RobRez 1,895 Posted November 25, 2012 Report Share Posted November 25, 2012 Well, I am going to be bringing this fella home from the shelter in Butte, about an hour and a half from here. Picking him up Sunday afternoon. His name is Wallard, and he is a Lab/Newfoundland mix. Wally is 5 years old, around the same as my other dog, Kitty. Good to have a new buddy to share the fun with! Apologies to LoneEagle for ditching on our "Range-Time", We'll go soon, I hope!! 9 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
U.S. Pratorean 1,234 Posted November 25, 2012 Report Share Posted November 25, 2012 Your new friend will always be thankful for you. Hell, you can tell by his expression already. Unfortunately this is the age most people tire of labs because they have ALOT of energy and abandon them. 2 of my 5 boys. Joey the King Shepard and Cody the lab. I have had them since they were 6 weeks old. 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lone Eagle 839 Posted November 25, 2012 Report Share Posted November 25, 2012 (edited) No worries, Rob. Looks cute as a button. Be safe out there on the roads. @USPraetorian You want energy? Cross a lab with a Malamute. Mine's just over a year old, and keeping up with her is a full-time job. Edited November 25, 2012 by Lone Eagle Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DrThunder88 912 Posted November 25, 2012 Report Share Posted November 25, 2012 Good luck with your new buddy! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RobRez 1,895 Posted November 25, 2012 Author Report Share Posted November 25, 2012 (edited) Looks like our Labs have the same hobby... edit; Anyting that smells like me is a pillow! Edited November 25, 2012 by RobRez 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TO THE FLOOR IN A 63 121 Posted November 25, 2012 Report Share Posted November 25, 2012 Good to hear RobRez. Our Lab/Newfy mix had to be put down about 2 years ago. Made it to 18. Was a great family dog. ... and I had to put my 120 lb 12 year old Shephard down about a week ago because of cancer. I am left with a 70 lb 7 month old Shephard named Halo (the demon dog). I really hope to get more then a decade out of this one... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ronin38 2,117 Posted November 25, 2012 Report Share Posted November 25, 2012 (edited) Glad to hear it RobRez! All my dogs have been shelter dogs. That look on his face just says, "Play with me?" If you don't already, be sure to keep up with his dental care! That's one things I've neglected over the years, and with my current dog I'm paying more attention and learning more about it. Poor guy just had a couple teeth pulled, but now that the bad teeth are out, and the antibiotics are finished, he's MUCH happier and has all his energy back again! The vet had me buy some Biotene Maintenance Oral Gel- great stuff! I wish I'd known about this years ago. Champ Edited November 25, 2012 by Ronin38 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
NM0 586 Posted November 25, 2012 Report Share Posted November 25, 2012 Congrats on the new buddy and thanks for getting a shelter dog. Enjoy! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RED333 1,025 Posted November 25, 2012 Report Share Posted November 25, 2012 Congrats and another thank you for saving a dog!!! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ChileRelleno 7,071 Posted November 25, 2012 Report Share Posted November 25, 2012 Congrats! Nice addition, he looks like a big guy. A bit jealous here. If I wasn't gone all week at work, I'd get myself a dog. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
NM0 586 Posted November 25, 2012 Report Share Posted November 25, 2012 Nice to see such support for rescues. Over the years we have had three from the pound and three that found us. There is a difference between them. Three are happy go lucky, and the other three know they are lucky and show their appreciation. I trust my dogs more than people. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
U.S. Pratorean 1,234 Posted November 25, 2012 Report Share Posted November 25, 2012 Yeah, dogs. I don't know what it is about them and me but I throughly understand the meaning of "man's best friend". I just got another one from a town 50 miles from me. He showed up at these folks house (dumped) and was living in their flower bed. They have several dogs and were going to euthanise him if they couldn't find him a home. I said fu*k that! He is a Doxle, dachshund/beagle mix and looks like a mini lab and lone eagle, he wears the lab out. When he plays fetch he bounds like a deer instead of running, total ball of energy and the most affectionate dog I've ever had. He is an impressive varmint dog. On his first vet visit he had to be dewormed, neutered all vaccinations including rattlsnake vaccine and have a BB removed from his face where some shitbag shot him. Missed his left eye by about an inch. Roscoe is a happy little guy. and looks just like this: 5 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
yakdung 2,926 Posted November 25, 2012 Report Share Posted November 25, 2012 It is a good thing you sprung him from doggie jail. He will pay you many times over in devotion and companionship. He will never forget it. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
liberty -r- death 1,445 Posted November 25, 2012 Report Share Posted November 25, 2012 He looks like a nice dog. Glad you rescued him. I've resuced several over the years. My most recent is Lou-lou Bell. She's a sweet heart. She had it pretty bad before we got her, but she's very loving and appreciative of being part of the family here. Congrats on the new family member. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DogMan 2,343 Posted November 25, 2012 Report Share Posted November 25, 2012 Awesome. There are few things in life that are more joyful than bringing a dog home from a shelter. And you can't put that kind of happiness in a bottle and sell it. Congratulations Rob! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
22_Shooter 1,560 Posted November 28, 2012 Report Share Posted November 28, 2012 Always love me some pup pics. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Paulyski 2,227 Posted November 29, 2012 Report Share Posted November 29, 2012 Well, I am going to be bringing this fella home from the shelter in Butte, about an hour and a half from here. Picking him up Sunday afternoon. His name is Wallard, and he is a Lab/Newfoundland mix. Wally is 5 years old, around the same as my other dog, Kitty. Good to have a new buddy to share the fun with! Apologies to LoneEagle for ditching on our "Range-Time", We'll go soon, I hope!! Pretty boy. Newfoundlands are one of my favorite breeds.This last February I picked up Kazmier's new bro-dog, a White German Shepherd named "Buckshot". This is him at 5 weeks; At 7 weeks, he was nearly 17 Lbs, which was the largest of his litter and 3 Lbs heavier than his next heaviest Sibling. He tested mostly 2's & 3's on the Valhard Temperament test, so he'll be a good security dog, but won't eat my niece, which I think might make future holiday gatherings rather awkward.. At first, Kazmier was very jealous, but then my friend Jason's Black Shepherd let out a deep belly growl around BuckShot & Kazmier came absolutely unglued trying to get at Jason's boy, and they've been best friends ever since. Even though BuckShot's been a Holy Terror since day 1 The last picture was at 11 weeks. BuckShot is 9 months now, and at about 90 lbs, a bit larger than Kaz, who himself is just under 50 Lbs. The vet estimates he'll get up around 110. Absolutely amazing dog when it comes to trainability. He likes to dominate everybody who lets him though. I'm thinking that's why they're called German Shepherds though... They're just so damn... Well, German. 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
U.S. Pratorean 1,234 Posted November 29, 2012 Report Share Posted November 29, 2012 (edited) . Edited November 30, 2012 by U.S Praetorian Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DrThunder88 912 Posted November 29, 2012 Report Share Posted November 29, 2012 German Shepherds are officially and were originally called "German Shepherd Dogs". "Alsatian" is a bit like "Liberty Cabbage" in terms of being fallout from anti-German sentiment following the WWI. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RobRez 1,895 Posted November 30, 2012 Author Report Share Posted November 30, 2012 Well, it's only been 5 days, but I'm not sure Wally can adjust to home life........ 5 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DrThunder88 912 Posted November 30, 2012 Report Share Posted November 30, 2012 Wally is a dog after my own heart. He and I would get along just fine, provided there is no shortage of couches. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
NM0 586 Posted November 30, 2012 Report Share Posted November 30, 2012 That's one comfy dog. Sure beats the pound. Good job. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RobRez 1,895 Posted November 30, 2012 Author Report Share Posted November 30, 2012 Wally is 8 yrs old and was in the shelter for 8 months. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Paulry 50 Posted December 1, 2012 Report Share Posted December 1, 2012 You sure Wally didn't get into the Hooch???? That looks like my spoiled pup! Good job by the way! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
yakdung 2,926 Posted December 1, 2012 Report Share Posted December 1, 2012 (edited) Well, it's only been 5 days, but I'm not sure Wally can adjust to home life........ I believe he thinks he died and went to doggie heaven. This pooch has been under stess for a long time, and is probably overdue for a long nap. You did a good deed. Edited December 1, 2012 by yakdung 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RobRez 1,895 Posted December 4, 2012 Author Report Share Posted December 4, 2012 OK, the 1 week update. Only minor dog squabbles and Wally is a LOT more comfortable in our home! I think we did good! Our holidays are already better. 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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