Geri & Sidney

59, Female

San Diego, CA

United States

Profile Information:

Hometown:
North San Diego County
About Me:
I have three teenage kids and I just love being a Mom to a Corgi also! I live in sunny Southern California with the three kids, three dogs, two cats and a most wonderful husband.
Welsh Corgi Breeder?
No
About My Corgi(s):
Sidney is our first purebred corgi and we are thrilled to have him. He was born 7/11/07. We planned to start him in agility training, but there was a long waiting list. So while waiting for an opening, we took classes for therapy dog training. As it turns out, he's a pretty good therapy dog, so we stuck with that and never got around to agility. Now he is training as a Rally dog. We love it! He's one smart little character! Oh, and he's undocked, so his beautiful tail attracts a lot of attention - good attention.

On August 30th, Sidney suddenly came up lame in his hind left leg. The next day we got xrays for him and found out he has severe hip dysplasia. On Sept 7th he had a Femoral Head Ostectomy to relieve the pain. His right hip is not in great shape either but we're hoping that with glucosamine supplements and exercise we can keep it healthy. *Update* You would never know Sid has surgery now. He moves beautifully. The water therapy and supplements have worked wonders.

baby

Bruce is our corgi/elkhound (?) mix. We rescued him from the brink of euthanasia when he was approximately 10-11 years old (he had a day or two left to go). He's about 16 now and his only sign of his advanced age are bad teeth and slow mornings. I adore Brucie and he worships me. He's my funny short angel with a puffball tail (thanks to the elkhound side). He's about 18 now and going strong.

Chester is our "tall dog". He's a black dane/lab mix that we got from a "free to good home" ad in the local newspaper. He's also old, about 15 years old. We know his age because we've had him 14 years, and he was an adult when we brought him home! He's a very serious dog and not very affectionate compared to the corgis, but he has been a very good dog, just aloof. We can't take Chester as many places as the shorties because he does not travel well. He's almost 17 now and has definitely slowed down. *UPDATE* Chester had a sudden decline and was sent to the bridge on April 15th 2013 at the age of 17.

In February 2013 we added Connie to our family. She's a little tri corgi who was picked up as a stray and put up for adoption at our local Humane Society. She's a real sweet girl and loves to play ball. She's learning a lot from Sidney about life here. We can't believe that her family never came to claim her.She's got good manners and she gets along well with the other dogs and the cats, and everyone she meets is her best friend.

And the pack grows! In November we took in a black-headed tri who we named Copper. He and Connie were both born in 2009 and they are great buddies and a ball-chasing tag team. Copper is sweet and cuddly and eager to please.


I have:
Pembroke

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  • Fagin, Dodger and Poppy McFuzz

    Hi there! Thanks for the welcome and yes, he is named after the Dickens character. If there was ever a "thief" of hearts, he's it! Your pup is beautiful!

    Apr 2, 2009

  • Rob Caldwell

    Thanks for the welcome, we will get some pics up tonite

    Apr 3, 2009

  • Wendy West

    Thank you, thank you for the welcome. Yes, I will post a few of my drawings. Just have to fiqure out this web site!

    Apr 3, 2009

  • Dyllan

    Thanks for being there for Jamie during Rileys trip to the rainbow bridge,its the worst thing our family ever went through...I can say she is very happy today her Koby is a great little pup and I have his brother Dyllan close by so we are getting back to very active houses....Jane

    Apr 3, 2009

  • Libby Bein

    Thanks For the welcome. Sidney is very cute. That is Harley in the profile Pic, he was a Corgi Mix that went to the Bridge a year ago. I've posted a couple pics of Prizm

    Apr 4, 2009

  • Bev Levy

    Thanks! We have 2 cats and the 3 dogs so there is a lot of hair. The corgis of course rule the roost!

    Apr 5, 2009

  • Lindsay Bannister

    aww thanks for the comment. ein is a cutie. your pembroke reminds me alot of eins dog father! xD so pretty.

    Apr 6, 2009

  • Becca and Daphne

    thanks! i am verrry excited to be able to be with my pup 24/7. it's a dream come true! I'm really happy he/she will play an integral part in people's healing and happiness! the power of dogs is truly amaaazing! I love your pem's tail! i love corgi butts they are the best.

    Apr 6, 2009

  • Janet C. Bankston

    Thank you! I'm looking forward to becoming a proud Corgi owner.

    Apr 6, 2009

  • Evelyn Laurenzi

    Hi guys,
    Thanks for the welcome. I may have found a fluff at Brogan breeders. Fingers crossed!
    Evelyn

    Apr 6, 2009

  • Brittany

    Hey havent talked to you in a long time! Sorry school's been really crazy and stuff. Message back missin my corgi friends.
    P.S. I havent been on since about Feb.10th ,What happend to chat they got rid of it! Thats a shame if they did.
    Well bye!

    Apr 6, 2009

  • Sharon Hershock

    Thanks for the welcome. We're so glad we found this site.
    It's nice to see all the corgi pictures. Sydney, Bruce and Chester are all so cute.

    Apr 6, 2009

  • Diana, Kirt, & "Maeby"

    Thank you so much! We're happy to be a part of this!

    Apr 7, 2009

  • Deb

    Thank you so much. Monty our new little corgi arrived on Saturday - he is still a bit wobbly as everything is so new for him but he is settling in nicely. An absolute adorable chap our Monty!

    Apr 7, 2009

  • Brittany

    Yes, school ends soon June also, Spring break starts thurs. YAY...lots of projects, got one due 2marrow actually and im havin a tough time i started with my friend as my partner but she backed out 2 days ago and left me to do it myself *sigh*
    Then also im stayin home from school 2 day not feelin 2 good and from all the stress and some kind of allergic reaction i have a hive on my the leg about the size of a baseball! Other than that things are good lol. Honey's good gettin bigger and fluffier every minute! Well g2g finish that project!
    See ya in chat
    Bye.

    Apr 7, 2009

  • Sam

    thanks so much love your dogs. lol

    Apr 7, 2009

  • Shelby, Mike & Watson

    His name is Watson!

    Apr 8, 2009

  • Shelby, Mike & Watson

    Thanks we thought so too! ;)

    His dad was named Hemingway and the grandfather was Merlin, so he got stuck with literary name!

    Apr 8, 2009

  • Juel

    Hello Geri! today is my first day back in over three weeks. I hope things are going well with you! it looks like my corgi is going to have to wait. well see if I can swing it but I think I am looking at a lot of medical bills.

    Apr 8, 2009

  • Juel

    I am fine, it is the boyfriend that had an accident. I told the story in the christian corgi group. He is doing better but it was very scary for a while!

    Apr 8, 2009

  • Natalie, Lance &Tucker

    How did everything go tonight?

    Apr 9, 2009

  • Karlene Covilli

    Thanks for the welcome! Hoping to post pics of Sophie very soon! Need help with her weight management. She seeming to be adding pds and I am already supplementing her food with green beans. Was going to try some low fat food possibly Bil-Jac. Suggestions are welcome!

    Apr 9, 2009

  • Sam Tsang

    Happy Birthday to you! Happy Birthday to you! Happy Birthday to Geri! Happy Birthday to you!!!! and many more.....

    Apr 9, 2009

  • Wendt Worth Corgi's

    Apr 9, 2009

  • Corgibyassociation

    Happy Birthday!

    Apr 9, 2009

  • sarah themel

    thank you for the welcome...their names are takun and heidi

    Apr 9, 2009

  • Jenni & Dave Fields

    HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!!!

    LOVE,
    Jenni and Spencer

    Apr 9, 2009

  • Juel

    Happy Birthday to you! I hope everything is going well!

    Apr 9, 2009

  • Karlene Covilli

    Thanks I certainley will. Hopefully I can get her to lose a few pounds poor girl!

    Apr 9, 2009

  • Kathy and Jillie

    Woof...Woof..Woof...Woof Jillie says Happy Birthday!
    Happy Birthday to You....says Kathy too!

    Apr 9, 2009

  • Rebecca A. Parman

    thank you so much for the welcome. Are Corgis just not the greatest??? So many people here just do not know about them, and that suits me just fine. My Panda is my best friend, and she is always willing to listen and go where I go. Her smiling little face makes me smile, no matter how busy or awful my work day has been. thank you again for the welcome. Rebecca

    Apr 9, 2009

  • Oggie the Doggie

    Thank you so much!

    Apr 9, 2009

  • Tracey

    Happy Birthday!

    Apr 9, 2009

  • Doug & Sarah Haag

    Thanks for your welcome - this place seems really cool!

    Apr 9, 2009

  • Doug & Sarah Haag

    Thanks for your welcome - this place seems really cool!

    Apr 9, 2009

  • Michele S

    Thanks for the welcome. Duane and I have talked about getting a Corgi for some time now. They are just so adorable. Also love the energy.

    Apr 10, 2009

  • Jesss

    thanks for welcoming me!
    arent her ears somthin'? :)
    Sidney's ear arent too shabby either :)

    Apr 10, 2009

  • Amelia Civitell

    Thanks. I realized I forgot to mention his name, poor guy. He's McCutcheon, named after the fictional brand of scotch on the show Lost. My husband wanted to call him Ben Linus.

    Apr 10, 2009

  • Lauren + Winston

    Happy birthday!

    Apr 10, 2009

  • Genna, Dustin & Stewie

    Happy Birthday!
    and Thanks for the Welcome!

    Apr 10, 2009

  • Megan & Dan

    aww thankyou. And yes I know. that's the mose exciting part, knowing I have an acomplice in all future adventures =] plus hes adorable.

    Apr 10, 2009

  • Cydney and Bobby

    Happy Birthday from Cydney and Bobby

    Apr 10, 2009

  • Kelly & Ozzee

    happy birthday!! =]

    Apr 10, 2009

  • Natalie, Lance &Tucker

    Hello! Hope things are going well for you. I havent been on much, just got on a bit ago for the first time today!

    Apr 11, 2009

  • Natalie, Lance &Tucker

    Happy Birthday to YOU!!!! : )

    Apr 11, 2009

  • Maxine Stone

    Happy B-Day

    Apr 11, 2009

  • Thuy

    Thanks for the welcome. Pictures of your corgi are great!

    Apr 11, 2009

  • Sir Einstein the Slow

    Thank you for the welcome! I am allready feeling right at home! *arf arf*

    Apr 11, 2009

  • Michon Suter

    Thanks so much!!! :)

    Apr 11, 2009

  • Stephanie & Lola

    Happy Easter!! :)

    Apr 11, 2009