Happy Saturday!
I am way way way behind in reading.
I thought I could catch up today, but irk was busy.
Y’all have been very very busy
It’s been a bit of a messy week for me.
Nice morning at the park, 64 degrees. I’m glad I wore a heavy jacket because it started to get windy and chilly.
Poor Echo is not herself.
Barky and Humpy were there, usually Echo goes on the small dog side with Lucy dad, but she has been a bit clingy with me. She wanted to go back to the big dog side. Barky and Humpy got in her face barking at her and wanting to chase her, and she really went after them. She wasn’t playing, and it went beyond warning. I really thought there was going to be a fight.
Echo seems lost and lonely without Ripple, and a bit insecure too.
She started barking, something she seldom did. I didn’t even know what her bark sounded like. Now she is the watch dog, and she doesn’t seem to like it very much.
Ripple gave her confidence I think, she seems very unsure of herself now.
I am so sorry about Taz, FCM
Even when you know it’s coming, it is still a shock
Happy Belated Birthday, MetalMouse
And here we go again
I was too tired to finish last night
Happy Sunday!
Thanks to everybody for all the hugs and sympathy.
Even with Adam and Echo here, the house feels empty without Ripple.
He had a big heart and a big personality.
And Niner, you would not believe how much grief I got over that name LOL.
My son and several friends hated it.
It was 44 degrees at the park this morning.
It felt warmer than yesterday though.
Only a few of us there, so it was quiet.
We left the park, went to the car wash, and then to pick up groceries.
Echo wasn’t happy with the car wash. I sat inside the truck with her while my son washed the truck. The noise and water hitting the windows had her upset. I’m sure we have taken her before, and this is what I mean about her being insecure without Ripple. He was calm and confident and that was reassuring for her.
Somebody sent me a Hoya Heart plant, from da jungle. There was a note inside expressing sympathy, but no name. I chatted with da jungle and they told me the person blocked their name from being seen.
I don’t know who to thank. I thought it was one person at the park who asked for my address, but it wasn’t her. I should have known anyway, the note inside was not written the way she talks.
I suspect it may be from the breeder, but I’m not sure. I don’t want to embarrass myself by asking the wrong person again.
Happy Darci Day, Doggio
She is adorable!
And now I see she is missing. I hope you find her soon!
I had a dog disappear for almost a year.
Some bastard stole him. He had offered me money for Rusty and it’s like WTF dude, you don’t sell a dog. One night, about 3am I heard barking outside and Rusty was sitting by the gate. When I went to get him, I saw that bastard pulling up in his car and he took off when he saw me.
Poor Rusty had gone from 20 pounds to 45 pounds. He could barely get up the porch steps. I don’t know how far he had to walk to get home, but his paws were bloody.
Rusty was a very sweet dog, and very cute, he looked like Benji. Just a mutt though that a friend found in her barn with his mother and 8 siblings. Her family had just moved into the house the night before, and when she went into the barn the next morning, SURPRISE! Later in the morning they got a phone call saying their new dog’s name was Ginger.
Spot is very cute.
JtC, I’m sorry about your mom.
I’m glad you are okay Swampy
People are assholes.
This board is a bit assholish today, as well. The scrolling seems to be a bit screwed up.
Those are some interesting pants, Shoe
Although some of the colors were rather blinding I think.
I hope you feel better soon Taters
Nice car WetOne
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It doesn’t matter how long you had her, it doesn’t take long to fall in love with a pup. And you worry.
I have been looking at getting a new puppy.
I checked the Shar Pei rescues and there is nothing suitable available.
There is a beautiful Shar Pei in AZ. The owner is getting a lot of grief because he has had the dog for five years, but his wife doesn’t like the dog and she went out a got a new puppy. Shar Pei doesn’t like the puppy, so of course it makes sense to get rid of a loving companion of 5 years for a new puppy.
Unfortunately, that is too far for me to get him and he has to be the only pet in the home.
There’s one in VA, the people are moving into an apartment and they can’t take him with them. He is 8 years old, and that is nearing the end of his lifespan, and no, I’m not doing that.
I found another, and they said he has lumps on his back that are Mast Cell Tumors and there is no way I am going through that again.
I’m leery of getting an adult Shar Pei. Shar Pei are known for being aggressive.
AFAICT, the breeder has 3 litters available on the AKC site, but she has not gotten back to me. She also has a litter listed on her website.
However, I know she is not very good at updating her info.
I’m ready to start looking. My son is not.
I’m not sure about Echo. She is still somewhat grieving, and I think Adam is as well. He was sleeping on the bed last night, and the only other time he has slept on the bed is after I got home from the hospital.
I don’t want to stress Echo if she isn’t ready, but on the other hand, I know she feels a bit lost and lonely.
Ripple loved puppies, and when I brought Echo home and plopped her down in front of him, you could see the joy in his face. His little ears came up and he smiled so big, he kept looking at me and then her like is this for real! He adored her, and she was very attached to him.
I’m not sure Echo will be as delighted with a puppy.
I know I missed a lot, I had almost 200 posts to read through.
I’m tired.