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Yankee_in_ca
Member
08-01-2000
| Tuesday, February 20, 2007 - 8:12 pm
I have this issue on a different level here in the city. (Unfortunately), Finnegan will fight other dogs if provoked. He also thinks he's as big and fierce as a pit bull (he isn't LOL). So to be responsible, we keep him on leash and keep a wide berth of dogs that we think might "set him off" -- puppies, dogs who are likely to try to dominate him, etc. But what to do when the other dog is off leash? This happens all the time -- another dog comes running up to my dog, my dog feels threatened and growls and then they're fighting. And of course these other dog owners blame us because our dog growled first. I just want to yell at them to get their damn dogs on a leash. My husband did just that the other day to this weimeraner owner. Finnegan was in the middle of a pack of big dogs once and a fight broke out. I reached in to grab him -- and I know what you mean about being like a swarm of bees. I did get bit in that instance and had to get a tetanus shot. But I was just glad it wasn't Finnegan who got bitten because he's just so small and, like your dog, doesn't realize his limitations. I'd just ask your neighbors as nicely as possible if they could please make sure their dogs are enclosed -- so as not to scare your dog or cause your dog to lash out at them. I'd say, "Look, my dog doesn't realize he's not big and if a dog charges him off leash, he snaps -- and of course a chihuahua is no match for a pit bull."
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Julieboo
Member
02-05-2002
| Wednesday, February 21, 2007 - 9:58 pm
A man and his dog were walking along a road. The man was enjoying the scenery, when it suddenly occurred to him that he was dead. He remembered dying, and that the dog walking beside him had been dead for years. He wondered where the road was leading them. After a while, they came to a high, white stone wall along one side of the road. It looked like fine marble. At the top of a long hill, it was broken by a tall arch that glowed in the sunlight. When he was standing before it he saw a magnificent gate in the arch that looked like mother-of-pearl, and the street that led to the gate looked like pure gold. He and the dog walked toward the gate, and as he got closer, he saw a man at a desk to one side. When he was close enough, he called out, "Excuse me, where are we?" "This is Heaven, sir," the man answered. "Wow! Would you happen to have some water?" the man asked. "Of course, sir. Come right in, and I'll have some ice water brought right up." The man gestured, and the gate began to open. "Can my friend," gesturing toward his dog, "come in, too?" the traveler asked. "I'm sorry, sir, but we don't accept pets." The man thought a moment and then turned back toward the road and continued the way he had been going with his dog. After another long walk, and at the top of another long hill, he came to a dirt road leading through a farm gate that looked as if it had never been closed. There was no fence As he approached the gate, he saw a man inside, leaning against a tree and reading a book. "Excuse me!" he called to the man. "Do you have any water?" "Yeah, sure, there's a pump over there, come on in." "How about my friend here?" the traveler gestured to the dog. "There should be a bowl by the pump." They went through the gate, and sure enough, there was an old-fashioned hand pump with a bowl beside it. The traveler filled the water bowl and took a long drink himself, then he gave some to the dog. When they were full, he and the dog walked back toward the man who was standing by the tree. "What do you call this place?" the traveler asked. "This is Heaven," he answered. "Well, that's confusing," the traveler said. "The man down the road said that was Heaven, too." "Oh, you mean the place with the gold street and pearly gates? Nope. That's hell." "Doesn't it make you mad for them to use your name like that?" "No, we're just happy that they screen out the folks who would leave their best friends behind."
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Yankee_in_ca
Member
08-01-2000
| Saturday, February 24, 2007 - 1:12 pm
Here's a new Finnegan photo essay, titled: "A TYPICAL FINNEGAN MORNING" (cue piano music) Yes, this is how we usually greet him in the morning -- AFTER we're up. He will sometimes peek his head out just before we kick him off to make the bed:
"Oh, boy, this waking up thing is hard!"
"Come on, are you really taking my picture?? I'm trying to SLEEP here!"
"Must...stretch..."
"Let's watch a little TV before we go outside."
"My life is tough."
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Ophiliasgrandma
Member
09-04-2001
| Saturday, February 24, 2007 - 1:31 pm
Poor put upon puppy.
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Twiggyish
Member
08-14-2000
| Saturday, February 24, 2007 - 3:25 pm
ROFL!!
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Supergranny
Member
02-03-2005
| Sunday, February 25, 2007 - 12:12 pm
Can Finnegan get any cuter? Great pictures.
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Kstme
Member
08-14-2000
| Sunday, February 25, 2007 - 7:04 pm
Yankee, he's sooooooooo cute! I always love your pics of Mr. Finnegan! Tomorrow is a BIG day here. Norman will be returning! Keep your fingers crossed that he makes his flight and all goes well. Thekid has tried to get him home since October and finally, with the help of his breeder in England, we worked it out. The breeder in Indy is po'd, but knows she HAD to send him back. She has used him for 2 litters and stored sperm for 4 more. That's $1500 a pop in her freezer! Without Oliver, it should be much easier around here and Norman is older now. Almost 2. We have had some major concerns over the care he's been given in Indy. We are definitely hoping everything is ok and he'll be just as big an ***hole as Oliver was! They have the same mother!
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Supergranny
Member
02-03-2005
| Sunday, February 25, 2007 - 8:00 pm
Yay Stormin' Norman!!
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Yankee_in_ca
Member
08-01-2000
| Sunday, February 25, 2007 - 8:06 pm
Kstme, I'm SO happy to hear this news. I hope his flight is smooth!
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Watching2
Member
07-07-2001
| Monday, February 26, 2007 - 1:20 am
Finnegan is just so adorable! Love the "day in the life!" Yippee for Norman!!!! Kstme.. please remind me the breed these dogs are. I can "almost" picture them, but I'm not sure and all the photos "fell off" the thread. I do know they have absolutely beautiful faces, esp. the eyes. Could they be Bernese Mountain Dogs? 
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Wargod
Moderator
07-16-2001
| Monday, February 26, 2007 - 1:41 am
Sussex Spaniels...they are beautiful and totally loving and goofy, lol. I still giggle thinking about the first time we met ya'll Kstme, and Oliver flying into the pool for a swim. I'm glad Norman's finally coming home!
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Retired
Member
07-11-2001
| Monday, February 26, 2007 - 10:26 am
Yay Kstme! Hope Norman's flight goes well. 
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Kstme
Member
08-14-2000
| Monday, February 26, 2007 - 3:42 pm
He's HOME and he looks so gorgeous! About 5-7 pounds underweight, but at least, he's healthy! We think Mags thought it was Oliver! He has Ollie's eyes and nose. All three are getting along just like they used to and he's so happy! I will post a pic of him soon! Let the drool fly!! War, you'd definitely see the family resemblance and attitude! This was a hard fought battle and I am so thankful it's OVER!
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Seamonkey
Moderator
09-07-2000
| Monday, February 26, 2007 - 3:45 pm
YAY Norman!!!! Look forward to pictures!!
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Yankee_in_ca
Member
08-01-2000
| Monday, February 26, 2007 - 3:52 pm
oh yay I am so happy for you Kstme. fantastic news.
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Vacanick
Member
07-12-2004
| Monday, February 26, 2007 - 4:21 pm
Yayyy Norman is home!! That's wonderful news Kstme!!
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Ophiliasgrandma
Member
09-04-2001
| Monday, February 26, 2007 - 5:13 pm
Great news! Looking forward to the pictures of your 'home-again' boy.
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Supergranny
Member
02-03-2005
| Monday, February 26, 2007 - 7:58 pm
What a relief to have him home where you can love and take care of him! Looking for pictures!
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Kstme
Member
08-14-2000
| Tuesday, February 27, 2007 - 12:39 pm
<small drumroll, please> Presenting...AKC Champion Sovaroma Just Thinkin'
AND...the TVCH butt shot, starring Norm standing, Cami front center and Mags with the collar.

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Kstme
Member
08-14-2000
| Tuesday, February 27, 2007 - 12:42 pm
Uhm, after all we've done for this boy, he 'marked' Thekid this morning while she was playing with him! Never laughed so hard! Thank you all for your kindness and good wishes! He's another amazing Sussex!
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Wargod
Moderator
07-16-2001
| Tuesday, February 27, 2007 - 12:53 pm
He's beautiful!
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Supergranny
Member
02-03-2005
| Tuesday, February 27, 2007 - 1:00 pm
What a beautiful color! He is so gorgeous...and he put a big smile on my face. Our Charlie has decided he is going to mark a few places in our house so I sat down and made a pile of belly bands. I had a bunch of scraps of fleece and old towels. Used that wide velcro for closing. He is being real good and it helps remind him. At first we had to keep changing but now he wears the same one all day. As soon as Lucee has one batch of puppies they are both getting fixed. My heart needs one batch of puppies.
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Yankee_in_ca
Member
08-01-2000
| Tuesday, February 27, 2007 - 1:05 pm
YAYAYAY I'm very excited for you, Kstme and Thekid!
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Ophiliasgrandma
Member
09-04-2001
| Tuesday, February 27, 2007 - 1:10 pm
Kst, what's your take on how he feels about being home again?
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Mocha
Member
08-12-2001
| Tuesday, February 27, 2007 - 1:35 pm
Aww they're adorable and congrats to him!!
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