Oh my gosh I have puppies!

[Dakota's Mommy]

Like I've said plenty of times on here before, that's exactly why I won't foster dogs. I'd get too attached and not want to give them up. They are just to special not to get attached!

[Cincy'sMom]

Taggert had kennel cough when my mom got him. Both my girls had been vaccinated about a month before, but Cincy got it anyway. Sadie did not. At my mom's house Oreo got it, who had not been vaccinated, and Dazzi did not (she had) I think it is easier for young or old dogs to pick up regardless of vaccination. Hopefully this will hold true and Graham and Kersey won't get it!

Hugs to all the pups!

[AdoreMyDogs]

Well my heart pup, Saph, is going to his new home on Tuesday Mixed emotions overload. As of now, Ellie still does not have any bites yet, so she's still available **subliminal message....did you hear that, Mugsy?**. I am a little worried about Ellie. She is EXTREMELY active and she's also very, very smart. Almost too smart for her own good. She is an excape artist. She can easilly climb out of her puppy enclosure as well as sucessfully knock down the baby gate. She can easilly climb up and down the stairs and she is just so independant. She is not into being held or cuddled, and she just does not seem to be terribly concerned about people. Whenever anyone picks her up to hold her, she immediately starts wiggeling and whining. She is SO active, and SO much more so then Saph. She can hardly stand to sit still for any amount of time unless she's sleeping because she is so spunky. Also when I have them outside for a potty, I almost always have to "trap her" by quietly sneaking up to her when she's not looking. Otherwise, she runs away from me and she won't come back. She's going to be such a handfull. I am worried about her because of that. She is also by far the dominating puppy of the two.

I am worried about her. I hope she will grow up to be a good dog and not be too much trouble, otherwise she's at risk of being turned back into the MHS

Saph has a fantastic life ahead of him. He is going with a super nice young family with two little girls. They are wonderful dog people and they recentlly lost their dog of 15 years. They were looking for a female pup. They really didn't think they had any interest in a male dog. They have only had girl dogs so they were sure they were going to pick Ellie until they met the pups, and Saph is so much more cuddly and adoring, and he's so much more mellow and tolerant and dependant that they chose Saph to be their first male dog ever. Saph was actually playing with the little girls, and he was VERY tolerant of them holding him, while Ellie went off to do her own thing and she squirmed and whined when the kids tried to hold her for any amount of time. At first, the mom and dad were worried about having a male pup because they were so used to having female dogs, but there was no question, Saph is going to be a more cuddly, in-your-face and under your feet, mellow, layed back, submissive dog and that is exactally what they wanted. I went and bought him a going away gift basket with a bunch of toys in it last night. I am going to dread seeing him go, but the new family promised me that they would keep in contact, and they also said that once Saph is fully vaccinated, I can meet them at the dog park with my pups and we can have an occational reunion. They also said they would send me pics of him while he's growing up, and when he's fully grown. I am so excited about his family. He is going to be so happy.

Now I have to work on that little Ellie. She is one fiesty little thing!

[mugsy]

Let me talk to Mike. We were going to go down to Indy and get Highway, but we waited too long and she has a REALLY long list of interested families. Mike was going to get her for me for Christmas. Gee, we don't know ANYTHING about alpha girls!! lol Sox and Jessie would give her a run for her money. The escape artist thing may be a problem. Has anyone contacted agility people or people who have sheep and need a herding dog who will also be able to protect the flock?? Just a thought.

[Candy16]

Well, I hope someone scoops up that sweetie soon! I'm sure her new owners can find something, (agility, flyball, what have you,)to keep her busy mind active! Good luck!

[wolf_Q]

Originally posted by AdoreMyDogs
She can easilly climb up and down the stairs and she is just so independant. She is not into being held or cuddled, and she just does not seem to be terribly concerned about people. Whenever anyone picks her up to hold her, she immediately starts wiggeling and whining. She is SO active, and SO much more so then Saph. She can hardly stand to sit still for any amount of time unless she's sleeping because she is so spunky. Also when I have them outside for a potty, I almost always have to "trap her" by quietly sneaking up to her when she's not looking. Otherwise, she runs away from me and she won't come back. She's going to be such a handfull. I am worried about her because of that. She is also by far the dominating puppy of the two.

I am worried about her. I hope she will grow up to be a good dog and not be too much trouble, otherwise she's at risk of being turned back into the MHS

Nebo was completely independent. He HATED to be held, he would run away, and well, he was downright mean sometimes! He was a HORRID biter (hard!) and could be quite dominating to other dogs also. After giving him some adjustment time to get used to his new family, puppy kindergarten and just letting him grow up---he's a marshmallow!! lol He no longer really dominates the other dogs...just really wants to play...he still sometimes gets in his "moods" and will bite (not nearly as hard as before) but most of the time he is a good boy!

I guess my point is, don't be too quick to judge Ellie. Some pups start out fiesty, but that doesn't mean that's how they will be as adults necessarily.....give her the right home and some training, and I bet things will work out!

[anna_66]

I'm glad to hear Saph is going to a wonderful family. I'm sure he'll have much fun with the 2 little girls. Sounds perfect
Good luck on finding Ellie a forever home.

[ParNone]

Hi AdoremyDogs!

Vedy cute puppies!

I'm gonna ditto what wolfq said, because when I first got Oz
he was just so active he could care less about being petted and
cuddled. Oh what a difference a couple of months made. My first
human instinct was "man he doesn't like me", but I started trying
to win him over by doing what he liked best, which is play. Oh
my gosh! he's changed so much. He still loves to play best, so
he'll come nudge me with his toy, but he also comes and nudges
me with his nose to be petted and to sit in my lap or just to be
close to me. Never dreamed he'd turn out to be so loving based
on the initial meeting.

Par...

[Cincy'sMom]

Congrats to Saph on his forever home!!!

Cincy was also very independent when we first got her (and to some extent still is) it has only been inthe past few weeks that she likes laying on the couch with me better then the floor alone and only since late last week that she suddenly wants to sleep in the big bed with us and Sadie.

[ramanth]

I'm happy that Saph got to go to a wonderful forever home.

Here's hoping that our sweet Ellie finds a home. *hugs*

[AdoreMyDogs]

Very sad day...Saph and Ellie had their recheck appointment at the vets today, and they were deemed healthy enough to get adopted out. Saph's new mom, dad and kids met me at the Humane Society and they took him from there. Now I just have the lone little Ellie girl. I knew it would be hard to lose him, but he is going to a great home. His new name is probablly going to be either Riley or Pippin. They can't decide between the names.

According to MHS, Ellie will be going on Petfinder since she is almost over the kennel cough.

Here is a pic taken last night. It's amazing how much bigger they are now. You can't really tell from the pics, but Saph was 6.5 pounds when I got him and Ellie was 6 pounds. Now Saph is 11.4 and Ellie is 10.5!

[anna_66]

They do look much bigger to me! I'm really glad to hear he's found a good home, now if Ellie can find one too

[Cincy'sMom]

They do look bigger! Congrats to Saph on his forever home! Hope Ellie finds one soon. She'd make a great christamas present

[ramanth]

My goodness!! They get big so fast!

*hugs to them and you*

[Rachel]

Originally posted by AdoreMyDogs
I am a little worried about Ellie. She is EXTREMELY active and she's also very, very smart. Almost too smart for her own good. She is an excape artist. She can easilly climb out of her puppy enclosure as well as sucessfully knock down the baby gate. She can easilly climb up and down the stairs and she is just so independant. She is not into being held or cuddled, and she just does not seem to be terribly concerned about people. Whenever anyone picks her up to hold her, she immediately starts wiggeling and whining. She is SO active, and SO much more so then Saph. She can hardly stand to sit still for any amount of time unless she's sleeping because she is so spunky. Also when I have them outside for a potty, I almost always have to "trap her" by quietly sneaking up to her when she's not looking. Otherwise, she runs away from me and she won't come back. She's going to be such a handfull. I am worried about her because of that. She is also by far the dominating puppy of the two.

I am worried about her. I hope she will grow up to be a good dog and not be too much trouble, otherwise she's at risk of being turned back into the MHS

Now I have to work on that little Ellie. She is one fiesty little thing!

This is exactly the way Hannah was as a puppy and because of it she was very difficult to raise. The people who adopt Ellie will need to look for her attributes which are there but sometimes overshadowed by such challenging characteristics. This is the kind of dog, like you say, who is highly at risk of being returned if the right home is not found. But she can also be heart dog to the right owner and Hannah is a prime example that determination and patience can pay off and a little devil puppy can mature into a Princess.