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Seamonkey
Member
09-07-2000
| Sunday, January 16, 2005 - 10:12 pm
It is funny to see some of the judges and handlers that I knew when they were much younger!! I'm sure the handlers I used are retired (well one of them died years ago).. sigh.. it really was a nice bloodhound, but Stump and the poodle looked good too..
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Lottaluv
Member
10-16-2004
| Sunday, January 16, 2005 - 10:16 pm
Lance and I are fostering a 2 year old boxer/black lab mix. She is super sweet. We are looking for a new name for her. Her current name is Mary. Any suggestions??
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Landi
Member
07-29-2002
| Monday, January 17, 2005 - 12:10 am
i, of course being raised a poodle person, and of course being close to tim, favored the poodle. but i have to say i liked the sheepdog and the bloodhound also. the bloodhound was definitely ON! i remember showing under michelle billings when i was 10! (she was one of my first junior handling judges). then you think about it being 30 years ago!
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Herckleperckle
Member
11-20-2003
| Monday, January 17, 2005 - 12:32 am
I think Juju would be a great name, Lottaluv!
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Julieboo
Member
02-05-2002
| Monday, January 17, 2005 - 7:16 am
Honey, Sweetie, Gracie, Lovie. Actually when I was looking for a dog, (using petfinder.org) I always looked at the name and if it was something like Sweetie, Cuddles, etc., I would always look at that particular dog--hoping that the name reflected the personality. I LOVE foster parents of animals. I would not have adopted any of the three dogs I did without them having a foster first. I wanted to make sure I knew more about their personality before I brought them home. Good for you Lotta and Lance!!!! PS For what it's worth the foster names of my three: Beagle Bailey, Abby and Blaze (and the description of Blaze was something like "He is so sweet that he'll blaze his way into your heart...)
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Julieboo
Member
02-05-2002
| Monday, January 17, 2005 - 7:23 am
Kstme I think if you post in one of the "what would you do threads" you'll likely get many good ideas... I bet many people without dogs or w/out a love for dogs may totally skip this thread.
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Kstme
Member
08-14-2000
| Monday, January 17, 2005 - 7:27 am
Thanks Julie! You're right. I kind of, sort of, took care of it...I think... I've always believed honesty is the best policy and hopefully, with tact. I wrote to her with my concerns. Haven't heard back, yet, but I have to stick to my guns on this.
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Juju2bigdog
Member
10-27-2000
| Monday, January 17, 2005 - 7:37 am
Kstme, don't you rent your house? There's your out. Sounds like you have already handled it, but you could say your max is two dogs, and you don't want to risk being evicted. Lotta, Juju is an excellent name for a dog, and I hope you consider it.
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Kstme
Member
08-14-2000
| Monday, January 17, 2005 - 8:13 am
LOL, Juju...that 'would have'/'could have' worked, but she knows our landlords love these dogs and have approved our request for the two new ones. <sigh> Everything will work fine...hoping, hoping! YES! Juju is an excellent name!! 
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Seamonkey
Member
09-07-2000
| Tuesday, January 18, 2005 - 2:02 am
She could be Lulu which is sort of like Juju but would represent your board names Lotta/Lance and that wouldn't be obvious to your real life friends, who, I assume, call you by your actual names.. Or, let the kids name her.. Lotta, is this one you guys are fostering but not to keep? I know Lance was worrying about the effects on the kids and I suggest, if that is an issue, that maybe they could "talk" or email to Pamy's son Dylan, who has been helping them with all their foster pups and kittens (and mothers).. of course they HAVE kept a couple but they've let many more go and Dylan is a veteran of doing this. Also want to say GOOD for you for doing this wonderful, loving, service!!
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Lancecrossfire
Moderator
07-13-2000
| Tuesday, January 18, 2005 - 9:23 am
Sea, you are correct that we are fostering cats and dogs but will not keep them. So far the girls have been good about it--Saturday wed had to take Mary to POPP with the other dogs up for adoption. They did ok helping to take her there. Of course as it takes longer for adoption, they will get more attached. I'll make sure Lotta takes a look at this thread soon--I know she will appreciate all the input given. And I'[m sure she will give thought ot contacting Pamy and Dylan.
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Seamonkey
Member
09-07-2000
| Tuesday, January 18, 2005 - 9:27 am
Hmm not sure I'd re-name her, since the new owners probably will do it all over again, but guess it would be tempting.. will there be pictures taken of your fortunate foster felines and canines??
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Herckleperckle
Member
11-20-2003
| Tuesday, January 18, 2005 - 9:53 am
I think I shared (somewhere online) that I purchased some wonderful snow boots for Herc this year that finally stay on his feet. They are from a great Irish company. While exchanging very kind emails, I was invited to send in pictures of Herc in the snow, wearing his boots! I was tickled to think of Herc being on their website. Anyway, I sent the pix (that you are all tired of by now) to them last night and they are up already. Here's the link if you want to peek: Hercky being Bootalicious! Course Herc and I are smiling big time!
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Vacanick
Member
07-12-2004
| Tuesday, January 18, 2005 - 9:57 am
Hercky is a model! How incredibly cute is that? Great pictures HP!
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Seamonkey
Member
09-07-2000
| Tuesday, January 18, 2005 - 10:06 am
That is SO cute, HP!!
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Herckleperckle
Member
11-20-2003
| Tuesday, January 18, 2005 - 10:10 am
Thanks! Don't gag: I am busily emailing all my family. Ha!
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Vacanick
Member
07-12-2004
| Tuesday, January 18, 2005 - 10:28 am
HP, I would so do the same thing ... email away!
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Kstme
Member
08-14-2000
| Tuesday, January 18, 2005 - 12:28 pm
Herc is soooooo cute!! Those boots are mahvalous, I tell you!! Simply M A H V A L O U S! Update...wrote to the breeder with my concerns about her bringing the 4 dogs in April. She 'said' she understood and she will wait until the fall. At that time, she will come out with just Cami. Honesty is the best policy and it's all worked out well!
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Herckleperckle
Member
11-20-2003
| Tuesday, January 18, 2005 - 3:06 pm
Thanks, Kstme, and . . . Yay!! Glad it worked out!
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Cinnamongirl
Member
01-10-2001
| Tuesday, January 18, 2005 - 4:43 pm
Herckle... Does your dog mind that he has boots on? Did he make a fuss at first? I can just imagine my dog going to town trying to pry them off, or just plain refusing to walk...
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Herckleperckle
Member
11-20-2003
| Tuesday, January 18, 2005 - 5:49 pm
Cinnamongirl, he never liked boots at all. These are about the 5th pair I have bought over the past 2 years--since we moved here to CT. He wouldn't walk, and if we did manage to get outside, he would either lose them or rip off them off when I wasn't paying attention. The problem is that his feet don't do well in winter here (ice gets in between his toes) and he can't walk wherever there is salt--stings his feet terribly. We live in an apt complex and maintenance goes crazy with the salt every time it even looks like snow. It has been bitterly cold and snowy recently, so, there is just no choice but to put them on if we want to walk him--and he is a dog that demands a good walk--3 times a day, minimum. These boots are the only ones that ever stayed on his feet! At first he balked and wouldn't walk. Just stood like some kind of aarvark or something! It took about 3 coaxing walks for him to accept them--with cheese in hand to distract him. Now he is now quite used to them, though I admit, he still runs to hide if he sees I am getting them out (does the same thing with his coat, though, too). But once we are outside, he forgets about them and prances everywhere, seemingly tickled to be free to do whatever he wants--including kicking up the snow (as if showing off)--something he does every time he pees! He is barely aware he has them on. If you look at the 'comments' section on that site, you will see lots of dogs with major problems who have been helped by the boots as well. (The company will customize the boots to address whatever needs a dog has; they're terrific)! I think, in the end, it's the same thing as always putting a halter on a dog when it is time to go out; it just becomes routine, FINALLY! Each boot comes with 2 velcro straps that are not sewn on each boot. That dismayed me at first; I was sure he would lose them. But I did follow their instructions: to fasten them VERY tightly. And it's almost as if he has a second skin with them on. Long winded, aren't I? Can you tell how pleased I am with them?
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Juju2bigdog
Member
10-27-2000
| Tuesday, January 18, 2005 - 6:42 pm
HP, I have tried twice with two different internet connections and two different browsers, and I cannot get that website open. Looks like it is www.dogbootsactive.com?
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Herckleperckle
Member
11-20-2003
| Tuesday, January 18, 2005 - 7:18 pm
I think they were down for a bit. I had trouble showing my dh, too. It is: http://www.dogbootsactive.com/dogpag/snow.htm Watching American Idol--posting in the Spoiler thread!
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Cinnamongirl
Member
01-10-2001
| Wednesday, January 19, 2005 - 3:09 pm
HP....Cheese! Its funny what dogs will do for some yummy cheese. Good strategy We don't get too much snow here (sniff sniff) but if we did, I'd definetly give them a try. aardvark....LOL Thats funny 
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Jenhavins
Member
08-23-2000
| Wednesday, January 19, 2005 - 3:13 pm
I just buried my best friend this past Sunday. His name was Corky, he was a blonde pekinese (don't know if this is correct terminology for color), and he was 16. He definitely was a part of the family and I will miss him terribly. Over the past few years, he had lost his eyesight and had a little bit of arthritis, but Corky still ate well, pottied properly, snuggled wonderfully, and loved to lay in the sun out back (he was also monitored by his long-time Vet, so we wasn't suffering). I was glad I was home when he passed. I kind of blame myself, but I knew that he wouldn't live much longer so I did my best just to make him comfortable and happy. On Sunday morning, after a tour of the back yard, Corky was wagging his tail for breakfast, and I surprised him by giving him a bit of scrambled eggs. I went to go make the bed and when I came back around the corner, he was on his side emptying his bladder and having a seizure. I put my hand on his chest, and his heart was slowing down. I am under the impression that he had a heart attack. I stroked his coat until he had passed. I thought I would be prepared for his departure, but there is such a loss in our home. I had to tell MrHavins (who was watching ESPN at an ear-piercing level). I asked him to turn the TV down and then I told him. I was not prepared for the reaction I got. Mrhavins is the strong one, and he couldn't stop crying. Here we are, two adults, bawling over a dog. We buried him in his wicker bed, wrapped in a coat of mine he loved to lay on and a t-shirt of Mrhavins' that was his favorite pillow. Mrhavins built a top for the bed out of plywood. We had a little ceremony for him out back behind the bird bath. His resting place is now under the red oak tree. He will soak up the morning sun and have shade in the afternoon. I just wanted to let someone know how much I loved this dog. People I work with must think I am crazy, but he was like my child.
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