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Serate
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08-21-2001

Wednesday, October 10, 2007 - 12:41 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Serate a private message Print Post    
Killer. *L*

Supergranny
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02-03-2005

Wednesday, October 10, 2007 - 9:51 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Supergranny a private message Print Post    
Cathie, the new addition to your family is darling. I keep thinking he reminds me of someone with that hairdo and for the life of me I can't remember who! He's a he so Princess Leia is out of the question. Whatever you name him he looks precious!

Ophiliasgrandma
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09-04-2001

Thursday, October 11, 2007 - 6:23 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Ophiliasgrandma a private message Print Post    
SG, every time I see that you've posted, I'm always hoping there will be new pix of the 'kids'. Darn! Not this time.

Cdbga
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10-04-2004

Thursday, October 11, 2007 - 7:14 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Cdbga a private message Print Post    
Dog Saves Family From Fire Blamed on Cat
By Associated Press

Wed Oct 10, 10:00 PM

GREENVILLE, Maine - Thumper, a black Labrador retriever, is getting credit for saving a Greenville man when a fire swept through his home.

Roland Cote said his wife and their 7-year-old grandson were away when the blaze started early Sunday in a converted two-story garage. He said Thumper grabbed him by the arm to wake him, leaving just enough time for him to dial 911 before fleeing the fast-moving fire.

While the dog is the hero, a cat is the bad guy in this story.

Cote said the fire marshal investigator believes the blaze was started when Princess, the family cat, tipped over a kerosene lantern. Cote says he and his pets escaped safely, but he says Princess did get her tail singed by the flames.

Seamonkey
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09-07-2000

Thursday, October 11, 2007 - 7:29 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Seamonkey a private message Print Post    
Sorry, humans to blame! In no way should the cat have had access to kerosene in any form, or been stuck in the garage, for that matter.

YAY for Thunper!

Supergranny
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02-03-2005

Thursday, October 11, 2007 - 11:02 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Supergranny a private message Print Post    
LOL Seamonkey...leave it to you to rush to defend the undercat!

Thanks OG, I sometimes think everyone will be getting tired of the pug pictures all the time. But now that you ask.....

Supergranny
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02-03-2005

Thursday, October 11, 2007 - 11:37 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Supergranny a private message Print Post    
Here is DH trying to watch tv. He never gets to sit down by himself anymore.

watching tv

Debra
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11-20-2003

Thursday, October 11, 2007 - 11:39 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Debra a private message Print Post    
<-----is definitely not tired of seeing the pugs and all of the furbaby pics.

Slinkydog
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11-30-2005

Thursday, October 11, 2007 - 1:39 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Slinkydog a private message Print Post    
Juju Ruru

Ophiliasgrandma
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09-04-2001

Thursday, October 11, 2007 - 2:53 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Ophiliasgrandma a private message Print Post    
Thanks, SG. Every little picture has a meaning all its own. This one is especially cute. 3 dog night!

Juju2bigdog
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10-27-2000

Thursday, October 11, 2007 - 5:28 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Juju2bigdog a private message Print Post    
A passle o' pugs

Goddessatlaw
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07-19-2002

Friday, October 12, 2007 - 10:23 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Goddessatlaw a private message Print Post    
I can haz schnuggles?

Seamonkey
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09-07-2000

Friday, October 12, 2007 - 10:44 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Seamonkey a private message Print Post    
Pug-o-rama! How cute are they?

Watching2
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07-07-2001

Saturday, October 13, 2007 - 1:18 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Watching2 a private message Print Post    
Cathie, your new dog is adorable! I love Papillons and I've even been "wishing on" some Papillon mixes I've seen!! Our neighbor has the cutest little Pomperanian pup and his name is Rudy and he's as cute as a button. They got a 2nd Pom pup, but the two didn't get along, even though they were young, and they named him Rocky. Love the big strong names for a little guy! :-)

SG - Those pugs are just so darn adorable! I'd want to keep them as long as possible, too!

Megs - Any more word on Carter and his neurological appt? I sure hope he's OK. Sounds like you found a really good breeder and he sure is adorable.

Merrysea
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08-13-2004

Monday, October 15, 2007 - 11:15 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Merrysea a private message Print Post    
When I was in Colorado, my dog Archie started limping. My son took him to the vet, who thought it was a sprain and said to give him aspirin and bring him back in ten days if he was still limping. When I got home nine days later (October 4), I called the vet and today was the earliest appointment I could get. He didn't seem to be limping this morning, but I took him in anyway. The vet now thinks there's something else going on (there was atrophy in his shoulder muscle, and his ankle isn't as flexible as it was when he saw him over three weeks ago). I have to take him back on Thursday for an X-ray and possibly more tests. The vet says there's a possibility it could be rheumatoid arthritis, polyarthritis, or (hopefully not) cancer. Archie is only four years old, and he's such a lovable puppy!

Meggieprice
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07-09-2001

Monday, October 15, 2007 - 1:49 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Meggieprice a private message Print Post    
(((((Merrysea and Archie!))))) I hope it is something simple and mild!

I need some advice as we excitedly get ready for Carter. Supplies? Can you guys give us some ideas as to what we need to buy? People mentione a crate- should this be really big? Like an enclosed pen to keep in him at first when we have to leave him? I already know I need a soft travel case as he will fly home with me in the plane...any tips welcome.

Merrysea
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08-13-2004

Monday, October 15, 2007 - 2:25 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Merrysea a private message Print Post    
Meggie, thanks for the hugs!

If you have a Pet Food Express near you, they're a great place to start with a new puppy. They have a checklist of everything you could possibly need or want. (Probably Petco or another pet store would too, but my experience is with Pet Food Express.)

Usually with a crate, you don't want it too big. It should be big enough for the dog to stand up, turn around and lie down (if you're buying an adult-size crate for a puppy, you might want to put in a box or something to block off the back. It's supposed to be a safe, cave-like haven.

Costacat
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07-15-2000

Monday, October 15, 2007 - 2:41 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Costacat a private message Print Post    
Crate. Size depends on whether you'll keep him crated all day long or only for short periods. Pee pads. Toys. Bowls for food and water. Placemat for food/water bowls. Toys. Treats. Collar and/or harness. Leash. Toys. Puppy shampoo. Blankie. Puppy food. Bed. Toy box (small clean litter boxes or baskets work well). Grooming supplies if necessary.

Go cruise PetSmart or your favorite local pet store. You'll find all sorts of stuff you need, and even more stuff that you want! :-)

Meggieprice
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07-09-2001

Monday, October 15, 2007 - 3:49 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Meggieprice a private message Print Post    
Thanks Merry and Costa! We are excited like getting ready for a new baby.

Costacat
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07-15-2000

Monday, October 15, 2007 - 7:37 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Costacat a private message Print Post    
LOL Megs! I know the feeling. When I adopted Costa (er, when he adopted ME), I sent out adoption notices with a picture of him in it. And for his first birthday, I had a party. LOTS of two legged critters who brought LOTS of prezzies for the four legged one!

Urgrace
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08-19-2000

Monday, October 15, 2007 - 7:47 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Urgrace a private message Print Post    
Looks like our family just became one more. Kit now has a little guy named Cracker. I haven't even seen him yet! When I get home, I'll take a picture and post it.

Supergranny
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02-03-2005

Monday, October 15, 2007 - 7:53 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Supergranny a private message Print Post    
Hey Meggie, it's getting closer huh? We have one of the plastic Nylabone kennels and it's perfect for folding up and taking to Grandmas or even setting up in the back of our jeep. We also have one of the AKC kennels that they sell at Costco, it is really nice and with a price of around $50 you can't beat it. Then we have one of those moveable wire cages that right now is set up in living rom for the boys to sleep in at nite.
Plus we have dog beds in every room...I am a sucker for the pet departments. Today we came home with a puppy teething fish, a teether that you wet and put in the freezer and a long Kong squeaker toy. You will have a ball buying for a new puppy.


Merrysea I hope Archie will be okay. Puppy prayers for Archie!!

Seamonkey
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09-07-2000

Monday, October 15, 2007 - 8:00 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Seamonkey a private message Print Post    
Meggie, your breeder should have a list of stuff you will need specific for that breed.. for instance terriers are groomed differently (for show at least) in that you never trim but you pluck the hair.

I'd ask for their recommendations, first.

I'd suggest a puppy pen and a crate, along with your soft carrier. And Costa's list..

Also your breeder should give you a medical record for him with shots, wormings and in his case some detail for your own vet on procedures, etc with his neuro workup. Of course you'll want him vet checked and your vet will set up a schedule for future shots. And get him microchipped too.

As for toys, ask your breeder if you should avoid the type of toys that encourage tugging.. this may not be so good, given the somewhat feisty nature of some terriers (with labs you never wanted to encourage them to bite down since they should, by nature, have a very soft mouth and be able to carry a wounded bird back to a hunter,and at home just not injure anything..

You might check the AKC site to find the parent club for your breed and see if they recommend some books about the breed. Try to avoid some of the cookie cutter books that give the same medical and training advice for every breed, but then put in pictures of your breed on the cover and in the text.. best to have a book or two that is written by someone who actually knows YOUR breed.


Oh yeah and with the soft travel case.. check it out to see that it has a very secure closure. The ones I have have two parallel zippers and a flap with a toggle.. but one day I put Angelina in one and left the room for a minute and she had managed to force open the zippers and squeeze out between the closed flap and the open area. And she wasn't exactly strong at that point.

Seamonkey
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09-07-2000

Monday, October 15, 2007 - 8:00 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Seamonkey a private message Print Post    
Oh yeah and even if you plan eventually to change his food, be sure to have a supply of whatever he is eating now, on hand.

Can't wait til we see lots of pictures!

Kstme
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08-14-2000

Wednesday, October 17, 2007 - 8:19 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Kstme a private message Print Post    
Cami's blood test came back clear this week. Still can't get a grip about the EColi!