Check out our new dog, "Josie Wales".....

[crazyphil]

Many years ago we lived out in the country. We had a Collie Dog.
One day the neighbor, a farmer, came to visit. He said that dog
of yours will come over and round up all of my sheep, herd them into
a corner up by the house and then lay down and watch them.
I was so proud.
Then he said, there is just one problem. I don't want my sheep rounded
up and cornered.
He wasn't trained at all. It was instinct.
The chewing you are concerned about usually results from boredom.
Keep him busy and he probably won't chew things up.
Maybe you could get him a little herd of sheep?
Beautiful dog. And great owners.

 

[walkin jack]

Well, we are not at home so we can't show this to our 3 rescue cats but they just love hearing about stories like this. We'll show it to 'em when we get home and I know they, as rescues themselves and been-there-and-done-that, be very happy.

 

[walkin jack]

This has been said before, but to rescue an abandoned, neglected or abused pet is one of man's highest callings. To do so and to get such a fine dog is really a win all around. Well done.

It comes up now and again but we REALLY DO need a way to give multiple likes. I'd give this'n a whole bunch...

 

[deanodog]

Congrats. You now have unconditional love from Josie.

 

[joeintexas]

You did good!! Great looking new friend and I love the name. Over the years we have probably rescued over a dozen dogs from local shelters, never had a bad one yet, give them a little love and they give it back 10 fold.

 

[yeti]

Great name for one lucky dog. Looks like Josie did very well finding you guys!

 

[sigp220.45]

Some things are just meant to be. JW looks like a great dog.

(Also - well done post! Great pictures and clearly written!)

 

[dave1918a2]

What a lucky Dog. Daisy say's Hi.

 

[skeetshooter]

Ya done real good,,,we thank you.

 

[Xfuzz]

Way to go...........
However, he is a thief.
Your heart is his next target.

 

[susieqz]

there's a feral cat that now sometimes lives in the house. she says HI.
her name is high plains drifter, because she is.
perhaps they are related.

 

[jimmyj]

There is a special place in Heaven for people that adopt Rescue Animals.

 

[TripleGG]

Rescue Ginger says yay! Enjoy your new furever home.

 

[Watchdog]

I have nothing but respect and admiration for anyone who adopts a shelter dog and saves that dog from certain death.

I predict Josie Wales will be an excellent dog for you and your family. I honestly believe shelter dogs (and cats) know when they have been given a second chance at life, and are appropriately grateful for it.

I hope you and your new Best Friend have a long and happy life together.

 

[Fishslayer]

Bless you for taking him in. Cattle Dogs typically do not do well in shelters.

Dingo gives you two paws up!

 

[DeathGrip]

Looking good Mr. Dingo.