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Juju2bigdog
Member
10-27-2000
| Saturday, July 02, 2005 - 5:25 pm
Hahahahaha!!! Get 'em, Frenchie!!
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Twinkie
Member
09-24-2002
| Saturday, July 02, 2005 - 5:42 pm
How cute!! Lum, I'm sorry about Max but you will find another wonderful baby that needs a good home. Sadie is gorgeous!
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Kstme
Member
08-14-2000
| Saturday, July 02, 2005 - 7:42 pm
Great pics SuperG! Too cute! Lum, so sorry you didn't get your pup! I'm keeping some positive thoughts for another, just around the corner!
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Whoami
Member
08-03-2001
| Saturday, July 02, 2005 - 10:49 pm
Those are great pics SuperG. My boy Bomba loves to chase water hoses too. I don't think we have one intact hose on the property! LOL.
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Whoami
Member
08-03-2001
| Saturday, July 02, 2005 - 10:57 pm
Speaking of doggie seatbelts.... We got one for Bomba a while ago. He's such a dork about anything new or different. For a while, there was no way we were coming near him with that scary thing. We've had to work with him just getting used to him wearing the thing, let alone getting him in the car with it (that's the next step). Finally we got it on him and he stood with his legs spread way apart cause this thing was on his chest....I got him used to moving around in it by throwing the ball for him a few times. Then he realized he could still move around with this weird contraption on him. Well, we said it sort of looked like a tuxedo on him. So....whenever we put it on him, we made a big deal out of how sexy and handsome he looked in his tuxedo. He thought that was mighty fine. It wasn't long before he was walking up to the "tuxedo" if it was laying on the table, give it a nudge and look at us like, "can I wear my tuxedo tonight?" He's really quite proud of it now. Don't know if his opinion will change once we get him in the car with it....

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Seamonkey
Member
09-07-2000
| Saturday, July 02, 2005 - 11:10 pm
He looks pretty happy about it!
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Kep421
Member
08-11-2001
| Sunday, July 03, 2005 - 4:35 am
Love those pics of Frenchie and that story about Bomba. How funny...its amazing how the miracle of praise can boost the confidence of any of God's creatures... I'm so sorry about Max Lumbele. But like you said, at least you know he went to a good home. That's the attitude I'm trying to keep knowing that there are three other homes ahead of me (seeing as I'm the home of last resort). But my room mate and I went and visited Sadie yesterday. We had a nice long visit, over 3 hours. We met over at my co-worker's house, and Sadie was already there, playing with her dog Buddy. I totally fell in love with this dog, and Sadie simply fell in love with my roommate. For some reason, most animals are drawn to him. They romped and ran all over the yard...it was hysterical to watch them. Even Sadie's owner noticed the immediate bond that seemed to be there. When we left, Sadie's owner noted that Sadie didn't really want to leave him. I learned a lot about this wonderful dog. She's gentle and sweet, and has a mischievous playful nature. When she stood under a pine tree, ears up, alert, she resembled a small wolf....she is simply beautiful. Her owner told me that she obtained Sadie from a shelter about 4 years ago, and she was a cowering mess from abuse. No one would adopt her because of her lack of socialization and Sadie was only 3 days away from being put to sleep. It was hard for me to imagine her that way, looking at the confident happy animal standing in front of me...licking my face... Her owner was so scared that Sadie would have to go back to a shelter and she knew she would never be able to take Sadie there. She said that seeing Sadie with my room mate has made her feel so much better, because she knows Sadie will never see a shelter again. I reminded her that because of her love and caring, Sadie's true nature has come out, making her a very desirable pet. I can't imagine anyone not wanting this dog. My room mate keeps telling me to stop getting my hopes up, but I can't help it. My heart tells me that we are the best fit for Sadie...and she for us. I'm ashamed to say that I even tried swaying Sadie's owner with promises of pictures and visitation rights!!! I'll know by Tuesday if Sadie is mine or not...Not sure I can hold out that long!!
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Lumbele
Member
07-12-2002
| Sunday, July 03, 2005 - 7:41 am
Thanks, everyone. Actually, I am more disappointed for dh's sake. He has been trying to wear down my resistance to another dog ever since we had to put our Nipsey down. Then it looks like he found what he was looking for and bang - screw-up! Kep, owners trying to rehome their pet don't necessarily go with first come first serve. To them it is extremely important who the dog feels most comfortable with. Even rescue shelters reserve the right to choose the owner. So, don't give up hope! I'll keep my fingers crossed for you. Who, I have to agree, Bomba looks very debonair in his tuxedo! Here's hoping he'll like taking it for a ride! When we were checking out what new pet stuff has come onto the market since we last had a dog, we found this hilarious contraption . But I put the kibosh on that as soon as I saw the glint in someone's eye. No pooch is gonna relegate me to the back seat.
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Juju2bigdog
Member
10-27-2000
| Sunday, July 03, 2005 - 8:34 am
Kep, I think Sadie will be coming to live with you.
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Supergranny
Member
02-03-2005
| Sunday, July 03, 2005 - 10:26 am
Whoami, I love the story about Bomba. He does look handsome in his seatbelt. Kept, Sadie sounds like such a great dog. If you guys had an immediate connection, her owner is going to want the best for Sadie. She'll be in your life. About the picture of Sophie (aka frenchie) and the sprinkler...I have to tell you that this is the same dog I squirt with the water bottle to keep her from barking. Go figure.
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Kep421
Member
08-11-2001
| Monday, July 04, 2005 - 7:49 am
OH I hope you guys are right. As far as I know, none of the other families have even gone to visit Sadie, so if you guys are correct, that could be a very good thing for ME!!! I'm crossing toes, fingers, and every other body part I can manuver into position!!!
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Ophiliasgrandma
Member
09-04-2001
| Monday, July 04, 2005 - 8:04 am
A little prayer...Dear Lord, please favor Kep with the adoption of Sadie. Thank you, Amen!
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Supergranny
Member
02-03-2005
| Monday, July 04, 2005 - 9:15 am
Lucee says "Happy Fourth of July to you and Happy Birthday to me"! (She knows I am not going to let her have that flag and she is considering a mad dash for it) Lucee is one year old today
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Urgrace
Member
08-19-2000
| Monday, July 04, 2005 - 3:27 pm
Happy Birthday Lucee! While I was at my shop today a nice large brown dog walked in the back door. She was panting heavily, so I think she was looking for a nice cool place and a drink of water. I provided both while I checked her tags and found that she lives two 'doors' down the road and her name is Sunshine. Poor thing cooled off and when I started home, I called her. She followed, me in the car her walking, to her Brinks Security front gate but no one answered the bell. They must have gone somewhere for the day and locked her outside the fence. I noticed another small dog inside at the window. I couldn't put her in the car because she was covered in fleas, too. Darn people anyway! The neighbor said they've done this before. I left her there.
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Kstme
Member
08-14-2000
| Monday, July 04, 2005 - 7:22 pm
Happy Birthday, Lucee! I'm so glad you were able to cool the poor pup, Gracie! Makes me so angry when people won't take care of their pets! grrrrrr
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Saxywildcat
Member
05-30-2005
| Tuesday, July 05, 2005 - 12:57 am
I must say, I am enjoying all of the puppy pictures! I am a dog lover through and through. A friend of mine's dog just had puppies 5 weeks ago and we are taking one (*maybe* two) when they are ready to go. I'm attaching a picture of the one we are definitely taking. We have named her Mocha.
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Lumbele
Member
07-12-2002
| Tuesday, July 05, 2005 - 5:18 am
...and not an aubergine hair on him. LOL Saxy, that pup is so cute. How big is he going to get?
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Kep421
Member
08-11-2001
| Tuesday, July 05, 2005 - 7:58 am
Well the verdict is in... Sadie will be moving in with me on the 25th of July!!! WOO HOO!! My roommate and I will be visiting her and taking her for rides between then and now so we will be more familiar to her. Her owner is moving on the 11th, but my co-worker will keep Sadie until the 25th, something Sadie is used to as my co-worker has been her sitter for the past 4 years. Then she will move in with us... *does happy dance* Thank you all for your well wishes and prayers... They certainly paid off!!!
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Ophiliasgrandma
Member
09-04-2001
| Tuesday, July 05, 2005 - 8:02 am
That is so wonderful, Kep. I wish you two many, many happy years together.
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Lumbele
Member
07-12-2002
| Tuesday, July 05, 2005 - 9:16 am
Congratulations, Kep! That is great news!
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Saxywildcat
Member
05-30-2005
| Tuesday, July 05, 2005 - 9:36 am
Congrats to Kep! And Mocha, who is a girl... Who knows how big she'll get. Her mom has rottweiler and something else in her. The dad has german shepard and somehting else in him. We think there may be golden retriever in the mix. Mom is only 40 lbs or so, so she could remain about that size, or she could get bigger.. I'll have to resize a picture of the other puppy we might take a little later.
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Supergranny
Member
02-03-2005
| Tuesday, July 05, 2005 - 9:50 am
Mocha is so cute, she already looks like a snuggler. You are going to enjoy her so much. Kept I am so happy for you. For you to find the perfect dog is wonderful. Attention Petsmart!! Two new customers!
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Mocha
Member
08-12-2001
| Tuesday, July 05, 2005 - 10:06 am
Did someone call me? Mocha is just adorable. The doggy one. 
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Saxywildcat
Member
05-30-2005
| Tuesday, July 05, 2005 - 10:19 am
I've now resized a photo of one of Mocha's sisters. We think she is just a little doll too. We're contemplating taking both because then the puppies will have company when we're working and all that jazz. And then we'll both have a dog to love on when we're just sitting back and relaxing. hehehe Mocha (and her sister if we take her) will be so spoiled... LOL We have already decided though, that we're going to be very good about not giving them human food. hehehe Okay, here's the photo of the other pup we might take. You can probably see why we fell in love with her too. LOL

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Juju2bigdog
Member
10-27-2000
| Tuesday, July 05, 2005 - 10:20 am
Kep, told ya so!! Yay!!
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