Man walking dog......

[willow]

This is a bit random but has anyone else seen an old man walking a very large dog (possibly an english sheepdog) very slowly around Goose Green? He looks really frail (the man, not the dog) and just wondered whether he needed any help walking the dog. A dog that size must need a lot of walking and looking after. Anyone know who this man is?

Thanks!

[Mscrawthew]

They are very well known in the area and have lot`s of people looking out for both of them, He loves the dog to pieces and although they are both a bit slow getting around, the dog is a little faster than him! He is very stubborn but taking the dog out keeps him going even though the dog does get home before him at times.

[reetpetite]

Its great that someone is looking out for him.

[willow]

Great - thanks Mscrawthew. That's put my mind at rest!

[bonniebird]

Thats very nice of you willow:)

[v_the_gelfling]

the dog is called jake, i believe he takes the owner for the walk, heh heh

[Mscrawthew]

Thats ok willow, There is another thread on here some where about Jed and his owner, nice to know that people care (tu)

[lilly123]

awwwwwwwwwwwww how nice, shame there is not more people out there like you

[Shu.Kurimu.Sensei]

His previous dog was a collie called Shep, wonderful dog that one. I don't think he drives his interesting car so much these days. The rag and bone man (horse and cart job,not lorry) often used to stop and have a chat with him, very nice bloke indeed.

[Pickle]

I'm so glad to hear he is still out and about with the dog as I haven't seen him for ages. He used to frequent Northcross Road and always stopped for a chat, lovely man.

[siousxiesue]

Oh I so agree, such a lovely sight to behold, man and dog united! I would be willing to help him if needed, if someone knows this man well, maybe an offer would be appreciated??

[Ann]

I hadn't seen this pair for a while and was getting a little worried. However my son saw them last week on Crystal Palace road. They chatted and he confirmed that the dog was very old and as others have said the dog often walks ahead, but waits for him if he turns a corner.

[karen1]

hi I am the daughter of man walking dog.I would just like to say a big thank you to everyone who looks-out for him and jed,its good to know that community spirit still exists and that there are decent people out there.

[thexwinglessxbird]

I know this man. I haven't seen him for about 10 years...I remember him. He used to go to the Pub up the top of Crystal Palace Rd. Nice man, lots of friends, very sweet dog.