Pictures: ancient lurcher goes to the beach

[Jesstickle]

My ancient (he's 16 now) lurcher went for a paddle a couple of weeks ago and I thought I'd share. We all though we were going to lose him last year as he had a small stroke but he's doing ok at the moment. Full of the joys of spring as they say

making a friend

This is about as fast as he goes these days, I don't think he could catch a rabbit anymore. Thank goodness. They don't half scream and he never knew what to do with them once he got hold of them

Having a paddle

And finally, no trip to the beach is complete without a stop to the chip shop. ( I know he shouldn't really eat chip shop sausage but he's so old now we figure there isn't much harm in spoiling him from time to time!)

 

[Red30563]

Aw, bless him. What a grand old gent. I agree, he deserves that sausage!

 

[Ranyhyn]

What a darling, spoil him, he deserves it he's gorgeous - I have a huge soft spot for the oldies x

 

[Cobiau Cymreig Wyllt]

Awww reminds me of doing such things with my old lurcher after he had a stroke at 15..lovely memories that you and he will cherish..

 

[Jesstickle]

He really is the best dog. I've had him since I was eleven and he was a pup. My previous dog was hit by a car and died in surgery so my mum arranged to adopt Herbs as my Christmas present. But of course the RSPCA don't rehome around Christmas so I had to wait until the middle of January to get him. He's been with us ever since and he is just the nicest, most tolerant person. Even people who are scared of dogs can cope with Duffer

 

[fidleyspromise]

He looks fab for his age and looks like he had a great time out

 

[Hedwards]

Thank you so much for sharing! He is lovely, and looks absolutely fantastic too!

 

[Archangel]

Lovely photos and looking great at 16
I am really quite jealous of that lovely beach

 

[Horse Riding Fan]

Surely he has been incredibly loyal to you after all those years so indulge him with what he likes

 

[Jesstickle]

I am really quite jealous of that lovely beach

It's a Norfolk beach. Best county in the UK. I am biased of course though

He's doing well for his age. He's outlived both our working spaniels by a long way! Probably due to the fact he is a lazy so and so and has never worked a day in his life. He's very low mileage (to use the horse phrase)

 

[MurphysMinder]

He looks amazing for his age, and thoroughly enjoying his day at the beach (especially the sausage).

 

[numptynoelle]

Lovely handsome chap! I'm very jealous of your beach (and the sausage too if I'm honest )

 

[JFTDWS]

ahh bless him! he looks great for his age - and I hope he enjoyed that sausage

 

[ChesnutsRoasting]

16 - fantastic age for a lurcher or any dog for that matter. If he wants a saveloy, he deserves it! Mine love a bit of fish and chips

 

[Venevidivici]

What a beautiful looking old lad May you share plenty more lovely walks and chip shop sausages with him long,long into an even riper old age,bless him

 

[kirstyl]

What a beautiful looking old lad May you share plenty more lovely walks and chip shop sausages with him long,long into an even riper old age,bless him

Couldn't agree more! He looks as if he had a wonderful time at the beach. My lurcher goes completely nuts at the beach, hence she's visits at quiet times with no bodies to knock over!!

 

[Emilieu]

How totally lovely, what a beautiful nose he has! He looks like he had a great day out and I'm sure he's earned a bit of spoiling in his twilight years