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CDRM - LIVING WITH A DISABLED DOG ; Charlie's Story: What would YOU do to save Lassie? Kindle Edition

by Susan Masters (Author), Nick Masters (Editor) Format: Kindle Edition
4.2 out of 5 stars 27 ratings
The moving story of Charlie Barker, a sable Rough Collie and his fight, with the aid of his owners, to overcome paralysis caused by CDRM (Chronic Degenerative Ridiculo-Myelopathy) and live a full and happy life in a wheelchair. Also gives helpful information and tips for those who wish to avail themselves and their pets of more years than the obvious alternative - euthanasia.

Also from Susan Masters :

MURDER MOST BITCHIN' - A decidedly adult tale
CHARLIE AND THE MAGICAL MOONSTONES - For big and little kids
DANCING WITH MR DARCY - A WW2 story of love and romance
SAINTS PRESERVE US - The tale of a confused Muse
THE PASSING OF INSPECTOR MORSE (also published as THE LAST MEMORY OF INSPECTOR MORSE) - endorsed by Colin Dexter O.B.E.



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    29 April 2012
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B007Z1R7Y4
  • Accessibility ‏ : ‎ Learn more
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ 29 April 2012
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1.6 MB
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
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  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 44 pages
  • Page Flip ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Customer reviews:
    4.2 out of 5 stars 27 ratings

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Susan Masters

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Susan Masters was born in England in the late 1950s. She spent many years as an actress and dancer in amateur dramatics while bringing up her daughter and working full-time in administration and training. She met her husband, Nick, at age 15 and they have been together for almost 40 years. (Nick is also a writer and you can find his poetry books on Amazon.) She enjoyed reading and writing from a very early age and was constantly being told to go out and play in the fresh air and put her books away!

Now retired and living on a remote hillside in one and a half acres of land she lives peacefully with her husband and two collie dogs. She enjoys writing short stories and was privileged to have one of them, 'The Passing of Inspector Morse,' endorsed by Colin Dexter O.B.E. Encouraged by Colin and his long-time friend, Baroness James of Holland Park (better known by her pen-name of P.D.James,) to do more, Susan has recently completed her second full-length novel, "Murder in Time" - a tale of time travel and family resilience.

She also has a keen interest in the welfare of animals and dog rescue and, along with her husband, looked after their disabled dog when the vet could only recommend euthanasia. That dog was Charlie Barker and she subsequently wrote a book about caring for a disabled dog and the practicalities of the canine wheelchair.

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  • Pauline Ennis
    5.0 out of 5 stars A very important little book
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 24 October 2012
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    I am purchasing a kindle, (even though i far prefer books) simply because i have to read this book. My German Shepherd Bane was diagnosied with this back in February, and this is the first book i have seen that appears to tell us what we can expect. There is very limited knowledge relating to this illness, in fact the vet told us that once he cant walk on, i should think about the quality of his life. (we do nothing but think of the quality of his life, even to the detriment of ours) Since then, we have bought him a help em up harness for when his legs were weakening and to help him outside, and since last week he is the proud owner of a set of Wheels for Dogs, the same as Charlie's in the picture. My dog thinks all his Christmases have come at once, he is as happy as the proverbial pig, . THIS BOOK IS SO IMPORTANT to show that putting them to sleep just becuase they cant use their back legs doesnt have to be an only option, and i cant wait to read it. It will also be the most infomration that we have for what we have to face next, becuase we cannot get an answer from our vet, mostly a shrug of the shoulders. We were told that he should be put to sleep a few months ago, but books like this help people see that they become the Crippled dog that could!!!!
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  • Carol
    5.0 out of 5 stars A Lovely Book
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 5 May 2012
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    As someone who lost my beloved Rough Collie last year after illness I just had to read this book. Its a lovely book about a gorgeous collie 'Charlie' who was diagnosed with CDRM and eventually needed help to get around.
    How I wish more owners were willing to do as much for their pets as Charlie's owners were. He could not have had better owners.
    My only complaint is that it was too short - once i started reading I would have loved the book to have been much longer with more stories about Charlie (and Rosie). I loved the photos as they gave a real feel of what Charlie was like.
    However, what a lovely tribute to your beautiful boy and I'm so sorry to hear he's no longer around.
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  • Mrsmeds
    5.0 out of 5 stars Rough collie legs
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 30 January 2015
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    Made an interesting educated read. My dog is suffering similar problems aged 15, but fear she is too old to cope with wheels. Our vet is v supportive of our choices. Not too technical and a quick read
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  • J. Turner
    5.0 out of 5 stars A great read
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 10 May 2014
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    A short book but a good one. It just goes to show what you can do for your disabled pet if you are prepared to go that extra mile. This book has some sound advice for the disabled dogs owner. Recommended heartily!
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  • Jenny
    5.0 out of 5 stars beautiful charlie
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 17 June 2012
    I was also very interested when I came across this book. I have a five year old OLd English Sheepdog with hip dysplasia and my daughter`s Golden Retriever collapsed recently and was unable to move his back legs.We rushed him to our vet who xrayed him and it was found he has spondylosis.He was kept in the hospital over night and thankfully was walking the next day but not as he should be.He is now going to have more tests and possibly an Mri scan.Ii is a very worrying time.He too, showed some of Charlie`s symtoms. Luckily we have two wonderful vets and are fortunate that one is an orthopaedic surgeon and a neurologist. I too, wish there were more pet owners that would go to the ends of the earth to do what they could for their pet when something as devastating as cdrm is diagnosed. Charlie`s mum and dad loved him so much. I am so very sorry that he is no longer by their side but I know he will be in their heart`s forever,just as my little bichon and lhasa that I lost in 2006 and 2011 will always be in mine.God bless you Charlie Barker.
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  • B. J. Mayer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Charlie's story will help others whose dog has been diagnosed with DM be more hopeful
    Reviewed in the United States on 4 November 2012
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    As often happens, Charlie's owners had trouble getting a diagnosis, but were lucky to find a vet who suggested a wheelchair cart. The author chronicles Charlie's story from first signs of a problem to getting a cart and coping with other problems. She illustrates how well Charlie did and how they kept him happy and motivated. This isn't a how-to book, though it has some helpful info for other owners, but I didn't knock it down for that because it doesn't claim to be a how-to book. It's Charlie's story, beautifully written and upbeat.

    If you or someone you know has a dog newly diagnosed with degenerative myelopathy and you have read he has six to nine months to live and quality of life will be poor, read this book. It will help you to see that you can keep your dog happy and active for many months to come.

    I want to repeat that this is a SHORT book, 45 pages. (Now that they have Kindle page counts nobody should be fooled by the size of the file, which includes pictures, but just so you know what you are getting.)
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  • Katfoolery
    5.0 out of 5 stars Helping our loving animal companions
    Reviewed in the United States on 20 June 2014
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    I was searching for a wheel chair for my dog that got hit by a truck and lost use of both back legs and ran across this book! Susan gives great advice and wisdom for helping our pets adapt. I am in a wheelchair myself so euthanasia was the LAST resort for me. I am so thankful for Susan taking the time to tell us Charlie's story!
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  • Red_Rav
    3.0 out of 5 stars Nice story
    Reviewed in the United States on 19 March 2014
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    Interesting enough story and would be very helpful if you had an animal with this disorder. Good on them for helping Charlie have a good life instead of doing what most people would do.
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  • Gerry Garrett
    5.0 out of 5 stars Living with a Disabled Dog : Charl;ie's Story
    Reviewed in the United States on 27 November 2012
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    Because this type of injury happens to dachshunds, so we that are owned by dachshunds try to find out as much as we can on this subject.
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  • Dr. Neuroprocto
    5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful and Inspiring
    Reviewed in the United States on 22 June 2012
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    A wonderful and inspiring account that every "true" dog lover will appreciate. This author has "walked the walk" and knows her subject thoroughly. Highly recommended.
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