Posted February 25, 2016 I did have a beautiful pair of them, but the kookaburras killed them in the mating season! I have a friend who keeps kookaburras an touracos together with no problems, but sadly my kookaburras got a strop on when the female kookaburra laid. Ah yeah keeping them together I cant imagine to be a good thing, Our kookaburras were viscous SOB's when in breeding season. One of our females especially she would dive bomb you straight into your head! Lovely bird Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Bullitt Posted February 25, 2016 Share Posted February 25, 2016 That is an amazing menagerie of animals you have there Chris. Rescue dogs are extremely rewarding albeit sometimes hard work because of the damage done by previous owners & the trauma of being in a rehoming centre. Better than a kid any day! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Annabella Posted February 25, 2016 Share Posted February 25, 2016 Excellent brings faith back to the human race. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hitbox Junkie Posted February 26, 2016 Share Posted February 26, 2016 Love animals nice collection chief and he is a beautiful dog he looks like he has alot of character Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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