I'll share some good news... puppy time!
8 years ago
I shared a few weeks ago the story of our dog who died from lymphedema. We lost 2 dogs almost exactly a year apart.
Normally I'd want to wait a while before getting another but the house seemed lonely... we have 2 other dogs and one is a 4 year old who has a lot of anxiety issues and is scared of everything including some other dogs. So while we really wanted to adopt an adult dog who was already house broken, we decided a puppy would be a better match for our situation.
So... here she is
Yes, she's as ornery as she looks! She's a shepherd husky mix. 11 weeks old and full of mischief! She has brought so much laughter back into our lives already. She and her new brother are getting along great!
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Comments (14)Thanks for the compliments on the annual pot! I worked for a private gardener one summer many years ago and my job was to do the annual pots and take care of them all summer. They ordered truck loads of gorgeous and rare annuals for their customers. I WISH I had access to something more interesting, but I make due (sp?) with what the local nurseries sell.... geraniums, million bells, licorice, potato vines, petunias, etc... I have 2 of these pots in my back done the same way and every year all I do is change the color of the million bells and geranium. It always comes out nice, but I think I'm getting bored with the same design every year. Oops, sorry to go on... thanks!...See MoreWhat is a good food for a new puppy ?
Comments (11)Hi! I recently (2 weeks ago)got a 9 week old beagle puppy. I did a lot of research into brands, ingredients, whether the brand uses lab dogs to perform unnecessary medical tests on, etc and what I found sickened me but also enlightened me. I learned that many puppy, and dog food in general use a lot of corn, which can cause allergies in dogs, and some dogs are born allergic to it. I was told by my vet to find a food which had more protein than grain and fillers. What I found and decided to feed my puppy was one of two brands, both were highly regarded by pet stores and several vets I have spoken to. One brand, the one I am currently using (switching him slowly from the brand he had been on) is Merrick's puppy food (they have their own web site and a store locator for your area on the site) which contains: Turkey, chicken meal, chicken, duck, oatmeal, barley, whole brown rice, carrots, peas, cranberries and a host of other goodies including vitamins and minerals, no fillers, and is all natural. My dog LOVES it, is thriving on it and the vet approves of it. I can't tell you what the other brand's ingredients are, but the other one which was also highly recommended was "Wellness". I can purchase them both through my local pet store but they are not available in Petco/PetSmart (that I know of) but can be purchased at some pet stores or online through their website(s). I had my late dog on Science Diet for many years but had I known about this brand, I would have switched her to it too. They also have an older dog recipe and a complete line of products, all carried on their website as well. I hope this is of some help to you. I wish I had the website addresses at hand right now so that I could give them to you. If I can be of any additional help, please feel free to email me. Good luck and have fun with your new puppy!...See MoreI could use some good news. You got some?
Comments (42)Hi Rob, Not much to add ... and hope that you're back at least part way out of your blue funk. Brother, retired farmer who lives 1600 miles way, has one son, only child, in a city 100 miles from here, a couple of small grand-daughters from son's second marriage, and comes to visit them a couple of times a year. He'd called to say he was to be in the neighbourhood, and we got together on Friday, I called son and he and his partner were there for lunch, as was brother and wife ... and a couple of favourite cousins were, as well. Brother spent a few years when he was very young with the family of our Mom's brother and their two children when she was ill, so he considers one as almost a sister: the son, a local farmer, died several years ago. The other cousin lives locally and I see her at church fairly often - she, who had voice training, has sung in the choir for 75 years. The brother and I went to deal with some complications over inheritance of cemetery plots that Dad owned ... and it looks as though resolution is to be easier than we figured. Then we sat and had a chat ... and he's rather worried about future viability of his son's marriage. We don't see one another often, but we've been close, over the years. Our brother died over forty years ago, when his kids were in their teens, and our ready-made sister that came with our stepmom lives near brother in Saskatchewan. It's a red letter day when we get together. ole joyful...See MoreBest time to bring home new puppy?
Comments (17)Saltidawg, I am sorry you feel that way. I have a breed that was on the verge of extinction. I have flown over to Europe multiple times and brought pups back with me on the plane. Lovingly tucked into the seat beside me. How do you think most of the purebreeds got here to the USA to begin with? As there are only a handful that are native to the USA they have to get here somehow. I have buyers fly and drive to my home from states away in order to pick up their pups. A fabulous breed that was about to go by the wayside while people spend three times as much for a designer hybrid with no history , no health tests, no working or conformation tests. I consult with the president of the breed club in the native country on a regular basis to determine best breeding pairs, how to promote the best practices with regards to achieving genetic diversity. I participate in activities that my breed was bred for in order to make sure that my dogs are mentally and physically stimulated and are still up to performing the tasks they are intended for. I am also a breeder who will always take back any dog from my breeding. And am involved with breed rescue when needed. Personally I’m pretty thrilled that you and I have nothing to discuss. Unless your breed is a native to your country, you are relying on someone before you to have somehow gotten your breed into your hands. Or did they teleport? The ends justify the means?...See More- 8 years ago
- 8 years ago
My other 2 love carrots but one has to have them cooked, not raw. : )
Here she is zonked out - we think she looks like a little fawn. lol
8 years ago
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