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travlin gal · 08-11-2002, 05:46 PM

How are all the dog owners on the boards doing?;especially Goliath's owner and the one who had to be "fixed", can not think of dogs name. Best to all of them and cats too. [img]images/icons/smile.gif[/img]

Travlin Gal, Colorado Jan

Youngatheart · 08-11-2002, 08:46 PM

I'm a dog owner. Well, I am owned by two rescued German Shepherd Dogs, Killian 8 1/2 yrs.old and Shiloh, 4 1/2. Are there a lot of dog owners on this board??

Heidi · 08-11-2002, 09:40 PM

I was just about to ask Debe how Maggie recovered for her operation. Is she doing good? Back to normal now?

Donna, since I hadn't heard anymore updates about Goliath, I'm guessing he is doing much better. (?) I sure hope so.

I've been thinking about those two a lot lately.

A Fellow Dog Lover

stonewall · 08-11-2002, 10:13 PM

We have Simon(2 1/2) who is getting ready to go back up to Canada to finish his Championship there,and Andrew(4), whom my DD shows in
Junior Showmanship(and is also doing great).Then there is Mickey, the cat..... [img]graemlins/wavin.gif[/img]

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Shell_of_the_South · 08-12-2002, 01:19 PM

We have a "mutt" named rascal that can do nothing spectacular but he is a loyal dog. And this weekend DS bought a full blooded beagle puppy who is so cute! We named him Tux because he is black with white trim and he looks like he is wearing a tuxedo. DD's gave him a bath (with my Bath & Body Works) and now he smells like cucumber melon.

kimdisneynut · 08-12-2002, 01:27 PM

We have 2 dogs and 1 cat. One named Mickey and one named Minnie.

AKLRULZ · 08-12-2002, 02:00 PM

We have a 1 1/2 year old black lab named Chloe. Super dog - she is my running mate for my daily runs.

TiggerAlli · 08-12-2002, 02:45 PM

We have a sweet 8 1/2 year old Maltese named Tainy. Total dog lovers [img]graemlins/love.gif[/img] here! (Helps that my DH is tremendously allergic to cats!)

I hope that everyone's dogs are back to feeling well soon!

mom2mudmonsters · 08-12-2002, 02:47 PM

We have a 10 year old 1/2 German Shepherd/Black & Tan Coonhound, Sugar !! She is the best dog ever, and even has more nicknames than my 3 year old I think...we mostly call her Sugarbear!!!

(The other doggy is Chewbaca, he is in Doggy Heaven Now [img]images/icons/frown.gif[/img] [img]images/icons/frown.gif[/img] )

[ 08-12-2002, 09:55 PM: Message edited by: mom2mudmonster ]

GoofyMom · 08-12-2002, 09:19 PM

Well, Jan, thanks for asking! Actually Goliath is still experiencing a few problems. I just took him back to the vet on Friday. A small portion of his incision developed infected boils and the vet had to lance them. Now we have to apply an antibiotic cream to them for the next 12 days.

And he's also developed an ear infection as a result of his trip to the groomer. Because that trip to the groomer was the same day as his stomach twisting and subsequent surgery, and all the worries that caused, we kind of missed the signs that he developed when his ear became infected. He's had ear infections before so we're old hands at administering his ear drops.

The poor dog just can't seem to buy a break this summer. But we're optimistic that he's going to recover because his doggy attitude has returned and he's very eager to go for his exercise and he's eating well.

travlin gal · 08-12-2002, 11:42 PM

Glad to hear that Goliath is back to his old self but I am sorry for the complications he is having, just like having another child isn't it except they can't tell you what is wrong. Sending pixie dust for a speedy recovery. [img]images/icons/smile.gif[/img]

Travlin Gal, Colorado Jan [img]graemlins/usa.gif[/img] [img]graemlins/usa.gif[/img]

reinstructor · 08-13-2002, 12:35 AM

We have a 2yo mini dachshund. Her name is Ginger. We chose the right name for her. She's a little ball of fire, and typically dachshund....very headstrong.

GoofyMom · 08-13-2002, 01:15 AM

Yep, that's exactly it, Jan. He just looks at me with those big brown puppy eyes and I know something's bugging him, but don't really know what. That's when I had to go over him very carefully, and found those infected boils. The hair had begun growing back and it was difficult to tell if they were just a sloppy job of stitching him back up or if they were something to be concerned about.

Here's a funny sidenote: Tonight my DD and I were standing in the kitchen. Goliath was laying on the floor by my feet. My DD decided to give me a big hug, but I wasn't expecting it and she squeezed me really hard. It kind of squeezed an "ugh" out of me. Well, Goliath was up on his feet in a shot and started to bark. He was protecting me from her!! It was so cute! Ever since he got sick he's been "my" dog. I guess because I'm the one that realized how sick he was and then I was the one that mainly looked after him. Before, he was my DH's and DS's dog. Now I think they're jealous! [img]images/icons/grin.gif[/img]

Thank you for the well wishes! [img]graemlins/love.gif[/img]

[ 08-13-2002, 01:16 AM: Message edited by: GoofyMom ]

AmndaSarek · 08-13-2002, 10:29 AM

I am owned by 3 dogs ... two boxer girls, who came from Rescue, and 1 harrier boy -- a Champion show dog.
We usually have another dog or two on hand in addition as we serve as a Foster Home for a Rescue group for Boxers and Harriers. As foster parents, we medicate and rehabilitate abused/neglected dogs we save from kill shelters and then housebreak and train them in basic obedience before they get placed in "Forever Homes" of their own ... where they can be spoiled ROTTEN! So far this year, my DH and I have "fostered" 8 boxers successfully and they have all gone on to wonderful homes of their own. The group we work with is called Rockin "P" Rescue and they serve AL and GA and work with other groups in neighboring states. Rockin P Rescue
Currently, our harrier is "on loan" to a breeder for the week. He will hopefully be a Daddy in October if all goes well. Harriers are hounds in the "beagle" family ... bigger than beagles but smaller than foxhounds. They are about 2 feet tall at the shoulder (a little less) and weigh about 50-60 lbs. They are EXTREMELY rare here in the States. Ours is one of only 3 known males East of the Mississippi. The genepool is very limited and there are waiting lists that take YEARS in order to get puppies. Great and long-lived pets though!
We are "puppy sitting" a 15-inch beagle puppy boy while our Harrier is away. He's REALLY cute and lap sized. We may have to get one of these ... he's totally adorable and would be so easy to spoil rotten! [img]images/icons/wink.gif[/img]
Glad to hear Goliath is doing better!