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Geri & Sidney
58, 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
SEADOG86
OOPS----I hit the wrong button and deleted the post (okay, okay; so I'm not the sharpest knife in the drawer :-0 ). Thank you for the welcome. Today is such a nice day that the park is just beckoning--Travis loves playing with birds. He's quite the little runner and his favorite game with me is keep away--he's always wearing me out! Thanks again and PEACE!
Apr 28, 2012
Deb, Devon, and Griffin
Thank you for the welcome, Geri and Sidney.
Apr 28, 2012
Tina Schultz
Thought I'd give you an update. Turns out Bosco has torn ligaments in both knees that are causing the lameness. Tests did show he also has a bit of arthritis and mild hip dysplasia as well, but it's his knees that are his main problem. So now have to get back with our regular vet to discuss surgical ($8K+) and/or non-surgical options.....
Apr 28, 2012
Becky, Sebastian and others
His name is Sebastian, I call him Seabass for short. I had him and my Shima at the vet the other day and a guy was there with a big German Shepherd and said "that dog is really intelligent!" I looked at Chloe, the Shima, because truth be told, Sebastian looks kind of goofy but he meant Sebastian. He is very smart, but looks funny for a cardigan. I'll post a pic. A lot of people think he is a mixed breed.
Apr 29, 2012
Leigh-Anna Erin Terry
Thank you! Their names are Cricket and Wicket :)
Apr 29, 2012
Laura Eubanks
Thanks for the invite!
Apr 29, 2012
Gabi Walker
Thanks for the request :) I don't go on this site as much as I should...
Apr 30, 2012
Tung Le
Actually Meeko didn't originally come from the Disney movie, lol, before we got him we were going to name him Neko, but then it evolved into Meeko and went with that.. then a couple days later, we realized Meeko was the Racoon in the movie, lol
May 2, 2012
Carol Anne
May 3, 2012
Jennifer
Added 3 pictures of my Corgi/Basset that you were wanting to see :)
May 3, 2012
Sumi Y.
May 4, 2012
vera miller
geri and sidney
how do you found one , i went to the pet store and gosh,, there are so many different brands and very expensive ones at that..yesterday he did eat a few pieces though me coaxing him
May 4, 2012
Toboe
Hello and thank you for the warm welcome!
May 4, 2012
Leung Vivian
Hi both,
We moved here from Hong Kong, just arrived 3 weeks and unfornately Goldy was not feeling well the last few days (high fever for unknown reasons, then now skin infection), but now is recovering la....hope to meet more corgi in Singapore.
Vivian & Goldy
May 5, 2012
Natasha Windura
hiii... thank you for the welcome!! :D
May 6, 2012
Grand Duchess CoCo Chanel
Hey guys, love the site and we love our Corgis. I plan on joining the Gulfcoast group when I get the chance. Will post pics of our Corgis soon.
May 6, 2012
Shirley A. Gossett
Thanks for the welcome. Tell me about your dogs, how many, how old, gender and all the other things we bore our non doggie friends with. Also about you guys, where are you located? Are you long time Corgi fans?
May 6, 2012
Angel Estremera
thankyou! im gonna go to obedience classes i think
May 6, 2012
Ashley & Lexi
Thank you for the welcome!!! Just trying to get used to the site now, there is SO much going on!
May 7, 2012
Queenie
Thank you so mcuh for kind welcome...
Yes, it is very hard to live without my girl...Queenie passed away after 14years and 9months..Her smell, her touch...her snoring...we miss so...
I just get so much gilts and regrets...I should, would and could to help her to with us a little bit more...just little bit more..The end she was in my arms...I will never every forget the moments, at the end when she looked up me, I hope she felt ease ,calm.and safe..
She gave us love, kindness and forgiveness,life and more...
Hope you enjoy your corgis as much as you could...
Just love them ...right?
Yuka
May 7, 2012
liane, emi, and helix!
thank you for the warm welcome!! (: i must say, sidney is quite the looker himself!! my boyfriend and i also have three cats and currently only one corgi baby. we also have another one on the way from a breeder that doesnt believe in docking tails, so we will also have a tailed corgi as well!!
i wanted to ask you some advice on how you got your cats to get along with your dogs, im having a rough time (although it has only been 3 days) trying to introduce my cats and dog. she just keeps barking at them, and it only scares them and makes things worse ):
May 9, 2012
Nicole & Ein
Thanks for the warm welcome! Ein starts his CGC classes next week. One step closer to being a therapy dog!
May 9, 2012
Elisa Fabian
Sasha and I thank you for the welcome and hope to meet many nice people like you and Sidney.
May 9, 2012
Tammy Compagnone
Thanks
May 9, 2012
Deborah Zeringue
May 9, 2012
Holly & Mason
Thank you!!
May 9, 2012
Michele Havener
THANKS!!!! It's fun to see more corgis!!
We don't have to many here!!
May 9, 2012
Joy, Sid, & Carson
Thank you for the welcome comment! :) Sidney is a gorgeous corgi!
May 10, 2012
Justin and Pancake
Thank you! Your dog looks great. :D
May 10, 2012
David Hodge
Thanks for the welcome from both Boba and myself! What lovely photos you have!
May 10, 2012
Carol Anne
May 11, 2012
Leung Vivian
Tks, Goldy is recovering quite well....not sure if the weather here in Singapore is difficult for her, she is not willing to walk outside lately, just roaming at the entrance area of the building, but play a lot at home (actually asked me to play with her....I'm quite tired!)...ha...ha!
May 11, 2012
Julia Kirby
Thank you for the welcome!
May 12, 2012
Samantha
My corgi's name is Shelby as the mustang, didn't want to give her a sissy name :) i know it sounds weird but giving my puppy a strong name is what i wanted and she fills her name pretty well :)
thank you for the welcome comment!
May 13, 2012
Lesley
May 13, 2012
patti paul
Good Morning,
Our Corgi is just 3 months old and we named her GRACIE. I would love to know how you got started to train your corgi to be a therapy dog. Did you start with obedience classes?
thank you
Patti
May 14, 2012
Kelley Maxwell
Thank you for the welcome from myself and Camden!
May 14, 2012
Bobbi O'Hara
Thanks for the warm welcome, Geri and Sidney! Looking forward to meeting fellow corgi lovers and possibly meeting new playmates for Aayla!
May 14, 2012
Amelie Germaine
Thank you for the welcome!
May 14, 2012
Jessica Newton
Thanks for the welcome!
May 14, 2012
Sarah J. Turnbull
May 14, 2012
Autumn Haac
Thank you for the welcome!
May 15, 2012
Appa and Iroh
Hello and thanks for the welcome! :)
May 18, 2012
Connie
Thanks! Your corgi has a tail! I can't decide if they're cuter with or without it so I've decided they're cute either way.
May 18, 2012
patti paul
Hi,
I love the picture and the description- Low Riders!! You must live in CA.-we live in Mn.
I am not real good with staying in contact by a facebook venue. I haven't really gotten into it.
I will try to stay in touch and will probably only contact you with questions and staying in touch. I hope that is ok with you.
Gracie seems to love everyone. She is 4 months old now and changing so fast.Thank you for your help.
Warmly,
Patti and Greg
Where did you take the therapy classes?
May 18, 2012
liane, emi, and helix!
at last, my corgi and cats are finally getting along!! thank goodness! i was almost about to give up hope, but knowing that it is possible or them to get along i persevered! thanks for the advice! knowing that sidney and your cats can get along really helped give me a peace of mind that it is possible ! haha
May 18, 2012
Jody
May 19, 2012
patti paul
Good Morning,
How are you?
I have an appt. with a local nursing home that will allow Gracie in to visit without being a certified therapy dog. Any suggestions on how to have this go smoothly?
How old is your Corgi?
thanks
Patti
May 22, 2012
Rachael McClanahan
Thank you for the welcome! Sydney looks absolutely handsome :)
May 23, 2012
April & Ashlynn
Thank you dear. Your puppy is a cutie. I like that corgi shirt, very fun!
May 23, 2012