brandy327
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Post by brandy327 on Jul 31, 2014 20:53:00 GMT
The day after Mother's Day we had to put our 12yo mini dachshund down. We also have a 6 year old German Short Haired Pointer/Lab mix. In the last couple of years, I've wanted to get another dog but the mini doxie was a handful, to put it mildly. DH and I agreed that we'd wait to get another dog until the doxie was gone. In the last week, I've filled out 3 applications with rescues in our area. I got a call last night about one puppy...it's basically a litter of 3 pups. And they let people come and meet them in the order in which the people have applied. She said that while no one has shown interest in the one of the 3 we were looking at, sometimes when people come to meet the puppies they choose a different one than the one they were originally looking at. And since there are only 3 puppies and we were the 3rd application for these pups, we only get to see whichever one is left. That pup isn't even the one I'm highly interested in. The one I REALLY want to see is a 1 year old shepherd/husky mix....all white. (I have a thing for white dogs.  ) She's beautiful, house broken, crate trained. I heard back from the rescue today saying that we're basically approved but they've found that she bolts out the door when the foster parents are trying to come in/go out and she's concerned because we have 3 kids (ages 11, 9, 9) that she'll get out and run and not come back. I get it...it would definitely be a concern of mine as well. Thankfully our door that we use to leave/enter the house has a 6x8 deck...so I emailed her saying that we'll install a gate so even if she gets out the door, she wouldn't get any farther than the deck. That was a few hours ago...and I know they're SUPER busy. But man waiting sucks. LOL I wanna meet this beautiful girl in the worst way!!! I had already filled out a 3rd application and got an email today saying we were approved for the puppy through them. This is the girl I really want...she's the one on the right...  UPDATE 8/1: Well, it's looking more and more like we're not going to get her. I haven't heard anything from the rescue since she said they're hesitant to place her with us. We have a meet and greet with a different puppy today (my second choice) and the woman told us as long as we like the puppy, we can bring him home tonight!  Here's a pic of the cutie pie...he's a catahoula mix.  |
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mimima
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Post by mimima on Jul 31, 2014 20:56:31 GMT
Oh, she's a cutie!
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Post by njinkerbelle on Jul 31, 2014 20:58:32 GMT
Oh she is beautiful! And I have a thing for white dogs also...we had five jack Russell's at one time and they are mostly white. It sounds like you are a great fur-family that any dog would be lucky to be a member of.
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brandy327
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Post by brandy327 on Jul 31, 2014 21:02:03 GMT
mimima - thanks! I think so too! njinkerbelle - thank you! We do love our furbabies! And honestly, I'd adopt all 3 of the pups I've applied for if I could afford it. LOL And because I'm bored and waiting...here's the other pic they have of her. She's the one on the right...  |
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Post by birukitty on Jul 31, 2014 21:03:33 GMT
She's beautiful! And she looks like she's got a whole lot more German Shepherd to her than Husky. I don't see any Husky, but maybe I'm biased because we used to have a sweet German Shepherd girl. I know waiting totally sucks but I really hope you get her. It sounds like your heart is leading you this dog and that is always to me a good thing. Please keep us updated!
I love German Shepherds. We had our dear Holly for 14 years. They are so incredibly intelligent! We got Holly as a pup and did the puppy training, obedience training, advanced obedience and then off leash training. I was going to use her for a Search and Rescue dog and we even started that training, but then I got sick with a chronic illness and that went out the window.
Anyway, like I said they are highly intelligent. You have to keep them busy with games, walking or something or they'll get destructive. Holly LOVED frisbee throwing and swimming at our community beach. She also was very keen on tennis balls.
I'm keeping my fingers crossed for you! Keep us updated!
Debbie in MD.
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scrappert
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Post by scrappert on Jul 31, 2014 21:06:30 GMT
I hope you hear back soon and all goes well!
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brandy327
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Post by brandy327 on Jul 31, 2014 21:11:51 GMT
Debbie - I thought the same thing as well! She looks kind of like a mini GS! My dh and I both had a GS growing up and my dh is very loyal to the breed. So he's really pulling for this girl too.
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Post by LavenderLayoutLady on Jul 31, 2014 21:42:46 GMT
She's a beauty!
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Post by stampnscrap1128 on Jul 31, 2014 21:50:51 GMT
Beautiful dog. My question is would it be able to leap over the gate or deck? Some dogs are incredible jumpers.
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Post by miss_lizzie on Jul 31, 2014 21:57:52 GMT
What a pretty dog! I hope everything works out and that dear dog gets to go home with you.
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brandy327
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Post by brandy327 on Jul 31, 2014 22:17:44 GMT
stampnscrap - that would definitely be something we'd watch carefully for. Where there's a step down from the house to the deck and not much room once the door is open, it would be difficult I think for her to get enough momentum to go over. Especially with me watching her like a hawk! LOL |
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Post by doxielady on Jul 31, 2014 23:44:16 GMT
What a sweetie! She's gorgeous! I would have trouble waiting too.
We have a rescue dog that can be a runner. We have to watch him carefully and when people are over, we just have to be especially careful. Even with that - we have had to do a few runs down the street to get him back. 
Good luck! |
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Post by lillieleigh on Jul 31, 2014 23:49:28 GMT
She's a beauty! I hope you get her. I love a doglover
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Post by phoenixcov on Jul 31, 2014 23:57:31 GMT
Ex GSD/Collie owner here. I do hope you hear some good news soon. She looks lovely.
They are such clever dogs.
Mine used to try and slip out past me and follow the Postman, he had treats for her in his pocket.
She was in love. LOL
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Post by keknj on Aug 1, 2014 0:45:50 GMT
I hope you get good news soon. It's so hard to wait! [/font
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Post by Anita on Aug 1, 2014 0:48:44 GMT
Hope you get the good news soon!
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Post by CarolT on Aug 1, 2014 2:00:22 GMT
What a lovely girl <3 I hope you get to bring her home!
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brandy327
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Post by brandy327 on Aug 1, 2014 12:31:32 GMT
Updated
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Post by lillieleigh on Aug 1, 2014 12:35:42 GMT
That's a cutie pie too!
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Post by doxielady on Aug 1, 2014 12:39:07 GMT
Awww...he's a cutie too! What wonderful coloring he has.
Fingers crossed you get to bring him home. |
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Post by alibama on Aug 1, 2014 12:40:00 GMT
I am sorry you are not getting your first choice but I have to say that puppy is adorable!! Hope you share more pictures.
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Post by fairycat on Aug 1, 2014 12:41:29 GMT
He's a cutie! (Love Twinkie too ) |
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Post by phoenixcov on Aug 1, 2014 12:44:17 GMT
Have you decided what to do? They are both so lovely in different ways.
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Post by Miss Ang on Aug 1, 2014 12:46:51 GMT
I hope it works out for you, Brandy!
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Jili
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Post by Jili on Aug 1, 2014 12:49:06 GMT
Aw, I'm sorry it doesn't look like you will get your first choice. However, this new puppy will be lucky to have all of you as his new family.
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brandy327
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Post by brandy327 on Aug 1, 2014 13:25:53 GMT
I will definitely keep you all updated! And there will be LOTS of pics!!  Thanks gals! |
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Post by LavenderLayoutLady on Aug 1, 2014 13:43:27 GMT
Oh my gosh, that brown puppy is adorbs!
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~Susan~
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Post by ~Susan~ on Aug 1, 2014 13:49:34 GMT
Beautiful dogs!
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Lesia
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Post by Lesia on Aug 1, 2014 13:52:33 GMT
Awww, the puppy is adorable! I wish you could get your first choice though. Hugs!
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Post by peabrain on Aug 1, 2014 14:08:26 GMT
They are both precious. I wish you luck! Keep us updated.
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) She's beautiful, house broken, crate trained. I heard back from the rescue today saying that we're basically approved but they've found that she bolts out the door when the foster parents are trying to come in/go out and she's concerned because we have 3 kids (ages 11, 9, 9) that she'll get out and run and not come back. I get it...it would definitely be a concern of mine as well. Thankfully our door that we use to leave/enter the house has a 6x8 deck...so I emailed her saying that we'll install a gate so even if she gets out the door, she wouldn't get any farther than the deck. That was a few hours ago...and I know they're SUPER busy. But man waiting sucks. LOL I wanna meet this beautiful girl in the worst way!!! 
Here's a pic of the cutie pie...he's a catahoula mix.
Thanks gals!
