Hector Blinkhorn
A VERY SAD “GOODBYE” TO OUR BELOVED BOY (Friday 17th April 2020)
On Friday (17th April) a distraught Gilly told us “It was with great sadness that we had to say” goodbye” this afternoon to our beloved IRR dog, Hector, whom we adopted in 2008.
Our lovely Hector has been a wonderful companion to us and also to Jasper, our Flatcoat x Chocolate Labrador It was very sad for us all when, in 2019, we lost Jasper but, we did then bring Obi, our new Flatcoat Retriever, into all our lives.
Our Hector was gentle, loyal and very loving. We shall always miss him but Obi is only 14 months old so we are very much hoping, eventually, to adopt an IRR companion for him.
The boys are finally re-united again. Henry had been patiently waiting for his beloved brother since he crossed the Bridge on 31 st July 2018. Their story has gone full circle.
HISTORY
In 2007, when they arrived together from Ireland, this handsome male duo were approximately 1 year old and the most fantastic dogs with superb temperaments. We were as sure as we could be that Henry and Hector were Golden Retriever x WSDs.
They were, apparently, sent into the Pound by a farmer because they were in his field, playing with the sheep!! Thank goodness it was a kind and compassionate, friendly farmer who encountered them as many others would have simply shot them dead and what a waste of
beautiful lives that would have been.
Because they were so handsome, good natured and exceptionally well trained, the people at the Pound fully expected their owner to come forward but, for whatever reason, he never did, The boys spent time in kennels after their release from the Pound and, given the extra time that provided for us, we had hoped to find a home that would take both of them together because they did seem very close. It was very noticeable, After being apart, they were absolutely delighted to see each other again. Of course, that meant they could also be “double trouble” if they decided to get into mischief together so we decided it might be best, after all, to separate them. In the end, this did seem work very well for both of them.
UPDATE on HECTOR
Hector is really chilled out and has not missed Henry one bit. He loves his walk and his recall is brill (mind if you have a ball in your hand he really is going nowhere till you throw it and he brings it straight back).
He loves all other dogs but tends just to say “hi cant stop mums got my ball see ya”
He has the run of the hall, kitchen and dining room when im not here and he has not touched anything and I havent moved anything so he has had ample opportunity to be naughty. He has been left for 4 hours now and no problems.
He can happily live alone or with another dog. As long as he gets his walks and ball play he is happy.
He loves to be groomed and has no objections to baths. Joshuas skin is so so, we keep well on top with cream but dont think its ever going to be fully clear. We are trying new creams and tablets now so we will see what difference they make.
This boy has stolen my heart but, in reality, he needs his forever home as im sure, if they play ball and love him, he will give 110% and more back to them.
I, personally, would keep him away from henry now as, if back together, it would just be too confusing for them and maybe mischief would start again lol.
Fingers crossed for our beloved Hector that his true forever home will come along soon but, meanwhile, he is much loved here.
Ange, Josh and Hector xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
H&H and Jasper
THE MOST BRILLIANT NEWS
The inevitable has happened and Hector has found his true forever home with his fosterer, Ange, and Josh.
Being much less hairy then Henry, it seems that the allergic effect on Josh is manageable and the love shared by this little boy and his dog is far more important to them all.
To say we are all delighted by the outcome would be an understatement.
Hector now has a new little friend to play with; Mable is in foster with Angela for Bull Terrier rescue.
BAD NEWS AND GOOD NEWS
Sadly, little Josh’s allergy got out of control and, with a heavy heart, Ange decided that poor Hector would have to be rehomed again.
The good news is that a wonderful couple were looking for a dog just like Hector so the latest information is that he is settling in very happily with Colin and Gilly in Shropshire, where he has loads space to run around with his beloved “ballies” and where he will be loved to bits.
UPDATE DECEMBER 09
Gilly and Colin said. “Hector has been with us for two years now and is a lovely boy.
