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Over the years we have developed a
strong network of caring OES families who are eager to share
their ideas, the stories of crazy antics their fun loving OES,
their tips on training, comparing notes on the development of
their new family members and when unexpected situations arise
they are there to help each other cope. They have found
homes for other OES dogs whose owners have found themselves in
challenging circumstances, they have offered advice to challenging
situations, and above all they have consistently offered their
support and encouragement in times of need. Here are just
some of the ways ion which our OES friends have helped on
another, we welcome new stories and photos to share with
everyone.
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Toora
We rescued "Abby" from WA, she was a total
mess, her coat was terribly matted and dirty, her
mental state was frightening, she was petrified of
everything, men more so than women, and she hated a
crate! We knew Shirley and Alex had wanted an
older OES for some time afraid that a pup may outlive
them. We promised them we would take Toora home
to us if anything should happen that they couldn't
care for her, but now I kind of think their son and
daughter in law may have different ideas!
Shirley and Alex brought Abbey, who we had renamed
Toora (she hated her old name). As breeders we
continuously strive to ensure that pups are always
placed in great homes, I'm sure Tooras breeder had no
idea how abused she was. It is folks like Alex and
Shirley who have the patience and love to transform an
emotional wreck into the loving dog that
Toora has become. They are a precious part of our
extended family who continuously prove they are ready
and waiting to help any OES, or their family, in need
of support.
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 Toora's
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Thora
When Thora produced a pup with hip
problems we immediately had her spayed, she was then adopted
by Joelyn and Paul in Minnesota, Thora has never had life so
pampered and loves her new role as "couch potato".
Here Thora regularly visit the
local nursing home where she brings hours of joy to the
residents.
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"When Sharlee's owner had a big
change in her family situation she realized she could not take
Sharlee with her to her new home, Sylvia asked me if I knew of
any families who may adopt Sharlee for her. I sent her photo
and description out to all our OES friends and in a matter of
hours Jennifer and Richard, who already owned Oreo from us,
offered to give Sharlee a new home with her sibling. It meant
too, that Sylvia would still be able to visit Sharlee. Many
more of our families also offered to give her a home which
just shows what a great group of families we have who adopt
our pups. |
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