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Title: The New Member Of Our Family
Post by: hikerman on November 24, 2013, 06:35:57 PM
We were struggling about getting another dog after our Gizmo left us this past June. We thought for sure we couldn't, but after a while we thought maybe we could one day. At some point the dark clouds moved and the Sun shined brightly. We decided on getting a catahoula leopard dog, but we wanted it to be a rescue dog. We looked, and looked with not a lot of luck, I was thinking that it was not to be, so we started to look for a different breed, and out of the blue.....this girl became available. She's approx. 2 years old. She's had a long day, I'll post a better pic later. Our home seems a little warmer all of a sudden!

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Title: Re: The New Member Of Our Family
Post by: smokeasaurus on November 24, 2013, 06:50:03 PM
I think she needs some BBQ scraps for supper tonight  ;)

Congratulations.
Title: Re: The New Member Of Our Family
Post by: Pam Gould on November 24, 2013, 06:51:29 PM
Awwww..how nice is she?  Pretty girl.  Congrats, enjoy her.  Pam  .☆´¯`•.¸¸. ི♥ྀ
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Post by: drholly on November 24, 2013, 07:13:59 PM
She's beautiful, Gene. I know how hard this is - good for you. I look forward to lots of pictures and stories!
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Post by: muebe on November 24, 2013, 07:17:05 PM
That is great! Makes me happy to hear she was a rescue dog!
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Post by: HighOnSmoke on November 24, 2013, 07:24:53 PM
Beautiful looking dog hikerman! I too am glad it was a rescue dog!
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Post by: CDN Smoker on November 24, 2013, 09:30:55 PM
She sure is a beaut ;D
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Post by: sliding_billy on November 25, 2013, 02:39:18 AM
There will be much love for her and from here I am sure.
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Post by: fishingbouchman on November 25, 2013, 11:07:45 AM
Welcome her to LTBBQ.  good looking dog. 
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Post by: veryolddog on November 25, 2013, 12:40:20 PM
It won't take long for your pup to become a full fledged member of your family.

Nice to see that you picked up a rescue.

Ed
Title: Re: The New Member Of Our Family
Post by: hikerman on November 25, 2013, 01:25:32 PM
Thanks for all the kind words folks!
I took this week off work so as to help her get adjusted to her new world. These catahoulas are HIGH energy dogs, but she has been very laid back yesterday and today. Probably since she was spayed about 4 days ago plus shots and vaccines. But once I pulled out her new toy, called "Old Hippie Chick" with a squeaker, she has been in sensory overdrive. Nothing else exists in the world when this toy is out. I damned near peed my pants! LOL 

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Title: Re: The New Member Of Our Family
Post by: drholly on November 25, 2013, 01:30:14 PM
That is one ugly toy! I am very happy for you - the energy is great! Keep you laughing!
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Post by: pz on November 25, 2013, 02:14:42 PM
That is one ugly toy!...

I had a neighbor looked like that
Title: Re: The New Member Of Our Family
Post by: Pam Gould on November 25, 2013, 03:36:45 PM
Ok..which one of you guys took my pic and had it made into a squeeky toy?  fess up now..  .☆´¯`•.¸¸. ི♥ྀ
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Post by: MJSBBQ on November 25, 2013, 06:11:26 PM
Nice looking pooch!

Always like to hear that you adopted instead of shopped!
Title: Re: The New Member Of Our Family
Post by: hikerman on November 27, 2013, 12:32:31 PM
Since we brought Bella home, she has been infatuated with mirrors. Typical girl I guess!  lol

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Title: Re: The New Member Of Our Family
Post by: mr breeze on November 27, 2013, 02:09:53 PM
Good for you hikerman - she already looks at home.  :)
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Post by: drholly on November 27, 2013, 02:12:17 PM
Love the mirror shots!
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Post by: SmokinKat on December 03, 2013, 01:41:49 PM
What a beautiful face!  So glad to hear she's settling well into your hearts and home.
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Post by: sparky on December 03, 2013, 03:21:23 PM
great looking dog.   :)
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Post by: TMB on December 03, 2013, 03:25:57 PM
Very nice looking dog.   I'm glad it was a rescue as well, since there are soooo many dogs out there that need a good home.  CONGRATS!
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Post by: Smokin Don on December 03, 2013, 03:35:48 PM
Great looking dog Gene!!! I like the name too. Don
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Post by: PoppyBill on December 03, 2013, 08:42:27 PM
She's a beautiful pup hiker! And add me to those who think it's great that she's a rescue. Good for you and her.
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Post by: smokeasaurus on December 04, 2013, 08:13:35 AM
She is probably wondering who is that good looking pooch that is staring back at me  ;D
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Post by: cookiecdcmk on December 17, 2013, 08:52:48 AM
I finally have a new son, a 7 week old English Lab.  We have taken care of one before, but never owned one.  They have an excellent disposition and love kids and people.  All puppies are cute.  Everyone needs a good dog for a companion.

(http://i743.photobucket.com/albums/xx74/cookiecdcmk/DSCN2675_zpsc46af2ef.jpg) (http://s743.photobucket.com/user/cookiecdcmk/media/DSCN2675_zpsc46af2ef.jpg.html)
Title: Re: The New Member Of Our Family
Post by: pmillen on July 29, 2016, 12:08:47 PM
We were struggling about getting another dog after our Gizmo left us this past June. We thought for sure we couldn't, but after a while we thought maybe we could one day. At some point the dark clouds moved and the Sun shined brightly. We decided on getting a catahoula leopard dog, but we wanted it to be a rescue dog. We looked, and looked with not a lot of luck, I was thinking that it was not to be, so we started to look for a different breed, and out of the blue.....this girl became available. She's approx. 2 years old. She's had a long day, I'll post a better pic later. Our home seems a little warmer all of a sudden!

Here's the perfect addition to your household click (https://www.petfinder.com/petdetail/35699251).

She is soooo sweet.  She'd be in my home but I already have three dogs.   I'd need a kennel license to add another.
Title: Re: The New Member Of Our Family
Post by: hikerman on July 29, 2016, 01:07:16 PM
We were struggling about getting another dog after our Gizmo left us this past June. We thought for sure we couldn't, but after a while we thought maybe we could one day. At some point the dark clouds moved and the Sun shined brightly. We decided on getting a catahoula leopard dog, but we wanted it to be a rescue dog. We looked, and looked with not a lot of luck, I was thinking that it was not to be, so we started to look for a different breed, and out of the blue.....this girl became available. She's approx. 2 years old. She's had a long day, I'll post a better pic later. Our home seems a little warmer all of a sudden!
She is a beauty Paul! They are a wonderful breed that is tough as nails but gentle as can be. I've been lobbying for a sibling for Bella with not much luck! We've had a run of bad luck recently.  Even tho Bella has been on heartworm preventative since her first vet check-up nearly 3 years ago, she has been heartworm positive. Prevetative is only 91 - 93% effective!   We just finished the last of the injections 30 days ago. It's been tough as the dog cannot get excited or exercised until the worms and babies (microfloria) are completely gone. These dogs live for exercise.  Wish us luck so Bella doesn't have to go through another battery of deep muscle injections.
 

Here's the perfect addition to your household click (https://www.petfinder.com/petdetail/35699251).

She is soooo sweet.  She'd be in my home but I already have three dogs.   I'd need a kennel license to add another.
Title: Re: The New Member Of Our Family
Post by: spuds on July 29, 2016, 01:26:36 PM
Cookie,I like labs a lot too.Best dog ever here was our lab mix.

Gene,so sorry about the heart worms,they are bad!
Title: Re: The New Member Of Our Family
Post by: Smokin Don on July 29, 2016, 01:57:17 PM
Congrats on the new pup Cookie and good luck with Bella Gene! Don
Title: Re: The New Member Of Our Family
Post by: hikerman on July 29, 2016, 03:39:21 PM
Thanks Carl and Don, we are hoping the worst is over for Bella. The manufacturer of the preventative we have been using (Sentinel) has been talking to us and reports sent to them. They may pay the expensive vet bills for this. That would be nice, but most importantly we want our girl healthy again! She's like our youngest kid!
Title: Re: The New Member Of Our Family
Post by: tailfeathers on July 30, 2016, 03:21:01 PM
Trying to keep a Catahoula relaxed is kinda like making water run uphill. Believe me I know! Best wishes for Bella!!!