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Post by Mumsey on Oct 23, 2021 4:53:19 GMT -5
I remember today is the day! Thinking of you and how exciting this day is! Can't wait to see pics and learn all about the new family member! Stay safe on your trip to pick her up.
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Post by breezygardener on Oct 23, 2021 16:57:15 GMT -5
Thanks so much!!! It went very well. This morning we were out the door at 4:45 a.m. for our 2-hour trek up to Maryland to pick up our new rescue puppy, who was transported here by a rescue group working out of Alabama. Everything went smoothly, & except for one little excitement "accident" in the car (thank goodness I had the foresight to put a waterproof mattress cover down!), she slept stretched out on the back seat next to me all the way home without a whimper. And the "so far, so good" has continued. She spent the entire day chewing on toys, snoozing, & watching tv next to my husband on the sofa, & has (so far) been 100% about doing her business outside. She's definitely a blank slate in many areas though. Has zero ideas re: walking on a leash, has never seen stairs before, & she "just" a little while ago figured out that the big front door & threshold weren't dangerous (she was fostered in a house with a doggie door). But she's cute as a button, & berserkly affectionate. I think I'm covered head to toe in dog saliva - lol! Haven't had a chance yet to upload photos, but here's one that the foster folks down in Alabama sent me. She's 4 months old & is supposedly a Weimaraner/Labrador mix. Mostly blue-grey, but has an interesting light frosting of golden hairs mixed in that make her glow in certain light. How could anyone be so heartless as to send this cutie to a pound/kill shelter??? People amaze me.  |
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Post by gianna on Oct 23, 2021 18:36:02 GMT -5
Glad your trip went well, and that your little treasure is doing well. How lucky for both of you. .............................................  |
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Post by desertwoman on Oct 23, 2021 18:44:21 GMT -5
What a beauty! Congratulations! How fortunate for her that she landed with you. How fortunate for you that you have this affectionate dear.
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Post by centralilrookie on Oct 24, 2021 4:42:13 GMT -5
She’s absolutely gorgeous! Love her color!
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Post by lilolpeapicker on Oct 24, 2021 9:07:47 GMT -5
She is awesome! What is her name?
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Post by breezygardener on Oct 24, 2021 15:38:10 GMT -5
Well, the rescue was calling her "Wendy", but she doesn't answer to it, so we're waiting to see if anything jumps out at us as we get to know her.
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Post by gianna on Oct 24, 2021 19:19:42 GMT -5
Over the past couple years, I've gotten 3 kittens. One of them still hasn't told me what his forever name is. 'Cutie-Pie' is the default.  |
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Post by breezygardener on Oct 25, 2021 16:22:06 GMT -5
Well, puppy's default name was "Crazy Dog" - lol! But we've since settled on "Eva", & she's answering to it already. She really does seem to be a very smart dog. As of this morning she's mastered the staircase, which is very nice, since she was quite a hefty little thing to partially lift up & down the stairs. As of this afternoon she's been going up & down like a real trooper. The cats are also warming up to her a little bit, which is also nice. Amazingly enough, she has not had even ONE accident so far - does all her business outside, on schedule, like she was born to it. Doesn't care for crates - we'll have to work on that - & tomorrow afternoon goes for her first visit to our vet. She came with a full packet of detailed health records, & seems to be up-to-date on everything - even a Bordetella vaccination (kennel cough), which she needs in order to go to Puppy Kindergarten classes. That vaccination I'd thought we'd have to do, but the rescue seems to have covered all bases for us.
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Post by breezygardener on Nov 1, 2021 17:07:02 GMT -5
Busy, busy, busy working with puppy. She almost has "Sit" down pat, & is getting used to being in her large (Doberman-size) crate. Just whines for a little while, & then settles down with her toys. Does she look like she's settling in here? (On the sofa, which has an old comforter on it for doggy protection.)  |
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Post by gianna on Nov 1, 2021 18:00:09 GMT -5
Eva... a pretty name to go with a pretty pup!
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Post by SpringRain🕊️ on Nov 1, 2021 19:18:04 GMT -5
Such a contented look on her face! I'll bet she's full of energy, with strong, streamlined legs. And she seems to have settled in well already.
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Post by desertwoman on Nov 1, 2021 21:47:32 GMT -5
That is one content pup!
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Post by Mumsey on Nov 2, 2021 5:29:25 GMT -5
She's in love! I see the smile on her face! A sure sign of being comfortable and feeling safe is laying on her back.
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Post by ahntjudy on Nov 3, 2021 17:49:27 GMT -5
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