Birthday: January 6th 2000 Likes: Walkies, rides in the car, treats, herding everyone and everything. Pet-Peeves: The doorbell and the mail. Bark-bark! He doesn't like his picture taken. Favorite Toy: Any old bedspread to pull stuffing out of is fair game! He likes to chase Sammy, but can never catch him! Favorite Food: Chicken, beef jerky, toast (He has to always have half of mine.) Favorite Walk: Up around the neighborhood, especially the places the bunnies are. Best Tricks: Give paw, sit, stay, down, speak. and UP! (stand up on hind legs) but just for a second or two. Arrival Story: I was living up in another state and a friend of mine had just bought Vin from a breeder- he was to be a working dog because this was in the country where people had horses, sheep, etc.
They had just wanted him for a pet. It turns out, they couldn't keep him due to the landlord- and there was no fence. She told me she would probably take him back to where she got him-but Vin had already met my dogs I had then, and he was so shy. I told her: "Don't take him back there (besides, they docked his beautiful tail- AND they had named him "Vicious"- I renamed him, of course), I'll try and find him a good home." Well, we bonded so quickly, and he was already a member of the pack, so I just adopted him myself! He's still very shy with people and dogs he doesn't know. He's been that way ever since I got him. But if you meet him and become "a trusted human", he'll be asking you to pet him over and over and over....ooo, scratch the ears, scratch the back, wait, where are you going? He loves to be petted. And he's got a terrific "herding" ability! Bio: I've had Vinster since the summer of 2000. He was about 6 months old when he came to live with us. He's moved with me over 1500 miles, seen me through losing my three other dogs, has always been there for me, and is never, ever more than a few feet away from me at any given time. I know he's a dog, but I sometimes wonder....he's just so smart and I could swear he knows what I'm thinking! I've never seen a dog like him. To say he's loyal is an understatement! But anyway, having a working dog and no livestock to herd, keeping Vin occupied has been no easy task. He loves to have a "job" to do. He doesn't need a leash on our walks, so I let him carry his with him, tucked into his harness. That way, he's free to "herd" the rest of us people and dogs up in front, and make sure everyone stays in line. He's focused, and that makes him a happy dog! Forums Motto: Vinster the Psychic Doggie The Groups I'm In: !!!! SQUIRRELS! (And other small animals we all love to chase), !Border Collie's Only!, ♥FURBALLS & FRIENDS♥, **HANG~N~WITH THE BIG DOGS**, ..:: Herding Breeds Association ::.., 10 YEARS OR OVER??? DOGS or CATS, FANCYPANTS CAFE, Administrators of Catster & Dogster Groups, Animal Rescue, BC's ROCK!!!!, Cesar's Dogster Pack, Champ's Champions, Christian Paws, dog tricks 101, Dogster Dog Blog Bark Out, For The Love of Every Dog, light a candle...., Military Pets ~meow~ ***Go USA*** ~ruff~, Pawsome Pages, The Official Dogsie Awards Group, Trupanion Pet Insurance Clubhouse, Unleash Your Inner Wolf!, ~~~*♥Dog Park USA♥*~~~ The Last Forum I Posted In: Need Zealies?
So sorry we haven't been in touch. Mom said to tell you. All last year, she was planning on her trip to go to WSPA's Sancuracy and we had a massive power outage. All airports shut down.
When she finally got us to kennel, and was packing- she thought to call airline- British Airways- had printed out ticket and boarding pass- had an hour and 1/2, to make sure (power just barely came back), and the person at B.A, said- sorry, you should already be ON THE PLANE. Mom said: "What"? I have time-
no go- B.A. took her right off, and kept all the money from the flight- refunded fees and taxes. Nothing.
So Mom Tweeted BOOOO British Airways, taking advantage of a disabled veteran, and it was a charity trip, for animals! BOOO!
Well, Guess what, they responded on twitter. Huh . Guess they don't want a bad name.
We'll see.
Sorry to go on. Mom was so depressed, she coulden't write, or even check email for a month!. Make that 2 months!
Take care all pals, we love you, and tailwags to all.
Love, The Vinstmeister
Mom went to have some radiology done. We didn't go- so long to wait.
When Mom came out from seeing her Dr,. she saw a Vet with a doggie. She asked (always ask first) if she could pet him/her.
The Vet said "sure". She knelt down and said hello- doggie had an orange vest, even though the Vet said she was a Therapy doggie. Should have been purple.
She seemed scared, so Mommy stood up- and the doggie seemed to feel better. So she asked the other vet: is she feeling well (she was very thin)?
He (as many of us vets) was a bit upset, waiting on his appiontment. Mom said, : maybe a few more treats!
He said: "I TAKE HER TO THE DOG PARK TWICE A DAY, EVERY DAY!"
Yes, that's how he said it-
Standing over the doggie-she had an orange vest- Mom SO wanted to talk more with the Vet.
Maybe the doggie didn't feel well. maybe she didn't WANT to go to the Dog Park twice a day, every day!
We were chatting, and the nurse called him in- oh, darn!
Mom wanted to say: "Take her to the Doggie Doctor" But, he had to go, and she beats herself up everyday, wanting to tell that Vet to take his doggie for a check-up.
She managed to get out to him: Maybe more treats? The doggie looked back- was mom imagining things? Like help me?
Folks, if your doggie isn't behaving as you would have them, maybe they are sick or unwell.
Not their fault. Mom is still so sad she couldn't talk to the Vet about his doggie.
Thanks for listening. Love, Vinnie
1. Thou shalt remember that my life is likly to last ten to fifteen years. Any separation from you will be painful for me. Remember that before you adopt me.
2. Thou shalt give me time to understand what you want of me. treat me kindly, my beloved friend, for no heart in the world is more grateful for kindness than this loving heart of mine.
3. Thou shalt place your trust in me. It is crucial to my well being.
4. Thou shalt not be angry with me for long and shalt not lock me up as punishment. You have your work, your entertainment, and your friends. I only have you.
5. Thou shalt be aware that no matter how you treat me, I'll never forget it.
6. Thou shalt talk to me sometimes. Even if I don't understand your words, I understand your voice when it's speaking to me. Speak to me often, for your voice is the world's sweetest music, as you must know by thr fierce wagging of my tail whenever you greet me.
7. Before hitting me, thou shalt remember that I have teeth that could easily break the bones in your hand., but but I choose not to bite you. Before beating me, know that paitence and understanding will more quickly teach me the things you would have me learn.
8. Before scolding me for being lazy or contrary, thou shalt ask thyself if something might be bothering me. Perhaps I'm not getting the right food or I've been in the sun too long or my heart is growing old and weak.
9. Thou shalt take care of me when I get old. You, too, will grow old one day.
10. When the time comes for my final journey, thou shalt see that my trusting life is taken gently. I shall leave this earth knowing with the last breath I draw that you have loved me till the end. That is only fitting because you know how much I love you.
From: "A Treasury for Dog lovers." By Richard Lederer
