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  1. 10-07-2003, 06:36 PM #1
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    Got a dog!

    Well, I went to a shelter tonight "just to look", and now there is a dog happily destroying a rawhide under my desk. He's a 6-year-old Greyhound Shepherd mix; he's largely an orangey-red color with brown stripes. He's very sweet and knows lots of commands already! He's filled with a bit of nervous energy tonight, but when he settles down a bit I'll take some pictures (heck, he'll probably have his own website within the month)!

    Wow, I feel like one of the group now...better update my profile!
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    CONGRATULATIONS!! I commend you for adopting an older dog, good job. Any pictures?? He sounds adorable! Has he got a name yet?
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    Congratulations and can't wait to see pics!
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    Congrats!!!!!

    Can't wait for the website ......
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    Thank you! No pics yet--I've tried, but he either simply won't stay still, or he's under the desk chewing and I don't want to disturb him--I think he's a little wound up and I want him to feel at ease quickly. But there will be pictures VERY soon!

    His name is currently "Lefty", but the woman at the shelter didn't feel there would be any problems with changing it. We're thinking of Sikan (the dog's name in the movie "My Life as a Dog"), or maybe Buka (a Russian dog's name; not sure how it's spelled). I think he looks like a Sikan. Have any of you changed an older dog's name; if so, how did it go?
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    Oh I love greyhounds! Can't wait to see pics of him.

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    Congrats! Nothing beats a dog from the shelter!

    We've just recently adopted an older sheltie (estimated to be about 5 or 6). He was called Milo but we changed it to Kaedyn. Kaedyn's a completely different name than milo...it doesn't even sound alike lol but he responded very nicely. Within a week, he caught on.

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    Lefty's shelter pics

    Here is his picture from the shelter's website:

    http://www.buddydoghs.com/html/pets/dogLefty.html

    He's cuter in real life
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    Wow, what a gorgeous guy!
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    OMG, Congratulations! Awwww! What a handsome guy! Congratulations on the new addition, I am so happy that you got him from a shelter, and I am also glad that you got an older dog. I can't wait to see some more pics!
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    Oh I love how unique looking he is. How adorable!!

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    I'm so happy for you Smilla. Although he looks very handsome in the website I can't wait to see some home pics. Bless you for taking in an adult shelter dog.
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    Re: Got a dog!

    Originally posted by Smilla
    ... I went to a shelter tonight
    "just to look"...
    "Just Lookin" never quite seems to work around here...

    "Lefty" is a GOOD Looking Pooch!!
    /s/ Cinder, Smokey & Heidi

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    Oh He is BEAUTIFUL!!!!!
    Love the Ears!!!!!

    Like Mr. Phred Said...
    There is no such thing as "Just Looking" with people like us!!!
    I almost had my computer taken away,as I got my Third Furkid on Petfinder!!!!
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    A brindle baby! My favorite!!

    *yay*

    He's gorgeous and looks like quite the fast little fellow.
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