"Ophelia" > wrote in message
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> "Cheri" wrote in message news >
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> Yes, our last two dogs have been rescues, before that from pups. They both
> have been great dogs, the second was quite shy for awhile, but 8 years
> later, it's like she never was anywhere else. She had a hard life on the
> street and was a walking skeleton, now she could stand to lose a pound or
> two, but she's happy. I think there are some dogs that can't be rehomed
> successfully.
>
> Cheri
>
> ===
>
> As you know we always take rescues too. My latest, has been the most
> challenging. you know her history and it took her a long time to trust us.
> Now, we are her world and she can't bear to be apart from us. She was a
> skeleton too, and yes, she is overweight now What can you do when they
> are so starved that they will grab anything and everything they can get to
> eat. She is much more confident now and will refuse *some* things if she
> is not hungry! Oh boy, it is wonderful to see)
>
> We sometimes talk about getting another after her time is done. But we
> couldn't bear to have a dog like Poppy who (when our time came) would have
> to find another home. I really don't think she could cope. Previous dogs
> we have had might have been able to, but not Poppy.
>
> It is very distressing, as I wouldn't be happy without a dog in our home.

I know what you mean, I always said that Sophie was our once in a lifetime
dog, but Annie has been a joy too. We were talking about that yesterday with
our age now getting another dog when Annie goes wouldn't really be feasible.
Guess we just have to wait and see. Poppy is a very lucky dog that she found
you. :-)

Cheri

"Cheri" wrote in message news
"Ophelia" > wrote in message
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> "Cheri" wrote in message news >
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>
> Yes, our last two dogs have been rescues, before that from pups. They both
> have been great dogs, the second was quite shy for awhile, but 8 years
> later, it's like she never was anywhere else. She had a hard life on the
> street and was a walking skeleton, now she could stand to lose a pound or
> two, but she's happy. I think there are some dogs that can't be rehomed
> successfully.
>
> Cheri
>
> ===
>
> As you know we always take rescues too. My latest, has been the most
> challenging. you know her history and it took her a long time to trust us.
> Now, we are her world and she can't bear to be apart from us. She was a
> skeleton too, and yes, she is overweight now What can you do when they
> are so starved that they will grab anything and everything they can get to
> eat. She is much more confident now and will refuse *some* things if she
> is not hungry! Oh boy, it is wonderful to see)
>
> We sometimes talk about getting another after her time is done. But we
> couldn't bear to have a dog like Poppy who (when our time came) would have
> to find another home. I really don't think she could cope. Previous dogs
> we have had might have been able to, but not Poppy.
>
> It is very distressing, as I wouldn't be happy without a dog in our home.

I know what you mean, I always said that Sophie was our once in a lifetime
dog, but Annie has been a joy too. We were talking about that yesterday with
our age now getting another dog when Annie goes wouldn't really be feasible.
Guess we just have to wait and see. Poppy is a very lucky dog that she found
you. :-)

Cheri

==

We were lucky to find her) She is a joy)

Yes we we will just have to wait and see. I don't really want to think
about it

It struck home this last week. We had some severe storms with thunder and
gales. Any big noise frightens her and she goes into her 'safe place'. We
hardly saw her all afternoon and early evening and it struck me that is what
it would be like with no dog!!! I didn't like it one little bit(

On Sun, 29 Jul 2018 22:51:54 -0700, "Cheri" >
wrote:

>"Ophelia" > wrote in message
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>> "Cheri" wrote in message news >>
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>> Yes, our last two dogs have been rescues, before that from pups. They both
>> have been great dogs, the second was quite shy for awhile, but 8 years
>> later, it's like she never was anywhere else. She had a hard life on the
>> street and was a walking skeleton, now she could stand to lose a pound or
>> two, but she's happy. I think there are some dogs that can't be rehomed
>> successfully.
>>
>> Cheri
>>
>> ===
>>
>> As you know we always take rescues too. My latest, has been the most
>> challenging. you know her history and it took her a long time to trust us.
>> Now, we are her world and she can't bear to be apart from us. She was a
>> skeleton too, and yes, she is overweight now What can you do when they
>> are so starved that they will grab anything and everything they can get to
>> eat. She is much more confident now and will refuse *some* things if she
>> is not hungry! Oh boy, it is wonderful to see)
>>
>> We sometimes talk about getting another after her time is done. But we
>> couldn't bear to have a dog like Poppy who (when our time came) would have
>> to find another home. I really don't think she could cope. Previous dogs
>> we have had might have been able to, but not Poppy.
>>
>> It is very distressing, as I wouldn't be happy without a dog in our home.
>
>I know what you mean, I always said that Sophie was our once in a lifetime
>dog, but Annie has been a joy too. We were talking about that yesterday with
>our age now getting another dog when Annie goes wouldn't really be feasible.
>Guess we just have to wait and see. Poppy is a very lucky dog that she found
>you. :-)
>
>Cheri
>
I'm missing having a dog but you kind of get used to it. It's 4 years
now and I still get some dog hair in the dryer filter, the vacuum
filter and imbedded in the car upholstery. Just little reminders
Janet US

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On Sun, 29 Jul 2018 22:51:54 -0700, "Cheri" >
wrote:

>"Ophelia" > wrote in message
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>> "Cheri" wrote in message news >>
>>
>>
>> Yes, our last two dogs have been rescues, before that from pups. They
>> both
>> have been great dogs, the second was quite shy for awhile, but 8 years
>> later, it's like she never was anywhere else. She had a hard life on the
>> street and was a walking skeleton, now she could stand to lose a pound or
>> two, but she's happy. I think there are some dogs that can't be rehomed
>> successfully.
>>
>> Cheri
>>
>> ===
>>
>> As you know we always take rescues too. My latest, has been the most
>> challenging. you know her history and it took her a long time to trust
>> us.
>> Now, we are her world and she can't bear to be apart from us. She was a
>> skeleton too, and yes, she is overweight now What can you do when they
>> are so starved that they will grab anything and everything they can get
>> to
>> eat. She is much more confident now and will refuse *some* things if she
>> is not hungry! Oh boy, it is wonderful to see)
>>
>> We sometimes talk about getting another after her time is done. But we
>> couldn't bear to have a dog like Poppy who (when our time came) would
>> have
>> to find another home. I really don't think she could cope. Previous
>> dogs
>> we have had might have been able to, but not Poppy.
>>
>> It is very distressing, as I wouldn't be happy without a dog in our home.
>
>I know what you mean, I always said that Sophie was our once in a lifetime
>dog, but Annie has been a joy too. We were talking about that yesterday
>with
>our age now getting another dog when Annie goes wouldn't really be
>feasible.
>Guess we just have to wait and see. Poppy is a very lucky dog that she
>found
>you. :-)
>
>Cheri
>
I'm missing having a dog but you kind of get used to it. It's 4 years
now and I still get some dog hair in the dryer filter, the vacuum
filter and imbedded in the car upholstery. Just little reminders
Janet US

==

That is rather encouraging. I am not sure I would want to get used to it
but it shows it is possible. It is a long time since we haven't had a dog.

"U.S. Janet B." > wrote in message
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> On Sun, 29 Jul 2018 22:51:54 -0700, "Cheri" >
> wrote:
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>>"Ophelia" > wrote in message
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>>>
>>>
>>> "Cheri" wrote in message news >>>
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>>>
>>> Yes, our last two dogs have been rescues, before that from pups. They
>>> both
>>> have been great dogs, the second was quite shy for awhile, but 8 years
>>> later, it's like she never was anywhere else. She had a hard life on the
>>> street and was a walking skeleton, now she could stand to lose a pound
>>> or
>>> two, but she's happy. I think there are some dogs that can't be rehomed
>>> successfully.
>>>
>>> Cheri
>>>
>>> ===
>>>
>>> As you know we always take rescues too. My latest, has been the most
>>> challenging. you know her history and it took her a long time to trust
>>> us.
>>> Now, we are her world and she can't bear to be apart from us. She was a
>>> skeleton too, and yes, she is overweight now What can you do when
>>> they
>>> are so starved that they will grab anything and everything they can get
>>> to
>>> eat. She is much more confident now and will refuse *some* things if
>>> she
>>> is not hungry! Oh boy, it is wonderful to see)
>>>
>>> We sometimes talk about getting another after her time is done. But we
>>> couldn't bear to have a dog like Poppy who (when our time came) would
>>> have
>>> to find another home. I really don't think she could cope. Previous
>>> dogs
>>> we have had might have been able to, but not Poppy.
>>>
>>> It is very distressing, as I wouldn't be happy without a dog in our
>>> home.
>>
>>I know what you mean, I always said that Sophie was our once in a lifetime
>>dog, but Annie has been a joy too. We were talking about that yesterday
>>with
>>our age now getting another dog when Annie goes wouldn't really be
>>feasible.
>>Guess we just have to wait and see. Poppy is a very lucky dog that she
>>found
>>you. :-)
>>
>>Cheri
>>
> I'm missing having a dog but you kind of get used to it. It's 4 years
> now and I still get some dog hair in the dryer filter, the vacuum
> filter and imbedded in the car upholstery. Just little reminders
> Janet US


Yes, I'm sure we will get used to it. Sophie has been gone for 9 years and
we still find the occasional bone etc.

Cheri

"Cheri" wrote in message news
"U.S. Janet B." > wrote in message
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> On Sun, 29 Jul 2018 22:51:54 -0700, "Cheri" >
> wrote:
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>>"Ophelia" > wrote in message
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>>>
>>>
>>> "Cheri" wrote in message news >>>
>>>
>>>
>>> Yes, our last two dogs have been rescues, before that from pups. They
>>> both
>>> have been great dogs, the second was quite shy for awhile, but 8 years
>>> later, it's like she never was anywhere else. She had a hard life on the
>>> street and was a walking skeleton, now she could stand to lose a pound
>>> or
>>> two, but she's happy. I think there are some dogs that can't be rehomed
>>> successfully.
>>>
>>> Cheri
>>>
>>> ===
>>>
>>> As you know we always take rescues too. My latest, has been the most
>>> challenging. you know her history and it took her a long time to trust
>>> us.
>>> Now, we are her world and she can't bear to be apart from us. She was a
>>> skeleton too, and yes, she is overweight now What can you do when
>>> they
>>> are so starved that they will grab anything and everything they can get
>>> to
>>> eat. She is much more confident now and will refuse *some* things if
>>> she
>>> is not hungry! Oh boy, it is wonderful to see)
>>>
>>> We sometimes talk about getting another after her time is done. But we
>>> couldn't bear to have a dog like Poppy who (when our time came) would
>>> have
>>> to find another home. I really don't think she could cope. Previous
>>> dogs
>>> we have had might have been able to, but not Poppy.
>>>
>>> It is very distressing, as I wouldn't be happy without a dog in our
>>> home.
>>
>>I know what you mean, I always said that Sophie was our once in a lifetime
>>dog, but Annie has been a joy too. We were talking about that yesterday
>>with
>>our age now getting another dog when Annie goes wouldn't really be
>>feasible.
>>Guess we just have to wait and see. Poppy is a very lucky dog that she
>>found
>>you. :-)
>>
>>Cheri
>>
> I'm missing having a dog but you kind of get used to it. It's 4 years
> now and I still get some dog hair in the dryer filter, the vacuum
> filter and imbedded in the car upholstery. Just little reminders
> Janet US


Yes, I'm sure we will get used to it. Sophie has been gone for 9 years and
we still find the occasional bone etc.

Cheri
==

i have the pictures of all our dogs on the walls. I always get a pang when
I take particular notice.

On Monday, July 30, 2018 at 10:23:26 AM UTC-5, Cheri wrote:
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> Yes, I'm sure we will get used to it. Sophie has been gone for 9 years and
> we still find the occasional bone etc.
>
> Cheri
>
>
When the time comes and you no longer have a dog but would like another,
consider adopting an older dog if you're not up to dealing with a puppy.

The cat I 'fostered' which is now MINE has been here two years and she's
ten years old. It took her three weeks to trust me and realize this is
now her new home. She has settled in quite well and is rather lovey dovey.

> wrote in message
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> On Monday, July 30, 2018 at 10:23:26 AM UTC-5, Cheri wrote:
>>
>> Yes, I'm sure we will get used to it. Sophie has been gone for 9 years
>> and
>> we still find the occasional bone etc.
>>
>> Cheri
>>
>>
> When the time comes and you no longer have a dog but would like another,
> consider adopting an older dog if you're not up to dealing with a puppy.
>
> The cat I 'fostered' which is now MINE has been here two years and she's
> ten years old. It took her three weeks to trust me and realize this is
> now her new home. She has settled in quite well and is rather lovey
> dovey.

No, not wanting to go through the death etc. of either the dog or one of us.
LOL

Cheri

On Monday, July 30, 2018 at 11:06:10 AM UTC-5, Cheri wrote:
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> > wrote in message
> ...
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> > When the time comes and you no longer have a dog but would like another,
> > consider adopting an older dog if you're not up to dealing with a puppy.
> >
> > The cat I 'fostered' which is now MINE has been here two years and she's
> > ten years old. It took her three weeks to trust me and realize this is
> > now her new home. She has settled in quite well and is rather lovey
> > dovey.
>
> No, not wanting to go through the death etc. of either the dog or one of us.
> LOL
>
> Cheri
>
>
I understand.

"Cheri" wrote in message news
No, not wanting to go through the death etc. of either the dog or one of us.
LOL

Cheri

==

All our other dogs have been older. The first was 11 yo but we had her
until she was 17 I still miss her

I think it is harder for older dogs to get homes.

Poppy is the youngest we've had, but her looks and history are what drew us
to her. You have seen her original pic. She was a mess.

On 2018-07-30 11:39 AM, wrote:
> On Monday, July 30, 2018 at 10:23:26 AM UTC-5, Cheri wrote:

> When the time comes and you no longer have a dog but would like another,
> consider adopting an older dog if you're not up to dealing with a puppy.

That has worked for us with the last four dogs we acquired. One was a
year and a half and came from the pound. He had one accident in the
house the first week, but no chewing issues. The next one was a 5 year
old Belgium Shepherd that we acquired from the neighbour of a friend who
had to get rid of it because of family problems. He worked from home and
had a two year old and a baby and his wife had been hospitalized with
post partum depression. Then there was the Malinois who had behaviour
problems. He was a challenge. A few months ago we got another used dog,
a 6 year old mini golden doodle. Puppies are cute, but their boundless
energy can get to you.


>
> The cat I 'fostered' which is now MINE has been here two years and she's
> ten years old. It took her three weeks to trust me and realize this is
> now her new home. She has settled in quite well and is rather lovey dovey.
>

On Monday, July 30, 2018 at 1:04:59 PM UTC-5, Dave Smith wrote:
>
> Puppies are cute, but their boundless
> energy can get to you.
>
>
Yes, puppies and kittens are just adorable but there comes a time in your
life when dealing with a chewer, barker, wetter, climber, etc. wears pretty
thin. With an older animal they generally have outgrown all those bad baby
habits.

My only complaint about this cat and Smitty before her is they are/were
both terrified of strangers. I wish both were more social and I can
understand Smitty being terrified as he was abused before I took him in.
As far as I know the present cat, Pema, has never been abused and will
finally, *sometimes,* venture out timidly when company is here.