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oxysback

08-20-2008, 05:41 PM

Hey oxyback,

Max will be 7 in october. Big attitude on this guy - shoulda named him 'danger', cause he wants to kill big dogs! Anyway, I actually posted a pic of my new mixte bike yesterday and left a pic of him too for you. So how old is your pug?

Frankie turned 5 in April. She's such a good girl! She passed her Canine Good Citizen test a few months ago and we're going to hopefully get her certified for therapy work in the fall.

fastdogs

08-20-2008, 07:05 PM

here are two of my four, sisters macan and monkey. Macan means "tiger" in indonesian. These two girls are 6 years old, my other two are 11 and 13.
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badger

08-22-2008, 05:21 PM

OMG, that's so funny I have to post mine in response. This is Boots, rottweiler-boxer. Same exact expression... must be a rott thing. (Crappy picture, from my phone) ;)

ha! I had to do a double take as I was quickly pulling the cursor down - thought it was Chevy for a moment! They have the best expression, don't they? that "why me?" :D

colby

08-22-2008, 05:35 PM

I don't know if it's just our cats but we can buy them all sorts of toys and what they want are the boxes from Costco. I don't get it. They are contrary beasties.

I wish I had a picture, but I bought new bike shoes a few months back and one of my cats sleeps in the box religiously. I call her Size 40 Cat when she does. She fits EXACTLY in the box when she tucks all of her parts in. She's mostly fluff.

Our other cats sit in the box... but they do not fit. I think they are oblivious to this fact. Parts spilling over? No problem. Box totally deformed? No problem. It must be comfortable, but I just can't see how.

Edit... it's not the box, but here's a good bag example. See a bag? Must lay on bag. Whatever we are doing that involves bags MUST be good. This is Mo (Marshmallow).

http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g287/colby-digital/Photo_062108_001.jpg

Another of my favorite Cats In Things(tm) pictures... she's no longer with us, but she makes a great second turntable. This is Miss B (also Babs/Babsie).

http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g287/colby-digital/Photo_112005_002.jpg

andtckrtoo

08-22-2008, 06:27 PM

Here's my pup Jimmy (he's a one and a half year old Australian Shepherd):

http://pic20.picturetrail.com/VOL1308/4836116/10006168/293971731.jpg

He's a bit of a ham actually and I've been told that he's actually a human in a doggie coat. He's a Patriot's fan - oh don't talk to him about the Superbowl Loss!!

http://pic20.picturetrail.com/VOL1308/4836116/10006168/271721453.jpg

He thinks he's is a customer service rep:
http://pic20.picturetrail.com/VOL1308/4836116/10006168/281691483.jpg

But at the end of the day, he just likes a nice patch of grass and a good roll (he's 4 months old here):

http://pic20.picturetrail.com/VOL1308/4836116/10006168/253274716.jpg

And yes, he's a bit of a camerahound...

TriMom217

08-22-2008, 06:31 PM

this is Zoe (A red tri Aussie) at 15 weeks:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v215/TriMom217/15WeekZoey2.jpg

and at 1 year:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v215/TriMom217/Zoey/ZPool.jpg

and this is dear sweet George, who we lost last July:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v215/TriMom217/George1.jpg

in the pool picture you can almost see that her face is all wet. She likes to stick her whole muzzle in and blow bubbles. It is the funniest thing ever!

TriMom217

08-22-2008, 06:33 PM

Here's my pup Jimmy (he's a one and a half year old Australian Shepherd):

wow....it's amazing how much he looks like my George, who was a Sheltie.

Fish Lady

08-22-2008, 07:06 PM

Fish Lady, I think your fishfotos look quite good. that must be a saltwater tank, yes?
Beautiful.

Nope, fresh water - I'm too chicken to try out salt. However, if I do someday try it, I'd like a starfish. I'd name him Patrick :D

ikkin

08-26-2008, 06:45 PM

maya the two year old perma-puppy looking cute and enjoying a rare chance to hang out with dad on the bed...

http://lh3.ggpht.com/sean.nieves/SLSZMQZ1XWI/AAAAAAAABGs/zxJYcyBDee4/DSC03513.JPG?imgmax=512

she's neurotic, but i still love her. :D
http://lh3.ggpht.com/sean.nieves/SLSZK2IrOGI/AAAAAAAABGk/3YnWNvS9L3Y/DSC03505.JPG?imgmax=512

rij73

08-26-2008, 06:50 PM

Oh, Ikkin!!!! Maya looks just as sweet as my Hudson! They really have a similar face! Sooooo cute. See the link in my sig for pics.

bikerchic

08-26-2008, 07:37 PM

andtckrtoo your Jimmy looked at first to me like a Sheltie. Nice to see what he is up close. I used to have an Austrialian Shepard she was one of the best dogs I ever had!

TriMom, sorry about your George, it's so sad when they leave us. He looked like what my Pascal will probably grow up to look like. Handsome pup!

More recent pictures of Pascal, he'll be 4 months tomorrow!

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Zen

08-26-2008, 07:46 PM

Pascal has that gawky adolescent look...so cute!

bikerchic

08-26-2008, 07:55 PM

LOL Zen that is for sure! He's all legs and wiggle right now. I just love him to pieces.....it's silly but I think about his cuteness all the time. Awe....sappy I know.:o

andtckrtoo

08-26-2008, 08:02 PM

TriMom - I love your Zoe! She's adorable! Jimmy and George do look a lot a like!!! WOW! Those herding dogs... Although Jimmy is about 60 pounds, so he's a little bigger!

Bikerchic - Aussies are fabulous dogs. I would never have another breed, but they require a lot of training and socialization as puppies! Actually any of the herding breeds are fabulous companions. Your Pascal (great name) is sooo cute! Enjoy him! He's all legs right now! Give him a big sloppy puppy kiss from Jimmy and me!

ikkin - Love your perma-puppy! She has the most beautiful coat!

ikkin

08-27-2008, 08:16 AM

Oh, Ikkin!!!! Maya looks just as sweet as my Hudson! They really have a similar face! Sooooo cute. See the link in my sig for pics.

thanks rij! she is super sweet. unless you're male and bending over to pet her. then she turns into dragon dog (hackles up) and barks and jumps in your face! :eek: hence the reference to neurotic. she's getting better though. :)

and yeah, i've been checking out hudson. he's one cool pooch.

ikkin - Love your perma-puppy! She has the most beautiful coat!

thanks! she eats wellness and gets lots of exersize! it is obviously working for her- she was dull with dandruff when we picked her up at the pound!

LOVE all the pooches on here! they make me smile!

BethG

08-28-2008, 10:25 AM

omg, I want to roll around the back yard with all of them!

This is my Augie, a 3 year-old cattle dog/whatevergotunderthefence mix:
http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47b8d606b3127ccec4a3a43e05c400000040O00QcNGrJo4bsQe3nww/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D480/ry%3D320/

And Oliver, our 12-ish Keeshond:
http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47b7ce38b3127ccec23348386fb200000010O00QcNGrJo4bsQe3nww/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D480/ry%3D320/

(and this is ollie, back in his hiking days - clearly very excited and ready for our next adventure:

http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47b7ce38b3127ccec232e811ceb700000010O00QcNGrJo4bsQe3nww/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D480/ry%3D320/)

Both are rescues. We got Ollie about 9 years ago, and Augie about 2.

Pax

08-28-2008, 10:38 AM

Great pics Beth!

Just this morning my SO and I started broaching the subject of getting a new fur baby. Our beloved Border Collies have been gone for four years now and since we bought a new house this summer we're both starting to think about how wonderful a new pup would be.

BethG

08-28-2008, 10:50 AM

Thanks :)

I know what you mean. We lost our first dog, another Keeshond named Griffin, about 4 years ago. We had Ollie at the time, but still struggled for a long time with getting another dog. It just took awhile before we were ready, and even then, we couldn't get another Keeshond, because it felt like there was no way the new pup could measure up (Ollie was kinda grandfathered in ;) )

This is her, dressed up for halloween, and NOT happy about it:

http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47b7ce38b3127ccec23260fe4f2c00000010O00QcNGrJo4bsQe3nww/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D480/ry%3D320/

She was a very funny, sassy little dog - and she still owns a piece of my heart. But once we were ready, it was like "why did we wait so long to do this"

BethG

08-28-2008, 10:52 AM

thanks rij! she is super sweet. unless you're male and bending over to pet her.

I'm not sure that's neurotic - I'm not sure I'd want something 4 or 5 times my size leaning over me, either, ol!

She's got an adorable face :)

TriMom217

08-30-2008, 07:36 PM

Aussies are fabulous dogs. I would never have another breed, but they require a lot of training and socialization as puppies!

ditto! I had more fun socializing this pup than I ever imagined possible. Now all I have to do is tell her to get in the car, and off she goes. She just knows we're going to have fun if we're going in the car! LOL

Pascal is one handsome guy!

ASammy1

08-30-2008, 08:23 PM

He is my pride and joy!

Trekhawk

08-31-2008, 03:38 AM

Oh Nigel is so cute.
I love seeing all these wonderful pets.:)

ASammy1

08-31-2008, 01:01 PM

Thanks Trekhawk! I just adore him...:rolleyes:

sundial

08-31-2008, 02:06 PM

Nigel is sooo sweet--just look at his smile. :) I bet he's an excellent listener too.

Here's T Rex who comes to visit on occasion:

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y186/2dogcrew/Tcute2.jpg

ASammy1

09-01-2008, 07:46 AM

Is T Rex a yorkie??? My parents have 2 yorkies and they are great dogs...

Adorable pic, by the way!

sundial

09-01-2008, 07:49 AM

T Rex is a 4.5 lb yorkie who tries his darndest to boss my german shepherds around. He expects to be treated like royalty. :rolleyes: :)

ASammy1

09-02-2008, 11:28 AM

Just like a yorkie!!! They don't know that they are little dogs...

michelem

09-02-2008, 03:26 PM

Decided to enter my kids in a local pet photo contest. You can view the entries here:

http://www.folsomtelegraph.com/user/folsom/photos/browse.html?category_id=55

I entered two photos on August 28, 2008 (right now they are at the top of the second page of entries) -- the two sleeping beagles and the two sitting beagles (the photo I previously posted to this thread). My babies -- Snoopy and Lucy! :D

My other fav (besides my own, of course!) is the one of the two boxers.

wackyjacky1

09-02-2008, 03:43 PM

The pic of them sleeping is beyond cute!!!

bikerchic

09-02-2008, 04:56 PM

:) I vote this the SMILE thread. If you don't break out a huge smile when viewing this thread you're hopeless, LOL.

A must see if you're in a grumpy mood, I love looking at all the beautiful, sweet pets grin~a~licious!:D

I'm thinking we are pretty lucky to have our critters in our lives, cool beans!

NoNo

09-03-2008, 05:53 AM

Here's my Ruthie. She's a schizo 2 year old calico. My old neighbor's cat had just had kittens and they were moving. The new place would only let them keep one pet, so if I didn't take her, she would have gone to the pound. The thing was, I was deathly allergic to cats, and to that point had never really been a fan of them. Well a month of constant sneezing and wheezing finally ended, and she has become a source of constant love/frustration/amusement for my entire family. Everyone that has met her has said they've never seen a cat like her. I don't know if that's a good thing or not:p And the name Ruthie was in honor of my friend who passed away 3 days before they gave my kitty to me.

The first picture is the day I got her. She was so tiny! The second picture was last week, in the spot I've been finding her when I come home. The last picture is also last week, when I picked her up from my aunt's. She makes herself very comfortable wherever she goes:rolleyes:

And this is the pose I'm most likely to see her in:
http://www.onarumagalleries.smugmug.com/photos/178359713_VKNQg-M

sundial

09-03-2008, 06:46 AM

The last pic--LOL!! :D :D

kfergos

09-03-2008, 08:11 AM

All these pet pictures make me wish I had a pet! All we've got is a beta fish, Mr. Fishy, in a 10-gallon tank. I know, Mr. Fishy, real creative...but it's easier than Leviathan, which is what my DH picked out.:p

But for good measure, here's Carmel, the dog my family got back when I was in high school (and I still think of her as mine, even years later):

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/36/89447510_238bf11554.jpg'

There, even got a bike tire in! I liked how lots of people had bikes or parts of bikes in pictures of their pets. :)

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/39/107048361_6ce47673e4.jpg
*Swoon* I love goldens!

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/32/35969916_db2cb2c308.jpg
Goldens are so tolerant...

dachshund

09-03-2008, 09:25 AM

I have a new puppy! My partner and I got her a couple of days ago, and we're still waiting for inspiration on a name. She's a long-haired dachshund, and she'll be on the small side when she grows up. She's about 5 months old. These were from the first day, when she was still trying to figure out what I was up to, exactly. "Uh, who are you again??"
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This is an updated picture of Chili, the senior dog. He's 11 now. He still thinks the puppy is a pest, but they're starting to wag their tails at each other. We have hope. He loves his soft blanket...
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Oh, and the cat. His name is Jazz. He's about 14 years old now. When we walk the two dogs, Jazz comes along. He's friends with some of the other dogs in the neighborhood, so it works out, but it must be a sight for the neighbors - two dogs on leashes, and a cat following behind. :p
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-Amy

NoNo

09-03-2008, 09:29 AM

That's a big kitty!:eek: When you go for your walks, do you put him on a leash, or does he just follow along? I don't trust Ruthie outside unless she's attached to me, but it's torture trying to get the harness on her! But it'd be so nice to take her for walks.

sundial

09-03-2008, 09:33 AM

Dachshund, what about Sophie? She has beautiful eyes. :)

dachshund

09-03-2008, 09:48 AM

NoNo - He's actually pretty thin, but I admit this picture makes him look like he has a good spread going. He just walks along behind us. We've never tried a leash. If he sees anything to worry about, he ducks under a plant or something. With the puppy the walk is pretty short. The cat stays inside when the big dog goes on his marathon training walks. ("Big" is, of course, a relative term.)

Sundial, that's a nice name! The trick is to stay away from traditional human names, which is my GF's rule. I've already been through all of my favorite women's names, and they were rejected. It'll have to be some reference to her dark colors, I suspect.

sundial

09-03-2008, 09:54 AM

It'll have to be some reference to her dark colors, I suspect.

What about Sienna? She has beautiful sienna-ish highlights.

Or Cocoa?

dachshund

09-03-2008, 10:00 AM

What about Sienna? She has beautiful sienna-ish highlights.

Or Cocoa?

Those are good! I'll present them to the Committee and let you know. Thanks!

7rider

09-03-2008, 10:41 AM

Those are good! I'll present them to the Committee and let you know. Thanks!

Oh, your new guy is a doll! Just look at those eyes!!! :)

My neighbors have a cat who goes on walks with them around the neighborhood. But in cat fashion, she follows about 30 feet behind, and sneaky....darting from parked car to parked car, and shrub to shrub..like we're not supposed to know she's there..."stalking" them! :rolleyes::p Very funny.

dachshund

09-03-2008, 01:15 PM

Oh, your new guy is a doll! Just look at those eyes!!! :)

My neighbors have a cat who goes on walks with them around the neighborhood. But in cat fashion, she follows about 30 feet behind, and sneaky....darting from parked car to parked car, and shrub to shrub..like we're not supposed to know she's there..."stalking" them! :rolleyes::p Very funny.

Thanks!
Our cat does the "stealth" routine, too. But the pup is fascinated by the cat, so she has to stop periodically to see what the strange looking "dog" is doing.

andtckrtoo

09-03-2008, 01:47 PM

Very cute pup! She looks as if she has a very expressive little face! I love puppies!! Enjoy her!! And Chili is quite the handsome lad, too. Jazz - well, he knows what he's worth. Love his eyes.

lph

09-03-2008, 10:45 PM

Beautiful dachs! My favourite small dog. You could always call her Moofle, as in "aaaw, who's a moofle lil dog today then...!" :p ;)

sundial

09-04-2008, 09:04 AM

Those are good! I'll present them to the Committee and let you know. Thanks!

I just thought of another name--Nutmeg.

andtckrtoo

09-04-2008, 10:06 AM

I think she looks like a Tillie... :p

jesvetmed

09-05-2008, 12:16 PM

half the female dachshunds are named Gretchen! Then there's Anna, Else, Bridgette, Greta, Hanna, Gabrielle. Ilse.

Just a few nice German girl names!
She is very pretty! Congratulations on adding her to the family.
Jes

ASammy1

09-05-2008, 12:35 PM

I love doxies!!! Used to have one myself named Bill. I miss him.

She is gorgeous though! I'm bad at picking out pet names. I'm sure you'll pick the perfect name for her.

BleeckerSt_Girl

11-07-2008, 07:47 PM

Pearl was making it very hard to work today....
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salsabike

11-07-2008, 07:57 PM

Jeez, get a load of that seductive Pearl look. What a riot.

Tater

11-08-2008, 12:46 PM

Meet Sagan, the newest member of the house. She is an Australian Shedder, er, I mean Australian Shepherd. She is twelve weeks old and an absolute sweetheart. She joins Jack, our seven year old Shedder who already rules the house, any and all Frizbees and tennis balls that he can get his jaws on. Although, by the looks of it, we may have a new Frizbee dog!

http://i231.photobucket.com/albums/ee203/Jenzin88/Sagan3.jpg

http://i231.photobucket.com/albums/ee203/Jenzin88/Sagan4.jpg

badger

11-09-2008, 11:40 AM

Sagan's gorgeous!

When I was at the SPCA hospital this week, there was an Australian Shepherd there. He was really sweet, and I was tempted to take him home, but alas, it's still too soon. One blue eye and everything. Beautiful dogs!

badger

11-09-2008, 11:44 AM

Oh, and the cat. His name is Jazz. He's about 14 years old now. When we walk the two dogs, Jazz comes along. He's friends with some of the other dogs in the neighborhood, so it works out, but it must be a sight for the neighbors - two dogs on leashes, and a cat following behind. :p
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-Amy

My cat came out with the dog and me as well. Now that Chevy's gone, Morley's having a hard time adjusting to his routine being disrupted. He's despondent in the mornings and at night when he came out with us. I've taken to just taking him out on his own, and I get some odd looks when they realize I'm walking a cat! :)

divingbiker

12-08-2008, 11:30 AM

I finally got around to taking pictures of my newest dog, AJ, along with his sister Ruby. I adopted AJ in October. He's 10, mostly deaf, and has heart and blood pressure issues, but is energetic and very sweet. It's a little tricky having two deaf dogs, but it's quite peaceful when the doorbell rings--no mayhem!

Here they are begging for treats. AJ's the black one, Ruby's white.

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Aggie_Ama

12-08-2008, 11:46 AM

I have a blind dog, she barks at the couch or whatever she is by when the doorbell rings. We shouldn't laugh but it is kind of silly to watch because she barks with such intensity but is no where near the door. Our other dog runs to the front door and bounces all over while barking.

gnGracie

12-08-2008, 12:08 PM

LOVE this thread and everone's beautiful babies!

My fur/feather babies are Harley, our 15-yr-old Pomeranian; Lacey, our 6 or 7-yr-old lab retriever; and Cosmo, our 3-yr-old Cockatiel. Last Thanksgiving we lost Rocky, our 16 or 17-yr-old Shih Tzu, and I still miss him like crazy and have to include his picture as well!!

http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t277/gnGracie/RockyFeb2006.jpg

http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t277/gnGracie/LazydogsJuly200662.jpg

http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t277/gnGracie/playingwithnewflashJun200665.jpg

http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t277/gnGracie/CozmoOct.jpg

andtckrtoo

12-08-2008, 01:04 PM

Tater- Sagan is stunning!!! What a pretty lass! I'm cracking up at your name - Australian Shedder. So very true!! I have a hard time doing yoga at home because I end up see all of the balls of hair under the sofa and getting distracted...

Flur

12-08-2008, 01:24 PM

My two boys:

Storm, 9 years old, adopted from a rescue group in Manhattan.
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3071/3077922827_a37a848c85.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/kerischneider/3077922827/)

Cooper, 20 months, our black and tan piebald mini dachshund from farm country.
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3174/3043869279_34c8d24cb1.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/kerischneider/3043869279/)

crazycanuck

12-08-2008, 02:41 PM

Flur what a cute doggie..awwwrrrrr..

BleeckerSt_Girl

12-08-2008, 02:47 PM

All these babies are just so darn cute I can't stand it! :D

bmccasland

12-08-2008, 04:33 PM

Sagan is SO cute!
Here's my 14 yr old Aussie Shephard, Nala8114

The other two senior citizens:
Herald, who thinks he's my BF. He's certainly been more faithful!
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Bonnie, the eldest of the bunch at 15.
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and the youngster, Calypso - who discovered somthing interesting on the ceiling fan. Hard to believe I've had her for almost a year.
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solobiker

12-08-2008, 06:40 PM

They are all so cute. I will see if this works... Here is my child. Her name is Shoni. She is a Shih Tzu and is 11.5 years old.

Trekhawk

12-09-2008, 05:07 AM

Oh so many cute pets!!

divingbiker - your two look adorable. I don't think I would get any work done with those two around. :)

tulip

12-09-2008, 01:07 PM

Wonderful photos! Tater, that puppy is fantastic!

Here are some more of Shiloh, taken today.

snapdragen

12-09-2008, 02:32 PM

New Chloe pix - she went to see "Santa" yesterday. It was a fundraiser for our local shelter.

Zen

12-09-2008, 03:57 PM

Awwwww...

Did she get to tell him what she wanted for christmas?

snapdragen

12-09-2008, 04:05 PM

Awwwww...

Did she get to tell him what she wanted for christmas?

Of course!

gnGracie

12-09-2008, 07:03 PM

I hope Santa brings Chloe anything and everything she asked for. :D

lunacycles

12-09-2008, 08:35 PM

This is Sweetpea in her muscle shirt! She came to me via a pitbull rescue in Eugene, OR.

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Tuckervill

12-10-2008, 11:10 AM

What a cutie.

Are pit bulls ears normally docked and hers aren't, or did she just get extra acreage?

Karen

bmccasland

12-10-2008, 11:22 AM

Are pit bulls ears normally docked and hers aren't, or did she just get extra acreage?

I think in general there's a move away from docking dog's ears. Maybe more so with pit pulls so they don't look like fighting dogs, as those poor dogs do get their ears butchered off ("docked" would be surgical, by a licensed Vet). Seems like European kennel clubs aren't allowing docked ears if you want to show your dog.

Those big ears are the better to hear you with!

lunacycles

12-10-2008, 11:47 AM

she's not 100% pit..there's boston terrier or maybe french bulldog in there, too. God knows what else. She's fairly small and very wiggly:p. Yes her ears are super-sized!

tulip

12-10-2008, 12:10 PM

Margo, she's beautiful! Wiggly is a good description, I bet. Kindof Piggly Wiggly (a grocery store chain of days gone by down here).

I considered a rescue Pit bull mix because there are so many around here (Michael Vick's included). But my homeowners insurance would have gone up alot, and so I went with a less-maligned model. Most of the pits I see have floppy ears.

I have a newfound appreciation for dogs with wild ears.

lunacycles

12-10-2008, 01:05 PM

Hi Tulip,

Yes, wild ears are the best! As are rescues! I volunteer at an animal sanctuary here (horses, dogs, and...poultry!), and the woman who runs it spent a lot of time with Michael Vick's dogs at Best Friends in Utah (where a lot of them were sent to spend the rest of their doggie days). Wow what a sad, sad story. In Denver where my family lives thousands and thousands of pitbulls were euthanized as a result of the pitbull ban passed within the city limits a couple of years back. It is a tough issue to make sense of when you love them and see how they are too often treated.

I am not trying to get into a debate about whether all pitbulls are 100% safe--that is a complex issue--but so many are yet are treated like lethal weapons.

Rant over. :) I love my sweetpea.

Aggie_Ama

12-10-2008, 01:11 PM

Sweetpea looks like a Frenchie to me and definitely looks fitting of the name.

One of my schnauzers has floppy woppy ears, they are so expressive it cracks us up. The one we got when the breeder retired her has cropped ears, I would never willingly crop ears. My friend told me she hated doing it as a vet tech and her graphic description of it was enough to keep me from wanting them on my puppies.

My parents have the biggest love bug of a rottweiler, seriously she is the biggest wimp yet their HOA didn't want her in the neighborhood. I hate the breed labeling but it is what it is.

emily_in_nc

12-10-2008, 02:36 PM

she's not 100% pit..there's boston terrier or maybe french bulldog in there, too. God knows what else. She's fairly small and very wiggly:p. Yes her ears are super-sized!

Looks more like French Bulldog mixed in than Boston (shape of ears and the fact that she's solid white), but whatever she is, she's beautiful! :)

Selkie

12-10-2008, 02:59 PM

I need to get a scanner so I can post pictures of my gorgeous Goldens!

Sweetpea has some magnificent ears! Chloe's ears are also fantabulous -- love that smile.

Aint Doody

12-11-2008, 06:49 AM

Here's my polydactyl (6-toed) cat Petey. I rescued him when he was a little kitty from a ditch while on a bicycle ride. He grew up!

BleeckerSt_Girl

12-11-2008, 06:55 AM

What a life! :rolleyes: :D

Aint Doody

12-11-2008, 07:17 AM

No kidding. My husband and I both want to come back as Petey!

sundial

12-11-2008, 12:52 PM

Your kitty is soooooo adorable. I think rescues make the best pets. :)

sundial

12-11-2008, 01:02 PM

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y186/2dogcrew/NikiChristmas.jpg

Are you happy now?

jesvetmed

12-11-2008, 01:17 PM

Sundial: That' "Bah Hum Bug" if I've ever seen it in a face! Too funny!

sundial

12-11-2008, 03:17 PM

I know. I put it on and her expression said, "Merry friggin' Christmas". :D

three

12-11-2008, 08:39 PM

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My sweet boy, Solomon.

elk

12-11-2008, 10:52 PM

Here are some more of Shiloh, taken today.

Tulip...your Shiloh is lovely...s/he has a great collar too! and that profile shot is very nice!

Trekhawk

12-12-2008, 05:57 AM

I know. I put it on and her expression said, "Merry friggin' Christmas". :D

LOL - that is such a cute pic. I love the expression on her face. I feel like that sometimes at Xmas.:D

tulip

12-12-2008, 07:00 AM

Tulip...your Shiloh is lovely...s/he has a great collar too! and that profile shot is very nice!

Thanks. The collar is on loan from the fosterer until my tags come in, but it's a neat collar. I'm afraid I'm much more low-key than she is. I bought him a black collar and a flourescent orange reflector collar for night walks. His new harness (gentle leader) will be red (the fosterer makes them).

Shiloh's a "he" by the way. Despite Brangelina's daughter, Shiloh is a Hebrew name for a boy. It's also a Civil War Battle in Tennessee that pretty much ensured Union victory in the west (General Beauregard didn't attack the Union troops at night, allowing reinforcements to come in and defeat the Confederates and then continue on into Mississippi). Shiloh is just a good southern dog name, too. But most importantly, it sounds like "Shadow," which was his name before I got him.

Except for the squirrel obsession, he's a great dog. Even that, though, is amusing. I just don't know how to respond to a squirrel sighting and the subsequent incredible level of concentration on that squirrel (or tree where he saw a squirrel yesterday!). He won't budge!

Three, that is one good looking hound dog. I love hounds. I considered a Pound Hound but then met Shiloh.

Zen

12-12-2008, 07:34 AM

My sweet boy, Solomon.

He reminds me a bit of Roxina
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She has more of a dachshund face while Solomon looks more hound-y.

She loves her little wool coat :o

MyLitespeed

12-13-2008, 06:28 PM

All our animals are rescued.
Chance is our handicapped cat, his back legs don't bend. He gets around great and can do 90% of what his brother can do.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v338/Litespeed/The%20Boys/Chanceonchair.jpg

This is his brother, Bruiser, he was biggest of the litter.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v338/Litespeed/The%20Boys/Bruiseronbed.jpg

This is their mom "Missy"

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v338/Litespeed/The%20Boys/Missyonchair.jpg

These are our two dogs that we rescued, Fritz is the blond and Dehesa is the black.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v338/Litespeed/The%20Boys/FritzandDehesaonpatio.jpg

jesvetmed

12-13-2008, 11:53 PM

MyLiteSpeed: What gorgeous photos! And THANKS for taking everyone in! You are a saint!

Here's a photo of my girl, MacKenzie, thinking she's MUCH younger than she really is! It was taken tonight -- our first snow this year, and she's trying to catch snowballs. She doesn't quite get where they go to! :D

redrhodie

12-14-2008, 06:51 AM

Here's Eddy, 7 months old now! I'm doomed :eek:

sundial

12-14-2008, 07:54 AM

Does he sleep like this often? :)

chicago

12-14-2008, 08:12 AM

http://i95.photobucket.com/albums/l143/pigfinn/IMG_1091.jpg

Chicken Little

12-14-2008, 08:14 AM

Two big loosers!http://i289.photobucket.com/albums/ll229/rosierepo/upsidedown.jpg

redrhodie

12-14-2008, 09:40 AM

Does he sleep like this often? :)

Only for naps. At night he sleeps on my head. He wraps around, and puts his chin on my neck. It's actually quite comfortable, except for the occasional paw in my mouth :D It must look like I'm wearing one of those Russian sable hats.

I love greyhounds!

badger

12-14-2008, 09:47 AM

I posted a picture of my dog, but neglected to showcase my other babies.

Scout
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v400/nvwolf/CIMG0797.jpg

Morley
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v400/nvwolf/DSCF2508.jpg

sundial

12-14-2008, 11:58 AM

Chickenlittle--are your dogs snoozing on a Wegman bed? :cool:

Badger--I really like b&w kitties. :)

Eden

12-14-2008, 12:39 PM

I haven't added to my menagerie since the last time I posted, but they are cute enough to deserve more photos:rolleyes: (above - Koji, below - Shio)

tulip

12-14-2008, 02:28 PM

What great looking pets! Chicago, that's a wonderful picture!

cycling_sarah

12-14-2008, 02:33 PM

Here's Eddy, 7 months old now! I'm doomed :eek:

Oh, he is so cute! And so like our Bandit! Jeff and I got Bandit a new fleece bed yesterday and I haven't seen him leave it yet.

Zen

12-14-2008, 02:52 PM

Chicken Little- is that Yin and Yang?

Chicken Little

12-14-2008, 07:10 PM

Chicken Little- is that Yin and Yang?

Yup- we kinda wanted to stick with one color scheme so maybe one piece of furniture wouldn't look like a fur ball, but they kinda choose you, ya know?

msincredible

12-14-2008, 09:08 PM

Nice greys, Chicken Little!

I have whippets.

http://paularickert.net/albums/userpics/yin-yang.JPG

Tuckervill

12-15-2008, 05:47 AM

That's a cool doggie bed. Cool doggies, too. :)

Karen

TsPoet

12-15-2008, 06:42 PM

hansom Murphy (the purebred Whatsit). I think if he had legs, he'd look like Zen's Roxina.
and the true boss of my household, Pepper (yes, he's eating a jalapeno pepper)
I'll need to find a small enough picture of Finagle, she's a shiba-x.

TsPoet

01-04-2009, 04:20 PM

Finagle, the beautiful Shiba-x

http://i229.photobucket.com/albums/ee139/TsPoet/lucy1of1-2.jpg

Trekhawk

01-05-2009, 03:46 PM

TsPoet what a great gang you have there.
I love the pics.:)

redrhodie

01-05-2009, 03:50 PM

Here's another pic of Twiggy, who should be coming home from the shelter on Wed!

solobiker

01-05-2009, 04:22 PM

cycling_sarah

01-06-2009, 05:54 AM

Twiggy definitely looks like she'll hold her own with Eddy! Those eyes are so expressive and cute! What a character! :)

redrhodie

01-06-2009, 04:32 PM

Twiggy definitely looks like she'll hold her own with Eddy! Those eyes are so expressive and cute! What a character! :)

I hope so! We need to get her some karate lessons. Although, she seemed to hold her own against Pinky, her shelter roommate.

Today there was a glitch in our plans to take her home tomorrow :(. They (the shelter) brought her by van to a vet to be spayed along with some little kittens, and the vet discovered the kittens have calicivirus (basically feline cold). So, even though she has no symptoms, she's been exposed. Since she might be sick, they didn't didn't spay her. We've decided to wait a few days and watch to see that she and the other kittens don't develop anything worse than minor cold/flu symptoms. If all goes well, no one gets seriously ill, we'll get her thurs.

I know you'll all send some good vibes her way! She's had a rough little life. She's ready for a home.

Eden

01-06-2009, 04:41 PM

Good vibes to Twiggy!

I volunteer with shelter cats... its pretty much a given that they will all get kitty flu... stressful environment, crowded conditions and all even though the sick ones are quarantined as soon as its noticed. Kittens/young cats usually don't get as sick and get over it pretty quickly.

redrhodie

01-06-2009, 04:59 PM

Thanks, Eden. That makes me feel less worried.

TsPoet

01-06-2009, 05:32 PM

I know you'll all send some good vibes her way! She's had a rough little life. She's ready for a home.

Twiggy has amazing eyes! She is beautiful and she will thrive in your good home.

Aggie_Ama

01-06-2009, 06:42 PM

Maggie Tonight, looking so much better! Ignore the shaved leg it makes her feel funny.

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y258/AggieAma/maggie09.jpg

Christmas 2004- her first with us.

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y258/AggieAma/maggiechristmas.jpg

Playing with Heidi

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y258/AggieAma/playtime-1.jpg

emily_in_nc

01-07-2009, 02:36 PM

Ama -- so glad Maggie is feeling better (been following the other thread). Hope she'll continue to improve. I like the shaved leg look; it's cute! :D

redrhodie

01-07-2009, 05:46 PM

Twiggy's here! My vet, the best vet in the world, went to the shelter last night to check her out (without my asking!). She thought she was cute, sweet, healthy, and doubted she had been infected, so I took her home today!

I was supposed to keep them apart, but :o that didn't happen. Eddy acted like he was going to die if he didn't get to see her. So, I let him, and that was that. They played all day long. They like each other! She's been pretty domineering, and he's a little scared of her, which is perfect. She has been chasing him around all day, now they're finally conked out. I think they had a contest to see who could stay awake the longest. I'm expecting to be up all night.

Ama, Maggie looks great. Isn't funny how tiny her little bones are under the fluff?!

Aggie_Ama

01-08-2009, 09:03 AM

Twiggy's here! My vet, the best vet in the world, went to the shelter last night to check her out (without my asking!). She thought she was cute, sweet, healthy, and doubted she had been infected, so I took her home today!

I was supposed to keep them apart, but :o that didn't happen. Eddy acted like he was going to die if he didn't get to see her.

Ama, Maggie looks great. Isn't funny how tiny her little bones are under the fluff?!

Yippee for Twiggy. Heidi and Maggie were thick-as-thieves from the minute Maggie arrived. Heidi about bounced off the walls "oh goodie, look what they brought me, a friend!!!" I bet you were relieved they hit it off so well?

Occassionally, I shave the girls myself and they both are so tiny under the fluff. They seem like such bigger dogs when we let them get a bit wild 'n wooly.

solobiker

01-14-2009, 07:35 PM

I will give this another try. Here is my dog Shoni. She will be 12 this summer.

http://i469.photobucket.com/albums/rr57/solobiker27/DSC_1714.jpg

lunacycles

01-14-2009, 07:41 PM

Oh my god--this thread is my weakness...I couldn't resist. What a magnificently cute little thang!!! She is absolutely perfect for 12.

What kind of dog is she??

solobiker

01-14-2009, 07:55 PM

She is a Shih Tzu. Pure love and loves to snuggle. Some people think these dogs are barky or yippy. She really does not bark much at all until she gets excited while playing with my husband. Gosh she is such a sweet dog.

tantrumbean

01-15-2009, 05:36 AM

Here is my ferret Whizz, unfortunately no longer with us:

http://i92.photobucket.com/albums/l21/punkypossum/Wacky%20Weasels/washingmachinezoomcropped.jpg

And this is Eric, the cat, about to celebrate his 8th birthday, but still behaving like a naughty teenager:

http://i92.photobucket.com/albums/l21/punkypossum/Eric2R.jpg

redrhodie

01-15-2009, 10:48 AM

Aw, that's a cute pup, solo.

Twiggy came home last week, took one look at Eddy, and went into heat (he's VERY handsome). Luckily, she wasn't that bad....but Eddy was, well, enthralled with her! She was well enough to get spayed Tuesday, and she's recuperating very nicely.

Here she is in her Elizabethan collar. She actually doesn't seem to mind having it on at all.

Brandi

01-15-2009, 11:00 AM

I will give this another try. Here is my dog Shoni. She will be 12 this summer.

http://i469.photobucket.com/albums/rr57/solobiker27/DSC_1714.jpg
cuuutte!

jesvetmed

01-15-2009, 12:08 PM

I'm glad you finally got Twiggy home!

I rescued a kitty last week -- it got beat up by the household dog. She's 4 months, a tabby. Broken cheek bone, broken jaw, and injured left eye and nerve to that side of the face. What a trooper! We are having to tube feed her, but she is better and stronger every day.

When she finally is "home-ready", we'll be needing a home for her! I will post a picture in case anyone local is thinking they are ready to take on a beautiful little girl! She stole everyone's heart at the clinic. The owner was considering euthanasia but we talked them out of it and took ownership of her.

Somedays my job is GREAT! :p

TsPoet

01-15-2009, 12:13 PM

I will give this another try. Here is my dog Shoni. She will be 12 this summer.

http://i469.photobucket.com/albums/rr57/solobiker27/DSC_1714.jpg

I had a shih tzu when I was a kid (Schnicks, cause that's what he looked like). I hate to say it, because I loved him, but your's is cuter, and looks like an ewok

http://legolas.mdh.se/~frv95pen/pic/ewok6.jpg

solobiker

01-15-2009, 03:17 PM

I had a shih tzu when I was a kid (Schnicks, cause that's what he looked like). I hate to say it, because I loved him, but your's is cuter, and looks like an ewok

http://legolas.mdh.se/~frv95pen/pic/ewok6.jpg

LOL..I was just told that today. I hate to brag but she is just so darn cute. I can't help but to smile every time I see her. :D:D

emily_in_nc

01-15-2009, 05:16 PM

I will give this another try. Here is my dog Shoni. She will be 12 this summer.

http://i469.photobucket.com/albums/rr57/solobiker27/DSC_1714.jpg

You have a wonderful groomer! Shoni is so neat and tidy looking - and darling too! :D

tantrumbean

01-15-2009, 05:29 PM

OOPS, not sure what happened to the ferret picture - wasn't supposed to be that big!!! :o

Zen

01-15-2009, 06:58 PM

Twiggy came home last week, took one look at Eddy, and went into heat

George Clooney has that effect on me :o

mtbdarby

01-16-2009, 07:34 PM

Trekhawk

01-16-2009, 08:00 PM

Great snaps Dar!!

I love the one of you and Zeus together.:)

badger

01-17-2009, 12:55 AM

Tulip - what kind of dog do you have? I've been looking for a dog between 20-30 pounds that my son could train.

Here's my Zeus - a 12 yo border collie mix therapy dog. He's the other love of my life (my son is the first). But he's definitely my bested buddy:

I've been looking for a used dog online and came across this amazing organization that rescues strays off the horrible streets of Taiwan. For whatever reason they send them to Canada, we probably have easier importing laws. But they have these basenji/manchester terrier mixes that are 20-40lbs. There's one that looks like a miniature yellow lab at only 26lbs!

Every single one of them has a sad story of abuse/abandonment and it was an evening filled with tears when I was reading their histories :(

http://www.petfinder.com/shelters/BC170.html

tulip

01-17-2009, 04:37 AM

I've been looking for a used dog online and came across this amazing organization that rescues strays off the horrible streets of Taiwan. For whatever reason they send them to Canada, we probably have easier importing laws. But they have these basenji/manchester terrier mixes that are 20-40lbs. There's one that looks like a miniature yellow lab at only 26lbs!

Every single one of them has a sad story of abuse/abandonment and it was an evening filled with tears when I was reading their histories :(

http://www.petfinder.com/shelters/BC170.html

Mtn Darby--how old is your son? My dog is 45 lbs. He's a border collie, maybe purebred. There are border collies that are smaller.

I love Basenjis, and would have liked to get one, but they don't bark and I needed a watchdog.

mtbdarby

01-17-2009, 07:32 AM

Tulip, mine is a border collier (mix) as well, but for some reason I wouldn't have guessed that for Shiloh. Maybe it's the ears that threw me? She looks smaller in her pictures which is why I asked. Zeus is usually at 40-42 pounds but has been ill for the past few months and we can't figure it out. He's down to about 36 pounds now....

My son is 6 1/2 and is dieing for a pet of his own. One he can take care of (must be low maintanence), train easily, play with and that will sleep with him. Of course, he's by his dad most weekends so I will share the training, playing duties so this may be a tall order. He would love a cat but I am not really a fan, and Zeus would have a cat for breakfast so it's not an option as long as Zeus is here. Any thoughts?

Oh, here's a little lady I've been keeping my eye on:
http://www.petfinder.com/petnote/displaypet.cgi?petid=12676636

jesvetmed

01-17-2009, 05:54 PM

Ah.... Lucy is beautiful. I hope they get that knee fixed and she finds a great home.

Here's a pic of my rescue. She has a feeding tube in and is finally gaining weight after some pretty severe damage to the left side of her face and a right jaw fracture. She may end up losing that beautiful left eye -- it isn't visual, and is now getting uclers on it b/c she cannot blink. She is so sweet and happy and friendly! I just love her! Can't wait for her to be a regular kitty!

Zen

01-19-2009, 11:23 PM

and I pronounce this "Ginger Day
http://i206.photobucket.com/albums/bb14/zencentury/DSC_0207-1.jpg

http://i206.photobucket.com/albums/bb14/zencentury/DSC_0197-1.jpg
can't leave out Roxina
http://i206.photobucket.com/albums/bb14/zencentury/DSC_0218-1.jpg

lph

01-20-2009, 01:15 AM

love all the pictures here :)

jesvetmed, your rescue kitty looks such a sweetie! She's going to be a real beauty when she heals up.

jesvetmed

01-20-2009, 04:11 PM

ZEN: I didn't know it was Ginger day... I would have sent her something! :p
LPH: Thanks... I hope you are right and that she heals well. She is a trooper.

tzvia

01-20-2009, 06:07 PM

Funny, I have trouble thinking of Kelev as a 'pet.' He's more like 'the lord of the house.'
http://home.earthlink.net/~l.segal/images/kelev.jpg

He likes what I like (which is way cool.) Camping, 4xing, hiking, cooking hotdogs over an open flame while watching the sunset :). He's 11 now, and a bit more white than in this year old photo. A neighbor down the street from me found him starving and dehydrated in the gutter when he was about 6 months old, and gave him to me, shortly after my last dog went to heaven. Sharp as a tack but goofy as Goofy, demanding like a Drill Sargent (COOKIE NOW; I WANT COOKIE NOW) and funnier than George Carlin.

mtbdarby

01-20-2009, 07:01 PM

Aww you guys, such adorable pets (and lords of the manor!).

Jesvetmed, I hope your furbaby gets better soon - she's a keeper!

jesvetmed

01-21-2009, 02:43 AM

TZVIA: Great story about rescuing your buddy! I love a good rescue story!

Speaking of -- my kitty is showing a lot of improvement! She's biting me and the electrical cords with her "broken" jaw, and showing some interest in eating on her own. It's hopefully a matter of a few days before she's able to stop having the feeding tube... Keep your fingers crossed !!! (and keep them out of her way b/c I think she's teething her new ones in! :eek:).

bmccasland

01-21-2009, 05:17 AM

Speaking of -- my kitty is showing a lot of improvement! She's biting me and the electrical cords with her "broken" jaw, and showing some interest in eating on her own. It's hopefully a matter of a few days before she's able to stop having the feeding tube... Keep your fingers crossed !!! (and keep them out of her way b/c I think she's teething her new ones in! :eek:).

Such spirit! Hope Kitty continues to improve and she finds a forever home. And the brute that did this to her rots somewhere. I take it someone forgot to tell Kitty that she's supposed to be feeling bad? Or maybe that she was feeling badly and this is an improvement. Just wait until she's healed! Catnip mice won't stand a chance of survival!

smilingcat

01-21-2009, 11:00 AM

Oooo love all the pictures. They all melt my heart.

Jesvet,

The kitten is so cute. how can anyone think of putting her down. And I hope her left eye recovers. The poor thing has a rough start but sounds like she'll have a wonderful life after this ordeal to make up for it.

and to the kitty, you're really cute. get well soon.

Thank you,
smilingcat

redrhodie

01-21-2009, 11:06 AM

tulip

01-21-2009, 04:33 PM

jesvetmed, tell your kitty that life is JUST FINE with only one eye. The only thing she might have trouble with is driving at night when it's raining (I avoid it, but it can be done). Other than that, it's the ocassional bumping into folks in the grocery store!

Mtn Darby, Shiloh's ears are a mystery, but he's definitely not Papillon! He's just got interesting ears. Border collies come in so many shapes and sizes, ears, coats, and color combos. Great dogs (although Shiloh's scared of kids).

tzvia

01-21-2009, 06:11 PM

sundial

01-22-2009, 09:34 AM

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y186/2dogcrew/Lukecloseup.jpg
2000-2009

Luke, wait for me by the big oak tree, in the meadow of wildflowers. We miss you so much but we'll be together again.

lunacycles

01-22-2009, 08:33 PM

Luke was a beauty. It will be a sweet, sweet day when you meet again.

jesvetmed

01-22-2009, 10:55 PM

Sundial: I'm so sorry about Luke. That is the most beautiful picture. Those eyes make me want to cry. Ok... I am. How heartbreaking. When you foster your heart is spread in so many directions.

As for my rescue kitty (AKA "Snorty" -- she snorts like a bulldog due to smashed sinuses :p...) well, the feeding tube came out this morning and she is eating like a pig, and trying to beat up my own cat. I'd say she's healing. The left eye is blind, but the cornea is healing and she seems more comfortable every day. What a trooper. I am so impressed what a cat's body can recover from. She's been playful all day.

TULIP: I'll pass on the advice! I'll have to watch her on the driving!

mtbdarby

01-23-2009, 06:12 AM

Jes - great news about your kitty! Glad to hear she's making a recovery.

Sundial - ((Hugs)) to you. What a handsome guy Luke is and I'm sure he will be missed.

I just love looking at all these pets! Makes my day....

BleeckerSt_Girl

01-23-2009, 06:30 AM

As for my rescue kitty (AKA "Snorty" -- she snorts like a bulldog due to smashed sinuses :p...) well, the feeding tube came out this morning and she is eating like a pig, and trying to beat up my own cat. I'd say she's healing. The left eye is blind, but the cornea is healing and she seems more comfortable every day. What a trooper. I am so impressed what a cat's body can recover from. She's been playful all day.

Great news, I'm so glad! Hey, make sure both cats have their claws trimmed right now- you don't want anyone getting scratched in the face while healing!
She seems like such a sweetie. :p

Sundial- what a beautiful expression on Luke's face.

Zen

01-23-2009, 05:28 PM

Sundial- what a beautiful expression on Luke's face.

I know.
You look at his eyes and know that she is his world.

arielmoon

01-25-2009, 06:08 PM

Firstly, (((sundial))) sorry about Luke.

Secondly some puppy porn:
http://i217.photobucket.com/albums/cc94/arielmoondance/Jasmine/P1100030.jpg
Jasmine thinks she is a lap dog and after some wiggling and snuggling she ends up like this.

tulip

01-25-2009, 07:33 PM

Shiloh is doing wonderfully; I've had him for 6 weeks now. We have a great time together.

arielmoon

01-26-2009, 10:09 AM

Shiloh is doing wonderfully; I've had him for 6 weeks now. We have a great time together.

Those ears are adorable!

jesvetmed

01-26-2009, 10:23 AM

TULIP: Shilo is absolutely beautiful! I've never see a dog that looked like her.

bmccasland

01-26-2009, 11:18 AM

Does Shiloh see a Squirrel????

tulip

01-26-2009, 12:45 PM

TULIP: Shilo is absolutely beautiful! I've never see a dog that looked like her.

Him! He's so pretty that people think he's a b!itch all the time :rolleyes:

My vet and some other people in the know think he's border collie and australian cattle dog. I know he's got border collie in him, and I've seen border collies with roan markings. He also looks kindof like a pointer coat-wise.

Arielmoon, Shiloh does the same pose, but being a guy, he's really not fit for publication here...

I love sundial's photo of Luke. That made me happysad.

redrhodie

01-26-2009, 12:47 PM

Tulip, Shiloh and your place are both coming along so nicely! I love the shadowy light coming in your windows. So pretty. Great furniture, too.

Arielmoon, that's one sexy beast!

tulip

01-26-2009, 12:49 PM

Oh, that's not my place! That's my friend's place. It's a very nice place! My place is coming along. The cabinets are to be finished this week and installed next week. More on that later, when it actually happens.

redrhodie

01-26-2009, 12:51 PM

I thought those were different floors!

Tuckervill

01-26-2009, 02:15 PM

Shiloh's coat is just like my Lucy's, but she's Golden Retriever colored. And her face looks like a Wolfhound.

Karen

TsPoet

01-26-2009, 04:02 PM

I think Shiloh is a border collie papillon mix ! :D:rolleyes:
which would have been a very difficult feat for one of the two parents :cool:
http://www.pedigreedatabase.com/dogs/i/papillon.jpg

sgtiger

01-27-2009, 02:26 PM

This past Saturday, we met a very sweet girl at the local shelter. Her name is Leela and she's a lab mix. We feel very fortunate to have her join our family. Luckily she's very smart and has been training me! Even BIAK, who is more of a cat person, is smitten with her.:D
http://lh6.ggpht.com/_Yo_Ms_wipD4/SX-GlEOuL9I/AAAAAAAAA6Q/wdCl4Piv6kE/s512/IMG_0416.JPG
http://lh4.ggpht.com/_Yo_Ms_wipD4/SX-Gw7kRx6I/AAAAAAAAA6w/IG3mpwiXmOE/s576/IMG_0418.JPG

mtbdarby

01-27-2009, 06:48 PM

Awww SG she's beautiful! Congrats on the new addition - may you have many long years together.

kermit

01-27-2009, 07:53 PM

Heres my girl, five years ago. I had to go to Texas for 10 weeks of training with her. She sniffs for explosives at MIA. She's the best.

WindingRoad

01-27-2009, 08:19 PM

The Evil Peanut.

sgtiger

01-28-2009, 11:46 AM

Awww SG she's beautiful! Congrats on the new addition - may you have many long years together.

Thank-you Mtbdarby. BTW every time I see your avatar, it reminds me of DD. She rides her bike in the same position.

redrhodie

01-28-2009, 03:04 PM

Aw, Leela is beautiful! I've become a regular visitor to the website of our local shelter, and it makes me happy to no end to see when someone gets adopted!

Kermit, you guys look formidable!

kermit

01-28-2009, 04:03 PM

10 weeks on a military base will do that too you. The guy that took that picture is really "old school" serious. I was scared to smile.

Zen

01-28-2009, 04:39 PM

This past Saturday, we met a very sweet girl at the local shelter. Her name is Leela and she's a lab mix.

Her ears say she's not sure about things and may take a while to really open up to you. How's she doing so far?
Do you know anything about her past?

PamNY

01-28-2009, 05:17 PM

Lloyd is seven years old. I adopted him when he was three, and he's a joy. The first picture is at Shenandoah River State Park. Lloyd wanted to cross the river, but never figured out how.

Pam

emily_in_nc

01-28-2009, 05:22 PM

Awww, Lloyd is really cool. I love the way bulldogs stick their tongues out like that (first photo). Looks like he is enjoying the ice cream! :p

tulip

01-28-2009, 06:27 PM

Lloyd is a perfect name for that dog! I like Lloyd!

crazycanuck

01-28-2009, 07:26 PM

Kermit, "working" dogs are amazing to watch in action :cool:

While waiting for our flight in Auckland, we watched two officers & some type of drug or ?? dog sniff & sniff round.

The cutest ones are the biosecurity beagles at the NZ & Aust airports :cool:. They sniff out the banana in backpack yesterday smell in a zip!

So many doggieeeeeesss..I want them all :o

kermit

01-28-2009, 07:53 PM

crazycanuck-down here Customs has the "beagle brigade". Thay actually "touch" the bag when they alert by putting a paw on it. Super cute.

jesvetmed

01-28-2009, 10:17 PM

First, TULIP: Please apologize to Shilo for me for the "her" comment!:o I mean, OBVIOUSLY he's a he! HE is so HANDSOME!!!!

STIGER: Congrats on your new girl! And wonderful for adopting! She looks like she'll be a fabulous addition to the home -- does she love children? How old is she?

KERMIT: Wow -- your girl is very gorgeous. And she looks all business, too! Those ears are awesome.

WINDING: Yep --- Peanut definitely looks evil in that photo! Like she's daring you to say anything... just one thing.. about what she just did! You gotta love the cats!

LLOYD is fabulous! I have a client that has three bulldogs. They just brought their newest girl in the other day and we were all so thrilled to meet her. They are such characters -- very different from any other dog, that is for sure! :p

sgtiger

01-28-2009, 10:18 PM

Her ears say she's not sure about things and may take a while to really open up to you. How's she doing so far?
Do you know anything about her past?

Not much other than she's been moved around a lot before we adopted her. The Oregon Humane Society didn't have a lot of information to give me. They received her from another shelter and was told she was with a foster family for awhile. There's evidence that she's had puppies pretty recently; that may be why she was being fostered.

She's pretty needy right now and wants constant reassurance. Yesterday was the first day that she felt confident enough to go eat on her own. Before that she'd take only two or three nibbles of her food while constantly looking up to make sure we weren't going anywhere. She follows basic commands very well and is fine being handled. She does so-so on leash but that may be due to the excitement of a new environment after shelter life. She's picking things up pretty quickly though and enjoys the walks so much that she shakes her tail so hard that the rest of her rump follows.:D She doesn't bark at all - just quiet vocalizations low in her throat, but not a growl, when she's very excited - which makes me wonder if at some point someone used a shock collar on her. She puts her paw in my lap and looks at me expectantly. I haven't figured out yet what she wants when she does that but it means something to her because she looks disappointed that I'm not responding. Any ideas?

She tries so hard to get our approval. I think maybe she's afraid we'll send her back or something. I hope that as she learns our ways and we hers that she will have more confidence.

Zen

01-28-2009, 10:27 PM

I did notice those teats. Poor thing, she wants so much to be loved. I'm glad she's found her home.

sgtiger

01-28-2009, 10:46 PM

STIGER: Congrats on your new girl! And wonderful for adopting! She looks like she'll be a fabulous addition to the home -- does she love children? How old is she?

She loves the kids and the kids love her. I wasn't sure how well DS would take to having a dog around because he's had a few bad experiences when younger that soured his love for dogs. He is now very skittish around dogs until he gets to know them well. Fortunately he took to Leela right away at the shelter and loves to throw her the ball or run around in the back yard with her. I think having a neighbor with three super friendly dogs has helped with that. It was so precious when the second night we had her, he came down to say good night to me and gave her a hug as well. She likes the attention she gets from DD, but I think DD confuses her sometimes. DD being four sends a lot of mixed messages so I'll have to do some work with her.

Trekhawk

01-29-2009, 12:25 AM

I love checking this thread!
So many great stories and cute pics.:)

divingbiker

01-29-2009, 02:13 AM

Ruby thinks she's Paris Hilton's dog now that she's got her fancy animal-print coat. But she's too big to fit in a pocketbook.

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Zen

01-29-2009, 08:48 AM

Another flashy blonde.
What a hussy!

jesvetmed

01-29-2009, 10:42 AM

Love the leopard print!

SGTiger: wonderful story about your son and Leela! Sounds like a keeper for sure.

wackyjacky1

01-29-2009, 01:40 PM

I don't remember if I've posted it before, but here is my favorite pic of my two kitties:

http://i212.photobucket.com/albums/cc71/wackyjacky1/gatos%20locos/IMG_0002_22-1.jpg

Two cats are definitely better than one! :D

mtbdarby

01-29-2009, 06:56 PM

Kermit - I hope your baby gets better. Sorry to read about the acl on your other post.

SG - glad to hear Leela and family are adjusting fine. Glad you like the pig. In real life her little legs are pedaling but I can't get it to carry over here.

Zen - leave it to you to be looking at her boobies:p

Llyod rocks! I was asking my son the other day to look at a bulldog to see if he'd like them. He turns his stubborn little red head refusing to look at it and said:
"No Mom. I told you already - I want a Chi-Chi-wow-wa". :D

We had seen a long haired chihuahua at the humane society and he liked it. Man, that kid cracks me up!

PamNY

01-29-2009, 07:38 PM

MTbdarby, your son sounds like a young man who knows his own mind. Here are two Chi-chi-wow-wa pictures for him. Actually, I'm not sure of the long-haired dog's breed, but he could be a Chi-chi-wow-wa.

Pam

mtbdarby

01-29-2009, 07:43 PM

Pam, my son is 6 and wants a dog of his own, to play with and sleep in his bed. From what I've read about the chi-chi's, it doesn't sound like they are the best breeds for a young child to train (generally speaking). Plus he's down by his dad most weekends and the dog would have to stay with me, so most likely will attach to mom anyway...thus my dilemna.

Of course, I have Zeus and I think he's jealous because Zeus has become my shadow since Xena died. Guess we'll see...

Tuckervill

01-30-2009, 06:08 AM

My dogs know I'm the boss, but they still sleep with my son. Seems right to them...he's part of the pack, too!

On a parenting and dogs note, I always made sure that I, the mom, was okay with any pet the boys wanted, that it appealed to me and that I was willing to care for it. Because...it would be my pet in short order. They were kids--I didn't expect them to follow through on all the fervent promises to care for it after the initial fun wore off. I don't like dogs in my bed (or cats, but try telling that to the cat!), so all of our dogs have been trained to sleep with one of the boys. When that boy moved out they moved to the next kid's bed. Thus, I have been the long-term caretaker of 5 dogs, 5 or 6 cats, 2 hamsters and way too many hermit crabs to count!

To our kids, moms are the source of all things good. It won't be long before the dogs figure that out, too. The important thing is that the dog knows he's next in line behind the KID.

Karen

mtbdarby

01-30-2009, 03:16 PM

Andrea

01-31-2009, 08:11 AM

Heres my girl, five years ago. I had to go to Texas for 10 weeks of training with her. She sniffs for explosives at MIA. She's the best.

She looks awesome! I have a Mal, too, but she's somewhat of a "rescue" from a working dog breeder who said she didn't pass the puppy temperament tests. I believe it... she doesn't have the "bold" personality that most of them have, though she still does funny Malinois things like jumping over the back of the couch or coffee table instead of walking around it.

kermit

01-31-2009, 11:02 AM

Andrea she's beautiful.I have two Jack russells as well. I tell everybody they are teacup malinois. All crackheads. I wish I got my girl as a pup. They are so cute and innocent when they are little.

tulip

02-03-2009, 08:07 AM

Here's Shiloh as a puppy right after the fosterer found him at the shelter with a smashed hip (right). He was about 6-7 months old and that hip had been broken for a month or two. He had surgery (FHO for the vet types out there). He's three years old now and he's not slowed down at all. I've had him for two months now!

kermit

02-03-2009, 10:27 AM

He is really cool looking. Does Shiloh have hardware from the surgery? Still wondering what he is. Theres a spaniel breed with his markings. But he must have some aussie in him as well.

tulip

02-03-2009, 10:35 AM

No hardware, apparently. The procedure is called a Femoral Head Ostectomy, which removes the ball from the ball-and-socket joint of the hip. Fibrous tissue takes over so there's no bone-on-bone. People who know alot more about dogs than I do say he's likely a border collie-Australian Cattle Dog mix. I don't think he's Australian Sheepdog because his coat is not that thick. He's not a merle, just black and white, like a longer-haired dalmation with big black patches. He points at squirrels, so perhaps he's got some pointer in him. They have similar markings. He could be all border collie, too. I've seen photos of purebred border collies that look alot like him. The ears are like many border collies, except for the fringe. Maybe there is some honorary Papillon in him, but I don't see how a 45-lb dog could be part Papillon.

He's very protective. I have an appointment with the dog trainer tomorrow.

Andrea

02-03-2009, 01:34 PM

Hmmm... if he points, I'd say he's got a little English Setter mixed in there somewhere. Whatever he is, he's a very handsome boy!

jesvetmed

02-04-2009, 03:35 PM

Andrea -- that puppy pic of your Malinois is SOSOSOSOS cute! That cracks me up they just jump over things rather than go around.. is that typical for the breed?

Tulip: We had a dog at Vet School that was a shelter dog -- I did my first spay on her, and she looked a lot like Shiloh (only female!). I always thought she was so beautiful. She found a really good home and I was jealous because I couldn't have a dog where I lived.

tulip

02-04-2009, 03:42 PM

I had a 2-hour consultation with a dog trainer today with Shiloh and it was GREAT! He already knows so much, but I haven't had a dog since I was a kid, and back then the dog just ran free all the time. Shiloh has some fears and issues, and now I know how to work with him on getting past is issues. I found out that when we are on walks, I contribute greatly to his fears because I anticipate that he'll freak out and so he usually does. I also let him walk me, but not anymore.

Being the breed or breeds he is, he needs a job, too. So we're doing obedience and learning a new trick each week. It doesn't matter what trick, it's the learning that is important. We're going to work on socializing him with lots of people and dogs with the goal of getting his Canine Good Citizen certification. Once that happens, we'll continue towards therapy doghood.

With his hip, he can't do much agility, although he loves low agility apparently (I haven't tried that with him yet). Also rally obedience is another good way to move forward with him. I also learned alot of other stuff about dog parks (didn't have those when I was a kid).

It was very much worth the money, even though funds are tight these days. I'm looking forward to having structure with him.

I do wish I knew what he is, though. The trainer thinks he's all herder, maybe Aussie/BC. But the pointing has me intrigued, although he doesn't have a soft mouth like bird dogs do (no big lips!)

redrhodie

02-04-2009, 04:37 PM

I do wish I knew what he is, though. The trainer thinks he's all herder, maybe Aussie/BC. But the pointing has me intrigued, although he doesn't have a soft mouth like bird dogs do (no big lips!)

My friend was also very curious about the breed of her dog, so she had its DNA analysed by a company that does genetic testing. They test for something like 150 breeds. Her dog came up as none of them!

My guys are getting along!!! Twiggy is out of her cone, all healed from being spayed. Eddy LOVES her. He thinks she's a snack cake.

lph

02-05-2009, 12:57 AM

aaawwww, looky all that soft belly fur... :D

Twiggy is going to get beamed up to the mothership any minute. What amazing eyes!

I wanna caaaaaat.....

Zen

02-05-2009, 05:07 AM

I wanna caaaaaat.....

You are under Twiggy's spell...must get cat...

Andrea

02-05-2009, 05:36 AM

Andrea -- that puppy pic of your Malinois is SOSOSOSOS cute! That cracks me up they just jump over things rather than go around.. is that typical for the breed?

Thanks! They're very athletic and focused! I think that jumping is just as "normal" a gait as walking to them. So, when she get a little excited and wants a toy that's on the other side of the room, she won't hesitate to just hop over whatever is in between her & the toy!

Here's a photo I found of one in action:
http://www.malinois.com/otvitosha/jump2008mondio.jpg

kermit

02-05-2009, 07:26 AM

My mal tries to herd me by jumping up and either nipping my chin or my shirt. Needless to say not a behavior I encourage but thats just her when she wants to play. One requirement for getting into K9 was having a fenced in yard. I tell the instructor in Texas, yeah, just got my yard done, 6' chainlink. She looks at me and said "oh no, you need 8 feet". Apparently these dogs are quite agile and like to climb as well.
Tulip-good luck with the training. I bet your guy would love swimming...when it warms up.

BleeckerSt_Girl

02-05-2009, 07:46 AM

oxysback

02-05-2009, 08:02 AM

I know you all have seen pictures of Frankie the Pug before, but I wanted to include a few of her in her new DoveLewis Therapy Dog band. We're going on our first visit all on our own tonight at OHSU!

I also want to thank whoever it was here that pointed us in the direction of DoveLewis for therapy dog work. It's been a long road getting certified, but well worth it!

BleeckerSt_Girl

02-05-2009, 08:10 AM

oxysback

02-05-2009, 08:42 AM

Hey Ellen,
I used to have pugs for years- they are the best! :p

Has Frankie lost a bunch of weight?- he looks GREAT!

You might really appreciate this:
http://www.raincitystory.com/flash/screenclean.swf :D

Ahhh, love the pug 'screen cleaner'. I've seen several different puppy breeds of 'screen cleaners'. :D

Frankie has lost 6 pounds! When I got her she was 15 pounds, but due to owner stupidity (clicker training AND full meals...yikes!!) she ended up at 24 pounds. She is now a svelt 18 pounds (breed standard is 14-18 pounds). We changed her food to one she absolutely loves so I can use it as a training tool when needed, and treats are very limited. She also gets walked three times a day, rain or shine.

We jokingly call her diet the 'no opposable thumbs' diet. Sometimes I wish I could go on that diet, but I've grown attached to my thumbs. ;)

And I agree...pugs are GREAT dogs!

redrhodie

02-05-2009, 03:22 PM

RedRhodie- Your Eddy looks a LOT like my Pearl!!
Here's Pearl...(Lydia also got in on the cream binge though):
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3379/3255192985_fc5fa8eba2.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3492/3255193285_47da1ec296.jpg

When I scrolled down to this, I thought Pearl was Eddy! That's so funny. You and I are very like souls, Lisa. Your house also looks like the house I bought after I left the city.

BleeckerSt_Girl

02-05-2009, 04:07 PM

When I scrolled down to this, I thought Pearl was Eddy! That's so funny. You and I are very like souls, Lisa. Your house also looks like the house I bought after I left the city.

I know, I've noticed many other things we have in common in the past as well.
So we both have 'identi-cats'- Pearl/Eddy and their short haired grey buddies Twiggy/Lydia too. :D Plus- Lydia was a rescue cat just like Twiggy! :eek:

But we also have a third cat, Eleanor, a brown tabby with white mittens who is about to turn 20. (!) :)

cycling_sarah

02-06-2009, 06:00 AM

My guys are getting along!!! Twiggy is out of her cone, all healed from being spayed. Eddy LOVES her. He thinks she's a snack cake.

I love these pics! So glad they are friends now!

spokewench

02-06-2009, 07:26 AM

Hi all:

I've talked about my 23 year old Big Kitty a lot on this forum, but I never showed him off. So, here is my Big Kitty. I think this is a picture of him from last year at 22 years old.

Isn't he handsome?

spoke

sbctwin

02-06-2009, 05:56 PM

Oh Spoke, what a handsome guy at 23.

BleeckerSt_Girl

02-06-2009, 06:05 PM

Spoke- Big Kitty is like Sean Connery- he just keeps getting better with age! :p He's a beaut!

Here's our petite little Ellie who will be turning 20 next month:
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3304/3259542512_c4553942c0.jpg

Here is Ellie with her white mittens all tidily folded, in the 'cat chair' with Pearl. They actually dislike each other intensely, but I keep a pet heating pad under that plaid throw and sometimes they put up with each other in order to get some nice heat! ;D (Yes, that chair certainly needs re-upholstering one of these days!)
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3336/3259548284_8c50f85a77.jpg

roadie gal

02-07-2009, 02:20 PM

Love Ellie's feet! My little gal, Riley, has white feet like that. They're irresistable.

Here she is, sharing my morning coffee:

http://i265.photobucket.com/albums/ii211/sandakat/pets/0431.jpg

roadie gal

02-07-2009, 02:24 PM

Just for grins...

I came home one day from running some errands and found Toby like this... I guess he'd had a hard night. I have no idea how he managed to pull that rug over himself.

http://i265.photobucket.com/albums/ii211/sandakat/pets/P1010551.jpg

Trekhawk

02-07-2009, 02:39 PM

denny

02-07-2009, 03:19 PM

OK here goes- This is a picture of Max our little 7 year old Yorkie chilling out.

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Somehow it would seem wrong if I left my Lucy out of this shot. She died in March last year after I left her with a friend while I was out of state working. Still miss my girl... :( Wish I could find a pic of her "smoking" a cigarette that she found while the house was under rennovation. I couldn't have arranged that better if I tried.

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solobiker

02-07-2009, 04:40 PM

sundial

02-09-2009, 10:01 AM

A rescue friend of mine created this beautiful tribute to Luke. It's set to How Can I Keep From Singing? by Enya.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qoOArPFbozc

spokewench

02-09-2009, 10:18 AM

Bleeker - Ellie is a beautiful, petite kitty! I hope she is doing well at her advanced 20 year age?

spoke

GuitarRiderGrrl

02-09-2009, 10:59 AM

Hey,

My little Elwood Blues (Bunny) recently went to bunny heaven, he was an albino angora, .......not ready to look at his picture yet.... <sigh>
Cyn

Tuckervill

02-09-2009, 12:22 PM

Sundial, what a nice tribute. He had beautiful eyes.

Karen

bouncybouncy

02-11-2009, 07:04 PM

Lucie...our trail dog. She is soooo fast we have a hard time keeping up with her!!! She does other sports for crosstraining...

bouncybouncy

02-11-2009, 07:06 PM

This is my baby...Ebbe on a winter hike in our back woods. She loves it when she can go...she is too old and slow for mtbiking!

roadie gal

02-12-2009, 10:47 AM

What a cutie! Love the sweater.

ASammy1

02-12-2009, 12:42 PM

...says, "Hi guys! Wanna play?"

redrhodie

02-12-2009, 12:52 PM

So, I had to take digital pics of all my photos that had gotten damp and moldy in the basement, and I found my all time favorite picture of Julio. This is him the day after I got him in 1991. It still cracks me up. His head was too big for his body!

Trekhawk

02-12-2009, 01:51 PM

Oh they are all so cute!
I want to cuddle all of them.:D

wackyjacky1

02-12-2009, 02:59 PM

Hey,

My little Elwood Blues (Bunny) recently went to bunny heaven, he was an albino angora, .......not ready to look at his picture yet.... <sigh>
Cyn

Oh, I'm so sorry about your bunny. :(

sundial

02-12-2009, 03:13 PM

{{{{{GuitarRiderGrrl}}}}}}

I'm so sorry about your bunny. :( :(

sundial

02-12-2009, 03:14 PM

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y186/2dogcrew/Kalispinkfrisbee.jpg

Kali girl wanting mommy to throw her frisbee. This was taken while I was standing on the porch in my jammies, in freezing temps. :D

Tuckervill

02-12-2009, 04:22 PM

This is the new dog I am fostering until after my son's new baby is born. He was found in a very bad situation, tied up on a 3 ft. chain in the same yard with some pit bulls who were unchained. He was 25 lbs underweight when he was rescued by a neighbor. They said they witnessed the "owner" picking up the dog and punching him in the face.

He's been at my house since Monday. Aside from not really knowing what to do with the other dogs while they try to get him to play, he's been such a sweetheart. I took him on his first walk today and he was such a good guy on the leash! His name is Mike. I'm so happy he's salvageable after he's been through so much.

bmccasland

02-12-2009, 04:39 PM

Hi Mike! You're safe now. Your new brothers and sisters are your friends, they won't hurt you. You'll figure it out in time. ;)

Zen

02-12-2009, 04:49 PM

Poor Mike :(
Did anything happen to his "owner"? :mad:

bmccasland

02-12-2009, 04:57 PM

Poor Mike :(
Did anything happen to his "owner"? :mad:

former owner. hope so. people jail perhaps? And what about the other dogs?

badger

02-12-2009, 06:57 PM

golly, Mike is beautiful!!

I hear so much heartbreaking stories of abuse and/or neglect. How do these terrible offenders sleep at night?!? :mad:

I'm ever so amazed at the animals' resilience and their capacity to love humans even after they've been treated so horribly. Hope Mike finds a home that is deserving of his beautiful soul!!

smilingcat

02-12-2009, 07:04 PM

Oh Mikey is beautiful and very lucky. Sounds like he was a "bait" for the pitbulls. Animal control should be called to the house with the pitbulls. If the owner was that abusive to him and with loose pitbulls... I just have to wonder.

I showed the photo to my partner and she said "bait" too. She also thinks the dog is a pure bred chocolate lab from the pic. probably stolen from somewhere. The owner will be getting another bait dog. so have the neighbor keep checking and turn that sorry arse to SPCA and animal control.

He is very cute. give him lots of hugs from all of us.
I wish him a good life, a happy life.

smilingcat

sundial

02-12-2009, 07:12 PM

I just love those rescues. He has such a gentle spirit and how lucky he has you as family. :)

mtbdarby

02-12-2009, 07:26 PM

God Bless you Tucker for fostering Mike (and others). Just think if humans had the same capacity to love like these animals. Maybe this wouldn't happen so often.

I think the former owner should be the new bait for the pitbulls. That would be justice to me.

Tuckervill

02-12-2009, 07:28 PM

No, he's 99% Weimaraner, although I thought he was a Lab, too when I first saw the pictures they sent. He can't look more like a Weimaraner in all ways, except his eye color, and he's really dark gray with some brownish hints. There's probably some Lab in there somewhere, though. They were billing him as full-blooded Weimaraner. It doesn't really matter what he is, as long as he's safe.

I wish I could say something happened to the abusers, but they live in another city and I don't know who they are, and of course I didn't see any of it. He was posted on Freecycle by neighbors of the abuser. These two people happen to run a cat rescue, and took the dog in and spent lots of money on him to get him healthy. They bought him a dog house and all this other stuff like a raised dish, etc., knowing they wouldn't keep him. He's microchipped and I have all his records. They spent A LOT of money! I thought that was very generous of them. He spent a week at the vet. Some of his teeth had to be removed because he was gnawing on the chain link fence he was tied to. It's all very sad. Those people were so nice.

He's going to my son's house to be a companion for their Great Pyr/Lab mix. New baby comes this month, so when my DIL is ready to handle another dog, Mikey should be ready. I just saw him wrestling with my little terrier and now he's rolling around on the floor by himself, so he's settling right in!

I'll pass on your good wishes to him!

Karen

Trekhawk

02-12-2009, 08:52 PM

smilingcat

02-12-2009, 08:57 PM

Hi Karen,

My partner and I talked some more. The people who rescued Mikey needs to be careful with the abuser. If he(abuser) had Mikey as a "bait" and had/have pit bulls running around loose, chances are very high that the abusers may be affiliated with gangs or a member of a gang, most likely have guns and illicit drugs used and sold. Tell them to be very careful. As much as they may want to rescue the dogs, they really need to think about their own safety.

Personal safety first before you rescue anybody else!! Same goes for rescuing animals.

one more thing. If the neighbors see another bait dog at the abusers place, have them call the police not animal control and tell them that there are loose pit bulls in the yard with a bait dog. The police will be out there in a hurry cause its drugs, money, guns and gangs.

lastly,

Since Mikey is no where near the abusers place, he has nothing to fear. Weimrunner... very cute. Had my partner fooled. lol

smilingcat