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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.

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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Amelia Yap

sidney is really a fun loving corgi isnt he? im sure he's alr like a brother to your daughter. just like honey is a sister to me, since im the only child :)

Dec 2, 2009
Amelia Yap

well, its been nice getting to know more bout honey and why pembrokes have no tail. thanks for sharing and i wish you and your family, sidney included,the best in life and happiness. its really late now and i got to go to sleep though.. sayoonara! goodnight ^^

Dec 2, 2009
Dennis Lund

Hey guys, "what kind of gaming?" Video games, console and PC. Huge gaming nerd :). I own DS, PSP, PS3, Wii and PC, all of which my corgi doesn't like me playing (since I wouldn't be playing with him). To a lesser extent, I also like board/card games.

Dec 3, 2009
Dennis Lund

Nice! I love me some Left 4 Dead. My wife and I are fans of European board games as well. Catan, Puerto Rico, and Carcasonne and favorites. And you can't go wrong with D&D! :D

Dec 3, 2009
Kat and Kes

Yes, I have already joined the group. :D I've known about it since before I got Kes and couldn't wait until I could take part. I plan to be at the next meeting, I hope to see you there!

Dec 3, 2009
Kathryn & Elphie

Yes she does! Elphaba Lincoln McGruff when she's in even BIGGER trouble :)

Dec 4, 2009
andrea

thanx for the welcome :)

Dec 6, 2009
Christopher Hayward

Sorry for the delay in response. Totally forgot about this site. Thanks.

Dec 6, 2009
Kari Feddersen

Thank you for the welcome!! Kari, Tess, Tuff

Dec 7, 2009
Jocelyn Barcilon

Geri and Sidney,

Thanks for the welcome! I gather Sidney is the Corgi. Sidney what is the name of your human companions? Tell them I said you are a very cute Corgi!

Jocelyn Sunny Bunny's "mom"

Dec 8, 2009
Bonnie Mills

Thank you for the warm welcoming~

Dec 9, 2009
CorgiTales

Hi! Thank you for the warm welcome. Looking forward to connecting with all the Corgi-lovers =)

Dec 11, 2009
Arlene

His name is Newton :)

Dec 11, 2009
Jaccie Ellmann

Thank you so much for the welcome, Geri & Sidney. I simply love my Corgi to bits. She just came back from the vet after three days in hospital. Will post a pic of her with the cone around her neck. Will post her history on the site sometime. Regards, Jaccie & Mitzi.

Dec 12, 2009
Amanda

What a gorgeous corgi you have! Thank you for the warm welcome, we're glad we found this site!

Dec 13, 2009
Gen and Tucker

Thanks! Happy to be here :)

Dec 14, 2009
Jenna Gritt

that would be fun he's only met three other corgis besides his family

Dec 15, 2009
Alexis Trujillo

THANKS! =D...

Dec 15, 2009
cyndelacyn

Hi, I hope Bruce is doing well. Corgis are tough little dogs. As my vet. put it, they aren't "complainers". Thanks for your kind words. Cindy

Dec 16, 2009
Alexis Trujillo

Thanks for adding us as your firend! This whole site is new to me so i am like a chicken running without its head trying to figure everything out...lol...and than I see a corgi and another corgi and another one! It is like corgi heaven! =D

Dec 16, 2009
Ming and Chopin!

Thank you for the welcome!

Chopin and I would love to meet other corgis, thank you so much for the link!

Dec 16, 2009
Kristin Lewis

Monty is wrestling his cat - they used to spend hours doing this fun activity but since we got the kitty his own kitten - they don't do it as much.

Dec 16, 2009
Marion Hebert

I love it.....your Christmas Card. You are the greatest. That's why I like this space so much....who could not love all these great pictures. I am going to get going on my space....just need some help from a friend and right now he and his wife are out of town....Just wanted to touch base with you and wish you a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. Sam and Merry are just dying to find out what they are getting....but the elves aren't talking....Marion

Dec 16, 2009
Liz Gritt

Hi Geri, Getting together sounds like fun. Tag hasn't experienced dog park yet but I'll bet he'd love a group of Corgi's to play with. We'll have to keep in touch and if you don't mind my kid's joining in, we'd be happy to meet up!....Liz n Tag

Dec 17, 2009
Sam Gary, Jr.

Hi,
Bonnaroo is a music festival in Tennessee. My favorite band, Dave Matthews played there a few years ago. That is where I got the name.

Dec 17, 2009
Leo Yaik

thank you :)

Dec 17, 2009
Stephanie Russcher

Lucky is her name

Dec 20, 2009
Anna Grothaus

Thanks for the welcome. Im a huge history buff...it's what I got my degree in and I knew I had to give my boy a strong English name. Since the breed originated in wales I thought it would be clever :) Henry also means protector of the home!

Dec 20, 2009
Joyce Downing

Angel, Teddy & mom wish you a Merry Christmas

Dec 21, 2009
Amy Steinbach

Thanks for the welcome and happy hollidays

Dec 21, 2009
James Dick

Thank you for the Welcome. I love the pictures on here with some great Corgie's

Dec 21, 2009
Joshua, Katie, & Scipio

Pleased to meet you!

Indeed, Scipio is wearing chainmail in one of his pictures. :) We are big Renaissance Faire enthusiasts, but haven't had a chance to take him to one yet (Last faire season he was still a bit too young and we feared it might be overwhelming for him). But we're excited to take him come Spring, and I have several costumes prepared for him. I'm glad to meet another Faire/Corgi fan! :)

Your Sidney is absolutely gorgeous!

Dec 22, 2009
Angel, Holly, & Mere

how do you get music on your page?!?

Dec 22, 2009
Sharon Cox

Thanks for the welcome! I'm not sure what Lily is mixed with. I did find some pictures on the net showing a mix that most people believed was basjeni (spelling probably not good). It was a duplicate for Lily, except the tail was a little different. I'll try to find those again. I have a couple of pics I'll post when my computer gets in the mood!
I have learned a lot here, just reading about Corgis.
Thanks again for the welcome
Sharon

Dec 22, 2009
Sharon Cox

I'll try to upload a couple of pics. If my puter won't do it here I can put on webshots.
Sharon

Dec 22, 2009
Sharon Cox

Okay, it worked! I have a couple of others that I'll check for later. I'm sure I have one that shows her tail. I'm so amazed at her muscles in her legs. She gets the zooms like a dach I used to have. A wonderful, wonderful girl!
Sharon

Dec 22, 2009
Angel, Holly, & Mere

okay i will try that, thank you!!

Dec 22, 2009
Jessica Good

Thanks for the welcome! Oh and your pups are just adorable!!! *is jealous!* >ubr />
I hope to get a corgi as cute as yours someday. =)

Dec 22, 2009
Buddy & Wynstan

he was bitten on the cheek and an inch above the eye, he bled alot because it was right on the muscle. He doesn't mind his antibiotics, but looks really goofy with a shaven cheek. We are getting Christmas pictures of him, it will just have to be on the right side. I am just glad he is okay, and my cousin, who owned the dog, is being really good about it. He is paying for the vet bill and said he won't bring his dog back to the house for a while

Dec 23, 2009
Jessica J

Thanks for the welcome note! We signed up however have not attended a meet up yet. We frequent PB dog park off Mtn Soledad daily and run in to a few corgis (Lucy, Copper, Nibblers). Hope to attend a meet up after the holiday festivities!

Dec 23, 2009
Sky and Lyla

I know it! I can't wait to get in the right color so I can start keeping my sofa safe from the hair of three shedding animals! It's from Kohls.com. If you type in "sure fit cover" it should come up. Good luck!

Dec 26, 2009
Katy

Thank you for the welcome!

Dec 26, 2009
Carol Powers

Thank you very much for the message.

Dec 28, 2009
Natalie and Wilma

Thanks!

Dec 28, 2009
Elena Ignatova

Dec 29, 2009
Chris and Andrew

I hope you and Sidney had a wonderful Christmas. Sidney looks so good in the picture with Mr. & Mrs. Santa!! I bet he got many gift from Santa :-) Jeter says "Woof woof, Happy New Year, woof woof woof !!"

Dec 29, 2009
Shannon

Honestly, I was a little scared at first when I got her, I had never really seen a dog like her before. But I've had her little over a year now and she still hasn't caused me much trouble, and she's so loving and loves to cuddle, which is exactly the dog I was looking for. :) And your cutie is just adorable!

Dec 30, 2009
Kevin and Buddy!

Thanks for the Welcome! Yeah we cannot wait until we bring him home... these last couple weeks are dragging by!

Dec 30, 2009
John Wolff

We got our calendar, just in time! Sidney's up on our bulletin board. I'd forgotten he has a tail, how cool. Al & Gwynn are SO jealous; they snicker about all the horrible hot sunny weather that Sidney must endure, no mud, no slugs, no slimey wet 9 months of the year... but that's just envy.

Dec 31, 2009
Ray Lee

tk you Geri & Sydney

Jan 1, 2010

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