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Mocha
Member
08-12-2001
| Wednesday, November 17, 2004 - 7:18 am
Well 6pm can't get here fast enough. Thanks Julieboo but unfortunately there are too many rules and regulations with getting a shelter dog here. Believe me I've looked at the mdspca's site and other shelters near me.
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Julieboo
Member
02-05-2002
| Wednesday, November 17, 2004 - 7:54 am
Too bad about the rules and regs. Which ones are prohibiting you? Don't forget to start a thread if you need help with a name. Or do you already have a name picked out?
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Mocha
Member
08-12-2001
| Wednesday, November 17, 2004 - 7:56 am
The can't leave the animal alone for 8hrs a day, need a fenced in yard, and I'm sorry but they do not need to know my mortgage information. I already have a name picked out but not going to say what it is until it's a done deal.
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Julieboo
Member
02-05-2002
| Wednesday, November 17, 2004 - 8:13 am
Hmmm, that is too bad. Up here, I've adopted 3 dogs and they never asked for financial info. Some rescue groups require a fenced yard, but shelters generally don't care too much. Also, 8 hours is a long time for a puppy. They can't hold it that long and should have socialization through the day. I agree that shelters and rescue groups can make it difficult and frustrating. But they have to deal with so many irresponsible pet owners that they are forced to be "tough" on everyone for the sake of the animals... With our first dog I almost ended up going to a pet shop/breeder cuz so many places wouldn't let us have a dog cuz our son was so young. It really ticked me off. But I am glad I looked around a bit more. There are shelters/rescue groups that have more relaxed requirements. It's just a matter of finding them... Anyways, good luck and have fun with whatever pup you get.
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Mocha
Member
08-12-2001
| Wednesday, November 17, 2004 - 8:19 am
He's a pomapoo.
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Julieboo
Member
02-05-2002
| Wednesday, November 17, 2004 - 8:38 am
Is that a pomeranian and poodle mix?
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Mocha
Member
08-12-2001
| Wednesday, November 17, 2004 - 8:42 am
Yep.
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Julieboo
Member
02-05-2002
| Wednesday, November 17, 2004 - 9:01 pm
Whoami, think about what qualities you want in a dog before you worry about the particular breed. There are all sorts of things to consider. Like if you want a puppy or not. If you don't want to go thru housebreaking, chewing, crate training, etc. Also do you want a dog that has already "proven" itself to be let alone in the house or one that is already housebroken. Want a high energy buddy to take on daily walks or do you prefer a couch potato? Obviously you have to have a pup that would get along with Bomba... Good luck.
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Julieboo
Member
02-05-2002
| Wednesday, November 17, 2004 - 9:09 pm
Who, here's a few from your local shelter....
Cleopatra Dog Labrador Retriever,Siberian Husky Size: Medium Age: Adult Sex: Female Notes: LETS GO PLAY!!!! I love to run, jump, play and goof off! When the summer comes, I’d love to go to the reservoir and go swimming. I just love the water. I am so jolly and happy you can’t help but love me! I smile all the time and am always in a good mood. I enjoy playing with other dogs and would love my new family to have a playmate for me Coco Dog German Shorthaired Pointer Size: Medium Age: Adult Sex: Female Notes: Coco is an exuberant, happy and energetic girl. She will make a great hiking pal or exercise partner. Coco will do best with children over 7, and will do fine with other animals.
Jake Dog Labrador Retriever Mix Size: Large Age: Adult Sex: Male Notes: Jake is an independent boy. He loves to lean on you while you are petting him. Jake is a big smiler and will be a wonderful greeter for your friends. He likes to have his back scratched and hang out with people. He is the type of dog that would probably do well in a working family.
Sophie Dog Weimaraner,Hound Size: Medium Age: Adult Sex: Female Notes: Sophie is a quiet, timid girl. She is really very sweet but a new home must go a little slow with her at first to gain her trust. Once she falls in love she's wonderfully playful and active. She loves to play fetch and would love to have a lot of things to chew on. She is a great girl who wants a family to love her. all are from; Longmont Humane Society Longmont, CO 303-772-1232 info@longmonthumane.org
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Mocha
Member
08-12-2001
| Wednesday, November 17, 2004 - 9:21 pm
New puppy Spike is home and pics are in my folder if anyone is interested. I'm pooped but happy.
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Graceunderfyre
Member
01-21-2004
| Wednesday, November 17, 2004 - 11:45 pm
oh that Coco is beautiful. . .
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Mybbusername
Member
08-22-2002
| Thursday, November 18, 2004 - 6:08 am
Oh-please help me....does anyone know the symptoms of doggy pregnancy? I ask because my girl is in heat and the @%$#^% neighbor dog dug his way into my yard!! I have no idea how long he was there, but she had been out for about an hour... This was Sunday, and although she is still obviously in heat (Just ask my fixed????? male), I swear everytime I look at her she is fatter and more "pregnant" looking. Of course, it could simply be Paranoia- anyway I am so embarrast that I have put off having her fixed and even more ashamed that after 15+ years of doggie ownership I know nothing of doggie reproduction.
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Cathie
Member
08-16-2000
| Thursday, November 18, 2004 - 8:04 am
The stray who "found us" on Oct. 1 is having surgery today to remove a mass below her ear. They think it is benign, but it is being rubbed by her collar and must come off. They are also cleaning her teeth under anesthesia, so after today's bill we will have spent a little over $1,000 on this cutie! Our vet's web site has a web cam for their observation and surgery rooms, along with one web cam each for dog and cat boarding ($7 extra a day to have your pet in the web cam run so you can see them while you're away.) I just looked at today's cams and there is a lonely pooch in the dog cam and a stuffed cat in the cat one, lol. Anyway, if anyone wants to see our Pucci having her surgery it is scheduled for 11:30 am CST. The web site is http://www.hulenhills.com and the link to web cams is on the right side of the page.
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Graceunderfyre
Member
01-21-2004
| Thursday, November 18, 2004 - 8:12 am
wow that's wicked cool! (not the costs) that poor dog looks so sad. . .I'd hate to see my animals being pathetic when I'm not around. that cat. . .is too funny
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Julieboo
Member
02-05-2002
| Thursday, November 18, 2004 - 8:35 am
Cathie, was that the collie/sheltie/golden looking pup? (they archived October already.) If so, did she stop peeing in the house? That vet cam is awesome!!!
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Graceunderfyre
Member
01-21-2004
| Thursday, November 18, 2004 - 8:47 am
That reminds me, I gotta find a new vet out here. . .and I gotta take Hershie to get her nails trimmed. . .thanks 
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Julieboo
Member
02-05-2002
| Thursday, November 18, 2004 - 8:50 am
Grace, if Batavia is not too far from you, there is a nice Doggie grooming lady who does nail clipping for cheap. Doggie Groom Room is the name of her business. She runs it out of her house. I think her number is 879-7750. I think it is $6.00 and you can drop by whenever it's convenient for you....she'll stop what she is doing and trim the nails. Heck, I think she'd even come out by your car so you wouldn't have to take Jay out of his carseat!
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Graceunderfyre
Member
01-21-2004
| Thursday, November 18, 2004 - 8:59 am
wow! that's awesome. . .actually DH's grandmother is in a home in Batavia and I have some crosswords to drop off for her, so I could def. do that. Thanks Julie 
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Neko
Member
08-03-2001
| Thursday, November 18, 2004 - 9:11 am
I want Charlie Eskipom!! That puppy is absolutely adorable!!
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Julieboo
Member
02-05-2002
| Thursday, November 18, 2004 - 9:16 am
She's right on Spring 2 houses from Prairie... (between Kirk/Farnsworth and 25, but closer to 25)
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Babyruth
Member
07-19-2001
| Thursday, November 18, 2004 - 9:29 am
Mybbusername, it's not too late- You can call your vet and tell them what happened, and set up an appt to have her spayed as soon as possible (when she's out of her heat). Whether or not any fertilization took place won't matter at this very early stage.
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Graceunderfyre
Member
01-21-2004
| Thursday, November 18, 2004 - 9:38 am
really? does that mean the dog would not be pregnant anymore if she was? i'm not up on the dog reproductive system. . .
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Julieboo
Member
02-05-2002
| Thursday, November 18, 2004 - 9:57 am
oh yes, that makes sense. Get her spayed now. They generally do not like to do it during a heat cycle, cuz more blood is involved, but then you'll be sure there will be no puppies.
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Mybbusername
Member
08-22-2002
| Thursday, November 18, 2004 - 10:07 am
Babyruth- A neighbor suggested the same thing, and while I so greatly appreciate your help, I am not sure that I can do that. I would equate it with abortion, and while I feel strongly that we (Myself and the world at large) do not need more unwanted puppies, I do not feel "authorized" to decide life/death for any living creature. (Please do not be mad-its a personal thing- and I would not judge anyone whose beleives differed). If she is, she is, and I guess we will have puppies. I hope she is not, and if she isnt- she will be fixed the very first moment the vet can. Is there a pregnancy test for dogs?
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Cathie
Member
08-16-2000
| Thursday, November 18, 2004 - 10:42 am
Pucci is on the observation cam now and should be moving to the surgery cam soon. Julie, yes, this is the collie/sheltie mix we found in Oct. Nobody ever claimed her and we had to have all of her shots, etc. since we had no idea if she had them or not. They estimated her to be around 6 years old. We had to wait 6 weeks for her surgery so she could gain weight. She only weighed 19 pounds when we found her and is up to 26 now (after 1 month of high calorie puppy food.) She should be "good as new" after this, except that, yes, she still pees on the carpet. 
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