A Dog Rescue in Progress

[Cincy'sMom]

So let me tell you about my day...I got up this morning...oh wait I'll skip ahead...
( I'm gonna parahrase to keep a long story from being even longer...)

The phone rings at 10am this morning and it is PT's own Mugsy. "Where's Marietta, Ohio" she wants to know. " I think around Columbus", I reply. Why? Well, there is a Dalmation down there that is going to be PTS if no one takes him by 4pm today, and I know you want a spotty dog and...send me the email I say...

Hello, my name is Jessica and I've currently been working at our local
shelter for 1 year. We have a Dalmatian at our shelter that I'm really tying
to find someone or rescue to take. The reason for this is because we are a
kill shelter and it is very hard to adopt that specific breed out. His name
is Spot. He knows basic commands such as sit, shake, lay, heal and roll
over. He is already neutered and up to date on this years shots. I've never
really been attached to a Dalmatian before, but theirs just something about
this one. He was brought into our shelter as an owner surrender. I wasn't
attached to him at first, but then he grew on me. He has this way of making
me pet him before another dog. I didn't realize how attached I was until his
time came to be put down. I went back knowing he was going to be put down
and held his hand and started crying. I looked into his eyes and It was like
he knew what was going on. See I'm one of the holders for EU. I don't like
to do it, but I just think they are going to a better place. But I couldn't
do it for him. I know their is a good family out their for him. My boss
walked by and hugged me and told me I could go ahead and feed him. I was so
excited I started crying even more. I've never been that way towards a dog
and she knows it. I think that's why she let me have a second chance on
finding him a home. The biggest problem is people don't even look at our
Dalmatians. They think they are all aggressive. That's why I'm writing you
in hope that you guys might be able to help me, or know of someone that can.
I want to get him out of their, but I don't know of anyone that can take
him. I live in an apartment with my aunt and can only have 1 dog. Which I
already have. I don't mean to seem so sappy, but I don't know what else to
do. If you cannot help me I will understand. You cannot save all the
dogs/cats. It will just make me feel better knowing I tried every possible
way to find him a home if we do end up putting him down. If you can help
please email me back ASAP or you can call our shelter tom. between 10:00 and
4:00. Thank you for your time. And again I don't mean to seem to sappy. I've
attached his picture below.
Thank you
Humane Society of the Ohio Valley

So we chat awhile and hang up.

She calls back about around 11am. Did you see his picture? Yeah. Shouldn't have looked. Me either. What are we going do? Don't know....says he doesn't like kids. You don't have kids, she says. I know, but I have nephews and we want kids before too long. Okay...well we'll contact some ppl see what happens.

It's noon. Molly calls agin. She has talked to Jessica...Spot does like kids, he is trained, get along well wth other dogs, etc, etc, etc. Now I'm late for dance. I'll think I tell her, and call you later.

2pm...we finally get a break at dance. I talke to Ralph. ASlong as you are okay with getting him into a no-kill slhleter if our girls don't get along with him, Let's get him he says. Yeah I say! So, I make arrangemts and I'm going to head tonight. I come home get the girls, get on the highway and BAM! There goes the front tire! AAAHHHH!!! OKay, it is now 4 pm, but I have talked to Jessica earier and she saysif I can't make it today them keep him throught the weekend. So I call my parents (who were going with me) ASk them to call the Shelter, and get Jessica's phone # for me. I have a call into her to make arrangements to go get Spot tomorrow. Yeah!!! A Spotty Dog is saved!!!

Please keep us in your thoughts as we make this 4 hr (each way) drive tommorrow (NO MORE FLATS!!!) and that he will be a good match for my girls!!!

Thanks!
Amy

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid55/p8dbc2ae34fd8553d5b178dd7d9925e64/fc7d1dfc.jpg


PS...I'm not sure I like the name "Spot" Any suggestions?

[lizbud]

WOW, What a day you've had.:D Best of luck on the trip
to meet this doggie & I hope you guys fall in love with him too.

I sure hope you all can help him. Update later on, O.K.? Liz.

[micki76]

Oh, he's beautiful!! I hope things work out and he fits in with your family. I love the anticipation!! Safe trip.
What about:
Trevor
Ethan
Ty

[jenluckenbach]

Spot should be named Miracle, because that is what I just got out of the story I just read.
Best of luck. Have a safe trip.

[oodlesofpoodles]

YEAH FOR SPOT. :D :D :D

[mugsy]

I will say that it's been a long eventful day in Toledo, Marietta, and Fort Wayne. I talked to Jessica about as many times as I did Amy (probably more) and we got a back up plan in case Amy didn't take him and found that the Cobb Humane Society in New Haven, IN would take him if I went and got him (which I volunteered to do) and then BAM! Amy and Ralph come through! Yeah for you Amy and Ralph!! I hope the tire holds out tomorrow and one of call the other when we get home. Mike and I are doing a transport tomorrow for Blaze the mini GSD and are taking her to her forever home in Kalamazoo, MI.

[Logan]

Oh my goodness, Amy! He is precious and the story had me on edge the whole time!!! Thank you Molly for alerting Amy and Ralph to this darling boy, who doesn't look like a Dalmation to me at all.......just a spotted boy!!! :)

Keep us posted about tomorrow, Amy. Drive carefully, both of you (Molly and Mike too).

Logan

[delidog]

Oh Amy and Molly!!!!

You Guys!!!!!!
Rescuing not only another lost soul,but another SPOTTY!!!!!!!!

we know that you want him, Amy!!!!!
I hope that Cincy and Sadie agree!!!!!!!!!

And So Many Thanks to Jessica...I know we cannot save them all,but every little bit helps!!!!
My heart goes out to Jessica.....What a Difficult job she has,...yet obviously,has such compassion and love for the animals that she tends to.......Please send her our Thanks!!!!!!

as for a name...how do you like "Patch???"

just look at those beautiful markings....Much like "The Deli!!!"

Please keep us updated!!!!!!!!
(by the way,SMART MOVE,Jessica...sending that Adorable Picture and All!!!!);) :)

[delidog]

The More that I look, the more i realize,he has almost Identical Markings like Delis'!!!!

[Sudilar]

Wow!!! Good luck on the rescue!! I hope all goes well for all of you!!!! Can't wait for an update!

[aly]

WAY TO GO AMY!!!! I just told Staci the other day I had a feeling you were going to get another dog soon :D :D

He doesn't look like a Dal to me either, but that doesn't matter. Its his big heart that matters :)

Hmm.. names. I think you should stick with an "S" or "C" sounding name to go along with your girls.

Sam
Spade
ohh I think Domino would be cute even though its not S sounding
Samson
Shamrock (since he's so lucky)

[wolfsoul]

yay!!! congrats!!!
So...what to call him then huh? I don't really like the name Spot either lol...it's been used in toooo many books :rolleyes:

[delidog]

Oh Amy,
I've been thinking about you guys all night!!!!!

I think that cincy and Sadie will understand once you explain his circumstances to them....also...wouldn't they like a man around the house??????

I can already picture him,sitting next to the recliner with Ralph on Sunday...and for monday night football.....ya' know....just hangin' with Dad.....watching the Game!!!!!;)


I am Praying for a Safe Trip for you today....and that All works out!!!!

Can't wait for Dakotahs'Mommy to see this!!!!!!!!
(We'll teach her to get the Third one first!!!,Eh??;) )
Just kidding!!!!!!


Godspeed today!!!!!!
Take your time and get home safely!!!!!

Nicole

[aly]

I'm on pins and needles waiting for the update :D Wonder what time she'll get home!

[wolf_Q]

Originally posted by aly


He doesn't look like a Dal to me either, but that doesn't matter. Its his big heart that matters :)

Hmm.. names. I think you should stick with an "S" or "C" sounding name to go along with your girls.

Sam
Spade
ohh I think Domino would be cute even though its not S sounding
Samson
Shamrock (since he's so lucky)

Yeah, he looks like a Dal mix.........but a VERY VERY VERY *cute* dal mix at that! What an adorable boy! I can't wait to hear how everything went!

Aly, I really like all of those names too! :D

[sasvermont]

How about the name TOPS which is SPOT spelled backwards!

What a cute doggie. I hope all runs smoothly for you today. Please let us know.

Another doggie saved! Yea!

;)

[delidog]

I love Domino....But hows' about Paddy?????
for St. Paddys' Day?????

or Danny...Oh Danny boy????? Irish song anyway!!!





I'm Thinking.....Beamer...He'll be Beaming when you come to get him?????
I don't know...I still like Patch!!!!

Tops is cute too......
I don't know how old he is...so I don';t know how well he knows his name yet.......
we might not be able to alter the sound of it too much...it might confuse him....

(Don't you love the WE part?????)
(We are just taking ownership!!!!;), think of all the Pet Talk Aunts and Uncles He will have!!!!);) :) :D ;)

[Pam]

Very, very exciting!! I can't wait to hear how it all goes! Since tomorrow is St. Patrick's Day I vote for Patrick! :)

[aly]

Or Nati (so you could have Cincy Nati) Hehehe!

[Rachel]

This is more than a dog rescue in progress, this is a possible adoption in progress. Whahooo! Jessica's story is heart wrenching. What a heroine she is. And this pupster is beautiful. To me he looks like a combo between a Dalmation and a Black Lab. As for a name, I think LUCKY would be appropriate.

[micki76]

Originally posted by aly
Or Nati (so you could have Cincy Nati) Hehehe!


:D :D LOL!!!:D :D

[delidog]

Do we have any News Yet?????

The Expectant Aunties and Uncles are Waiting!!!!!!

Rather impatiently I might add!!!!!;) :) :D


Luv Ya' Amy and Molly for All That you Do To help in Rescue!!!!!!

[delidog]

;) :) :D

still looking for pics or a post!!!!!

[jenluckenbach]

I know it's a long trip there and back, but you've got a lot of eyes just aching for some news, here!;)

[wolf_Q]

No news yet?? Aw man!

Here's some more S names...Sport, Sprite, Spunky!

[4 Dog Mother]

I have no idea if this is the way this is done. So first I have to see if this works. By the way, I am the mother of Cincy's mother and Dakota's mommy.:)

[4 Dog Mother]

Oh my gosh, it did work. We are home from the rescue to Marietta and Amy should be back in Toledo any time. Spot is a great dog but I will let Amy tell you more about it. She and Christy will both be shocked that I have actually registered here. I couldn't think of a good name and I am not sure this is the one I will stick with - however, that is another subject and I guess you would rather hear about the trip. Amy got here about 9:00 am and we back our long trek of 460 miles round trip (560) for Amy. It was 2:30 by the time we got there - a few extra stops for lunch etc. It was 6:30 when we got back to Findlay. I will let Amy tell the rest of the story but we did bring the dog home with us. Spot, Sadie, and Cincy all were great car riders. However, our 4 dogs were glad when we returned so they could go out. I am sure you have all seen my pups, Oreo, Dazzi, Tagger and Snoopy in both Amy and Christy's threads.

[micki76]

Welcome to Pet Talk, Mom!!
Oop! I missed your previous post. :o . Glad to hear everyone had a good trip!! Can't wait to hear more!

[4 Dog Mother]

Neither Amy nor I have a digital camera so it may be awhile before there are any new pictures. I did take some when we got here but that does not finish the roll but maybe I can force myself to take some of my puppies. :) :) So maybe in the next day or two.

[delidog]

Yeah Mom!!!!!
we knew that we'd get you here eventually!!!!
we love Your Furkids too!!!!
and are very familiar with them!!!!!
they have lots of fans here!!!!!

Glad that the journey went well!!!!!

Can't wait to hear from Amy!!!!

Brought Spot Home...Did you here that guys???
if you name them,you have to keep them!!!!;) :) :D

[mugsy]

Oh yeah!! I feel like I have a stake in this one too, so I'm more excited than words can say. I have had a great day, albeit it tiring, 2 successes in one day!!! Blaze is such a sweetheart. I was expecting lots worse. She was a little tentative when we first got her, but she LOVED Shawna and they played for awhile. When we got to Kalamazoo, her new mom just fell head over heels immediately and I felt very comfortable handing her over. She's only about 1-2 years old and has been about bred to death, so she deserves the spoiling she got yesterday and today ( a hamburger, dinner at a doggy restaurant, a breakfast sandwich, shortbread cookies from the Girl Scouts and LOTS of hugs and kisses). And of course the second success is Amy and Ralph and their new baby....I'm about ready to crawl out of my skin here!!

[4 Dog Mother]

I see Amy has not posted yet. I guess she needs to get all the babies settled. And let Spot meet his new daddy. I don't think Amy is going to leave his name Spot even though he seems to have been named that since he was a pup - a family with a little girl gave him up because they were moving. She left a very cute little letter for the new owners of Spot. She was very upset with having to give him up. She said he was 2 1/2 years old. He was very quiet and the meeting of with his new siblings was so much quieter than anything that would have happened with my crew. They all just seemed to accept each other and that was that!

One of Spot's eyes in encased in a black patch - the other has a black circle around it. So we think it should be named Bandit or Rascal. We went through so many names Satchmo, Zeke, Petey, Boomer, Bosco, Roscoe, Bruiser - I have no idea what they will settle on. When we got him back here, I took my dogs out one by one to meet him. He did well with meeting every one of them - even Dazzi who is our usual questionable one. She doesn't accept everybody at first sight. He seemed to accept Snoopy's and Taggert's enthusiastic welcomes very calmly. I just want to know how Amy ends up with the quiet ones and I have all the noisy ones. It doesn't quite seem fair. Especially since Snoopy should have been hers. - But again that is another story.

[delidog]

That all sounds so Wonderful....sounds like hes' house ready and all...2 1/2..hope he accepts a new name....So Glad that Cincy and Sadie were in Agreement!!!!!!!!!!

We followed the Snoopy story since day one.....Love him...and all your other noisy ones!!!!!;) :) :D

[mugsy]

I talked to Amy about 1/2 an hour ago and she told me to post and tell you all that things are great, but she hung up when they were starting to play and there was a little bit of growling going on, but like Mike said, that's probably just nerves. She loves him and said that he's very quiet, just like Mom said! He does have worms, but has had the first treatment already and should be good to go very soon. 560 miles round trip! WOW! That's dedication. She said that the vet that he went to was going to fax her his records tomorrow and he is in West Virginia. She said that you could see the bridge to WV from the shelter. She was going to eat dinner and settle the dogs down, but told me to post and let you guys know that all is well!! Yeah for us!

Mom, you are an angel too for going along for the ride and helping out. I'm so glad that you joined us!! Welcome aboard.

[delidog]

Yeah Mugsy!!!!
Thank You for the Update!!!!!!

The Natives were becoming restless!!!!!;)

I know that they need time to settle!!!!!
They'll be fine after a little time,and a game of this is MY bed,this is YOUR bed!!!!
Don't you think???


Amy must be in her Glory!!!!!!


And A Big Yeah to Yourself and Mom!!!!!!!!

[mugsy]

That's what I told Amy and that's why she told me to post!! lol

[Cincy'sMom]

I'm finally here and posting!! Sorry to keep everyone waiting, but as you have heard it wasa LONG trip and worth every mile! Things are going well so far. We finally got some play about the time Molly and called dinner was ready so it got a bit hectic for a few mintues. Cincy was doing alittle growling, but Sadie and Spot seemd to jump right into the playing. They have been tearing around here off and on since (and Cincy has now joined in more calmly)

I think we are going to change his name, and I am sorta leaning toward Satchmo or Bandit (but I love some of the other suggestions esp. Domino and Nati)

He seems to be a very sweet and well trained dog. he is doing well with coming and was showing off his tricks of shake, rollover and sit pretty. He also have given 3 kisses already (although I have yet to get one :( )

Thnaks for everyone's support and well wishes! We keep you updated and try and gt some pictures soon!


A HUGE THANK YOU to my Mom and Dad for driving us all down there!!!! Welcome to PT MOM!!!!

[delidog]

Yeah,Amy!!!!!
so glad to see you on!!!!
Soo glad all is going well!!!!!!!

How does Ralph like him?????
If you didn't get one of the 3 kisses,who did???

Maybe hes' a Hubby dog!!!!!

Hope that you read through the thread!!!!

Just Wanted to Congratulate you on your new addition!!!!!
I know that you are tired....so that now we know that EVERYBODY (You,Cincy,Sadie,Mugsy,Mom,Ralph and Sweet Spot)
is well...we'll let you get some rest...and look for updates later!!!!!!
{{{HUGS and TREATS to All!!!!}}}}}}}}}

[Rachel]

Wow...such excitement here today at Pet Talk. I miss so much so I am glad I didn't miss this one. This really has been such a heart warming event and to everyone who made such a big effort for this dog, good work and may God bless you. I look forward to hearing the updates. Now everybody, go to bed and get some much needed rest.

[micki76]

Anybody notice the "Mom of 3 wonderful dogs" under Amy's user name??? He he he. I think he's a keeper!! YAY!!:D

[Cincy'sMom]

Originally posted by delidog


How does Ralph like him?????
If you didn't get one of the 3 kisses,who did???



Ralph got them all!!! The seem to be bonding well...Spot let Ralph clean his ear's without a problem and was enjoying a brushing. Now he is asleep behind the couch and the girls are in their normal place, asleep on the couch :)

[delidog]

Yep, I would say that Ralph has himself a new Doggie!!!!!

AAAWWWWW!!!!!
Yes,mickey76...I love Cincysmoms' new Title...Momof 3 WOnderful Dogs.....

Hes' got a forever home!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!;) :) :D

YEAH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
We are all soooo happy for you guys....

when does he get his own bed??????

Will Cincy and Sadie share anytime soon??????

Cannot Wait for Pics!!!!!!!

[aly]

CONGRATS to you Amy!!! Thanks for saving that baby's life. I am so excited for you. New arrivals are so fun. I've been thinking about ya all day.

Let us know when you decide on a name and take LOTS of pics!

[zippy-kat]

Congrats, Amy!!!!! :D :D

[Sudilar]

WOW!! CONGRATULATIONS!!

ALL the angels were very busy today!!!!!

[ChrisH]

:)That is just wonderful! Congratulations!! I am so happy for you all.:)
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid54/pd24fd5f0921908fbfeb888ccd4082fe1/fc85c97c.gif

Chris

[jenluckenbach]

He's A KEEPER !!!!!!:D I am so happy. What a story you all will have to tell, about the trip and all.

[anna_66]

CONGRATULATIONS YOU GUYS!!!

I know you've been thinking about a 3rd for a while, guess it just happened to be the right time:D
I'm almost glad that I haven't been here, I would be just as excited as deli was;)
I can't wait to see this little sweetheart at the park:D
And I'm excited to see a few more pictures when you have the chance!

And welcome to pet talk mom!!!

[Dakota's Mommy]

Wow, what have I missed over the weekend! Welcome aboard mom, I was wondering when you were going to join and why you hadn't joined in yet with both of us girls on here! So glad to hear the trip went well. I'm just glad that Amy did call me Saturday to fill me in or else this would be my first day of knowing anything was going on. How exciting! Now Amy has two black lab mixes with a spotty one and I have two spotty ones with one black lab mix! How exciting! What a day!

[NoahsMommy]

That is wonderful news! I am so touched that you drove so far and that Jessica got a second chance for this sweet little guys. You guys are the best! :)

Congratulations!!! He sure is a cutie! :) Yay!

[aly]

How did the first night go Amy ?? Are you going to take him to the meeting you guys are having at the dog park at the end of this month?

[4 Dog Mother]

This is Amy's mom. We are up here today so Amy's dad can work on her car. The weather this afternoon is beautiful - must be at least 60 maybe 65. Amy said the first night went well but I am sure she will tell more about that later. She is kenneling the new dog while they are at work until all adjustments are made. I hate to tell Amy but she still does not have a watchdog. We entered the house and no one barked at all. Which is such a change from our nosy hounds that it isn't even funny! We let Sadie and Cincy out but we were all dressed up because we had just come from a funeral so we changed our clothes before we let Spot out of his kennel. He was so happy to see us but no barking at all. Just thanks for letting me out. :) The dogs have been out all afternoon while Carl worked on the car. I sat out and watched them so they wouldn't get into what he was doing and to see how they got along. (Right, it had nothing to do with spring fever at all - just a good grandma's duty) They are doing great. He is just a natural with these pups. He and Sadie have played more than he and Cincy but since they both have Dal in them that is no surprise. They haven't done a lot of running but since Amy has mostly shade in her backyard and it is still an ice skating rink that is no surprise.

From the back and side he resembles our Snoopy so much it is amazing. He is just a little taller - he is shorter than Sadie and taller than Cincy as far as the dogs at this house. Right now they are all in the house with me while Carl finishes up his work and are all staring out the front window - I have yet to hear this dog bark - Cincy and Sadie don't bark much- it really doesn't seem fair that an old geezer like me has the young active, noisy dogs and Amy and Ralph, the kids, have quiet, calm pups. :(

I am sure Amy will be on later to tell you more. The only thing I can add is that I am very grateful to Jessica at the Marietta Animal Shelter and Molly ( Mugsy) for alerting Amy about this dog. It would have been so wrong for this wonderful dog to have been put down. And I am very proud of Amy for taking the time and energy to go save this beautiful dog. (Yes, Christy I am proud of you too for adopting Sierra from a animal shelter too).

[ParNone]

Congrats Cincy's Mom! What a great story!

4DogMother, I just wanted to tell you that your Taggert
is just about one of the cutest dogs here at Pettalk. I'm
a sucker for scruffy.:)

Par...

[delidog]

Oh sounds like a Good Day was had by all!!!!!

So she doesn't have a woofer!!!Next Time!!!;)
actually, Deli did not bark the first two weeks that I got her....I think that she was still in Pound Shock...now she guards the house and me...(she is a Dal mix also...just like your precious Snoopy!!)
He'll adjust...Glad that he likes his crate....
It really sounds like there have been no issues....That is Great!!!!!

You are a Great Mom for all the help that you give...and for raising 2 of the most Caring,selfless girls there are!!!!

Congratulations!!!!;) :) :D

[Rachel]

Originally posted by 4 Dog Mother
This is Amy's mom- it really doesn't seem fair that an old geezer like me has the young active, noisy dogs and Amy and Ralph, the kids, have quiet, calm pups. :(


Just wanted to welcome 4 Dog Mother on behalf of the other *old geezers* here. You'll fit in quite well with the rest of us. The reason you have the young active dogs is to keep those old bones and muscles moving because once they stop, they can get kind of sluggish. :p Like your dogs, this board can move quite fast and I think I have missed seeing your dogs. I'm going to search to see what I can find. Also thanks for filling us in on what's going on with Spot and the rest of the crew. We just love the updates.

[Dakota's Mommy]

Like your dogs, this board can move quite fast and I think I have missed seeing your dogs. I'm going to search to see what I can find.

Just so you know, Amy and I both have lots of pics of our mothers dogs in our imagestation albums. Here is a link to my imagestation album with her pups pics in them:

Dakota's & Destiny's Aunts & Uncles:
http://www.imagestation.com/album/?id=4291293257

My Mom's Dogs of the Past:
http://www.imagestation.com/album/?id=4291093055

and
Her Trip to See Me with 2 of her 4:
http://www.imagestation.com/album/?id=4290866997

[ParNone]

Thanks Dakota's Mom! There were a bunch of Taggert pics
I'd never seen. Gosh that dog is cute!

[4 Dog Mother]

Well, I am home finally home and with my pups :)

Things went well last night. Spot did a little barking when we first put him inthe crate for bed last night, but quited down pretty quickly. No accidents, no more barking, it was a goodnight!

Things are good today too. A little bit of dominance to work out between Sadie and Cincy, but nothing too terrible. I stopped at the vet tonight to get Worm Meds for Sadie and Cincy as a preventative.

Ralph just got home, so I'm going to chat with hima bit and I'll update more later!!

[captain]

Well, well, well ........... spotty lover!!! Sorry it took me so long to post, but as you are all aware, I live in Australia, and your exiting things happen when I am sleeping (AND I had to travel for work!!!). Thanks Delidog for pm'ing me, otherwise I would only have managed to see this tonight!

You HAD to get a full spot eventually Amy! Unfortunately, I could not see the picture you posted - seems to have disappeared :(

Congrats on saving what is obviously a loving, beautiful spotty boy. Amy's Mum - you are amazing too - driving so far to get the beloved boy.

Molly - what can I say ......... you are phenominal. As always, looking after the precious monsters that we all love - pups!

What a happy ending. I have tears in my eyes .......:rolleyes:

[lovemyshiba]

What a great story--I can't believe I'm just reading it now!! Everyone involved are such angels, thank you all for saving this sweet dog!! I didn't get to see the pic, but I'm sure he is adorable.
I love to read stories like this, it is such refreshing news!!
Congrats on the new addition!!

[Cincy'sMom]

I didn't realize when I posted earlier, I was still logged in as my mom :) Oh well!!!

I replaced the picture on the first page, since the shlter has taken him off. Hopefully we'll have soem of our camera soon!

[Rachel]

Originally posted by Dakota's Mommy


Just so you know, Amy and I both have lots of pics of our mothers dogs in our imagestation albums. Here is a link to my imagestation album with her pups pics in them:

Dakota's & Destiny's Aunts & Uncles:
http://www.imagestation.com/album/?id=4291293257

My Mom's Dogs of the Past:
http://www.imagestation.com/album/?id=4291093055

and
Her Trip to See Me with 2 of her 4:
http://www.imagestation.com/album/?id=4290866997

Thanks, Christy! The dogs are all adorable and the pictures are so much fun. It's so neat to see your dogs and your mom's dogs all getting along so well. What fun!

[shais_mom]

Well I didn't know what was going on until I got an email/zip file from 4 dog Mother!! I was thinking "Did Amy get another dog?"
WOW~ What a busy weekend!!!
I can't wait to see him at the end of the month!!!
woohoo!
I really like Spade for him!!!! Of course whatever you pick will be fine. ;)
Welcome Diana!!!! So Glad you FINALLY joined us!!!
I think you will like it here also!!! You have been lurking long enough!!!he he

[Cincy'sMom]

I didn't thinkit was going to be quite this soon...but here's some pics!! THANKS MOM!!!

Grandpa and Spot
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid55/pf10711151e9a6ae03f8f48c245d35c16/fc7cf7f5.jpg

Play Time!
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid55/p656c4811a8a5be2acebc0ae5491f8feb/fc7cf7f4.jpg

Spot:
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid55/p2a7ef330e730ac4041a1413bc44d0e06/fc7cf7f1.jpg

My 3 Dogs:
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid55/paccfd880561cc5fac742f4c516d22786/fc7cf7ed.jpg

Checking things out:
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid55/p49274adff01990b8c6bf6e4c9c8cf219/fc7cf7fd.jpg

[lovemyshiba]

Spot is gorgeous!!! I can see why you fell in love with him!!!
Wonderful pictures!!!!

[delidog]

Theres' another Spot amongst us!!!!!!

Oh Amy!!!!!!
He is Beautiful!!!!

Love the bandana....already!!!!

I couldn't be any happier for you,Ralph and the girls!!!!
looks like your Mom and Dad are enjoying the new arrival just as much!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
and they all look so happy!!!!!!!!!!

I have got to send you some Deli pics so you can see that they are SOOOO much alike!!!!!!;) :) :D

[micki76]

Oh, he's so handsome!! More pics soon?

[lizbud]

Great pics of Spot, Cincy & Sadie.:D You've got three Great
looking pupsters there.:) :) :) The new guy is one of the
luckiest pups around to find such a great home. Hope all
continues to go well with the settling in phase. They all look
like they're having fun together.Congrats, I'm so happy for
you all.

p.s. Wanted to welcome your Mom to Pet Talk too.:)

[mugsy]

What a cutie!! His shelter picture sure didn't do him justice!! Thanks for sharing!! So is he going to stay Spot or his getting a new name??

[Cookiebaker]

OMG!! I haven't been on pettalk for a couple of days, and look what I missed!!! Congratulations on your new addition!! I think this is gonna be the start of another PetTalk Legend!! Spot is beautiful and I especially love his eyes. :D

[Cincy'sMom]

Originally posted by delidog
Theres' another Spot amongst us!!!!!!


Love the bandana....already!!!!



He came with that :)


So is he going to stay Spot or his getting a new name??

We are leaning toward keeping it Spot. If not it will probably be Satchmo


Are you going to take him to the meeting you guys are having at the dog park at the end of this month?

I'm really hoping to, but only if the vet says he is worm free by then!

[mugsy]

Geez, I would think he would be worm free by then, when I got Sox as a pup, she was so full of worms she was round with them and it only took her about 3 days to get rid of them.

I think Spot is good for him since he knows it so well, but I do like Satchmo!! lol

[Logan]

Oh, Amy, the new pictures are marvelous!!!! :) Whatever you name him will be perfect and just for him. What a beautiful crew you have now!!!! So complete!!! :D

[tatsxxx11]

Amy, I don't know who is luckier, you or Spot!!:) What a miracle tale. I cried from beginning to end. Like Logan said, I was on the edge of my seat through the entire saga! What gorgeous pics. Spot is a beauty (what love and gratitude in those eyes) and so, so lucky to have landed in the most loving home imaginable. Cincy, Sadie and Spot...Has a nice ring to it!!:)

[Cincy'sMom]

Geez, I would think he would be worm free by then, when I got Sox as a pup, she was so full of worms she was round with them and it only took her about 3 days
to get rid of them.

I thought he would be (but I've been lucky enough to never have a dog with worms before)...anyway, I just picked up a pile and I didn't see any, so I think we are getting near the end! :)

[delidog]

Oh, its' just like a new child....The First Pile.....

Lets' look at it...;) :) :D

Have you ever seen Bill Cosbys' video....Himself"?????
there is a great excerpt when they bring the new baby home...and Everything the Baby does is Catalogued...the first girgle,the first cry,the first poo.....

You are reminding me of this now.....;) :) :D

still chuckling!!!!!!!!

{{{{hugs and Treats}}}}}}}}
for ALL the babies!!!!!!!

[mugsy]

You know, only on here could we talk about picking up dog poop and looking at it and get excited about the results!! :p :p ;) :D :D

I'm very glad to hear it!! Now, do you want to come to our house and pick up winter poop from 20 dogs??? lol

[delidog]

My point exactly Dear Mugsy......
this is the Only Place!!!!;) :) :D

the 20 dog pick up should be interesting,however...

[wolf_Q]

Originally posted by mugsy
You know, only on here could we talk about picking up dog poop and looking at it and get excited about the results!! :p :p ;) :D :D

I'm very glad to hear it!! Now, do you want to come to our house and pick up winter poop from 20 dogs??? lol

LOL yes I remember talking about dog poop a bit too much when Nebo was a pup and had a problem with it! hehe

I only have 3 dogs, but my yards pretty full too........any volunteers?


I cannot even *believe* how incredibly cute Spot is!!!! I LOVE his markings! I can't wait for more pics!!!

What about something that rhymes with Spot...ermm...Scott? Lol that's all I can think of...Spot is cute too!

[ChrisH]

Great pictures! Spot is so adorable!:) And I love this one, not just because it is good but for the caption above! Gladdens the heart!:)


Originally posted by Cincy'sMom

My 3 Dogs:
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid55/paccfd880561cc5fac742f4c516d22786/fc7cf7ed.jpg


Chris

[anna_66]

He is absolutely adorable! I'm hoping to meet him at the park!

I thought dog poo from 3 dogs is awful, I can't even imagine poo from 20:eek: :eek: :eek: :D

[mugsy]

We spent 2 hours in the yard raking last night and we didn't even get 1/2 done and it's supposed to rain this afternoon...I'm praying it holds off until 7 so that we can get a little more done today.

How's Spot today??? I showed my school roomie his picture and she was AAAWWWW!!! Who wouldn't want him?? Her assistant said the same thing. You definitely got a winner in the eyes of Shawnee Middle School!!

[Cincy'sMom]

So far so good! I just got home and let them out and Spot and Sadie were running arounf the backyard. Noe they are all in here eating.

Still a few worms here and there. I got Spot's vet records today...is UTD on stuff, but has NEVEr had a heartworm test or any preventative. That scares me a little, but we have an appointment with our vet tomorrow, so we will see where things stand. Keep your fingers crossed!

Spot finally gave me a kiss last night! He gives Ralph lot more, but I'm sure in a few days he'll be handing them out freely :)

[jenluckenbach]

WOW I almopst missed the Spot pictures!! You should start up a Spot thread!

[Cinder & Smoke]

Oh m' gosh! HOW did we miss this one!?

I've heard lil bits & pieces about Spotty Boy ...
but never really "knew" how he joined the PT Family.

Guess I know, now.
What a Tail!! http://petoftheday.com/i/our_smilies/smile.gif

Take a Bow, Spot!!

http://petoftheday.com/i/our_smilies/biggrin.gif

[mugsy]

Dang Phred!! That was one of the more traumatic days in my life! WHEW! Amy really came through on that one. I was about ready to drive over there myself to pick him up!

[Cinder & Smoke]

I was about ready to drive over there myself to pick him up!

;)
You've been know to do that more than once! :p

Come to think about it - so have *I*! :p

Take a bow, Bowser!!

:D

[mugsy]

All I have to say is that Amy was a true hero that day!

[Cincy'sMom]

Thank you both...but I certainly can't take credit alone.....it started with jessica a the shelter, Molly in her phone calls, Ralph chaning tires on the interstate, my parents travelling with me....

but Spoit was the true hero! And what a great addition he has been!

[cyber-sibes]

Hey, I never saw this either - bless you both - Spot is such a sweetie pie! Sends chills down my spine to think that he almost didn't get this chance :eek: Here's a great pic of Spot & Sherman going nose to nose back at the labor day pic-nic. Never did get my pictures posted :rolleyes: Enjoy.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v432/cyber-sibes/ShermanSpotnosetonose.jpg

[Cincy'sMom]

Can you believe it was 4 years ago today, this drama unfolded?!? Happy Gotcha Day Spot! (offically,tomorrow)

[lizbud]

What a life Spot has had. Such a great adventure to his happy home. :)

Happy Gotcha Day Spot. :)

[Cinder & Smoke]

:D
Do we hang stockings on Gotcha Day Eve?


Hap, HAPP,
H A P P I E :)
Gotcha Day,
** Spotty Boy **!
:D

[delidog]

Yeah Spotty Boy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


Happy Gotcha Day!!!!!
Dearest Spotty!!!!!!!!!

Hugs from Hurricane Central!!!!!

Joey,Deli,Hobo& Maggie Puss!!!

[crow_noir]

Happy Gotcha Day Spotty Boy! :D


Can you believe it was 4 years ago today, this drama unfolded?!? Happy Gotcha Day Spot! (offically,tomorrow)

[4 Dog Mother]

Wow, I almost didn't see this one. I am so happy that we went to get Spot - what a great granddog he has turned out to be. And not only that what a great dog he is period. Just makes you stop and think about all the great dogs that don't get a "second" chance and sometimes only because of the genes that carry. "Dalmations, pitbulll, rottweilers are too aggressive and often are teh first to be put down when the shelter is too full". Wouldn't that have been a sad think in Spot's case. We were told he wasn't good with kids - he was owned by a little girl who left a note for whoever adopted him. Where that information came from - who knows? No he is a therapy dog in great demand at the library as the kids love to read to the spotted dog.

Happy Gotcha Day, Spot and thanks Amy and Ralph!

[cyber-sibes]

I've never read Spot's story before, wow! Pretty dramatic! He IS such a sweet spotty boy!
HAPPY, HAPPY GOTCHA DAY, SPOT!
Wooos from Star, and play bows from Shermie - he's hoping to see you soon!

[Sudilar]

Wonderful success story!!! Happy Gotcha Day, Spot!!!!!

[Cookiebaker]

Guess I'm exhausted AND a little slow. :o I was all excited to think you were getting ANOTHER new pupper. But then I noticed the date, and realized that this was your pupper already.

Happy Gotcha day, Spot! :D

[mugsy]

Happy be-lated gotcha day Spot!! I'm sure glad the Fates made me call your mom that morning.

[BCollie_Kelly]

Happy Be-lated Gotcha Day, Spot! :D

[Rachel]

At first I didn't realize this was an old thread either, and I thought that your not liking the name Spot was kind of strange since you had a dog named Spot. Heehee - guess you didn't change it.

Anyway, after I realized this was a update for your original story of acquiring Spot, it did my heart good to realize what a happy *tail* this has been. LES here. Have you ever called the angel Jessica to let her know she done good?

Another anniversary in that 4 Dog Mother joined the PT group with this adventure.

[Cincy'sMom]

Anyway, after I realized this was a update for your original story of acquiring Spot, it did my heart good to realize what a happy *tail* this has been. LES here. Have you ever called the angel Jessica to let her know she done good?



I never called her, but I did email the shelter a few times with updates. I don't know if Jessica is still there or not, but they do have Spot in there "Happy Endings" photos located here (http://www.hsov.org/gallery/thumbnails.php?album=3)

[Rachel]

I never called her, but I did email the shelter a few times with updates. I don't know if Jessica is still there or not, but they do have Spot in there "Happy Endings" photos located here (http://www.hsov.org/gallery/thumbnails.php?album=3)


Oh good. I bet she has seen it. Someone who cared that much probably checks in to see if there were any followups on the ones she was involved with. Kudos to all who were involved in this heart warming scenerio.

[pitc9]

Happy (late) Gotcha Day Spot!!

[Cincy'sMom]

Wow! Can you believe it has been 8 years since the boy came home? Happy Gotcha Day Spot!

[pitc9]

Happy Gotcha Day Spot!!

[lizbud]

Still going strong sweetie.:) Happy Gotcha Day Spot.:)

[Cataholic]

Happy G day, Spot!