How is the new pup settling in? My first dog was an Eskimo Spitz and his name was Spit. Short and simple.
My next door neighbor, if you can call 1/4 mile away next door, runs a warrior dog rescue, rehab and recovery farm on her place. War dogs, dogs with ranks and badges and medals. She’s got 7 now. They all have 1 syllable names. There is a reason for that.
Hey there everyone, meet BUSTER the pitt bull rescue. Check out the size of these (**() feet!! He’s settled in fine already. The old dog has morphed into mommy mode, and the daughter has a new shadow. They are both so attached it makes my heart full. I can’t wait to see the bond they develop.
I have a lot of pics to share, and will do so soon…off to the office.
I cannot say enough about Palmetto Paws Animal Rescue in Mount Pleasant. 100% of the experience was top notch and very informative and helpful. Here’s Buster about 3 minutes into meeting me…
I didn’t know how the 10 year old Black Mouthed Cur dog was going to act. She’s an ornery old gal who’s set in her ways, and she runs the house.
Initially, she didn’t know whether to eat the puppy or feed it…the puppy didn’t know whether she was trying to eat him or play with him, so a standoff ensued:
Soon after, they both assumed their roles. He submitted to her and she went into full on mommy mode just as I had hoped!
The bond my daughter shares with this puppy already is nothing short of amazing. We brought the pup home about noon on Saturday, and the kid had NO IDEA. My mother showed up to drop the kid off and it took her a little while to put 2 and 2 together…but when she did…OH MAN. She is smitten! They played and played and played…then spent the night like this on the floor.
Saturday night he did great in the crate. He went to bed at same time as the daughter, and I took him out twice during the night to pee. Both times he hit the ground and peed instantly, and got right back in the crate without whining very much at all. A quick SHHHH and he was content.
Yesterday they went right back into play mode. The dog follows her around like a shadow…although he can’t quite keep up yet…
And his new tag - don’t call the number, I stole the pic off the internet…
He sure does have some Big ole feet, he’s gonna be a biggie boy. Your daughter will have a true buddy for life. He will always hold a special place in her heart. It is a great name, she helped name him, she will not be bored any more He is a good looking fella.
Thanks everyone, we’re blessed to have him, and glad he gets to be raised away from what was certainly terrible conditions.
He watched the debate with me last night. I’m VERY against animals on the furniture, but every now and then it’s okay…when invited up. This was about 4 minutes into the debate, and was clearly over it…as was I. Very soon, he won’t be able to sit like this, but I fear certain he will TRY!!
Not a chance. I am pack leader and new guy gets what I deem he deserves. His behavior will determine how this goes for him. Very strict rules in my house for 4 legs and for 2 legs, table food for dogs is a big one.
Really though, he’ll do well in my house if he stays respectful. That task is my responsibility. He’ll be fine.