Let's See Some Dogs !

[shouldazagged]

Every time I think this is going away , somebody posts again . REM 2000 , I could't have said it any better . Every time I lose one , it seems like a little piece of me goes away too . I am not one of those that say " I'm not ready yet." I have one in a very short period . I have a wife and daughter that mean the world to me , but there's something about a dog to share your life with , and nothing else fills that void for me .

My final dog--I'm no longer physically able to care for one properly--was a little middle-aged rat terrier rescue I named Moose. He had been abandoned and left alone for two weeks before he adopted me. He lived with me for seven years.

When the wheels came off my health two years ago, he was miserable and frightened every time I had to be hospitalized and others had to care for him. He was baffled, scared and angry that he didn't have his happy life anymore. His confusion and unhappiness broke my heart.

Finally I had to send him to live with a woman friend who loved him dearly and was raising a little grandson for him to play with. He settled in well, after a little time to adjust.

I grieved hard for having to give him up. I grieved more recently, when I learned that the Mighty Moose had died peacefully in his sleep, of old age. Now I have a cat I love and who will almost certainly outlive me. But Moose left a huge, aching hole in my life, and I'm choked up badly as I write this.

Part of the grief comes from knowing that there can never be another dog to give me his heart and his devotion. I will always be partly incomplete for whatever time I have left.

Now there are tears. Moose was worth it.

 

[S&W Fan]

This is Honey Bear, a 12 year old Puggle. My now daughter in law got her as a pup. After she and my son married HB as I call her, became an equal member of the family.

During my son's second deployment his now wife met him in Barcelona for two weeks. I took care of the pooch. She's a real mix of the beagle and pug with many traits of each breed. She's especially vocal and has the beagle "bay". I had to teach her something as a trick while I had her so it became the "baroo" whenever she's told to speak LOL.

She's also one of the very few small dogs (besides puppies) that Ziva likes-well more like loves lol.

 

[Watchdog]

This is Honey Bear, a 12 year old Puggle.

She's also one of the very few small dogs (besides puppies) that Ziva likes-well more like loves lol.

Pretty little girl. I see more Beagle than Pug, except for the paws. And those eyes, maybe.

Not surprised Ziva likes her...or at least tolerates her. Rottweilers are usually very adaptable when it comes to having a strange dog in the household. A day or so, and they're buddies.

Good for you, taking care of little Honey Bear.

 

[S&W Fan]

I don't take care of HB that much anymore as my son and his wife go away less frequently to places they can't take her. Also with grandbaby #3 on the way another reason to stay close. They do bring her along when they come over, even her bed too LOL. Ziva loves having her around.

 

[Czar]

Odin protecting one of his humans.

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[Rockets]

Here's my warrior... Jackie the fearless..

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[Watchdog]

Here's my warrior... Jackie the fearless..

It's impossible not to love a face like that.

 

[Watchdog]

Odin protecting one of his humans.

The person in this photo is doing something I do every day. Maybe laying on the couch reading, or whatever, and just reach out and put a hand on a dog. And the dog leans into me. It's an unconscious move on my part. It's oddly comforting, and anchors me in the moment.

This is a nice photo. Beautiful dog. Odin. A god.

 

[Watchdog]

Every time I think this is going away , somebody posts again.

This thread isn't gonna go away.

 

[akoda]

Nope, thread is here to stay [emoji4]

Kitty got Kiddie pool [emoji4]

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[eric.ripper.52]

Angel and Sage

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[gman51]

Some people a little ways from me had a dog dropped off on them. He had a collar and his nails were trimmed so someone had him and for some reason couldn't keep or want him anymore. The people ran an ad on a local neighborhood web site for the owner but nobody claimed him. I told them if nobody claimed him then I would give him a home. The people couldn't keep him and told me I could have him since nobody claimed him. So now I have him. He appears to be a Chihuahua and he seems to be house trained also, so the people told me anyway.

Looking at him he reminds me with those bug eyes of a deer. So I think I will call him Bucky. I had to bop my male a few times because he didn't like the stranger in the house. All three are sitting together on the floor around my chair. I guess they will become socialized soon as family.

 

[eric.ripper.52]

I don't need no stinking bait clicker!

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[gman51]

GS are so intelligent.

 

[soFlaNative]

Who could turn away that mutt's mug?

 

[gman51]

He has been spoiled I know that for sure. He knows people food tastes much better than dog food. Give him a piece of dog kibble and he doesn't even sniff it but throw him a piece of cheese and he scarfs that down real quick. Then he waits for some more. Yeah someone spoiled him. He is right at home on my lap or in my bed.
He has short round white worms coming out his butt so he needs dewormed for sure. Would worming pills from Wally's or Tractor Supply be sufficient or should I take him to the vet?

 

[JohnZMI]

Here's Max, our 5-year-old Cavalier King Charles Spaniel. We've had many dogs over the years, but my wife has always wanted a 15-pound lap dog to follow her around and be her companion and just be a "love sponge", which is what King Charles Spaniels are all about. He's smart, trains well, and is a joy to have around.

 

[shouldazagged]

Here's Max, our 5-year-old Cavalier King Charles Spaniel. We've had many dogs over the years, but my wife has always wanted a 15-pound lap dog to follow her around and be her companion and just be a "love sponge", which is what King Charles Spaniels are all about. He's smart, trains well, and is a joy to have around.

He looks the part.

 

[shell627]

Here's Max, our 5-year-old Cavalier King Charles Spaniel. We've had many dogs over the years, but my wife has always wanted a 15-pound lap dog to follow her around and be her companion and just be a "love sponge", which is what King Charles Spaniels are all about. He's smart, trains well, and is a joy to have around.

Take him to the vet!

 

[pawngal]

He has been spoiled I know that for sure. He knows people food tastes much better than dog food. Give him a piece of dog kibble and he doesn't even sniff it but throw him a piece of cheese and he scarfs that down real quick. Then he waits for some more. Yeah someone spoiled him. He is right at home on my lap or in my bed.
He has short round white worms coming out his butt so he needs dewormed for sure. Would worming pills from Wally's or Tractor Supply be sufficient or should I take him to the vet?

If you are keeping him, take him to the vet!
Also, you have no idea if he has had his shots, like rabies.