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Post by panzerman on Jan 25, 2011 19:48:00 GMT -8
Might as well start this off with the continuing saga of "Loki" the Rottie as an adorable 10 week old puppy...
8-)John
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Post by admin on Jan 25, 2011 21:09:11 GMT -8
Might as well start this off with the continuing saga of "Loki" the Rottie as an adorable 10 week old puppy... 8-)John Very handsome. Is it a boy? |
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Post by saturniidave on Jan 26, 2011 10:28:33 GMT -8
Has he eaten that leather sofa yet? ;D
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Post by panzerman on Jan 26, 2011 12:24:54 GMT -8
Clark:Yes, he is a boy....no, Rottweilers would never do naughty things.
Just kidding! Actually he is pretty docile, he does like pestering Thor, our 120 pound Boxer. Dave, my brother-in-law has a 145 lb. Rottie named Ceasar, he did eat a couch when he was 5 months!
John
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Post by dertodesking on Jan 26, 2011 12:25:30 GMT -8
Hey John, Lovely dog! My sister-in-law has a Rottie and despite being a monster (size-wise) he's one of the most affectionate dogs I've ever met! My old dog, Cassie (a cross Collie-Alsatian), died exactly a week ago after she'd part of our family for nearly sixteen years so dogs are a bit of an emotional subject for me at the minute...  I got her when she was about six months old from a rescue centre after her previous owners had beaten her with a hammer! (I can't use the words I'd like to to describe these "people" or Clark would HAVE to ban me from the forum!). Throughout her life, if there was shouting on the TV she'd shake like a leaf. Gradually she became more trusting and we really developed a bond. I'd never had a dog before and thought that anyone who said that kind of thing was mad but you really do. About two years ago she developed canine breast cancer and ended up having a couple of operations to remove lumps in her chest which left two scars running the length of her body (we called them her zippers!  ) but she recovered and was like a puppy again. The cancer came back and she ended up having quite a few lumps removed and some of the bone in her jaw but she always bounced back. Anyway, about a month or so ago she slowed down noticeably and we ended up having weekly vet appointments to check her out. The vet warned us that she didn't have too long left and that if she got any worse we may have to make "that decision" and have her put to sleep. We took her to the vet last week and he was confident that she wasn't in pain so we arranged another appointment for a weeks time. That night she was like a puppy again - bouncing about, being affectionate, asking for treats...anyway, the following morning I found her curled up on her bed and realised she had died. My wife had been quite optimistic that she was getting better but I remembered reading somewhere that terminally ill people often seem to improve in the last fews days/hours of their life and wondered if the same was true for dogs... Having to go upstairs and tell my wife was terrible as was moving her so that my three year old daughter didn't see her body. We've tried explaining to my daughter that she's "gone to sleep forever and won't be coming back home" but she doesn't understand. Only last night she announced, out of the blue, "I love Cassie" which brought a lump to the throat. Anyway, for anyone who has a dog - treasure them and the companionship they bring, bite your lip if they piddle on the floor and treat them good. Simon |
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Post by panzerman on Jan 26, 2011 16:46:51 GMT -8
Simon: Hopefully Cassie has gone to Heaven, to be in a better place. I remember when we rescued a 9 year old Rottie named Duchess. We thought it would be a short relationship(most Rotts only live too 9-12 yrs) well she passed away at 18.5 yrs! It is too bad that dogs have such a short lifespan, wish they were like tortoises in longevity. I agree with you on proper punishments for people that abuse animals....
John
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Post by saturniidave on Jan 26, 2011 17:40:32 GMT -8
Simon, that was really sad mate, I am sorry for your loss. Just be assured that you gave her a wonderful loving home for the rest of her life, nobody could do any more.
I only ever had one dog, from when I was in my early teens. He lived to a good age but when he died it was so traumatic I vowed never again, I don't think I could handle that kind of pain again.
We now have cats but all are from rescue centres. They are usually adults so don't have too many years with us but they are cared for and loved during the time they spend with us.
Dave
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Post by dertodesking on Jan 27, 2011 5:41:33 GMT -8
Thanks for your kind words gents.  John - I'm not a believer in Heaven but it would be good to think that there is a dog version! Dave - yeah, we took consolation from the fact that she had a good life. I know what you mean about not getting another dog. We've said we wouldn't (at the minute) but you never know...what's that old saying "it's better to have loved and lost than never to have loved at all"! Simon |
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Post by anthony on Jan 28, 2011 8:03:36 GMT -8
Sorry for your loss, I can relate to this years ago I had to put down my two dogs and I have never had another since, just too painful when they go. Like yours one of mine had been abused earlier.
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Post by actinic8al on Jan 28, 2011 9:02:58 GMT -8
Know how you feel Simon, we've lost three in the last couple of years all unique and leave a big hole in your life.
Here's my best buddy doing his best to fill that hole, his names Reggie and he's 9 months old.
Cheers Al.
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Post by dertodesking on Jan 28, 2011 12:02:20 GMT -8
Thanks Anthony and Al for your words Anthony - sorry to hear about your sad experience of losing loved pets...I am grateful that I didn't have the make that decision. How can people intentionally abuse an animal???  Al - Reggie is GREAT ;D Nine months - just a pup, eh? Has he got much growing left to do? Losing three dogs must leave a big hole to fill but although they'll never be forgotten Reggie looks big enough to fill any gap! I reckon I'll leave it a couple of years before looking to get another dog...lots going on right now and by that time my daughter will be old enough to take an active part in caring for a pet. Simon |
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Post by panzerman on Jan 29, 2011 19:59:22 GMT -8
Loki's buddies... Thor, 120 pound, deaf Boxer, biggest "suck" on planet, Logan, wee little Shi Tzu, with a real "alpha" temperment. In a year from Thor and Loki will put him in his place! ;DJohn Attachments:
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Post by actinic8al on Jan 30, 2011 5:38:14 GMT -8
I see you keep pets off the furniture, just like me ;D Al. Attachments:
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) but she recovered and was like a puppy again. The cancer came back and she ended up having quite a few lumps removed and some of the bone in her jaw but she always bounced back.
