A story of a girl and her puppy dog. Long story.

OLIVER DOODLE · 07-07-2008, 12:32 AM

This is long, but I so wanted to get all of this out now that I have settled from it all.

We went camping last weekend with family (bunch of kids and a bunch of dogs) just outside of Calgary at McLean Creek for four days. On the Monday my sweet little five year old Caitlin tripped and fell smack right onto the fire pit ring (no fire going thank God). Nevertheless, smacking your eye on a hard hunk of cast iron is never a good thing at all. She stood up, screamed, yes blood and om my goodness a gash that was awful.

We thought quickly, apllied pressure and ice, loaded her into the van and sped (not sure how fast) but hubby drove very fast to ethe Childrens hospital in Calgary with the hazards on (usually about and hour and 10 minutes - we made in in 45). She went into shock on the way and scared the poop out of me. We made, thet stiched her up and all was good. It's been a week and she's doing great.

Meanwhile......back at camp. When Caitlin fell, Ollie cried right along with her. He was so worried. When we drove away he went bizerk. My mom said he was not consolable. He cried and cried. It didn't matter what she did to try and console him. This is not usual for Ollie, as he is well socialized and loves people. We were gone for 4 and a half hours.

When we got back to the camp (yes we went back on the insistance of my daughter) she said Ollie would be sad - go figure. She also is a trooper and not much gets her down. Anyway...we got back and Ollie was trying to pull right off his leash. I went to go and get him and he calmed right down. He slowly walked over to Cailtin (right for her, do not pass go, daddy who?) He sat right on her feet, gave doodle kisses to her ankles and looked at her lovingly. He did not leave her the whole night. We even let him sleep with her that night.

Caitlin said, see mommy Ollie was sad. He misseded me. Kids and dogs. How do they know?

He has loved Cailtin since the day he came home to us. You see Caitlin didn't want a puppy to begin with. My dads dogs are not well trained and knock her over all of the time. Oliver seem to know from the very start that this kiddo was going to be a hard nut to crack. He wroked on her from the beginning. He'd lie right on her feet while she would scream at him to go away. He was relentless and calmly laid by her feet for 3 weeks until FINALLY she pet his head. They have been the best of pals since that day.

Here's a picture Of Cailtin and Oliver take about a month ago.

annabelles mom · 07-07-2008, 12:59 AM

awwwwwwwww - you didn't say we would need a box of kleenix to read the story

BSCK · 07-07-2008, 05:42 AM

What a precious story, Kimberley! Thank you for sharing it with us. I am SO glad your sweet Caitlin is all right. And what a lucky girl she is to get to grow up with a best friend like Ollie! Those pictures brought tears to my eyes.

S.

my Boo · 07-07-2008, 09:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by annabelles mom

awwwwwwwww - you didn't say we would need a box of kleenix to read the story

You'd better share that box, 'cause I need some too!

Boy, that is one special friendship you've got there.

Thanks for sharing!

L's Mom · 07-07-2008, 09:42 AM

[quote=my Boo]

Quote:

Originally Posted by "annabelles mom":6ad4wd1a

awwwwwwwww - you didn't say we would need a box of kleenix to read the story

You'd better share that box, 'cause I need some too!

Boy, that is one special friendship you've got there.

Thanks for sharing![/quote:6ad4wd1a]

Really!!!

Maddjaxx · 07-07-2008, 09:46 AM

Sorry for the injury and the mayhem that followed.. Glad for the recovery, and what a great story of the love our Doods can give. Nice.

Fudzy · 07-07-2008, 10:24 AM

What a beautiful little girl you have and Doodle. I'm so sorry to hear of her unfortunate accident. Your heart goes in your throat when something like that happens. Thankfully all is well.

**MaxandMe** · 07-07-2008, 10:32 AM

[quote=L's Mom][quote="my Boo":1sjldrw6]

Quote:

Originally Posted by "annabelles mom":1sjldrw6

awwwwwwwww - you didn't say we would need a box of kleenix to read the story

You'd better share that box, 'cause I need some too!

Boy, that is one special friendship you've got there.

Thanks for sharing![/quote:1sjldrw6]

Really!!![/quote:1sjldrw6]

ok move over folks and share the kleenex with me please

and those pics are so precious ...the loving bond between a child and their dog always will touch my heart over and over again.
Glad to hear Caitlin is going to be fine (whew!)

thank you for sharing such a loving story you experienced.
doodles are as special as people

07-07-2008, 10:45 AM

Ahhhh that is so sweet! (the part about Ollie being sad). I am sorry that your daughter is hurt but at least she knows now that she was a good friend to share all her "pains" with!

Raleighsmom · 07-07-2008, 11:29 AM

What a wonderful story, no matter how long! It must have been very frightening for you when Caitlin went into shock....I'm happy to hear that she's ok!

Funny how she knew that Ollie was missing her...and Ollie's reaction when she got hurt....the love between man and beast never ceases to amaze me..thanks for sharing your story and heartwarming photos!!

Beardedlady · 07-07-2008, 11:42 AM

What a special story. Sorry about the boo boo. What would we do without our doodles!!

DebBrown · 07-07-2008, 12:47 PM

You all must have been terrified! I'm so glad that Caitlin is going to be OK and that she is reunited with her doodle.

Deb

blueteal · 07-07-2008, 01:00 PM

Wow what a great story .................
Pups and kids amen to that!!!

OLIVER DOODLE · 07-07-2008, 01:11 PM

Thanks everyone. Now I'm crying again. Yes we are so relieved that Caitlin is doing well, and it just again makes us thankful for our decision to get such a wonderful breed of dog. Ollie and Caitlin will be long time best buddies.

m&t · 07-07-2008, 04:45 PM

I'm so glad that everything turned out ok. It is amazing the bonds that dogs can make with children (and adults for that matter)

07-07-2008, 12:32 AM	#1 (permalink)
OLIVER DOODLE Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: CALGARY, ALBERTA Posts: 429	A story of a girl and her puppy dog. Long story. This is long, but I so wanted to get all of this out now that I have settled from it all. We went camping last weekend with family (bunch of kids and a bunch of dogs) just outside of Calgary at McLean Creek for four days. On the Monday my sweet little five year old Caitlin tripped and fell smack right onto the fire pit ring (no fire going thank God). Nevertheless, smacking your eye on a hard hunk of cast iron is never a good thing at all. She stood up, screamed, yes blood and om my goodness a gash that was awful. We thought quickly, apllied pressure and ice, loaded her into the van and sped (not sure how fast) but hubby drove very fast to ethe Childrens hospital in Calgary with the hazards on (usually about and hour and 10 minutes - we made in in 45). She went into shock on the way and scared the poop out of me. We made, thet stiched her up and all was good. It's been a week and she's doing great. Meanwhile......back at camp. When Caitlin fell, Ollie cried right along with her. He was so worried. When we drove away he went bizerk. My mom said he was not consolable. He cried and cried. It didn't matter what she did to try and console him. This is not usual for Ollie, as he is well socialized and loves people. We were gone for 4 and a half hours. When we got back to the camp (yes we went back on the insistance of my daughter) she said Ollie would be sad - go figure. She also is a trooper and not much gets her down. Anyway...we got back and Ollie was trying to pull right off his leash. I went to go and get him and he calmed right down. He slowly walked over to Cailtin (right for her, do not pass go, daddy who?) He sat right on her feet, gave doodle kisses to her ankles and looked at her lovingly. He did not leave her the whole night. We even let him sleep with her that night. Caitlin said, see mommy Ollie was sad. He misseded me. Kids and dogs. How do they know? He has loved Cailtin since the day he came home to us. You see Caitlin didn't want a puppy to begin with. My dads dogs are not well trained and knock her over all of the time. Oliver seem to know from the very start that this kiddo was going to be a hard nut to crack. He wroked on her from the beginning. He'd lie right on her feet while she would scream at him to go away. He was relentless and calmly laid by her feet for 3 weeks until FINALLY she pet his head. They have been the best of pals since that day. Here's a picture Of Cailtin and Oliver take about a month ago. __________________ Loving my doodle, Kimberley "Dogs are not are whole life, but they make our lives whole." ~~~Roger Caras~~~

07-07-2008, 09:46 AM	#6 (permalink)
Maddjaxx Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 1,083	Sorry for the injury and the mayhem that followed.. Glad for the recovery, and what a great story of the love our Doods can give. Nice. __________________ Greg "I used to look at my dog and think, 'If you were a little smarter you could tell me what you were thinking,' and he'd look at me like he was saying, 'If you were a little smarter, I wouldn't have to.'" - Fred Jungclaus

07-07-2008, 11:29 AM	#10 (permalink)
Raleighsmom Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: South Windsor,Ct Posts: 4,617	What a wonderful story, no matter how long! It must have been very frightening for you when Caitlin went into shock....I'm happy to hear that she's ok! Funny how she knew that Ollie was missing her...and Ollie's reaction when she got hurt....the love between man and beast never ceases to amaze me..thanks for sharing your story and heartwarming photos!! __________________ Kathie,Raleigh & Molly! "Who can believe that there is no soul behind those luminous eyes!" ~ Theophile Gautier

07-07-2008, 11:42 AM	#11 (permalink)
Beardedlady Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Albany, NY Posts: 459	What a special story. Sorry about the boo boo. What would we do without our doodles!! __________________ Ann (and Lucy) Dogs feel very strongly that they should always go with you in the car, in case the need should arise for them to bark violently at nothing right in your ear. -- Dave Barry

07-07-2008, 12:47 PM	#12 (permalink)
DebBrown Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Oak Park, IL Posts: 1,690	You all must have been terrified! I'm so glad that Caitlin is going to be OK and that she is reunited with her doodle. Deb __________________ Deb, Wayne and Charlie

07-07-2008, 12:59 AM	#2 (permalink)
annabelles mom Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: lkkkkkkkkkkkkk Posts: 6,837	awwwwwwwww - you didn't say we would need a box of kleenix to read the story

07-07-2008, 05:42 AM	#3 (permalink)
BSCK Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 24	What a precious story, Kimberley! Thank you for sharing it with us. I am SO glad your sweet Caitlin is all right. And what a lucky girl she is to get to grow up with a best friend like Ollie! Those pictures brought tears to my eyes. S.

07-07-2008, 10:24 AM	#7 (permalink)
Fudzy Member Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 53	What a beautiful little girl you have and Doodle. I'm so sorry to hear of her unfortunate accident. Your heart goes in your throat when something like that happens. Thankfully all is well.

07-07-2008, 10:45 AM	#9 (permalink)
Guest Posts: n/a	Ahhhh that is so sweet! (the part about Ollie being sad). I am sorry that your daughter is hurt but at least she knows now that she was a good friend to share all her "pains" with!

07-07-2008, 01:00 PM	#13 (permalink)
blueteal Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 8,334	Wow what a great story ................. Pups and kids amen to that!!!

07-07-2008, 01:11 PM	#14 (permalink)
OLIVER DOODLE Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: CALGARY, ALBERTA Posts: 429	Thanks everyone. Now I'm crying again. Yes we are so relieved that Caitlin is doing well, and it just again makes us thankful for our decision to get such a wonderful breed of dog. Ollie and Caitlin will be long time best buddies. __________________ Loving my doodle, Kimberley "Dogs are not are whole life, but they make our lives whole." ~~~Roger Caras~~~

07-07-2008, 04:45 PM	#15 (permalink)
m&t Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Chicagoland Posts: 220	I'm so glad that everything turned out ok. It is amazing the bonds that dogs can make with children (and adults for that matter) __________________ Mark & Tara and our puppy Sadie

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