For the love of dogs.
I woke up this morning hoping that Ollie would be okay. He was alright, considering his current problems, and happy to see me of course.
Not long after, one of my good friends telephoned from his home on the south coast, and we had some discussion about what might be causing these problems for my dog.
That got me thinking about how much care and concern there has been for Ollie since I mentioned on this blog that he was ill.
The two posts I published about him being ill received 145 Likes, and over 100 comments. Together, they had 250 views, and some readers also emailed me outside of the blog, or shared the posts on Twitter.
From all over the world, people expressed genuine concern about a dog they had only ever seen photos of, and read about on my blog.
American blogger Elizabeth Slaughter left this touching comment.
‘I am quite worried. I feel as if he is all of our dog.’
Connecting through a love of dogs, or any pets, is yet another example of what a wonderful place our blogging community is.
I would like to thank you all, and to let you know how much that is appreciated.
You and ollie are a part of this blogging family Pete. If one person is in trouble, we all will undoubtedly get worried. Don’t worry, everything will be fine very soon. Take care of Ollie and yourself. πβπ
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Thanks as always, Suzan. It is impossible not to worry about my little best friend. π
Best wishes, Pete. xx
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That’s true. He is a cutie and anybody would be worried about him. I hope he gets better soon. πβπ
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It is truly wonderful! Elizabeth said it well. Best to you and to Ollie, Pete.
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Thanks, Jennie. The amount of support I get from our community is always so encouraging.
Best wishes, Pete.
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It really is! Best to you, Pete.
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TRUE, Pete, and we all care about Ollie and you, like you were next door. What love we have for you.
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Thanks as always, dear Lara. I think of it a little like we are all blind. We are in a room with people we cannot see, yet instinctively know we are all friends.
Best wishes, Pete. x
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This is so true. By sharing your adventures with Ollie he’s become a friend as well and part of our daily lives (especially because I don’t have a dog or any other pet, I love to share those of friends). I hope he gets better soon. Hugs to both of you and thanks for brining him into our lives. β₯
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Thanks, Olga. I really never expected everyone to love Ollie so much. π
Best wishes, Pete.
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I am so happy with you, about Ollies better feeling now, Pete!He is your survival guide in the wilderness of Norfolk. π Michael
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He is slightly improved, so I am more hopeful than I was. π
Best wishes, Pete.
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Great news, Pete! I am sure he will overcome this. Best wishes, Michael
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Hope your dog recovers soon!
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Thanks, Ishaan. We will find out more tomorrow, hopefully.
Best wishes, Pete.
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You’re welcome.
I hope what you find is good.
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Unlike politics, animals are one thing most people can agree upon. Dog parks are an instant way to meet new people.
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The only people I have come to know well since moving here are other dog owners. Even if I don’t know their name, only that of their dog. They are a real community, not unlike the one we enjoy on WP.
Best wishes, Pete.
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“Dog is God spelled backwards” – π And sometimes, the hardest things we face in our hearts, as humans, are easier to handled, discuss, etc., if we talk about our four-legged pets – instead of what’s really going on for us humans – it’s somehow easier – more removed, not so close to ‘the bone’ of stuff – I have never believed that dog/cat/pet lovers love their pets more than their kids/family/friends, I just feel like often, at least with Dogs, they are the companions and the focus we humans make, to talk about stuff that hurts long and deep, that were it not for our dogs, we couldn’t bear opening our mouth or our heart at all, to even ‘discuss/say outloud’ – but that’s just me. I talk about Oakley being my rock, but the truth of the matter? Where else is she going to go without digging/chewing through the fence? She’s rather stuck with me, per se – and that’s why Dog is God spelled backwards – because every dog I’ve ever had showed me way more space/grace AND forgiveness for my ‘human ways’ than two-leggeds consistently did at that time – it’s easy to take that for granted – to come to depend upon it – to see the beauty in them and miss the beauty in humankind when there are so many humans here and there that just…well…’trip one’s triggers’ – π I think folks feel safe to talk about, wax eloquent about, lay their feelings, struggles etc., onto dogs, because, well, I’m not certain WHY Dogs put up with us/our messes, but, they just show up and do so, anyhoo – doesn’t matter what any of use humans think or wonder about it – is it any wonder then…..? LOL
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Thanks for your thoughts, Tamrah Jo. Of all the dogs I have owned over the years, Ollie has been the most devoted and affectionate. Probably because I got him the same month I retired, and he has been by my side 24/7 since that day.
Best wishes, Pete.
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I agree with Elizabeth.
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Thanks, Michele.
Best wishes, Pete.
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Our pets are our family too, maybe that is why everyone can relate Pete. Hi Ollie (waves).
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Yes, they certainly are.
Thanks, Arlene.
Best wishes, Pete.
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Wonderful isn’t it? So many caring for Ollie! I hope he is back to normal soon! I follow another blog where cats are the stars and almost cried last week when a beloved kitty boy unexpectedly. It’s always painful, but comforting to know so many truly care.
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My thoughts got ahead of my fingers! Meant to say ‘unexpectedly died.’ π¦
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Thanks, Susanne. It is very comforting to see Ollie get so much love.
Best wishes, Pete.
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Great to have the support of the blogging community
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It is, Sue, and much valued.
Best wishes, Pete.
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Yes, I agree
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Fingers crossed. Warmest regards, Theo
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Thanks, Theo. He has slept a lot this evening, so at least he has been calmer.
Best wishes, Pete.
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i hope Ollie will be okay. we all share concern for him and i’m thankful for our caring blogging community. π π
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Thanks, Wilma. I am too.
Best wishes, Pete.
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Elizabeth expressed it well. Ollie does feel like all of our dog.
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Thanks, Robbie. All the support is wonderful to see.
Best wishes, Pete.
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It’s great to see the worldwide community of friends come together with a common concern: the health of Ollie…
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It is indeed heartening to get so much support for my furry friend, John.
Best wishes, Pete.
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Elizabeth is absolutely right. Thanks to your photographs and posts, and his posts, Ollie has indeed become all of ours. Tom was asking how he was this morning so I can tell him he hasnβt gotten any worse thank goodness. Tell him Iβm sending extra hugs and kisses!π€
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Thanks, Kim. He is sleeping off his short walk at the moment, but I have no doubt he will wake up at 5 pm when it is time for dinner. π
Best wishes, Pete.
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I was thinking itβs a good sign that his appetite hasnβt decreased.π€
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I hope it is, Kim.
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He is Ollie on my mind π Keeping fingers xt for good news on Tuesday.
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Thanks, FR. He’s sleeping quietly at the moment.
Best wishes, Pete.
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Every day, I paws for a moment to wish Ollie a speedy recovery.
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Thanks for squeaking in a pun, David. π
Best wishes, Pete.
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Because Ollie means so much to you, he means so much to us.
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Thanks, Cindy. The support on here means a great deal to me.
Best wishes, Pete. x
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Love of animals is a touchstone for so many people and for those who love or have loved a pet as a member of the family, we share the concern when one falls ill — no matter what house he lives in.
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Thanks, Maggie. The level of support for poor Ollie is very moving.
Best wishes, Pete.
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I have always said Ollie was my dog, but your readers are right – he belongs to us all!
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Thanks, GP. I really appreciate how much everyone loves him.
Best wishes, Pete.
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Elizabeth is right, Ollie is all our dog. I hope he is improving.
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Thanks, Mary. He is no worse, so that’s a positive thing at least.
Best wishes, Pete.
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Of course, Ollie is all our dog!!
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Thanks very much, Darlene. It is a great thing indeed, to have so much support for him.
Best wishes, Pete.
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I think it is a worry we all share, especially if we have or have had our own four legged friend. I don’t think Ollie could ask for a better companion than you as your care and consideration goes beyond just having a pet.
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Thanks, Eddy. I had to go to bed early last night, as worrying him about him (and issues with the decorating) got me totally stressed out and exhausted. At least he is no worse today.
Best wishes, Pete.
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Glad to hear he is doing well…..he has become special to us bloggers. chuq
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Well he hasn’t got any worse, so that’s something.
Thanks, chuq.
Best wishes, Pete.
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Thank you, Pete. Ollie deserves all the love. And not to forget, he is a budding blogger…oops, did I say that aloud? Sorry Ollie, but I just couldn’t keep your secret anymore. Love and Hugs!
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Thank you, Miss Shaily. I don’t think Dad has seen your comment.
Tails wags for you, Ollie.
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