# I have a new dog! **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [July 8, 2017, 8:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-have-a-new-dog/790786 "2017-07-08T20:21:36Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Baker](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/bb73d2/32.png) [@Baker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Baker)\ **Post date:** [July 8, 2017, 8:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-have-a-new-dog/790786/1 "2017-07-08T20:21:36Z")
[http://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/showthread.php?t=821764](http://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/showthread.php?t=821764) The above thread is a chronicle of the life and passing of my previous dogs. The links go back to the first thread about how “I can’t have a dog” Today I brought home a new dachshund. I drove about seventy miles to get him, to Hiawatha, Kansas, and their Brown County Humane Shelter. His shelter name was Oscar, but I’m going to call him Mauser. The name comes from, of all things, a Clive Cussler novel. I like to read his books, even if they are brain candy. In quite a few dachshunds appear, even if very briefly, a single scene or so. In the latest thriller there’s a dachshund named Mauser, probably named for the weapons manufacturers, and the name amused me. He was Oscar at the shelter. It was a long, warm drive back to Topeka. Right now, as I type, Mauser is stretched out on the floor in front of a fan. He’s a smooth coated dachshund, brown mostly, with just a hint of dappling. Mauser is about five years old, according to the people who surrendered him, and after examination by a vet. My cat Atilla is not pleased. He’s hiding somewhere for now, but eventually he’ll come out. He saw Mauser and the fur went up, the back arched, and the tail became a bottle brush. But he got on well enough with Nathan, so I imagine they’ll accomodate to each other. I’d been kind of sliding into a depression, but I think already I’m feeling better. ---
**Author:** ![Sunny\_Daze](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/sunny_daze/32/438_2.png) [@Sunny\_Daze](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sunny_Daze)\ **Post date:** [July 8, 2017, 8:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-have-a-new-dog/790786/2 "2017-07-08T20:33:59Z")
Yay! Yay, yay, yay, yay, yay, yay, yay! I am so happy for you! Congratulations on your new buddy. We shall expect more pictures when you have them. 😃 ---
**Author:** ![Patx2](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/73ab20/32.png) [@Patx2](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Patx2)\ **Post date:** [July 8, 2017, 8:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-have-a-new-dog/790786/3 "2017-07-08T20:35:14Z")
Congratulations! I am so very happy for you, such happy news! ---
**Author:** ![Baker](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/bb73d2/32.png) [@Baker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Baker)\ **Post date:** [July 8, 2017, 8:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-have-a-new-dog/790786/4 "2017-07-08T20:36:46Z")
> [@Sunny\_Daze](#): > > Yay! Yay, yay, yay, yay, yay, yay, yay! I am so happy for you! Congratulations on your new buddy. > > We shall expect more pictures when you have them. 😃 I’m ashamed to admit I don’t know how to post pictures. But my sister will probably know, or one of my nephews. For others who haven seen him, these are the shelter pics. > **[Adopt oscar on Petfinder](https://www.petfinder.com/dog/oscar-38643158/ks/hiawatha/brown-county-humane-society-ks105/)** > > oscar is an adoptable Dog - Dachshund searching for a forever family near Hiawatha, KS. Use Petfinder to find adoptable pets in your area. ---
**Author:** ![Gatopescado](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/gatopescado/32/5711_2.png) [@Gatopescado](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Gatopescado)\ **Post date:** [July 8, 2017, 8:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-have-a-new-dog/790786/5 "2017-07-08T20:40:29Z")
Dachshunds are the best! Congrats on your Oscar Mauser Weiner. 😉 ---
**Author:** ![Sunny\_Daze](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/sunny_daze/32/438_2.png) [@Sunny\_Daze](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sunny_Daze)\ **Post date:** [July 8, 2017, 8:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-have-a-new-dog/790786/6 "2017-07-08T20:42:41Z")
I use Flickr, which I finally figured out how to use. If you have an iPhone, after you take a picture one of the places you can send the image to is flickr (also twitter and Facebook). You can also post pictures to flickr from your computer. ---
**Author:** ![running\_coach](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/running_coach/32/15836_2.png) [@running\_coach](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/running_coach)\ **Post date:** [July 8, 2017, 8:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-have-a-new-dog/790786/7 "2017-07-08T20:45:47Z")
> [@Gatopescado](#): > > Dachshunds are the best! Congrats on your Oscar Mauser Weiner. 😉 😃 ---
**Author:** ![Sailboat](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/sailboat/32/461_2.png) [@Sailboat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sailboat)\ **Post date:** [July 8, 2017, 8:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-have-a-new-dog/790786/8 "2017-07-08T20:49:23Z")
Flickr is significantly easier to use than it once was; they now let you link directly to a photo. Congrats **Baker**! Thank you for rescuing someone in need, and a mature dog at that! I’m sure Mauser will brighten your life. Let us know if you want any free advice, it’s well worth the cost. 😉 ---
**Author:** ![Sailboat](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/sailboat/32/461_2.png) [@Sailboat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sailboat)\ **Post date:** [July 8, 2017, 8:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-have-a-new-dog/790786/9 "2017-07-08T20:50:43Z")
> [@Gatopescado](#): > > Dachshunds are the best! Congrats on your Oscar Mauser Weiner. 😉 Okay, that’s pretty awesome. Tail wags for you! ---
**Author:** ![Baker](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/bb73d2/32.png) [@Baker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Baker)\ **Post date:** [July 8, 2017, 8:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-have-a-new-dog/790786/10 "2017-07-08T20:59:40Z")
Mauser is a bit of a chunky monkey, he is twenty pounds. I imagine my vet will want his weight reduced. I went to PetSmart and bought him a bed, a collartag, and food. The gal in the dogfood aisle was someone I know, she also works for my vet. So I told her I’ll be calling next week to get Mauser on their books, and to scheule a checkup. According to the papers from the shelter Mauser is healthy and up to date on all shots, but I still want to introduce him to his doctor! ---
**Author:** ![swampbear](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/swampbear/32/467_2.png) [@swampbear](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/swampbear)\ **Post date:** [July 8, 2017, 9:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-have-a-new-dog/790786/11 "2017-07-08T21:08:36Z")
Yay for your new doxie overlord! 😃 ---
**Author:** ![cochrane](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/cochrane/32/10441_2.png) [@cochrane](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/cochrane)\ **Post date:** [July 8, 2017, 9:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-have-a-new-dog/790786/12 "2017-07-08T21:19:50Z")
I also want to say congratulations for adopting an older dog. They need good homes as much as the puppies. ---
**Author:** ![Deanna\_D](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/e495f1/32.png) [@Deanna\_D](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Deanna_D)\ **Post date:** [July 8, 2017, 9:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-have-a-new-dog/790786/13 "2017-07-08T21:52:35Z")
Yay, Baker! He is a precious little boy! ---
**Author:** ![running\_coach](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/running_coach/32/15836_2.png) [@running\_coach](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/running_coach)\ **Post date:** [July 8, 2017, 10:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-have-a-new-dog/790786/14 "2017-07-08T22:10:39Z")
> [@Baker](#): > > I’m ashamed to admit I don’t know how to post pictures. But my sister will probably know, or one of my nephews. > > For others who haven seen him, these are the shelter pics. > > [Dog adopted - oscar, a Dachshund in Hiawatha, KS | Petfinder](https://www.petfinder.com/petdetail/38643158) That is a stuffed sausage! 😃 Another congrats for adopting an adult. ---
**Author:** ![Baker](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/bb73d2/32.png) [@Baker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Baker)\ **Post date:** [July 8, 2017, 10:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-have-a-new-dog/790786/15 "2017-07-08T22:14:12Z")
> [@running\_coach](#): > > That is a stuffed sausage! 😃 Yes, he is a big boy, but that can be dealt with.😃 ---
**Author:** ![Gatopescado](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/gatopescado/32/5711_2.png) [@Gatopescado](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Gatopescado)\ **Post date:** [July 8, 2017, 10:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-have-a-new-dog/790786/16 "2017-07-08T22:36:04Z")
> [@Baker](#): > > Yes, he is a big boy, but that can be dealt with.😃 He looks pretty healthy. My “big” one is Doxie, who just weighed in at 22 pounds! Fifth row, standing on the rock, looking quite Heroic. Largest one in the group shots. [![Imgur](https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49850627556_9669574edd.jpg "bob smith") ](https://www.flickr.com/photos/155285423@N02/) He got run over, all broken up, but still manages to run a mile or more just about every day. ---
**Author:** ![davida03801](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/b5e925/32.png) [@davida03801](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/davida03801)\ **Post date:** [July 8, 2017, 10:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-have-a-new-dog/790786/17 "2017-07-08T22:38:50Z")
Congrats ---
**Author:** ![Rhiannon8404](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/rhiannon8404/32/17929_2.png) [@Rhiannon8404](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rhiannon8404)\ **Post date:** [July 9, 2017, 12:18am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-have-a-new-dog/790786/18 "2017-07-09T00:18:47Z")
Yay! Congratulations on your new pup! ---
**Author:** ![Eureka](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/74df32/32.png) [@Eureka](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Eureka)\ **Post date:** [July 9, 2017, 12:33am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-have-a-new-dog/790786/19 "2017-07-09T00:33:40Z")
Hiawatha, KS is my favorite Kansas small town. I’m delighted that you got a dog from there. (Why do I have a favorite small town in Kansas? It’s where assorted relatives used to live. I’ve probably still got distant connections there, the nearest ones have all moved away (or passed away).) ---
**Author:** ![Periwinkle](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/bbe5ce/32.png) [@Periwinkle](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Periwinkle)\ **Post date:** [July 9, 2017, 2:40am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-have-a-new-dog/790786/20 "2017-07-09T02:40:23Z")
He is so cute! I am happy you found each other. [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-have-a-new-dog/790786.md?page=2)