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Post by gacpa on Oct 13, 2015 10:26:51 GMT -5
My mother has adopted a dog. She found a beagle mix in her neighbors yard last weekend. The dog had been hit by a car. She and a neighbor transported the dog to the vet who was not sure she would make it.
To top that off, the dog was very pregnant.
The dog has improved with medical treatment and mom brought her home yesterday. She tested negative for heartworms. Only one female pup survived being born at the vet office and is being fiercely protected by her mom.
My mom says the dog is very calm and affectionate and will make a good companion. She appears to be already housebroken. The neighbor who helped her take the dog to the vet mentioned taking the puppy home when it is old enough.
Mom really needed this dog for companionship. Her last dog passed away almost three years ago. I hope the recovery continues to go smoothly.
Sooo, this is what passes for big news in my family.
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Post by Wisconsin Beth on Oct 13, 2015 10:38:09 GMT -5
It's wonderful news. Good luck to your mom and the dogs.
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Post by The Captain on Oct 13, 2015 10:42:37 GMT -5
Sounds like they will be able to help each other out. Thanks for sharing! After all the negativity in the world, it's nice to heard about the bits of good like this that are everywhere.
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Post by andi9899 on Oct 13, 2015 10:42:10 GMT -5
How sad. But good that they are getting better and your mom has found a new friend.
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Post by Cookies Galore on Oct 13, 2015 10:43:06 GMT -5
Aww, glad your mom rescued that dog and her surviving puppy!
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Post by GRG a/k/a goldenrulegirl on Oct 13, 2015 11:18:01 GMT -5
I readily admit that after only 1.5 years with my own dog, life is really, sincerely, truly, better with a dog than without. Sounds like it was fate that brought them all together. I wish them all a lifetime of love and companionship together. Oh, and warn her that beagles are entirely driven by their noses. They can escape Alcatraz if they catch a scent. And, their howling is both mournful and beautiful, not to mention incredibly spontaneous.  |
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Post by taz157 on Oct 13, 2015 11:22:41 GMT -5
Sounds like they will be able to help each other out. Thanks for sharing! After all the negativity in the world, it's nice to heard about the bits of good like this that are everywhere. Yeah that!  |
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Post by dannylion on Oct 13, 2015 11:35:22 GMT -5
Yay! Dogs are good! Bless your mom for taking care of the poor sweetie. I hope they have many happy years together.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 13, 2015 11:35:56 GMT -5
I credit my dogs with helping to greatly improve my depression and help me lose weight. Dogs rock!
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Post by chiver78 on Oct 13, 2015 11:38:54 GMT -5
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Post by mollyanna58 on Oct 13, 2015 11:39:20 GMT -5
Not to be a downer, but has your mother tried finding the prior owner? Someone may be looking for this girl.
I'm sure your mother will give her a wonderful home if no one claims her.
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Post by gacpa on Oct 13, 2015 11:54:50 GMT -5
You are not being a downer. Yes, I suppose there is a chance someone may be looking for her, but stray dogs are a real problem in the area where my mom lives. In fact, we have had people their dogs in our neighborhood. Back in the summer, one of my mom's friends had a litter of puppies dumped into his driveway. He was able to find homes for them. My mom thinks someone dumped her because she was pregnant, which happens frequently in the town I grew up in. She does appear to have been someone's pet, as she is well socialized and seems to be housebroken. All of us in the family have reunited lost dogs with their owners, and I know mom would do that if someone were looking for her.
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Post by GRG a/k/a goldenrulegirl on Oct 13, 2015 12:04:13 GMT -5
I am sure the vet would have checked to see if the dogmom is microchipped. Your mother should have that done ASAP if she hasn't already. It is well worth the $75. Collars rip and fall off. Dog tags fall off. Chips are forever. |
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Post by alabamagal on Oct 13, 2015 13:20:00 GMT -5
I love beagles! We had 2 at point, one just passed away (actually moved out with my daughter 2 years ago).
If your Mom is ready to be a dog owner I think it is a good thing for someone that lives alone. My MIL reluctantly adopted a dog from my niece a couple of years ago. MIL lives alone on a very limited income. The dog is a good companion for her and it keeps her busy (walks, trips to the backyard, etc.) The dog is now the center of her life.
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Post by debthaven on Oct 13, 2015 14:11:56 GMT -5
I'm so glad they found each other. :-)
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Post by mojothehelpermonkey on Oct 13, 2015 16:46:53 GMT -5
My mom adopted a neurotic 3-year-old Terrier/Chihauhua mix through an ad in the paper a few years ago, and she's been great for her.
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Post by cronewitch on Oct 13, 2015 18:14:46 GMT -5
My mom was getting old and didn't want a pet that might outlive her. One of my brothers managed a motel and a Maine Coon hung out for a month or so, he brought it to mom. He was a wonderful beautiful cat who was calm and able to nap with mom. She did out live the cat but ended her life living with another of my brothers who had two dogs. The dogs were attached to my SIL but if DB and SIL weren't home they would be mom's dogs until it was time to sit by the door and wait for SIL. DB and SIL still have the dogs, it was better than mom having her own dog since she couldn't walk it or clean up after in near the end of life.
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Post by taz157 on Oct 13, 2015 18:54:05 GMT -5
gacpa - You do realize we need a picture of the dog.  FWIW, I love beagles!
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Post by gacpa on Oct 14, 2015 8:37:17 GMT -5
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Post by gacpa on Oct 14, 2015 8:37:59 GMT -5
Well, I tried posting a picture. Does not look like it worked. I am tech challenged for sure.
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Post by Tennesseer on Oct 14, 2015 9:06:09 GMT -5
Well, I tried posting a picture. Does not look like it worked. I am tech challenged for sure. I saw the picture of the dog as she lies on her bed. Place your cursor on the link and the picture will open up on a new tab. Good looking dog. |
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Post by gacpa on Oct 14, 2015 9:19:31 GMT -5
 Here is another picture of my dog, Bonnie, who is both beautiful AND well behaved, unlike her brother, Marley. |
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Post by gacpa on Oct 14, 2015 9:22:05 GMT -5
 This is Marley, who keeps us all on our toes. He is always getting into something. |
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Post by The Captain on Oct 14, 2015 13:36:38 GMT -5
I can't see that site from work and I need some puppy pictures dangit!
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