Overall, getting a new dog is a great experience. But it can certainly turn your life upside-down at the beginning.
I had given up on F#^Ck#@ng rescue organizations. But county or city animal shelters were still a possibility. If only they would practice "ethnic" cleansing on their inventory. [eyes rolling]
The new push was in the direction of phoenix craigslist>community>pets. Its selection of pets was weird. I was determined not to get sucked into any scam artist who wanted a deposit from me to hold my dog, since of course "they would be having lots of other calls."
So, I took the plunge. She was 70% of what I thought would be perfect. When does the world give you 100%?
Almost instantly she got on my lap in the driver's seat and gave me a kiss. Hey, we were in the big city and there were pet-store big-boxes around, so why not take her shopping?
Yes, she is a miniature poodle, about 17 pounds, and 4 years old. And she ain't no stinkin' doodle or xyz-a-poo! (grin)
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She looks darn cute.
Was she already named ?
Renee (Aztec, NM)
PS -- I have followed your blog for quite some time, but don't usually comment. This occasion deserved commenting!!
Presumably you weren't a full-time RVer when you had 4 dogs!
I keep wanting to stop by in Aztec NM and do the mtn. bike trails. I converted my current trailer in Farmington, NM
I also think you have very good taste in harness and leash colors. You need to go to my posting of 31 January to see Erik's harness to understand why I say so.
A rough first 24 hours you say. I have had a fairly rough two months but there is hope.
hence Pheebe, Pheeber and the Pheebs
I wish she could hear me saying her name.
Ordered a special whistle for dogs going deaf. Came all the way from Ireland !
But did not help.
Kelly TBB
The fact that we spend 24 hours a day with the dog means nothing to them.
They are welcome to keep their defective dogs, for all I care.