Little Norrie another update

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I received this from Ky today it makes interesting reading I think its prompted by the questioning re cost of feeding etc..I for one and indebted to Ky and Geoff as I have already said I can write the cheques but constant trips to vets cooking specialist type foods just dealing with an emaciated dog is nerve wracking when I had little Sunny very similar to Norrie everyday we expected he would pass away the sheer emotional roller coaster we are on I suppose when you see normal labradors who resemble a hoover when eating their dinner its hard to imagine handfeeding and encouraging a lab to actually eat.

This is in no way a critism of the question of his upkeep we established his overall keep over the last weeks including Vets was running around fifty pounds it was a guideline hopefully when he is back to normal God willing he will be near normal but he was starved slowly so building him up is a very slow process.

Helping dogs like Norrie brings its own rewards his wonderful nature and is getting more cheeky each day.
Thank you for caring for This boy and looking at his updates.

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From Ky "Caring for Norrie " ..........



I Thought I would give you a catch up on Norrie Boy.

We have been in quite a reflective mode this weekend as it has been our 2 week anniversary of Norrie arriving. When i had the email to say would we take in a yellow boy who had had blood tests but needed further tests we of course said yes in an instant as long as he was good with other dogs. The reasons for him coming here were the usual ones he may need extra TLC and our vets are very good at fitting the rescue dogs in and Glenys you always assure me the fees are not as high as they could be at some vets.

Totting up this weekend what this boy has cost over 2 short weeks is terrifying. When you look at the pictures I have sent he has gone from 3 tins of Butchers a day to the array of foods in the second picture and yes that is just ONE DAYS food we offer him. His kibble weighs over a kilo and so a sack lasts barely 10 days, there are 2 tins of sardnes, a tin of Hills prescription ( to be fair that is the last tin of the case and I will be replacing with meat), 3 duck eggs, 2 salmon steaks and a bowl of braised chicken as well as 2 tuna loins, sea biscuits and James Wellbeloved biscuits and goats milk ( although I have run out and so put a carton of milk there for the picture) other days there is a pound of beef or lamb instead of a piece of fish and the chicken. A supermarket chicken at £5-6 ish lasts him 2 days. His diet is gradually becoming higher in fat and protein and so, sorry, as more red meat is used is becoming more expensive. Soya is a cheap protein but as you know he is totally intollerant of soya and so it is the more expensive option all the way.

As I said I am in reflective mode, all the above has to be shopped for and then I cook on a daily basis. Our lives have altered as we now live around meal times.


Norrie is not a greedy dog at all and so I am re-educating the way he eats in that I am trying to get him into a routine of the now just 4 meals a day and at fixed times so that he expects to be fed and eats his meal. The first hurdle is over in that he now will eat unsoaked kibble the second is keeping to the time table and keeping him eating which he does as long as I stand with him, if I move he follows me so I think bless him he eats to please me.

Even our social lives revolve around him and meal times, we went to a Poultry Club social ( I had to go as I was doing desserts) and so both of us could go My Son David altered his shift to be here to give Norrie his tea and supper, we could not all 3 go to David's funeral as it would mean there was no one here to give Norrie lunch, Geoff went to the optomotrist the other day and so could not drive or go back to work he wanted us to go out for lunch and the first thing I did was look at my watch and say it had better be close and quick as Norrie would need his lunch, yesterday I should have been showing but as Geoff was at a meeting in Coventry and David was working I could not go to the show. Peppa was easy by comparison, just bundle her into the car with plenty dry bedding an away we went, this poor thin lad could not sit in a cold show hall all day he would freeze to death and besides the calories are to help him gain weight not keep warm.

I am not moaning in any way shape or form and took this lad on willingly not even knowing what it would entail, unlike when I took on Peppa puppy ,and would do it again in a heartbeat but sometimes I wonder if people realise the effort that some of these special cases take compared to "normal" fosters. Of course it is a whole family effort from the 3 of us but also from my gang who just accept what ever arrives and quite honestly all deserve a medal for never even attempting to eat Norries many meals which must smell so much better than their plain biscuit.

Then of course in the middle of all this Penny arrives unexpectedly.........................

As I said in reflective mood and have butterflies as it is another check up and weigh in tueday morning.



Ky

Little Norrie today watching Ky feed the sheep

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A typical days food.

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What he was fed also with pasta before we had him and he was slowly dying

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We're all behind you Ky. it is remarkable what you and your family are doing for little Norrie x
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You andd the gang and family are doing a sterling job Ky.

You are an angel. :love3: :love3: :love3:
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Ky and Family

I take my hat off to you - it makes me feel humble to see how much you do and the love and care you give.

Thank you

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Bless him. What a lovely expression he has on his face while he watches Ky feed the sheep.

Ky, you and your family are all angels. What a huge amount of time and effort you are putting in to bring Norrie to a more normal weight and the chance of a normal life. :love3:
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Ky, you are one in a million... :love3: :love5:
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Ky - you are a complete angel. I know what you're like - seeing Norrie develop into a lovely dog will be all the reward you want.

Gosh - what an array of food! Jess and Tilly would think they were at a party with all that lot. It's obviously superb quality food, and is what is needed for the foreseeable future. For your lot not to want to pinch it, is unbelievable! Bless them, I feel like treating them all to a nice piece of steak.

It's lovely to see Norrie looking so happy, and doing some normal doggy things. Big hugs to you, Geoff and David. :bighug: :bighug: :bighug: :bighug: :bighug: :bighug: :bighug: :bighug: :bighug: :bighug:

P.S. Whatever is in that blue dish in the bottom left hand corner looks like a nice pie filling! :1968:
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Ky, you and Geoff and David are so lovely for all you do x Seeing Norrie's lovely little face inquisitively watching you feed the sheep is heartwarming, I'm so glad he is with you x
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mollie wrote:
Gosh - what an array of food! Jess and Tilly would think they were at a party with all that lot. :1968:
Yes Marge so would Millie :1968: I must admit I had absolutely no idea how much food this boy was eating - i'm stunned, & ashamed of my ignorance :2009:

I think Millie would burst if she ate that much although i'm sure she would try.

Look at him too watching you so intently his world obviously evolves around you :love2: :love2: it's a great picture

Thank you so much Ky, Geoff & David for everything you are doing for Norrie you are all such special people :love3: :love3: :love3:

Good luck at the vets on Tuesday I will be thinking of you, i'm fairly sure he will have gained weight again :1958:

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Crikey this is astonishing, Little Norrie is getting everything he needs and finally someone to understand and help him. Thank you Ky and family for making him the number one priority; something which has obviously never happened to him before :2050:

I always look for these updates and can't believe he's been with you for 2 weeks. I know it must feel a lot longer for you but you are doing an amazing job . Your lot are doing so well by letting him get on with it, do you think they realise that he needs extra special care?

Keep up the good work, will be sending a donation later. Haven't been around much as I thought i was busy with work, a family, a horse, 2 children at school, preparing my sister in laws new farm etc. Now I'm not so sure after reading that!

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lovin the photo of little norrie bet if the boy could sing it would be elvis and i love you so :love5:
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I love the photo of this sweet boy. Ky you and your family do a fantastic job for all the dogs you foster. I am so full of admiration for your dedication to the cause.

Just want to give you a :bighug:

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What a lovely photo of Norrie, he looks really relaxed. One thing that I have noticed is the size of his feet. Hopefully, with the regular, good food he is getting now he will grow into them.
How you and your family have put your lives on hold to help Norrie is humbling. I too am full of admiration for you all.
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Blimey Ky, your schedule is mind blowing. You must feel like you're meeting yourself coming backwards most of the time. Little Norrie has obviously developed a huge bond with you and the trust he has for you is clear to see in his eyes. As for his food, well, I'm speechless. I just have no idea what to say.

Sending hugs for you all :love2:

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Good grief; it's when you see that, you realise just how undernourished and starving he was and how eating must have been agony for him and then not eating because he knew that made him ill; but having to eat, as he was so hungry. I am lost in admiration for you and your family and the dedication you are showing this little man
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