Sidewalk Solutions

Milo is nearly 3 years old and has now taught us how to live with a Beagle!

Milo is doing well, coming up for his second birthday, he is no longer the new kid on the block around here. Yesterday whilst out for one of his four daily walks, we happened past a Sri Lankan Celebration (they were celebrating the demise of the Tamil Tigers) with much singing and dancing to a Sri Lankan band the people were having a great time. “Hello Milo” came the call from the band, apparently one of the band lived nearby and knew Milo from his various walks. Milo of course likes his name being called out, even more if it is from a microphone accompanied by lots of lovely young ladies shouting his name “Milo Helloooooo.” Continue Reading »

The last post described how we came to “obtain” Milo – he has been with us around 6 months now, although it seems like 6 years! No, really (he might be listening) Milo has settled down well, maybe I should say that we have settled down with Milo. His leg seems not to bother him – he can jump his height, indeed twice his height if a biscuit is offered! He sometimes forgets his leg is OK and walks with a sort of sideways posture – quite difficult when you are used to walking in a straight line. Every 10 metres or yards if you prefer – Milo collides with us as we forget about his bad leg as well. Continue Reading »

Living on a small island as we do – it is not easy to get “special breed” dogs. So just as I was about to pay €1,500 to a UK Breeder and arrange to visit the UK to choose our Beagle and fly him home here to Cyprus when – the email pinged and there was a message saying “are you still looking for a Beagle?” I went straight back – eh yes please! – his name is Milo, he is 11 months old, he doesn’t bark or bite, he gets a bit mad for 5 minutes every day, he was in a car accident, but has 3 good legs! We are leaving the island next month and are looking for a good home for him. We live in a flat in Nicosia and would like Milo to have good owners and a little more space. How much do you want for the 3 legged Beagle – I asked – oh let’s say €100? Being a Scot – I quickly figured out that a 3 legged Beagle at €100 might be a better deal than €1,400 for an extra good leg.

I was sat waiting in my car in Nicosia when around the corner came Milo – tugging like a tug boat – followed quickly by Lucy his owner and her boy friend trying to keep up. I said hello Milo as he sped past me to the nearest tree and smartly did his business. Lucy told me about his accident and operation. I think the leg might heal over time she said. Not wanting to loose a bargain I said yes – I was happy to pay €100 for a 3 1/2 legged Beagle.

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