Officially lost my mind...

[Glacier]

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I just agreed to pick this little cutie up tomorrow. These aren't my pictures, but I'm sure many will follow.

A friend of mine is involved with Border Collie rescue. She pulled this little girl out of the local high kill pound just before her time was up. She looks very BC when her ears are down, very husky when they are up! She's likely about a fifty-fifty mix, but not quite enough to qualify for a breed specific rescue on either breed! She's about eight months old.

My friend is a softie like me and couldn't let her be put down just because she isn't a purebred. She ended up in the pound when she was picked up running loose. It was her second offense and her owners said they couldn't afford her bail (150$). The no-kill shelter is full to the rafters so there was no safe place for her to go. She's been calling me all week about her. She's a good mix for a sled dog, very active, very nice temperment. I met her a few days ago. The voice of reason, aka Stuart, said No, quite firmly. Until this afternoon when he met the dog. Then it became, "well, it's up to you.". Well, I need another dog like I need a hole in my head, but I was able to come up with several reasons to justify taking her!

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Her current name is Patches, but I hate that already. I'm leaning towards Tehya. It means precious in Cherokee.

[cyber-sibes]

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Her current name is Patches, but I hate that already. I'm leaning towards Tehya. It means precious in Cherokee. :D :D :D
Just taking a look at that face is reason enough to rescue her from an untimely fate! She's a real cutie, I can see husky in her face. I like the name you choose. (I like Patches, too, I named my hamster Patches when I was a kid)

[Daisy and Delilah]

She's beautiful!!! Thanks for saving that sweet girl, Tamara!! You're an angel :)

Sweetheart, you've hit the doggie lottery now!! Welcome to Pet Talk!! :D

[Taz_Zoee]

Oh my, you might think you are crazy....but there's a BUNCH of dogs that think you are an angel!! :D I tend to agree with the dogs. :)
And it doesn't even matter what you name this cutie because she is just one LUCKY dog!! :D

[dukedogsmom]

What a cutie! I can see why you and your friend wanted to help her. She's a doll. You haven't lost your mind. You just have an extra big heart. She's going to love her new home! Congrats on saving her.

[BCollie_Kelly]

She's gorgeous! I'm so glad you took her in :) I can definitely see both BC and Husky!
As for names... I really like Tehya. Patches, not so much...
Please do post more pictures when you get her!

[krazyaboutkatz]

She sure is a cutie pie and I'm so glad that you're able to rescue her.:)

[Flatcoatluver]

What a sweet face she has and such adorable ears! She is soo cute! I like Tehya, very cute name. She is so lucky to have you Tamara!

[Bengalz]

LOLOL Tehya doesn't think you've lost your mind :D She thinks you're wonderful ... as we all do :D

Congratulations - she is a beauty :)

Betty

[finn's mom]

She's really gorgeous! She'll definitely be a unique addition to your family! How do you pronounce Tehya? (Like Tay-ya?) I love that you're a softie, it means great stories and wonderful photos for us. :D

[shais_mom]

she's GORGEOUS!
looking forward to new pics!
welcome to PETTALK! :)

[CathyBogart]

Hehe, I saw the thread title and thought "another one? Awesome!". She's beautiful!

[Cinder & Smoke]

She's been calling me all week about her.

The voice of reason, aka Stuart, said No, quite firmly.

Until this afternoon when he met the dog.
Then it became, "Well, it's up to you."

I'm leaning towards Tehya. It means precious in Cherokee.

:D
:D
What took you so long?

*I* knew there was a new Wandering Spirit before the first photo was half loaded!

Good ole Stuart!
Never afraid to *stomp* his footpaw when he thinks he otta be firm!

(Just maybe you otta cook up a Favorite Meal for the Lad!)
He sure seems to be pullin in his fair share of At-a-Boys of late ...
Good On Ya, Stuart!

So, how do we pronounce "Theya" ?

Welcome to the Herd, Pretty Girl!!
:)

[kimlovescats]

:D She is GORGEOUS! An absolute perfect mix of two of my favorite breeds!!! :eek: How could you NOT take her?!!!

[luvofallhorses]

She's lovely! :) Have fun with her and take lots of pics for us! :D

[Glacier]

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(Just maybe you otta cook up a Favorite Meal for the Lad!)
He sure seems to be pullin in his fair share of At-a-Boys of late ...
Good On Ya, Stuart!

So, how do we pronounce "Theya" ?

Welcome to the Herd, Pretty Girl!!
:)

I don't think he has a favorite meal! That boy'll eat just about anything! I did make steak tonight with fungus...I mean Mushrooms(I don't eat them, all for Stuart!). Does that count?? ;)

Tehya is pronounced like finn's mom suggested...."Tay-yah:. I'm sure there's a more technical way to write that out, but phonetically, that's how it sounds!

[Cinder & Smoke]

That boy'll eat just about anything!

I did make steak tonight with fungus ... I mean Mushrooms.
Does that count?? ;)

:rolleyes:
I used to think YOU needed some sympathy and HE needed a swift *boot* inna Butt ...
NOW I'm not so sure!

Could we *COOK* with just a bit more FEELING?

;)

[cloverfdx]

Hehe, I saw the thread title and thought "another one? Awesome!". She's beautiful!
LOL ditto :D.

Congratulations and thankyou Tamara and Stuart for saving the sweet girl. I have a soft spot for black and white kids, especially split faces ;).

[Dorothy39]

Gosh, She is such a Beautiful Border collie/Husky Girl!!!!!! :cool:

You and Stuart won't be sorry either, why, just look at that face!!!

I don't know who's the luckier~ You .....or.....Tehya..... :o

The Name you have chosen has such a lovely sound.

[K9soul]

Oh she is beautiful! I can't wait to see more of her. Congratulations to the newest member of the pack! :D

[4 Dog Mother]

Oh, my goodness she is beautiful! I can see why you would take her and I am sure when Stuart saw her, he felt the same way. Beautiful name for a precious dog!

[borzoimom]

YOU HAVENT lost your mind- you have come 'to your senses".. WHO COULD RESIST SUCH A FACE??? No sane person I know of.. !!~ Noone could resist that face. :D

[ramanth]

So what's the total count now? :D

Tehya is so beautiful. I look forward to seeing pictures of her hiking with the team! Can you tell now which position she'd probably prefer? Lead, wheel, ect. :D

[Freedom]

Oh what a sweet face! How could anyone say no to that girl? You are such a special person to be doing this. Bless you all!

[borzoimom]

ahhhhhhhhh the more the merrier- feed 4 may as well feed 5 lol..

[caseysmom]

She is absolutely gorgeous. So is the count up to 30 yet... :D

[Queen of Poop]

Ah yes, Tamara and Stuart get one step closer to sainthood!!! You guys are just the best. She's a beautiful little girl and its obvious why you couldn't say no. I so look forward to getting to know her as you endear her to us with your wonderful stories and updates. I wonder who she will get along with best? Anvik maybe?

[Lori Jordan]

She is adorable,My Stormy has the same ears lol.You have a Beautiful new addition,Make sure you post lots of pic she looks fantastic!

[pitc9]

Yippppeeee!!

[lizbud]

Congrats on the new baby girl. :) Tehya is so cute.Is she already spayed?
She sure is lucky to be a part of your family. Welcome Tehya. :)

[DrKym]

WOOOOOOT

Does a happy dance, new girl means more pics!!!!

I of course would never keep a foster dog *looks meaningfully at Rusty and Sequoia* as that would mean I was a Foster Failure!! :p ;)


Congrats to you and hugs to Stuart for knowing not to bother fighting that face!!

Sakima is King/Queen in Blackfeet in case you stumble upon another lover like her ;)


Welcome to PT little girl!!

[Vela]

Congrats on the new girl! How exciting. I hope she fits in well with the pack, can't wait to see more pics.

[k9krazee]

Yay! I can't wait to see more pictures of her with the pack. :D

[cassiesmom]

Glacier, she is VERY precious! The more border collies I see, the more I like them. This gives you ... um ... 24 now? 25 if I include Daisy, since she is sort of yours too? Will you teach her to sled? Could you give Tehya, Daisy and all your other dogs some petting for me, please.

[Husky_mom]

and here goes another reason for me to want to come by your place!!........what a cutie!!!

thank God you loose your mind like this.......excellent thing for the pooches and kitties.......and US!!!

[Lobodeb]

Anyone know who to call to cannonize someone? :D

Tamara, you're amazing.


I love the name!

[Glacier]

This gives you ... um ... 24 now? 25 if I include Daisy, since she is sort of yours too? Will you teach her to sled? .


Thanks everyone.

Your count is correct cassiemom. Back to 24, plus part time custody of Daisy.

Tehya absolutely will be learning to sled ASAP! I'm hoping she will someday lead. Two of my main leaders are bc-husky mixes too.

[Ginger's Mom]

Oh, she is oh so cute. :) And I LOVE her ears. Congratulations Tehya on finding a great home.