My Little Helper

Sometimes when you loose a pet it takes forever to overcome the loss, and in the past it has been that way for me. However, when we lost Thomas so suddenly, I found it extremely difficult to come to terms with the emptiness he left behind. The house was so quiet I couldn't stand it and so after finding our breeder had none for sale, I searched the internet for another little apricot poodle and this is who I found.

THOMAS TWO

He was the right colour, but with a white chest and only a few weeks old. We went to meet him and fell in love immediately, though we had to wait a couple of weeks until he was old enough to bring him home. He was definitely worth waiting for.

6TH OCTOBER

We decided to call him Thomas too, because I knew if we called him something else, I would still find myself calling out "Thomas" when I wanted him to come, as my previous boy was still fresh in my mind.

14 OCTOBER

Thomas has been at my side during my recuperation and helped me immensely. To be completely honest, I'm not sure if I would have done as well without him.

5TH NOVEMBER

He has grown considerably since he arrived and has almost attained the same age as our first Thomas was when we got him, he'll be 5 months on 10th January. He has a gorgeous temperament, so affectionate and friendly to everyone he meets, dogs and people alike. He's a little bit bossy, but I don't mind that, it's to be expected of poodles.

CHRISTMAS DAY

A few days after his first grooming session he looked beautiful and so much like Thomas the first I could hardly believe my eyes. Whatever you may think, I feel in my heart this little boy was meant to come and live here with us.

Happy New Year!

Well after a long time away, an operation and recuperation, I've finally been inspired to return to dolls. However, before I share my inspiration I wanted to wish you all a Happy New Year and I hope you all had a wonderful Christmas with your families.

Finally Gotz have brought me a red-haired doll that's not a Hannah. This lovely Celtic doll from the Scottish highlands has pale green eyes, natural cheek contours and full lips. She is an original sculpt by Elisabeth Lindner for Gotz.

She is 50cm (19.5") tall with a full vinyl multi-jointed body. Edda wears a black & red plaid skirt, white top, a belted denim short jacket, socks, black sturdy boots laced with red ribbon, head scarf and comes with her own black Scottie dog, lead & collar.

I've ordered her from My Doll Best Friend, so it will be a little while before I can hold her. However, I do have a little one to keep me busy for now. I pre-ordered her back in August and she arrived sometime in October, but I only opened her today. She is a Gotz Little Kidz Rainbow . . . I'll share more about her later on my other blog.

I'm Not Coming Back

After a few terrible weeks of ill health, it was topped off by the death of my sweet, sweet Thomas. My immediate reaction after the shock, was so much anger, then the tears ... the thought of this wonderful, gentle, funny little dog who had brought us so much joy was gone in an instant was almost more than I could bear. He didn't even reach his 1st birthday.

WAITING TO HAVE HIS PJ's TAKEN OFF

We have a 40k speed limit in our street and if the driver had been doing so, the outcome may have been quite different.

Needless to say, I understand accidents happen, but this person is a DOCTOR and only lives two doors down from us . . . she didn't even stop. Both hubby and I are appalled by this persons complete lack of compassion.

We did receive a lovely card & flowers the next day, from strangers who were passing by at the time.

This came as a complete surprise, it restored our faith in the human race and made us feel that not all people are complete shit heads!!

WATCHING TV WITH HIS DAD

RIP THOMAS 19/10/21 - 27/9/22

However, this latest episode was the last straw and I just don't feel up to blogging any more, so I bid thee farewell and hope you all have lives filled with good health and great happiness.