update on newest member of our family

11 years ago

we were unable to adopt "boris" as someone got him five minutes before we got to the spca. a few days later, i saw they had this one and we went to see him. fell in love immediately and he came home to live with us 2 days ago. "Alfie" must have really been abused. he is only a year old and doesn't know how to play. he loves to go for walks, gets along very well with our cats and seems to just "adore" jim and i. we were very lucky to find him. just wanted to share our happy news!!! ;)

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alisande
11 years ago
Oh, he looks so much like an Alfie. Just adorable! He's so lucky to be in your family now. He'll be playing in no time!
glenda_al
11 years ago
awwww! He's so lucky to be in your family!
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lydia1959
11 years ago
Glad to hear both Boris and Alfie now have homes! He is a cutie, it sounds like he is already fitting in with your family.
Granlan_TX
11 years ago
What a blessing for you and Alfie! Great news about Boris, too!

Hugs to all who adopt and to those sweet adoptees who deserve another chance.
linda_in_iowa
11 years ago
Alfie is a lucky guy to have you and I am sure you feel the same. People who adopt pets are just the best.
lindalou
Original Author
11 years ago
thanks, everyone. we are just tickled pink. we left him alone for the first time, today, for about 2 hours. jim took the week off, from work, so we could get him used to the both of us. he seems fearful of men. he must have been looking for us while we were gone and went upstairs and that's where we found him. (he's afraid to come back down the stairs) he wiggled all over the place when he saw we came back and had not abandoned him. just gotta love him to pieces. :)
shedthechrysalis
11 years ago
OMG! He's adorable! I love shelter dogs. They seem to appreciate you so much more for helping them. Ours is from a rescue and was abused. It takes time for them to trust you. Just give him lots of love and don't get frustrated. Enjoy the process with your new baby! Congrats!!
chisue
11 years ago
Our current Westie was a puppy mill dog who had been purchased by a couple before being turned in to Westie Rescue at age 3 mos. The husband had bought him for his wife after their old dog died. Well...the wife didn't want another dog; she wanted to play golf!

Eliot didn't know how to play either, and has never been interested in it! (He's almost 13.) He, too, will not 'do' stairs -- and he is afraid of the basement. (I don't think I want to know the story there!) He's a very loving fellow!

I'm so happy to hear that you and Alfie found one another. DH had a lively young dachshund as a young teen; he named the dog Rocket.
blfenton
11 years ago
Awww, wiggling all over the place when he saw you? That is just too cute and says alot about your relationship with him already. I'm so glad he found you.
Georgysmom
11 years ago
He looks so sweet. Wishing you many years of happiness with your new family member.
folkvictorian
11 years ago
Aw, give him a tummy rub from us! Congratulations on your new furbaby!
petaloid
11 years ago
Thank you for giving him a home -- such a lovable guy!
kacram
11 years ago
So cute! I'm glad you found each other!
Lily316
11 years ago
OMG..he's adorable. Is he a wirehaired Dachshund? Boris was the brown one, right? Dachshunds are crazy little dogs with huge attitudes. Mine is tan and black ,but I've always wanted a wirehair. Alfie is precious.
lindalou
Original Author
11 years ago
yes, lily, he's a wirehaired dachshund. and boris was the brown miniature one. alfie slept in bed, with us, all night, mostly on his back, with his legs up in the air. he didn't want to come down the stairs, by himself, but jim took the leash up and put him on it, then he walked down the stairs, with jim, like nobody's business. he's just wonderful. for as young as he is, he acts like a wise little old man, sometimes. lol ;) i wish more people would adopt, from shelters, there are so many amazing dogs just waiting to find a forever home.
rhizo_1 (North AL) zone 7
11 years ago
You know what I love? That Jim took the week off from work to bond with Alfie. With two people like you caring for this precious little boy, it's very easy to predict a joyous life for all of you.

Alfie was supposed to end up with you.
patti43
11 years ago
What a cute little puppy and such a fortunate one. You and DH are the best! I hate to think what may have happened to that sweet dog if you hadn't seen the ad. Hope all of you enjoy many happy years together.
jannie
11 years ago
I love Boris picture! Take good care of this lucky guy!
Lily316
11 years ago
Alfie is truly one of the lucky ones. I wish they all could get homes like yours. My Dachshund, Wally ,was on death row in WVA. Why , I have no idea as he's the perfect little dog.
jeaninwa
11 years ago
Love Love Love Love Love!!!!!!!

He looks like my Putters.
mojomom
11 years ago
He's darling! And a very lucky pup too! Best wishes for many happy years together.
jemdandy
11 years ago
Dogs do not have to be abused to have separation anxiety. I recall a time when a childless couple rented a house nearby (from a friend of ours). They had 2 adult dogs that were shut in the house while they went to their day jobs.

After the renters vacated, our friend found that the dogs had chewed up all the sills of the windows facing the street. The dogs were anxious about being abandoned. It was a relatively new house; the sills had to be replaced. The deposit did not cover the cost.

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