What I like about my dog
Companionship
What my dog likes best about me
Companionship and food
If I didn't have a dog, I'd like a...
Not an option - gotta have a dog - and cats as well.
My husband and I live on 10 acres in South Texas. We have two horses, two goats and chickens besides taking care of our 9 dogs and 10 cats.
We moved to the country with two Rottweilers and two cats. Due to other people throwing out their animals to fend for themselves, we now also have a Doberman/Shepherd Mix, Plott Hound, Mixed Breed, and Miniature Schnauzer, a Corgidor (hybrid Welsh Corgi/Labrador Retriever), Fox Terrier, and Miniature Pinscher - plus the other 8 cats.
There have been several other dogs we have "fostered" until we could find them homes. Other cats as well have spent part of their lives with us.
She is perfect. I never knew a little dog could be such a blessing. We are so glad she came to our house to live. She sleeps on a pillow on the bed.
She has had a hair cut since this picture.
Rocky was our first dog, and we were diligent to work with him and train him. He is very obedient and loyal. He was raised with cats and basically ignores them. He looks upon every new dog we bring into the family as an interloper but tolerates them as long as he gets his share of petting. He sleeps beside the bed at night.
Cassie is a sweetheart. At age 6 months, she developed severe hip dysplasia. She has spent most of her life in pain. Our wonderful new vet has now done head and neck surgery on both of her hips. She is doing well. Cassie sleeps on the bed at night.
Pookie was a little 6-8 week old puppy when someone dumped her out in the middle of the hot summer a few years ago. She would have died if we had not found her quickly. She looked like a little bear when she was a pup, so she became "Pookie Bear." When her nose grew and her looks changed, we droped the Bear part of her name. She serves as our main alarm system since she sees and hears so well and knows when something is wrong or different. We have to keep her away from the little ones; she will hurt them. She sleeps outside in her kennel.
Franky was about 2 months old when someone dumped him out. He had a bad case of mange and was filled with worms. Lots of money and care later, he is a beautiful 6 month old Plott Hound. It was a delight to discover his breed when we took him to the vet. We had never heard of a Plott. He is a very loving, happy, energetic dog. Loves water. He does get too rough with the younger dogs, but he only wants to play. He sleeps outside in his kennel.
Tristan was dumped out on our property when he was about 2 months old. He was starved and had bad mange. We fed and treated him, and now he is beautiful. When I was trying to think of a name for him, it was like he told me: "Tristan." I think he looks military when he sits, and I call him "Sargent Tristan" sometimes. He is very laid back, loves to play with other dogs even though Franky has him on he ground most of the time. He sleeps outside in his kennel..
Little Bit showed up on the road in front of our property July 2009. We believe she had just been tossed out since the neighbor saw a truck pull up stop, someone get out, and then get back in and drive off. Shortly afterwards, my husband found Little Bit back and forth and almost getting hit by an oncoming car. She adopted us and our crew of dogs and cats. We were going to find her a home and we did - with us.
She's a sweet little thing who came to us because someone threw her out in September 2009. My husband had chased her away one day, but she came back. When we saw how little she was, we took her in intending to find her a home. But...she has a home now...OURS.
Reyna came to us in September 2009 when someone threw her out. She's a highly active young lady. She loves to run and play. We took her in intending to find her a home - we did. Ours!
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This is Buffy. She was someone's "throw-away" and fortunately for us, she found her way to our house and our hearts.
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Buffy
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Rocky
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Cassie
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Pookie
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Franky
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Tristan
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Angel Baby - Born on our farm - His eyes are actually blue
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Mr. Sweetie - He and Angel are brothers - same litter.
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Sissy at Christmas - Angel and Mr. Sweetie's sister
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Scamper - Our second oldest cat.
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Bootsie - A Manx - Our oldest cat
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Scooter - Found him in the middle of the county road when he was tiny
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Sweetness - Born on the farm along with 1 brother and 2 sisters. We call this family of cats "The Grays."
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Baby - Smallest of the "The Gray" siblings
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Mr. Gray (deceased) and Bullet - The Grays live outside most of the time.
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Little Bit
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Maddie
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Reyna
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Maddie
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Maddie
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Reyna
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Rocky 2009
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