What was your first impression of your dog?

[IRescue452]

I didn't really want Autumn but she was cuter than I expected and I knew from the moment I picked her up that she was mine and I couldn't wait for the lady to stop talking to my mom and leave me to my dog.

[dab_20]

The first time I saw Molli she was 3 days old. Of course then I didn't know I was going to have her, but I remember thinking she's so TINY! When we brought her home she was this adorable little poof ball.
My first impression of Sam was CUUUUUTE! He was just this little 9 week old puppy with his signature "ever wagging nubby". lol He was so cute.
First time I saw Springen, my brother had him down in the basement to surprise me. I knew he was going to look at him to adopt, but didn't know he had adopted him! He was BIG! He was much smaller than he is now, I just wasn't used to such a powerful dog. I loved his cute wrinkled forehead. lol

[kokopup]

Love at first Sight Koko was about 5 months old when this angel walked out of my woods and into my heart. This little pup was sent from above and I thank God every day for his blessing.

[Alysser]

Love at first Sight Koko was about 5 months old when this angel walked out of my woods and into my heart. This little pup was sent from above and I thank God every day for his blessing.

Have we heard this story before? I sure would love to!

ALL these pics are absolutely adorable by the way, keep them coming!

[Suki Wingy]

I was ten, we pulled up to the humane society which is right downtown. I looked in and saw him in his kennel through the window and showed my mom but I didn't think much of him other than he was just a random dog. When the behaviorist showed him to us however, I liked him a lot. He was around 6-8 months and was smelly and dirty and had poop stuck to his leg.

[kaycountrygal]

Hello, Earlier I told you about choosing LilGirl puppy in Sept 08. Now I'll talk about Annie who was a stray & just appeared in the yard in May 06.

My first impression, to be honest, was to hope she would go away because I did not need or want another dog (I had a little housedog Honey) & I didnt know if she was friendly or if she would hurt Luke or Honey dog (Honey died 2008). The next day she was still here. We were outside with cat & dog when she slowly came up, stood, wagged her tail, & made no attempt to hurt anybody. She was so skinny & covered in ticks & I felt sorry for her & decided she could stay. I named her Annie for Little Orphan Annie. She's been here since May 06 & is a wonderful sweet dog & we love her. ... Kay in NC

Here's Annie.

[K9karen]

Cody was in the whelping pen with his sibs. They were all so adorable and tiny and fluffy at 5 weeks old. My friend who drove mom and me to her sister's house, leaned over the pen, clapped her hands and said "Come puppy", and Cody was the only one who wobbled over to us. Viola! First impression? Brillant and adorable of course!!

I went from cage to cage at the SPCA, commanding "sit", and no dog did but Mz Logan! Then she laid down when I asked her to. I loved her Cleopatra eyes, everything about her. She was so confused but obedient and beautiful (and housebroken!) I was so impressed by her. I swore I wouldn't let her into my heart like I did Cody, but that lasted about 2 minutes! She's still smart and beautiful...obedient...when she wants to, with a mischievious gleam in her eye, the little sneak.