Saturday 21 November 2009

Cyril

RSPCA Gladys keeps me informed about new dogs to the rescue. She knows I am looking for a lurcher paramour for Hetty. He has to be:
  • rough coated (I love scruffy hounds, scruffy hounds and swarthy rogues are a weakness of mine)
  • calm and chilled
  • cat and dog friendly
  • handsome
  • waggy
He must not be a fucked-up nut-job like Mabel. I have given a lot of myself to troubled, rescued mutts and will continue to do so. But I am not prepared to donate any more fingers to canine piranhas. Basically, I am looking for a regal, well-manned gentleman. A doggy David Niven, if you like.

So, I was quite excited today to be sent this picture. It is heartbreaking. A rough-coated, blue and white lurcher who has just come into rescue. He is starved, filthy, covered in scars and very depressed. But look at how handsome he is. Hetty and I shall go and meet him tomorrow.

I confess, I have already chosen a name. I've been reading 'The Word According to Bertie' by Alexander McCall Smith. A lovely, witty, quietly charming book. Anyway, there is a doggy character in the book called Cyril. Cyril is a perfect doggy name.

Today I have 48 reports to write. I must crack on now. Especially if tomorrow is to be free for lurcher investigations.

On another matter. I was shocked to see that Nick Cave has been nominated for a 'bad sex' award. I always imagined Senor Cave would be fantastic in bed. You know, he wouldn't leave hob-nob crumbs, wouldn't snore like a velociraptor or hog the duvet . Apparently not. Check out the article here.

I do love the quote from his spokesperson though, 'Frankly, we would have been offended if he hadn't been shortlisted.' Excellent!

2 comments:

  1. Wondering how you've got on with Cyril? Bet you've smuggled him into your car already!

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  2. Cyril was ADORABLE. It was love at first sight with Hetty. But, I don't think he is the dog for me. A little too hyper. I deal with enough ADHD at the School of Hard Knocks. But, Gladys, canny RSPCA match-maker has recommended a whippet. He is getting some TLC with a foster family at the mo, as he was a neglect case (owner being prosecuted). He is apparently calm and gentle. Hetty is having her first date with him on Sunday. I do love whippetysnippets. Odd looking creatures, I know, not to everyone's taste. But I love their grace and elegance. I shall be posting a pic as soon as I get one. I am thinking Norman is a good whippet name. Unfortunately though I have an Uncle Norman and the man is a buffoon. . .

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