All our dogs are from Carrick Rescue Center in Co. Monaghan and they include Greyhounds, German Shepherds, Whippets, a Great Dane... The greyhounds are great pets and are so easy to mind. George is 13 - he is blind but enjoys his walks and his couch. Fern and Cleo are our Whippets - real jokers. Lucy does her own thing - she's sometimes daft but lovely. Dubh loves the water. Fiji is a German Shepherd and is fantastic with children. We currently have ten lovely dogs living with us and we love every precious minute of it!
Your dogs are so beautiful, I would love to adopt more if I had more space.
Posted by Carmel & Mily
13 September 2011
Poor GEORGE left us today, he was 13 years old. He died peacefully on his own blanket while we held him. We only had George for 3 years but it was a privilege to give him a happy home and he certainly gave us plenty of love in return. Our only wish would have been to have rescued him sooner. He was a great dog and friend, we'll miss you Georgie boy.
Posted by Deirdre, Vincent & The Magnificent 7+3
15 August 2011
Well Charlie, it would appear you found the biggest dog lovers in the country. Your adopted mum and dad get a big wow from us. I think you are fantastic to give your home (literally) to these wonderful guys who have had a rough time and I imagine you are rewarded every day. Bless.
Posted by Shelagh, Coco & Amber
29 July 2011
Happy 13th birthday to George. He had a great day and is still enjoying life - a little slower than last year but still a happy boy.
Posted by The Magnificent 7+2
01 March 2011
Thank you for all your greetings for George. He had a great day and as usual took over one of the couches after the fire was lit for the evening. For a blind man he sure can move fast when there's an empty couch going, but we love him to bits. Lets hope he has many more Happy Birthdays with us.
Posted by Deirdre, Vincent & The Magnificent 7+2
04 March 2010
Happy Birthday to George. It's great to see your happy dogs especially the greyhounds. We have 3 ourselves and they are great, gentle pets.
Posted by Denise, Angel, Amber, Fia & Setanta
01 March 2010
Birthday greetings to lovely George!! Have a wonderful day and lots of fun with your wonderful family.
Posted by Arlene, Molly & Grey
01 March 2010
Happy Birthday George, hope you get plenty of treats and are spoilt by everyone today! x
Posted by Yolanda, Chrissie & George
01 March 2010
What a lovely family! Great photos too. Happy Birthday George, I'm sure there'll be a fuss made of you today.
Posted by Paula & Kali
01 March 2010
Wow!!! 9 dogs!!! I have to say, that looks like the happiest home ever! And so much fun. All those beautiful doggies are so lucky to have ye. Keep up the great work :)
Posted by Aoife & Ellie
01 March 2010
Your photos make me smile everytime I look at them! Everyone looks so happy and relaxed. Well done for showing each and every one of them how it feels to be loved. I do think you are a reality tv show waiting to happen!! :)xx
Posted by Hilary, Kevin & Leon
28 January 2010
Hello. I have just read your page and I can say you really are a great family. If every one was as caring and giving as you there would be no pounds or dogs having to be put down. What an inspiration guys.
Posted by Sinead & Lily
18 January 2010
Great to see that your family is still growing!! They all look very comfortable and extremely happy together in their home!!
Posted by Yolanda, Chrissie & George
15 January 2010
The mini zoo grows! Wishing you all a good 2010.
Posted by Els, Sadie & Angus
31 December 2009
Hi. Thanks for your kind words about me giving Jack a new home. I've just seen all your dogs. Its brill to see them all living happy together. I think Rasher looks great after everthing. He's a wonderful looking dog.
Posted by Stephen & Jack
28 December 2009
Hi from Sadie and the family: Duke the Labrador, Luca the Spaniel and Angus the Hound (oh and the 3 cats too)! They are all ours, not as many as you though :) Angus was one of the 1st rescues from ACS Cork, Duke I rescued from a park, Sadie was left on the door step in a box and Luca is the 'rich kid', she came from a friend who has Spaniels. Happy Christmas and hope there's lots of toast to go around.
Posted by Els & Sadie
18 December 2009
Thank you so much for taking the time to send Caoimhe and I a lovely note. Your story and pictures are beyond words, truly heart-warming. The world is a far brighter place because your beautiful spirit is in it. All the doggies look content, happy & safe and the smiling faces say it all! Enjoy your gorgeous family and yes, we treasure every second with our Caoimhe. They really are our best friends and the heart of our families.
Posted by Louise & Caoimhe
18 December 2009
Oh wow, looks like lots of fun! They are all adorable. :-)
Posted by Joanne & Bonnie
16 December 2009
People like you are an inspiration. I only wish all dogs had homes like this, they all seem so content! Good on you.
Posted by Helen, Macy & Andy
28 November 2009
Welcome Rasher. Looks like you have a great life ahead of you!!!!
Posted by Yolanda, George & Chrissie
27 September 2009
Great photos... Never seen dogs look so happy & content. You've given them a great life. Well done to you and The Magnificent 7!
Posted by Yolanda, George & Chrissie
19 August 2009
Thank you; Angus too is a rescue dog (now 10) as are Duke & Sadie. Luca is the 'posh' one :) I have 4 rescue cats too. It's wonderful to come home to lots of wagging tails - there's no psychiatrist in the world like a dog!
Posted by Els & Angus
30 July 2009
Magnificent is the perfect word. I thought 4 dogs and 4 cats were a house full. What a happy bunch; love the paddling pool dancer!
Posted by Els & Angus
28 July 2009
They are all lovely. Looks like they are enjoying their second chance!
Posted by Trish & Oskar
20 July 2009
Great show they all look great and happy as can be.
Posted by Megan & Clody
15 July 2009
Wow! And I though Jamie looked happy! This lot look like they're in heaven! Love from Loretta and Jamie.
Posted by Loretta & Jamie
08 July 2009
Congrats and well done on giving a wonderful and loving home to seven beauties. They are having the life now thank God. xx
Posted by Arlene, Grey & Molly
30 June 2009
Cool pack - looks like a dogs life for them, welcome to ohmydog.
Posted by Bronagh, Bella & Lola
29 June 2009
Ah your babies are gorgeous! Welcome!
Posted by Shelly, Becky & Kerri
29 June 2009
The newest member of the gang is Charlie our Great Dane. He's a mantle (black and white) and we got him from the wonderful people in Carrick Dog Shelter. He's BIG but a real softie and we love him to bits. He has fitted into our group so well. The only thing is no one can share the couch with him!! He takes up a full two seater. He loves children and they love him and are fascinated by his size. We hope to have him for many long happy years!
Many of our dogs came from poor circumstances and some were very nervous and had various ailments but through the great work of Steve and Helen from Carrick Dog Centre and Rescue and through our own TLC they are all doing well now and are part of our ever expanding family.
