Introducing Xena

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02-23-2007, 05:01 PM
3GSDMom

Introducing Xena

Things went GREAT with her!

original post here http://petoftheday.com/talk/showthre...6&page=1&pp=15

She is no where near as bad as I thought she was.
She is such a love. I went to get her and she was all ready to go. I walked her around the block and came back to my house. She and Trav met through the fence. I then tied her up in the front and brought Travis out on a leash and tied him up. I walked Xena around the front yard letting them get used to seeing eachother. Xena is smitten with Travis. She LOVES him!! :D Travis is started to warm up to her but Im only letting them see eachother for a little bit each day. I don't want to overwhelm either one of them. I'm going to pick her up tomorrow. She loves me. We immediately formed a bond. If I leave she whines until I come back to her. My mom even noticed how much she loves me already. If I stand still, Xena presses up against my side, looks up at me with her gorgeous eyes and smiles until I pet her. She is just wonderful. I didn't want to take her back. I want to keep her. Lol.

Ok, so here's my sweet girl Xena (ok..technically not mine but I'm still claiming her :D )

The whole walk she kept looking up at me like that
http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c2...enaTrav005.jpg

She was glued to my side so it was near impossible to get pictures of her
http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c2...enaTrav006.jpg

Pretty girl
http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c2...enaTrav007.jpg

Look at those eyes
http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c2...enaTrav009.jpg

Whats that?
http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c2...enaTrav010.jpg

Meeting Travis
http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c2...enaTrav011.jpg

I like him!
http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c2...enaTrav013.jpg
02-23-2007, 05:02 PM
3GSDMom

Can I please go play with him?
http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c2...enaTrav016.jpg

Pleeeeeeeeeaaaaaassseee??
http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c2...enaTrav017.jpg

He's over there..so close..yet so far.
http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c2...enaTrav018.jpg

I had her tied to that post so I could get Travis situated. She spent that time trying to figure out how to get back to me.
http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c2...enaTrav019.jpg

My Sweet Babies
http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c2...enaTrav020.jpg

Taking her home
http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c2...enaTrav025.jpg
http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c2...enaTrav026.jpg

She LOVES being brushed and pet. She kept doing the famous GSDshovetheirbuttupagainstyou move. Hehe. With all of the hair I got off of her I could make a whole 'nother GSD for them to play with

As far as I'm concerned, she's MY girl :D I think Xena would agree too. :D
02-23-2007, 05:05 PM
cassiesmom

Yeay, I'm so glad it went well!
02-23-2007, 05:06 PM
Kalei

Wow She is soo beautiful! I love German Shepherds! I bet her and Travis will get along great! She already seems to have a crush on him:p
02-23-2007, 05:08 PM
lizbud

Xena is gorgeous. I see what your were talking about. :) GSDs are
such people dogs, it's a shame her family keeps her alone for so long.
It's really great that she takes to you & you can give her some company too. :)
02-23-2007, 05:08 PM
3GSDMom

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kalei

She already seems to have a crush on him:p

She certainly does :D We just need to give Travis some time. Towards the end of the "session" he started trying to play with her. Doing his little slapping thing and whining. He's starting to come around but it will still be a little bit until I can let them play. I'm not worried about her at all. By the way she acts around me, you could never tell that she was neglected. Its amazing.
02-23-2007, 05:09 PM
BorderColliez

:eek: what a nice pretty girl!!!
Awww congrats! What a sweetie. I see on the tip of one of her ears...is that a scar or something????
You can definetly tell shes been neglected for a while.
She looks like she needs a nice brushing :D
Oh im so glad 4 you!!

Make sure you keep sharing pictures!!!! :D

She looks so happy with you. What a lucky girl to have you!
02-23-2007, 05:09 PM
3GSDMom

Quote:

Originally Posted by lizbud

GSDs are
such people dogs, it's a shame her family keeps her alone for so long.
It's really great that she takes to you & give her some company too. :)

I know. I can't imagine doing that to a dog, especially a GSD. They need and want to be with their loved ones at all times. :( I'm just glad her "owner" is letting me spend time with her.
02-23-2007, 05:12 PM
3GSDMom

Quote:

Originally Posted by BorderColliez

I see on the tip of one of her ears...is that a scar or something????
!

I think it is from the flies eating away at her ears.
02-23-2007, 05:34 PM
BCollie_Kelly

Aww, she's such a pretty girl! And she looks so happy, too!
02-23-2007, 05:38 PM
3GSDMom

She's like a different dog around me. At her house she is really timid and shy. Almost afraid to do anything or go near anyone, but with me she's outgoing and happy and never stops smiling. :)
02-23-2007, 06:27 PM
Taz_Zoee

Oh Xena Girl!! She is beautiful!! She reminds me of my childhood GSD, Bigfoote. The exact same coloring and everything!! Of course she LOVES you, you are giving her the attention she has been wanting her entire life! You are a great person!!! :D
02-23-2007, 06:40 PM
Ginger's Mom

What a great thread! I am so glad to hear that the first meeting went so well, but I am also glad to hear that you are going to continue to take it slow in allowing Xena and Travis meet and get to know each other. The pictures are great, and it sounds like you are doing everything right to help this little lady. Good for you! :) She is a lucky little girl to have you for a friend.
02-23-2007, 06:56 PM
borzoimom

I see mild eye infection in her uhhhhhhhh. right eye...
Poor baby- she is pretty. ..
02-23-2007, 08:04 PM
luvofallhorses

sorry I just read your other thread just now. :o How wonderful for you to help her out and spend time with her! :D She's absolutely gorgeous! :)
02-23-2007, 08:12 PM
Marigold2

Oh this touched my heart so, lovely Xena.
02-23-2007, 09:01 PM
dukedogsmom

No wonder you're in love! I just love that first pic. I so wish you could adopt her. Maybe in time, that can happen. She's a sweetheart.
02-23-2007, 09:19 PM
Daisy and Delilah

What a sweet girl and so pretty!! How could anyone neglect her? Thank you for taking time with her and making her feel special. That's so nice of you. It sounds like all she needed was a little attention and love. Dogs are just amazing aren't they? She's a love bug for sure :) Me, Daisy, and Delilah would like to ask you to give her and Travis some kisses from us :D
02-23-2007, 09:27 PM
3GSDMom

Quote:

Originally Posted by dukedogsmom

I so wish you could adopt her. Maybe in time, that can happen. She's a sweetheart.

Thats what I'm hoping. ;)

I will certainly pass along the kisses :D I can't get enough of kissing those two.
02-23-2007, 10:37 PM
chocolatepuppy

Xena is beautiful! Bless you for being so kind to her. :)
02-24-2007, 08:01 AM
pitc9

Yipppeee!! Pictures!!

Poor thing with the fly bites... :(

I'm so happy she now has you and Travis as friends! You've made her life SO much better!! I know what you mean about sticking so close to you you're not able to take pictures.. that's my Buddy! Silly dogs! :p
02-24-2007, 11:36 AM
cyber-sibes

Xena is such a sweetie! She has such a gentle face. Her colors are so soft, too, very very pretty! Travis will warm up to her - who wouldn't? She'll just bat those big soulful eyes at him!
02-24-2007, 01:33 PM
Riptide

What a GORGEOUS girlie! It's so awesome that you're doing this for her. She seemed to love it!
02-24-2007, 02:32 PM
Sophist

Beautiful Xena (and, for that matter, Travis) are lucky to have you. I definitely think her life has taken a sharp turn for the better.

I didn't know that the butt-shove was a classic GSD thing, I thought my mix was just a weirdo! Lol, good to know.
02-24-2007, 04:17 PM
ramanth

Glad they hit it off!! I'm sure they enjoy many play dates together. :D
02-25-2007, 06:37 AM
Ceph

Oh, She is Gorgeous! She looks like such a sweetheart!