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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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Paul, Ria & Toby

Thank you for your warm welcome. My corgi (toby) is 3 months old and he is learning a lot of things. Hope your corgi will get better soon.

Nov 17, 2010
Eileen Kavanagh Turner

Thank you ~ we think so ~ he does need to lose a few pounds ~ but don't we all ? Who can ever say no, it's so tough, when that cute face is looking at you !! Your Sidney is a handsome guy himself !

Nov 17, 2010
Paco Bird

Yup, that's my corgi's name. My mom and I will most likely share the site(I'm Cami, she Diane) so I'd be easier if it was Paco's page :) Thanks for welcoming me!

Nov 17, 2010
Nicole Colson

See, I would kill for San Diego weather!! Winters are cold here. Sidney is gorgeous! Love his happy face.

Nov 18, 2010
Debbie & Max

Thanks for the warm welcome Geri & Sidney!

Nov 20, 2010
Connie, Abby & PJ

How is Sidney doing now?? At least my situation is short lived!

I had asked the vet about those donut collars, and she said they don't work for most dogs as the dog can still reach the area. Actually, the cone at Petco - which has a padded collar, is see-thru and goes together with snaps - looks less uncomfortable than the one the vet provided. I may go check that out. Only a few more nights tho. Last night I fashioned 1 4x2 kennel area with her bed, which gave her more room than her 36" crate so it didn't make her immobilized. That was better than cramming the cone into the crate!

Nov 20, 2010
Whitney & Nala

changed the font color! thanks! I LOVE the pic of the pups! so cute!

Nov 20, 2010
Connie, Abby & PJ

She is doing VERY well, absolutely full of it today. The ecollar I picked up at Petsmart was much better than the vet's, not that she liked it much better. It was lighter weight, see thru, and a little shorter, so she could move around and change her sleeping position. I'm not sure she can get to her incision even without the collar on, she barely can get to her butt. I think she's about done with it, and today we started with a 10 minute walk, at as sedate a pace I can keep her. Luv to you & Sidney! I am glad he's doing so much better.

Nov 21, 2010
Amy Johnsen-Harris

Hi, and thanks for the welcome note. Wally is the 5 year old and Rollie is the undocked 10 month old. It's so great to have Corgi friends from all over!

Nov 22, 2010
GALE FARRELL

my best to sidney and his recovery. did not know he was having problems. my heart is with him, he is so handsome.

Nov 22, 2010
vanessa symmons

thanks for your welcome! Most definitely will get another corgi. I am working now to adopt a rescue corgi, and hopefully in January will have a new puppy!!

Nov 22, 2010
Lil' Guinness

Hey Geri Seinfeld, it's Hannah Montana again! AAAAAHHHH! You got on the MyCorgi Calandar!!! Congrats!!!! She looks so stylish and laid back!
Hope all is well by you. Also, Happy Thanksgiving!

Nov 25, 2010
Patti Gillenwater Rhea

Thanks for the welcome! I am always glad to connect with other corgi people. They are such wonderful little 4 legged people.

Nov 26, 2010
Richard Chan

Thx for the welcome, he is my first corgi although I have had friends who have had one, his name is fluffy and he is adorable lol

Nov 26, 2010
Sue Taylor

Callie says hello and "Happy Thanksgiving", left over turkey that is...!! Hope Sidney is doing well.

Nov 26, 2010
Patricia Ramirez

Nice! Giuseppe is one FRAP-ing fool :o)

Nov 27, 2010
Lil' Guinness

Lol, I'm sorry! HE had surgery? What for??? School is well, lots of homework, but doing good! I got 6 A+'s last quarter, which is good! How was Thanksgiving for you?

Nov 28, 2010
Baxter

Much thanks for the warm welcome! We can't wait to pick him up next weekend; it's been a long few weeks waiting for his arrival.

Nov 28, 2010
Hilary & Loki

Thanks, G&S for the warm welcome! I found my baby just this Friday! He is adorable and cuddly and everything you could ask for in a pup!

I'm such a proud mother!

Nov 30, 2010
mindy cheng

Thanks, I hope so too! The forums have helped me collect a list of possible breeders in the socal area. I'm really excited!

Nov 30, 2010
Lori McConnell

My Corgi's name is Abby. She is red & white and is 6 years old.

Nov 30, 2010
Meg

Yes, Tonks is named after the Harry Potter character. I was going to name him something completely different but Tonks just seemed to fit!

Nov 30, 2010
Colin & Melanie

Ty Geri and Sidney for the warm welcome. Love your profile page! Our girl Gwen is very sick. We're taking her to a internal medicine specialist today. Hoping for the best, fearing the worst.

Dec 2, 2010
Gisele Cox

We are not sure. We came back from a 10 day vacation & he wasn't acting like himself. He just went down hill so quickly - first back pain, then
he was limping. Fortunately we got him in for surgery in time!

Dec 2, 2010
john & maria

our corgi's name is ruby, she is 4 months old. she is a beautiful little dog.
she goes to the vet tomorrow to get her shots

Dec 2, 2010
Malena Mala del Cuento

Hola! My corgi's name is Eaton and he is now 10 weeks old :) He's my first corgi and I just adore him!! Puerto de Santa Maria is beautifuI, I used to live in Sevilla and I spent some part of the summer in your mother's-in-law town. Sorry for my english, I don't speak it well... :)

Dec 2, 2010
Malena Mala del Cuento

One more thing, I'm glad that Sid is better!

Dec 2, 2010
Richard Chan

Hi thx for the welcome, my gf named him fluffy, I will upload some more photos soon, he is growing so quick going to miss holding him lol

Dec 3, 2010
Ofelia May

Thanks for the welcome! Lois is back with my mom and stepdad in the States, but hopefully I'll get to go back at Christmas time and see her... I can't wait to see how big she's gotten! :)

Dec 3, 2010
steve smith

Thats for the welcome. Dino and Coco are doing good and having fun this year. We seem to have more fleas than ever this year but we have been given Comfortis for the first time and it really does work. We are due for our year shots this month other than that we have been healthly. Thanks for the invite.

Dec 3, 2010
Amy Johnsen-Harris

Can't remember whether I answered this or not. The undocked puppy (1 year in February) is Rollie and the 4 year-old Pem is Wally.

Dec 4, 2010
Danika White

Thanks for the greeting.

Dec 5, 2010
Joette C Abraham

Her name is Heidi...I just adopted her this weekend.

Dec 6, 2010
Jeremy Oglesby

Thank you

Dec 6, 2010
Deirdre Curran

Thanks for the welcome wishes Geri! Love the pics!

Dec 6, 2010
Rebecca Marie O'Bryan

i wanted to say thank you for the nice comments you left me:) we really do love teddy with all of our hearts, hes like our kid lol i try to be the best corgi mom i can be :) i do every thing i can to keep him healthy,happy,and safe.

i must say i love that u adopted bruce even though he was 13, that is so kind of you! and i know he is happy and your corgi sidney is so handsome! i love that he has his tail too:)

Dec 8, 2010
Rebecca Marie O'Bryan

lol that sounds so cute! and your welcome sidney;) im glad u know u are a handsome boy

Dec 8, 2010
Anthony & Loki

Thank you very much! Sidney is a very adorable puppy too!

Dec 8, 2010
Emily & Scout

Scout is doing great! She gets along with my cat, my parents' (and my other) dog, and of course every human she meets. I saw you had Sidney trained as a therapy dog. How do you go about that and what all does it require? I am thinking about going through the training with Scout as she is so calm and relaxed around anyone. Never knew owning a Corgi would be so fun.

Dec 8, 2010
Mary ann Cote

Thanks for the welcome!

Dec 9, 2010
Dianne, Tuffy & Lilly

Hi Geri & Sidney! I've been to the site before but FINALLY signed on! Great site to meet other corgi lovers :-)

Dec 9, 2010
Laura and Maggie Moo

OUr Corgi's name is Maggie. She is a tri-color.

Dec 11, 2010
Amanda Star

Thank you for the welcome. Sorry if I am late in my response I have been a bit preoccupied but I surly would love to get into the swing of things on here. :)

Dec 11, 2010
Natalie & Stanley

Thanks for the welcome! Sidney is adorable! :)

Dec 12, 2010
beryl ono stapleton

Hi Geri and Sidney, We LOVE Hawaii because we can walk outside everyday with such beautiful weather all the time.

Dec 13, 2010
Dani Nic

hi thanks for the welcome. The Corgi in my picture is Vienna, one of my best friends corgis. I would dog sit for them whenever she went into heat since I dont have any dogs. I was planning on adopting from the local rescue but switched jobs and my schedule isn't dog friendly as of yet :( hopefully soon :) btw Sidney is quite the cutie :)

Dec 13, 2010
Gene Cochran

his name is Rocky he is 8 month old your corgi is very cute too ty

Dec 13, 2010
Einstein Batista

thanks for welcoming me

Dec 13, 2010
Einstein Batista

I hope your dog makes a full recovery =]

Dec 13, 2010
Seymour Shait

Thanks for the welcome...your corgi is a cutie!!

Dec 13, 2010

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