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Thread: We're keeping them!

  1. #1
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    We're keeping them!

    We have decided to stop deluding ourselves that Mac and Ozzy are foster dogs. As of today, they are officially permanent members of the Wandering Spirits family!

    Happy Mac running the fence line looking for a way out.


    Ozzy learning to skijor!

    In eight months we've had very little interst in them. There isn't much demand for dogs that must go together, are very timid, make alot of noise, escape at will, and one who bites when he's cornered! One guy seemed really nice and I'm sure he would be a good dog owner. But he lives in a subdivision where fences can only be four feet high! Well, that wouldn't even slow Mac down. Mac associates being tied up with being in trouble and being hurt. He cowers and shakes at the sight of a chain. Clearly, he can't go to a home where he would have to be chained up! The other couple who called never came out to see them after I told them Mac has a bite history. They have a young child and Mac would not have been a good fit for them.

    Ozzy has decided that I am the greatest thing since MilkBones. I have great difficulty walking around the yard lately as Ozzy has started to match my stride in order to keep his head pressed against my thigh! I'm sure that with enough time Ozzy would bond to someone else, but I'm not sure I could look in those big brown eyes and break his heart, even short term.

    Plus they are both turning into fine sled dogs, despite the concerns of the musher who bred them.

    Welcome to the pack, boys!
    If you are lucky enough to find a way of life you love, you must find the courage to live it.
    --John Irving

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    Awww. They're adorable. Congrats!


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    Congratulations! It sounds like you have a really strong bond with them, glad they can keep that stability.
    don't breed or buy while shelter dogs die....

    I have been frosted!

    Thanks Kfamr for the signature!


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    Oh my, another foster flunky!

    Congrats on the great new additions to the family. They knew they were home, sometimes it just takes us humans a little longer to figure things out.

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    Congrats they are hunks
    Krista- owned by Rudy, Dixie, Miagi & Angel

    Rocky, Jenny, Ginger Buster & Tiger .. forever loved & always in my heart..



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    Congrats on the new additions to the family. They are beautiful dogs!!
    Gayle - self proclaimed Queen of Poop
    Mommy to: Cali (14 year old kitten)
    (RB furbabies: Rascal RB 10/11/03 (ferret), Sami RB 24/02/04 (dog), Trouble RB 10/08/05 (ferret), Miko RB 20/01/06 (ferret) and Sebastian RB 12/12/06(ferret), Sasha RB 17/10/09 (border collie cross), Diego RB 04/12/21

  7. OZZY! So cute, and a good name too Good luck, I know they are getting a good home! With many more pranks from Mac, he's sure to keep you entertained!

    CONGRATS! *More pictures for the happy news*

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    OMGosh, yay!! I love those two! You know Glacier, I knew the first day you posted pics of your two new fosters they were home . Congratulations to you and the whole pack!!
    Mom to Raven and Rudy the greyhound

    Missing always: Tasha & Tommy, at the Rainbow Bridge

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    Originally posted by K9soul
    ! You know Glacier, I knew the first day you posted pics of your two new fosters they were home .
    The first day they came to the shelter as 5 month old puppies, my husband was helping me take pictures of them. (I maintain the shelter website). As we left their kennel he sighed and said "you know they are going to end up at our place eventually, don't you?"

    We have a bit of a history with timid littermates!
    If you are lucky enough to find a way of life you love, you must find the courage to live it.
    --John Irving

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    WOW, I'm SOOOOOOOO shocked!! YOU keep a foster?? NEVER


    They both are so cute, CONGRATS!

    Ashley
    Dogs: Nova, Konnor and Sitka

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    Congratulations!

    I just knew that they would be making their home with you

    Huney, Bon & Simba-missed so very much
    Remembering all the Rainbow Bridge Pets

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    Great news!

    They are both very handsome fellas, but I have to say that Ozzy has really stolen my heart!

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    Beautiful furkids! I'm glad you are making them a permanent part of your home, they will love you for it forever!

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    I couldn't look into those eyes and break their hearts either! Congrats on makin it official!

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    Originally posted by Glacier
    The first day they came to the shelter as 5 month old puppies, my husband was helping me take pictures of them. (I maintain the shelter website). As we left their kennel he sighed and said "you know they are going to end up at our place eventually, don't you?"

    We have a bit of a history with timid littermates!
    Congrats

    Dogs are not our whole life, but they make our life whole

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