New from Chi town

[redog]

Hey people! Im Dave from northern Illinois. Ive dabbled in rescue a little and cant wait to share some experiences with everyone. I have 6 rescue dogs and a few cats that deffinately needed me more than I needed them but how could I refuse such blessings.
http://i676.photobucket.com/albums/vv128/redog_2009/PICT0099.jpg
Pete the cat and Champ the dog

[apbtmom76]

Hi Dave, is good to see you here and I heart Champ :D

[redog]

well thanks! Champ is my "special" boy! health wise he was a total lemon as far as dogs go. he came to our shelter at 7 weeks old with severe burns and broken bones from being tossed from a car and run over by another passer-by in Zion Illinois. when he arrived I could hardly stand to look at him. but he stole my kids heart right away. by the time he was 7 months old he was in need of surgeries that the county was not going to pay for so we took him home to start his long road to recovery. after 10 surgeries including skin grafts and reefings to remove scar tissue, acl reconstructions and many bone infections, he has turned out to be the most gentle and happy dog I know.

[apbtmom76]

OMG Dave what an amazing story, Champis a very special boy to have a family like you and yours. His mug is just so precious :D

[Pinot's Mom]

Welcome, Dave, to PT! Champ is cute and all, but what about poor Pete, not getting any attention at all? He's adorable! :love: Not that I'm partial or anything...;)

Enjoy the chat and pics! :)

[redog]

Welcome, Dave, to PT! Champ is cute and all, but what about poor Pete, not getting any attention at all? He's adorable! :love: Not that I'm partial or anything...;)

Enjoy the chat and pics! :)

Pete is 1 of our brindle cats. lol! we had a ferel cat problem in our neighborhood and after 100 kittens and 5 adult cats we finally put an end to it thanks to the efforts of few. Pete and his brother Rufus were found under a pile of sticks about 2days old and nursed here by a serogate mother we had access to. they were raised by 6 dogs and now they think they're dogs too.

[Karen]

Welcome to Pet Talk! :) With both dogs and kitties, you'll have plenty to post about here! :)

[lvpets2002]

:) Welcome to Pet Talk & Enjoy.. Your babies are so Adorable.. more pics please..

[redog]

http://i676.photobucket.com/albums/vv128/redog_2009/th_champvid.jpg (http://s676.photobucket.com/albums/vv128/redog_2009/?action=view&current=champvid.flv)
Just remember, I told you he was "special"!

[redog]

I tried to embed that video but it wouldnt work! but you can enjoy the whole album for what its worth;)

[StaffyDaddy]

It's great to have ya Dave! I love ol' Champ!

[redog]

Thank you StaffyDaddy!:p

[Barbara]

Hi redog- I love how Pete just sits close to his big brother champ.

[redog]

hey Barbara! I was diggin your cat, Filou! hes a cool looking kitty

[StaffyDaddy]

I love anything brindle too.. All the cats ive ever had have been brindle.. Hmm... Wonder why I got into brindle dogs LOL

[Indigo Bully Connection]

I love anything brindle too.. All the cats ive ever had have been brindle.. Hmm... Wonder why I got into brindle dogs LOL

lmao oz, i think "brindle" in cats is called Tabby... it's a newwww lingo man!

[redog]

I love brindle too. I think its because they are the hardest to place so I have them around longer. gives me more time to fall in love with them

[StaffyDaddy]

lmao oz, i think "brindle" in cats is called Tabby... it's a newwww lingo man!

i knew that but look up in the thread, dave calls em brindle too hehehehe

[redog]

Well they think they're just funny looking dogs anyway.

[Husky_mom]

haha.. Champ is so much fun!!.. so cute and chubby and huggable.. please hug him from me ;)

[Karen]

lmao oz, i think "brindle" in cats is called Tabby... it's a newwww lingo man!

Actually, it depends! If there are clear stripes it's a tabby in cats, but just mottled colors - that's a tortoise shell - or tortie for short!

[redog]

Thanks yeah hes sitting on my lap right now

[redog]

yes Karen hes a tortoise shell but he thinks hes a brindle

[GILL]

And WELCOME from the CREW