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[jackiesdaisy1935]

Aly, I bet Reece looks so cute in his new cut, I don't know much about Poodles ( although a black schnauzer way back has poodle and affenpincher in them) but I like the puppy cut much better than the frou frou.
He is such a sweetheart, he and Bella would be so funny together. Sounds like you have your hands full with Shiloh, Reece and the kitten, good luck.

[RachelJ]

Aly, I can't say I would go to PetsMart for grooming again. I took Tucker once for just a bath. Every store is different and it comes down to the competance of the individual groomer who is doing the work, but my experience just had a lot of red flags to it. I'm glad Reece came out okay, but I prefer to stick to a place where the same people will be doing the dog. You are right, everybody should know what a puppy cut for a poodle is. My current groomer is so wonderful. She owns the business and does all the work herself and because of that only has a couple dogs there at the same time. My dogs get to know her and she knows them. Even Hannah gets credited with good behavior.

[aly]

Okay, I take it back... I hate this haircut. I thought the poof would be easy to undo like last time but I wet him down this morning and its not working. They made him look really weird. I love him no matter how he looks but I can't wait until he grows out this haircut.

We are all itching like crazy. This kitten was nice enough to bring us fleas!!

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[aly]

Reece will be staying at the Humane Society on Sunday He won't be back in the kennel area at all, he's going to stay behind the desk and there will be people with him constantly. That way he won't have to spend the night anywhere. He has his new haircut and a new bandana and can be the mascot for the day. He's a ham and will love the attention that I'm sure he'll get a lot of.

[aly]

Here's a pic of Reece with his new hairdo which makes him look like a sissy



Here's my foster kitten

[KYS]

Reese looks so pretty,
and the kitten is just
so precious.

[Pam]

Aly, Reece doesn't look like a sissy. We have always cut our poodles real close like that when summer arrives. He could never look anything but adorable! The kitty looks like my Trevor did when he was a baby! AAAAWWWWWW!!!!

[tanya14]

Aly, I have to tell you I was never a big fan of poodles. But since I've been on this board hearing about Reece and seeing his pictures, I want a poodle so bad!

[aly]

Tanya: I'm so happy to hear that. I probably would never have even thought about getting a poodle but Reece just stole my heart. They are really very smart and VERY eager to please. He is so gentle and gets along with any other animal. The only problem I've ever had with him is seperation anxiety but that is getting better and better. He has been accepted into a Pet Therapy group and will start doing that in July. He is the PERFECT dog for that because he loves to greet people and he makes everyone smile. When you pick him up, he leans his whole body against your chest and puts his head on your shoulder. He has such a way of brightening a day.

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[aly]

Well, I didn't see this coming. I had found the perfect home for this kitten (who I'm calling Julius) and couldn't wait for him to start his new life. This morning I got the phone call that the husband of the family changed his mind and isn't allowing a cat. Now I got this little guy on my hands who I'm becoming more and more attached to every day. If by chance anyone here wants a kitten, let me know. I would like nothing more than for one of you to have him. I would keep him in a heartbeat but Shiloh will not have it. He's really playful and also very sweet. He can tell when I'm upset and he'll jump in my arms and lick my face. I need to find the perfect home.



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[Sudilar]

Ohhh, he is just soooo cute! I know that Killian and Shiloh would NOT like to have a kitty, though. Hope you find someone to adopt him, he's a doll!!!!!!

[AdoreMyDogs]

Good Lord is that kitten CUTE!!!! My goodness, on a cuteness scale of 1-10 he's a zillion! I would love to see him grow up but I am so afraid I would be allergic. My husband has a mild alergy too, but he's had cats in the past so I know he could handle it. I just DON'T want to go through what I went through with my beloved goffins cockatoo with any other pet. I know I have no alergy to dogs thank goodness but I would not want to get attached to a kitty and find out a year later that my alergies are so bad that I have to re-home it. Julius is a great name, and Jewls is a cute nickname. I like your taste in pet names. Good luck.

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[tatsxxx11]

Oh Aly. Julius is cute beyond description. That pic. just says "please take me!" I just adopted a kitten, so that makes 2 kittys, and a guinea pig along with the 2 dogs, and well, it would be hard right now. I was so afraid of introducing a new kitten at all because Mr. B is a senior with asthma and a heart condition. Afraid of over stressing him. If not for that, I would take him in a heartbeat. I hope Julius finds the best home. With you on his side, I know that will happen. Also, my friend just got the most precious 7 mo. old puppy black mini poodle named Lucky. She got him for her elderly mother who just lost her poodle of 14 yrs. Ronnie. (PERFECT health!) He was hit by a car when let out for his last "potty" one night recently. I was so afraid of entrusting her with another pup. Although she is clear in her head, she just does it "her way." Well, disaster struck 2 days after coming home. The woman, who also lives with her mentally disabled daughter, left Lucky outside unattended. Who knows how long after that, my friends husband, driving over for a visit, saw the puppy tagging along after some children, having crossed a very busy intersection. Thank God the pup was not injured. He is so loving, and just wants to be with ANYONE! Thankfully, my friend is now the proud guardian of Lucky. I have lots of pics. of him I want to share. He looks so BIG for a mini poodle!! Almost Cocker size! I have never had poodles, don't know very much about them, and you know, there isn't a breed I don't love. But this pup is the sweetest little dog on earth. No barking. No fear or aggression. But not submissive either. Sits quietly in the car like a little gentleman. Snuggles up in bed. Just wants to be held and kissed, and play and Oh! I could go on. Anyway, pics of Lucky (and boy was he) coming! Lucky would be the perfect therapy pet. Something I would love to do, being a nurse and all. Cody and Star are either too fearful (Cody) or NuTZy (Star) Do they let anyone other than the guardian bring/handle the "therapist?" I guess I'll have to look into the institutions around here. Several nursing homes here allow clients to have their pups (many of whom are boarded long term at the kennel I work at) brought in for visitis, so I think they might be amenable. Hope so!

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[Pam]

Tats... you know I would love to see pictures of Lucky!!

[aly]

I remember you talking about that lady and Ronnie before. That story breaks my heart. I'm glad Lucky is with your friend now. I'm sorry the lady has to be without a poodle but it is better than putting another dog's life at risk. Lucky sounds like just the laid back poodle that Reece is. I can't wait for the pictures.

They'll probably allow you to do therapy work with Lucky, provided all the other rules are met. Every organization is different though so I'm not sure. I sorta had to tell a little white lie for Reece to be accepted. The one here requires that you own your dog for at least a year before starting therapy work. Well, I understand this rule and I wouldn't break it if it were any other dog but I am positive Reece is perfect for it. The vets and groomers always comment how well behaved and wonderful he is, even with a thermometer stuck up his butt! They are surprised since most small dogs have a lot of attitude.

My neighbor is somewhat of a country bumpkin and he always compliments Reece. Then he'll say "Man, poodles are usually MEEEAN, especially females!". I am constantly trying to correct him but he really won't hear it. Maybe we should sic Bella on him and he'll see how mean those big sloppy poodle kisses can be?