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  1. 03-04-2007, 09:43 PM #1
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    Officially lost my mind...


    I just agreed to pick this little cutie up tomorrow. These aren't my pictures, but I'm sure many will follow.

    A friend of mine is involved with Border Collie rescue. She pulled this little girl out of the local high kill pound just before her time was up. She looks very BC when her ears are down, very husky when they are up! She's likely about a fifty-fifty mix, but not quite enough to qualify for a breed specific rescue on either breed! She's about eight months old.

    My friend is a softie like me and couldn't let her be put down just because she isn't a purebred. She ended up in the pound when she was picked up running loose. It was her second offense and her owners said they couldn't afford her bail (150$). The no-kill shelter is full to the rafters so there was no safe place for her to go. She's been calling me all week about her. She's a good mix for a sled dog, very active, very nice temperment. I met her a few days ago. The voice of reason, aka Stuart, said No, quite firmly. Until this afternoon when he met the dog. Then it became, "well, it's up to you.". Well, I need another dog like I need a hole in my head, but I was able to come up with several reasons to justify taking her!


    Her current name is Patches, but I hate that already. I'm leaning towards Tehya. It means precious in Cherokee.
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  2. 03-04-2007, 09:47 PM #2
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    Quote Originally Posted by Glacier

    Her current name is Patches, but I hate that already. I'm leaning towards Tehya. It means precious in Cherokee.

    Just taking a look at that face is reason enough to rescue her from an untimely fate! She's a real cutie, I can see husky in her face. I like the name you choose. (I like Patches, too, I named my hamster Patches when I was a kid)
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  3. 03-04-2007, 09:48 PM #3
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    She's beautiful!!! Thanks for saving that sweet girl, Tamara!! You're an angel

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    Oh my, you might think you are crazy....but there's a BUNCH of dogs that think you are an angel!! I tend to agree with the dogs.
    And it doesn't even matter what you name this cutie because she is just one LUCKY dog!!
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  5. 03-04-2007, 10:01 PM #5
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    What a cutie! I can see why you and your friend wanted to help her. She's a doll. You haven't lost your mind. You just have an extra big heart. She's going to love her new home! Congrats on saving her.

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  6. 03-04-2007, 10:06 PM #6
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    She's gorgeous! I'm so glad you took her in I can definitely see both BC and Husky!
    As for names... I really like Tehya. Patches, not so much...
    Please do post more pictures when you get her!
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    She sure is a cutie pie and I'm so glad that you're able to rescue her.
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    What a sweet face she has and such adorable ears! She is soo cute! I like Tehya, very cute name. She is so lucky to have you Tamara!
    Thanks so much Ashley for the siggy!
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    LOLOL Tehya doesn't think you've lost your mind She thinks you're wonderful ... as we all do

    Congratulations - she is a beauty

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    She's really gorgeous! She'll definitely be a unique addition to your family! How do you pronounce Tehya? (Like Tay-ya?) I love that you're a softie, it means great stories and wonderful photos for us.
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    Hehe, I saw the thread title and thought "another one? Awesome!". She's beautiful!

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    It took a whole WEEK!??

    Quote Originally Posted by Glacier

    She's been calling me all week about her.

    The voice of reason, aka Stuart, said No, quite firmly.

    Until this afternoon when he met the dog.
    Then it became, "Well, it's up to you."

    I'm leaning towards Tehya. It means precious in Cherokee.


    What took you so long?

    *I* knew there was a new Wandering Spirit before the first photo was half loaded!

    Good ole Stuart!
    Never afraid to *stomp* his footpaw when he thinks he otta be firm!

    (Just maybe you otta cook up a Favorite Meal for the Lad!)
    He sure seems to be pullin in his fair share of At-a-Boys of late ...
    Good On Ya, Stuart!

    So, how do we pronounce "Theya" ?

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    She is GORGEOUS! An absolute perfect mix of two of my favorite breeds!!! How could you NOT take her?!!!
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