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Lostintheglades
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07-10-2000

Saturday, August 21, 2004 - 9:32 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
My dh and I went to the humane society and ended up bringing Cane home with us. Yep...Cane as in Hurricane since he was a rescue pup. He's a darker brindle than Ethel and we're pretty sure he's got some Pit in him but except for the color he mostly just looks like a hound dog. His back is sloped kind of like a Red Bone hound and he has long floppy ears and his feet are way too big for him. We gave him a bath and he's actually pretty calm for being in a new place. Millie was her usual bitchy JRT self in not allowing him to play with her yet but he's not being stupid and getting in her face either. The cat is under the bed and will come out in her own time I'm sure.


Karuuna
Member

08-31-2000

Saturday, August 21, 2004 - 9:40 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Yay, Lost! What a cutie he is!

Lostintheglades
Member

07-10-2000

Saturday, August 21, 2004 - 9:42 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    

Cane and Millie


Lostintheglades
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07-10-2000

Saturday, August 21, 2004 - 9:48 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Thanks Kar...we just have to get that darn kennel smell off of her. She loves the tennis balls that Millie plays with and she's sharing them without a problem.
He's already knows how to sit, but he like to greet you on his hind legs. Fortunately he's still young and seems eager to please. He's really happy to be out of that cage at the Humane Society and is racing around the yard like crazy but comes when called already and mellows out in a hurry. I guess the best way to get over a loss is to get something else to love. He's got a lot of the same characteristics Ethel did personality wise and I knew by the look on my dh's face that he was hooked pretty quickly too.


Yankee_in_ca
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08-01-2000

Saturday, August 21, 2004 - 9:52 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
YAY -- Lost, I'm soooo happy for you. Congratulations.

And tell Millie that Finnegan says behave! (Of course, he'd be acting the same way, except he wouldn't be sharing his tennis balls LOL)

Cassie
Member

07-15-2000

Saturday, August 21, 2004 - 10:05 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Awww, Lost, I'm so happy you found a puppy. He is adorable and I'm so glad Millie has taken to him. You are so right about it being the best way to get over the loss of a beloved pet. Glad your husband has fallen in love too. Best wishes to you all.

(Now I'm thinking about it again too...which shelter did you go to?)

Herckleperckle
Member

11-20-2003

Saturday, August 21, 2004 - 10:11 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Awww, I am so happy for you, Lost, but also for Cane! What a great family he has found! He has a gorgeous coat and reminds me of the houng doggy dogs we usually pick out. Do you know the circumstances of how he was found? And, hate to ask this, but what if the owner comes back? What did the Humane Society have to say?

And Kar, Jujudrover pup is just too precious for words!! Who could walk away from that face? Just so lovable!! I am glad you can still find the love in your heart for another doggie.

Best wishes and congrats to you both on the addition of your new family members!

Lostintheglades
Member

07-10-2000

Saturday, August 21, 2004 - 10:14 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Hi Cassie. We went to the one on 590 and McMullen. They have soooo many dogs there. The first day we went Cane wasn't there but there were quite a few medium sized older dogs. They also still have quite a few that haven't even been brought up from the medical kennel yet. I think to date they've taken in 80 something dogs.

Awww Yankee...is Finnegan a brat too? Millie fine as long as he doesn't try to play with her. And she doesn't seem too concerned about sharing the water and her ball, but I hate to see what happens if he should grab her pull rope. We're still waiting for the cat to come out but she stays in Lacy's room anyway so it's all good.


Lostintheglades
Member

07-10-2000

Saturday, August 21, 2004 - 10:19 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Hi Herk. Yep, we're big on hound dogs. His coat is beautiful. Almost looks like a tortoise shell cat.

He was actually in the shelter in Port Charlotte and brought here due to the lack of power and water there. His previous owner took him there and left him but I'm not sure of the reason why. It could have been just someone who decided they really didn't want or have time for him so he wasn't a stray.

Hippyt
Member

06-15-2001

Saturday, August 21, 2004 - 10:30 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Awwww,I love the two new tvch pups!!!

Sirbill
Member

11-09-2003

Saturday, August 21, 2004 - 12:31 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Hi Kar, he is such a little cutie. But you had it easy with only two wake up calls. I have to get up evey two hours with the puppies and mom I am fostering right now. And it has been that way for the past three weeks, with at least another week to ten days before they start eating on their own. Pam can't wait so she doesn't have to wake me to go take care on them. They started opening their eyes this so we will be posting some new pics.}

Pamy
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01-02-2002

Saturday, August 21, 2004 - 1:03 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Yeah, I am exhausted waking up every couple hours to tell Bill to go take care of the pups!

Kar..when I told Bill you had said you got up twice last night he couldn't get here fast enough to post his nite time schedule! LOL

Mocha
Member

08-12-2001

Saturday, August 21, 2004 - 1:54 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Someone should ship me a pup. I'm just sayin.

Luvmyjrt
Member

09-18-2003

Saturday, August 21, 2004 - 1:58 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Yea Lost!!!!! And Maggie, my JRT, says yea too! Way to save a pup!

Yankee_in_ca
Member

08-01-2000

Saturday, August 21, 2004 - 2:11 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Lost -- unfortunately, Finnegan can be a brat. He's actually a bit Jekyll & Hyde, to be honest. Around humans, he is always a sweet-natured, kissy, snuggly dog. With dogs, he greets them very submissively (ears back, muzzle licks, on his back, etc.). So the other dogs of course thinks he's no threat. But if they step on him (for some reason, that's a big one that p*sses him off) or try to take his ball, Finnegan turns into Devil Dog, with lots of snarling and snapping.

He's totally unpredictable -- he will nicely walk up to other dogs with his ball in his mouth, and drop the ball so he can muzzle lick and roll onto his back in submissive gestures, but as soon as the other dog even *looks* at his ball, he snaps into Devil Dog mode. Poor insecure thing.

I can't figure out how to correct it, so I just try to avoid those situations! (And it doesn't happen all the time, only sometimes, which makes it harder to figure out how to correct.)

And Kar, I agree with Sirbill -- two wakeup calls at 9 weeks is really quite good! Yippee for Drover, Cane and all the TVCH dogs!

Herckleperckle
Member

11-20-2003

Saturday, August 21, 2004 - 2:12 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
I see, Lost. I was thinking these dogs were found wandering around after the storm. Well, you've got him now and he will have never had it so good, I'm sure. You know he'll pay you back tenfold!


Lostintheglades
Member

07-10-2000

Saturday, August 21, 2004 - 2:37 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Herk, some of the dogs were stray - those that were picked up after the storm are in a different area so that they can be re-united with their owners if and when they come looking for them. Right now Charlotte County has no where to keep them so they've been shipped to Society's in adjacent areas. When Charlotte County's shelter is up and running again, many of these dogs will be returned there. The HS is pretty organized and the last thing they would do is give someone's dog away after a storm like this.

I think that's just the nature of the JRT Yankee. Millie will go up to a dog and act passive, but as soon as they make a move she gets snippy. Already though she's just ignoring Cane so as long he doesn't get her face she seems ok with it. I don't think you can correct that behavior though, they're either animal aggressive or they're not and you know the JRT rule, you usually can't have more than 1 JRT at a time.

Cane is doing so good. His first day here and he's only had 1 accident. Mainly because he's mostly sleeping and as soon as he wakes up I let him outside. He needs some training on how not to bolt in and out the door, put that's just puppy excitement right now. We'll give him a day or two and then start teaching him some doggie manners. Have to take him to see our vet on Monday just to make sure he's ok even though they did a physical and get him started on heartguard.

Puppy's are so much fun and he's already healed our hearts a bit.

Herckleperckle
Member

11-20-2003

Saturday, August 21, 2004 - 3:20 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Thanks, Lost. That's reassuring that they're so careful. Yay for healing hearts!

Sillycalimomma
Member

11-13-2003

Saturday, August 21, 2004 - 3:59 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Question for you all
I grew up always having some sort of dog in our home however they were all "mutts" and strays we had taken in and saved. Well, after much begging and pleading and the purchase of our new home DH has finally agreed that we can now get a doggie. I have always wanted a Beagle and while DH is not thrilled with this choice (his choice is for a husky-but hey we live in California and I am not into torturing a dog who should be in the snow!)
My question(s)-I want to get a purebreed-although I do not plan on breeding. I would prefer a female, but DH thinks that because of the "heat" issues we should get a male.
What kinds of things should I ask the sellers, what should I be looking for?
Also DH and I are in disagreement over wether to declaw the poor pup or not (I don't think we should, he feels if I want a house dog then it should be declawed)
Any tips on housebreaking? Any tips on anything here, it has been nearly 10 years since I have had a dog in my life and I think I am so overwhelmed with happiness that I can't think clearly....I know I can find help here!

Herckleperckle
Member

11-20-2003

Saturday, August 21, 2004 - 4:12 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
How wonderful, Silly! That is so great for you and your family! Here are my thoughts:

1. No husky in CA; I think you are right on that. I love beagles (had 2) but they can be howlers!

2. I think you should re-think the purebreed thing--unless you do research. Many of them have inbred problems--hip dysplasia, etc.

3. I truly believe a mutt makes the best pet. I really think one from the Humane Society or such is your best bet. These dogs seem to know they've been given a second chance.

4. Do people really declaw dogs? I would never declaw a dog, even if intended as a house pet. You never know when that dog might have to defend itself. And you will have removed an important tool.

5. Females are too much trouble in my book! LOL! I would never want to mess with the 'in heat' thing when I can barely manage my own life! I would get a male.

6. I will leave the housebreaking tips to others. Our mutt, Herc, came to us housebroken. Who knows how or why. But he would die before going in his own area--not even on the grass around the patio!

7. Good luck!

Colordeagua
Member

10-25-2003

Saturday, August 21, 2004 - 5:00 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Hi all, I too am thinking of getting a dog. Not until spring, in any case. Give it serious thought. I'm was an only child -- only human child that is. I had a beagle for a bro. (From my age 7 - 19.) He was the sweetest. Bestest temperament. He went over the rainbow bridge in '66 and I still miss him. (The one negative about beagles I will say is -- they shed big time.)

I am in a condo now that does allow dogs under 20 lbs., so no beagle in any case. Did have a border terrier for a short while years ago. That is what I want again.

It's been so many years since I've had a dog. Have no real idea about how to go about housebreaking. Bought a book today "How To Housebreak Your Dog In 7 Days". (Four stars on Amazon; good comments.) Have the winter to really decide if I want to make the commitment. And start thinking of possible names. I do love dogs and they seem to like me.

Ophiliasgrandma
Member

09-04-2001

Saturday, August 21, 2004 - 5:04 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Silly, give me a spayed female every time...no lifting the leg on the furniture and much less nose in visitor's crotches.

Landi
Member

07-29-2002

Saturday, August 21, 2004 - 5:12 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
silli, i had a husky here in napa, the weather was just fine for her, except when it was in the 100's. you just have them shaved down, except for the tail, and they survive just fine!

as for the "heat" you should do as bob barker says "please spay and neuter your pets"!

there is NEVER EVER a reason to declaw a dog! and i also don't agree with it for cats. just keep their nails trimmed.


Mocha
Member

08-12-2001

Saturday, August 21, 2004 - 5:23 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
There is nothing wrong with getting a pure bred dog. And some breeds of dogs have the dewclaws removed and ears and tails docked. Part of the breed standards and all and there are differing opinions on the issue. I had a rottie who's dewclaws were removed and tail and ears docked. But it's done not long after their born.

Mocha
Member

08-12-2001

Saturday, August 21, 2004 - 5:44 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Here's the site to the American Kennel Club.

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