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@arlenehunt

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Mother, wife, writer, German Shepherd owner, ex-cat butler. Philosophy- Don't Punch Down.

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Joined March 2010
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@arlenehunt
Arlene Hunt
3 years
Has anyone else noticed a jump in the price of their weekly shopping? I can’t be exactly certain, but things seem more expensive all of a sudden.
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@arlenehunt
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4 years
My dad-in-law died this morning from COVID-19. He was the sweetest, kindest, nicest person you might meet and the world is poorer without him. Love you Terry xx
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@arlenehunt
Arlene Hunt
2 years
Some day I won’t have this old bear. And that will be a terrible day. But until then I will light a fire for him whenever he wants one.
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@arlenehunt
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2 years
27 years together today - a good happy life. Love you A xx
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@arlenehunt
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4 years
RIP Miss Bailey, you were the nicest dog I ever met. 💔
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@arlenehunt
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4 years
@FFigureFBust I hate this article and the glib way it is written. Puppies are hard work, working breeds harder still. These people- no research, no commitment, no thought for the welfare of the dog. Just no.
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@arlenehunt
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4 years
@FFigureFBust And believe me, I KNOW they're hard work, but SO worth it in the end.
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6 months
@notcapnamerica Years ago, my husband told me love is not a word, it’s an action. He said ‘people show you they love you, anyone can say it.’ I have carried this information my entire life.
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@arlenehunt
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11 months
Loyalty. There’s a fire in the living room. Toasty. But because I’ve a bit to do they’re down here in the cold ‘minding’ me. GSDs. When you absolutely positively got to have the greatest dogs in the world…accept no substitutes. 💕💕
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@arlenehunt
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1 year
@ask_aubry My daughter is a mortician, everything she says is interesting to me and this poor sad orc can continue to be dull.
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@arlenehunt
Arlene Hunt
3 years
Just hanging about, as you do.
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@arlenehunt
Arlene Hunt
4 years
If you're not Irish, do you know what the word 'plamausing' means?
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2 years
The old boy is not so well this evening. He’s doing his best. But his body is not where his mind is. It is what it is. He will stay loved forever.
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@arlenehunt
Arlene Hunt
3 years
I will start this year as I mean to carry on. Books, films, dogs, kindness. I’m old now, this I can do.
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@arlenehunt
Arlene Hunt
3 years
@bunsenbernerbmd ⁩ anyway, not to hijack your lovely thread, but she was a pure dote and I wanted to share her. Have a lovely weekend and please give the pups a chin scratch from Ireland.
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@arlenehunt
Arlene Hunt
3 years
They know my daughter is coming home today. They haven’t seen her since December’19. There is MUCH excitement in the house.
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@arlenehunt
Arlene Hunt
6 years
@Independent_ie One of the great joys of living in Spain for years is the amount of NO care people gave to wearing next to nothing on the beaches. All bodies, all shapes and sizes. Grand it was. As it should be.
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@arlenehunt
Arlene Hunt
4 years
This will always be my favourite picture of me and Archer. He’s about Lana’s age in this.
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@arlenehunt
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3 years
Ridiculous creatures. He won’t come in so she’s out there guarding him while he sleeps.
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@arlenehunt
Arlene Hunt
2 years
Lana update! Friends, please would you look at this little determined creature ( please ignore her exhausted owner, it’s been quite the day). One week to the day and she’s doing so well I could cry. The best girl. A million thank yous for all the messages and wishes xx
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@arlenehunt
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2 years
Just home from a beautiful wedding of beautiful friends. Love is a wonderful thing 💕💕
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@arlenehunt
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2 years
Happy birthday to this little hound today. Miss Lana turns a big five! Five years of happiness and chaos. Wouldn’t change a hair on her head 💕
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@arlenehunt
Arlene Hunt
2 years
@emrandallwrites Every morning, for years and years I hiked across the mountains with my dogs and every morning I was as happy as an adult could possibly be.
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@arlenehunt
Arlene Hunt
6 months
Happy birthday old bear. Big 12 today. Glad everyday you’re still with us 🥰 xx
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@arlenehunt
Arlene Hunt
3 years
Heading out ( without a dog) for the first time in…20 months? Give or take. Eeek!
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11 months
I’m not sure he wanted to share his leaf pile but there must have been some form of negotiation.
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@arlenehunt
Arlene Hunt
7 months
Just a quick one to say thank you again to everyone who sent us best wishes for the old bear. He’s in full recovery and feeling well. Thank you all 💕💕
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@arlenehunt
Arlene Hunt
2 months
This old boy fainted tonight. He’s okay now, had a wee, a drink and a snack. I took this photo two minutes ago, bless him he’s trying his best. I fear we are heading towards the twilight of his life. Right now he’s on the best drugs and snoring in my office.
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@arlenehunt
Arlene Hunt
5 years
@DubCham Is this a joke? 22million when we NEED social housing so badly? Better Dublin? Better for whom? FGS, we're at breaking point with increased rents and staggeringly high homeless rates. This is a ridiculous waste of resources.
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@arlenehunt
Arlene Hunt
2 years
Lana is out of surgery and is in recovery. Post op X-ray looks excellent and there were no complications. She's on good pain medication and antibiotics *lets out huge sigh of relief*
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@arlenehunt
Arlene Hunt
2 years
Lana update. She had a comfortable night, asked to go out at 4:30 because she’s the best girl and is eating this morning!( she wouldn’t eat at all yesterday). All medications on board too - phew. Again thank you everyone for your thoughts and kind wishes. They mean a lot.
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@arlenehunt
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2 years
Good news! Lana’s been given the all clear. Total hip replacement surgery 12 weeks ago was a success. She’s in her crate wrapped in a thick towel sleeping off the effects of the anaesthetic so I won’t disturb her for a photo. Thank you to everyone for following her progress :)
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@arlenehunt
Arlene Hunt
2 years
This old bear is eleven tomorrow. Eleven years of devoted service. My very best boy, Archer. There will be ‘cake’!
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@arlenehunt
Arlene Hunt
4 years
People, do you want to see a photo of baby Archer?
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@arlenehunt
Arlene Hunt
1 year
He’s sleeping a lot. Maybe 16-18 hours a day, but he’s not uncomfortable and has no underlying illness. He’s just old.
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@arlenehunt
Arlene Hunt
6 years
Right-o, Book news, signed new two book contract with the super crew at @HachetteIre this morning. Book one, Into the Fire (working title) will be out in early 2019 :) Cheers.
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6 years
@askonly3 @Independent_ie I’m 45- I’ll wear whatever the hell I want. ;)
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@arlenehunt
Arlene Hunt
2 months
This one ate half a kilo of butter cooked lambs mince and wants me to play with him. I hardly slept last night with worry, but you know what, his live in the present is a pretty good lesson. Thank you all for caring 💕
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@arlenehunt
Arlene Hunt
2 years
Lol. It’s our 20 year wedding anniversary today. What larks we have had 💕💕
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Arlene Hunt
2 years
He sleeps a lot these days, but when ⁦ @JennieRidyard ⁩ came over today he was FULL of joy. Old dogs offer so much. It’s a privilege to have one.
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3 years
@DubCityCouncil This is a sort-sighted and a bad idea. Rathmines/ Ranelagh/ SCR is full of flats without gardens or any outdoor space at all, so people make use of what little public space is available after MONTHS of Covid restrictions. Maybe support outdoor use better with bins and portaloos?
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@arlenehunt
Arlene Hunt
3 years
Afternoon adventure between the showers.
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@arlenehunt
Arlene Hunt
6 months
The old boy is almost completely deaf, losing his eyesight, slow, tired, and very ancient, but with good meds he enjoys a decent happy contented life and he deserves his retirement.
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@arlenehunt
Arlene Hunt
23 days
The old boy on his ramble tonight. We didn’t walk far. And it took a while to get him home. I love him, but we are coming to the end of his journey.
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@arlenehunt
Arlene Hunt
2 years
@IrisB2022 @IJasonAlexander She was the bee’s knees and the cat’s meow. Loved her, may she rest in peace.
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@arlenehunt
Arlene Hunt
2 years
@herong You are his parent. You don’t stop being his parent the second he turns eighteen. If anything he will need guidance and patience now more than ever as he navigates the early stages of adulthood ( which can be challenging).
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Arlene Hunt
2 years
Lana is home. Very sore, very tired. Thank you again for your good wishes. We will look after her.
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@arlenehunt
Arlene Hunt
5 months
Six years ago today, a small fluffy bundle of chaos entered our lives. 💕💕
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Arlene Hunt
1 year
He’s had some pain meds half an hour ago. Nothing dramatic, but he’s very old and he needs a bit of help. Now he’s the picture of contentment. Old dogs have value and every day with them is a bonus. 💕
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@arlenehunt
Arlene Hunt
5 years
I may have mentioned before that Archer is a saint. But it bears repeating: he met a pug tonight on the way home. Initially she and her owner were scared as we came up behind them- seconds later the pug was licking his face and her owner was laughing. The very best boy.
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@arlenehunt
Arlene Hunt
2 years
@Jenni4Canesten @Independent_ie Nicely done lass. See also ‘lived rent free with parents/massive untaxed loan’ type stories
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2 years
Lana update - brighter, sturdier, eating well, bored out of her mind, but making slow progress.
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@arlenehunt
Arlene Hunt
2 years
Lana update- she is very happy and going on a short walk in a little while!
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@arlenehunt
Arlene Hunt
1 year
@BunrattyCastle @ClareTourism @TourismIreland @GoToIrelandUS @Failte_Ireland @ClareCoCo I honestly don’t think you can ignore the welfare questions regarding your previous hounds. Please address this issue.
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5 years
@rtenews Oh my god, why did nobody check? And why are the council removing tents and sleeping bags from homeless people in the first place, they are all they have.
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@arlenehunt
Arlene Hunt
2 years
Good morning. Lana update: as we head into week four she is bright -eyed and bushy tailed. Bored, naturally, but making great progress. Moving well and off all medications.
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Arlene Hunt
7 months
We made it through the week. So grateful to still have him.
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@arlenehunt
Arlene Hunt
2 years
Lana update. She is having cooked chicken for breakfast and is resting comfortably. Take care everyone and give your pets a hug.
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@arlenehunt
Arlene Hunt
2 years
Lana has a bad hip. Luck of the draw unfortunately as her parents were both hip and elbow scored. To this end A and I have decided a total hip replacement will serve her well. Today she had her first measurements for her new joint. I will keep you informed how she gets on 💕
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Arlene Hunt
2 years
Lana update- I don’t know if you can tell from her position, but this is a very comfortable dog. She’s been out, had breakfast and is snoring slightly. I feel we may have turned a slight corner- fingers crossed!!
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@arlenehunt
Arlene Hunt
11 months
In case you have ever wondered… there is nothing more exciting than going outside to the back garden a hundred times a day.
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@arlenehunt
Arlene Hunt
2 years
The new colour is called ‘genesis’. It’s a good bit darker, but this is a small room so I think it works.
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Arlene Hunt
7 months
Archer update. Much brighter today and he ate for the first time since Tuesday. He’s still tired, but eating, drinking and toileting. I on the other hand have aged 10 years in 3 days.
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2 years
She was out earlier doing a search and find for a rock I had hidden. Her first proper game in seven weeks. She is currently snoring her head off. Surgeon has cleared her for exercise! Woo-boo. What a good girl.
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@arlenehunt
Arlene Hunt
2 years
This old bear is a changed animal on the librela injection. If you were considering it- I would say give it a bash. Old dogs are good dogs ;)
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@arlenehunt
Arlene Hunt
2 years
My gardening helpers this morning.
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Arlene Hunt
3 years
I’m so angry right now it’s hard to be polite.If you think a priest being fined 500 euros for deliberately breaking Covid rules is ‘the saddest’ thing I have news for you. Covid doesn’t care what you think. Covid is real and it affects vulnerable people. So cop on and stay safe.
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@arlenehunt
Arlene Hunt
2 years
Happy new year everyone. It’s been quite a year, but we made it through. See you all in ‘23.
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2 years
His bloods are awesome, kidneys, liver. All good. He has a problem with his bum that is manageable. He had a liberla injection for a little arthritis in his front legs. He is snoring his head off here, warm and comfortable. Thank you all for your love of this beautiful bear. X
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1 year
Baby Archer, also ready for 1st BBQ season without realising how important it would become for him.
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2 years
Lana update: she’s asleep, we managed to get her medication into her in small cream smothered pieces. She was too exhausted to go out for a wee so we swapped her bed for a towel. She drank water and is now out cold. Tomorrow I hope she feels brighter. Goodnight 😴
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Arlene Hunt
11 months
@WmDeanFrench ⁩ see this little one resting her chin on Archer? Best dog in the world - with the right owners who understand her. We never gave up on her and she’s paid us back a million times.
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3 years
Someone came over the side gate last night. I’d say they got as far as the corner of the house when Lana - who sleeps in the office- let them know their presence was folly. A very good girl indeed.
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1 year
I won’t have this old bear forever- but when he leaves us I know he has had the best life ever. As he should. X
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2 years
The old boy has been struggling a bit with his limbs and floors. So we bought him a rug for the end of the bed (which he likes to sleep near) and he’s delighted with it. A very good solution for a very good boy.
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4 years
We don’t feed the dogs from the table - ever. But A has started making them a half slice of toast each in the morning and look at this nonsense!?
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2 years
Lana update- she has been out for a wee, enjoyed some steak pieces and cooked chicken, tried to eat a wasp and is comfortable. Her mood seems a little lifted due to we left all the doors open she could enjoy the afternoon and smells. Take care.
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@arlenehunt
Arlene Hunt
2 years
The old boy is at the vets getting his bits and bobs checked out while under sedation. I know he is in good hands but you can’t help but worry.
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6 years
Learning from the boss
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6 years
The latest member of the family- her name is Lana-
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@arlenehunt
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2 years
It’s important not to neglect an older dog’s exercise. It might be slow but they still enjoy a ramble.
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Arlene Hunt
2 years
Lana update- nice clean operation site. Hair growing back, fast asleep because I’m playing Mozart which she has loved since she was a puppy (seriously - I wrote a whole book to requiem just to keep her quiet). A very good girl.
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@arlenehunt
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2 years
Check it out!!! The banana and Archer are once again enjoying the Phoenix Park! She still has to stay on a lead but this is so great for them :)
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Arlene Hunt
2 years
Heading to bed. The old boy is sleeping on all of Lana’s beds. He’s happy and not stressed, but this is how I know he misses her as we do. Goodnight everyone and thank you again for being a huge support.
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4 months
Ancient, a bit weak on his legs, woolly, deaf, a little blind, but ticking all his boxes and as comfortable as can be. He has made it to bbq season and we hope he enjoys it. 💕
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1 month
For all the lovely people asking after Archer, I took this photo one minute ago. He’s ticking all the boxes and continues to be a very good old bear. Thank you x
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1 year
Quid pro quo. The little robin for whom I bought a kilo of dried mealworms 🤢 now sings all day long in the tree outside my office. He/she has just signed off for the day at dusk and I think I have won the better bargain. Just beautiful, nature is wonderful.
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7 months
He’s a bit skinny, but eating again, engaged, hopped up into the bed this morning and is about to have a big beef bone. Thank you everyone for all your kind words and thoughts. You were all a huge comfort.
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@arlenehunt
Arlene Hunt
2 years
Look at this sunny little face waiting for her breakfast! 💕
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@arlenehunt
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2 years
Oh she loves her chick 💕
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@arlenehunt
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2 years
Long may he trundle on 💕
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2 months
Morning, thank you all for the well wishes and kindness about Archer, he's asleep, went out for a wee and drank some water, although he's not interested in food. I've spoken to vet, he's comfortable and alert so I'll keep and close eye on him. Hopefully it's just a blip.
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@arlenehunt
Arlene Hunt
2 years
💕💕both back where they belong.
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Arlene Hunt
2 years
Oh my goodness. She looks so sad. I wish I could explain to her that this is only for a short period and we’re not doing it to be mean :(
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@arlenehunt
Arlene Hunt
2 months
To everyone who sent me lovely messages about the old boy. Thank you. This is him currently, maybe not 💯 but much much better. Thank you x
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2 years
Guys!!!!!!
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2 years
The patient hounds.
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10 months
Lana. Slipper stealer, leaf pile destroyer, agent of chaos and yet still a very very good girl. 💕
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6 years
If he does it, she does it.
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Arlene Hunt
3 years
Every day with this old bear is a good day 💕
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