"CB" (jrcb)
08/10/2019 at 02:44 • Filed to: It's time to get personal
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"CB" (jrcb)
08/10/2019 at 02:44 • Filed to: It's time to get personal | 1
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As usual, I was cruising the grids, when I noticed a pup about 400 metres out of town. Got out, called him over, he ran right up to me, all excited. No collar, fur was thick and matted, he’d clearly been out for a while. Brought him back to the office where my coworker and I watched him for two hours before the dog catcher showed up.
Thing is, I gave him my business card. Told him to call me in a week if they couldn’t find the owner. My coworker and I fell hard for Dog, as we named him. He whined a lot when we tried to keep him contained in another room, but once released, he passed out under my chair. He was energetic when we tried playing with him, and passed out with his head on my boot after. And I know that my last experience with Archer was a bad one (and one of the reasons why my relationship ended). But... have I matured enough and put myself together more in the last four months to try with a dog again? This time, I know I’m on my own for the most part. I can financially support it. If D og’s been abandoned, I have a pretty good idea he can go a few hours without me.
I don’t know if this is a good idea. I have a week to figure out if I want him, to put a plan together. Part of me knows it’s just a dog, and if he’s destroyed, then that’s just how the cookie crumbles. But... if I could help him and give him a home? And if he could give me... I dunno, anything, I think it might be worth the risk.
Alfalfa
> CB
08/10/2019 at 03:24 |
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If that picture is the pup in question, you should know that it’s a herding breed and will need LOTS of attention and exercise.
Like. Lots.
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CB
> Alfalfa
08/10/2019 at 03:29 |
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Yup, that's the dog. And that's good to know.
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Alfalfa
> CB
08/10/2019 at 03:33 |
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Yeah they’re known to te ar walls apart if they get bored. Not the kind you can leave home alone for 8 hours a day. If my own Border Collie mix didn’t hate puppies and you were closer, I would take him in a heartbeat.
Anyway if you think you can handle it, go for it. But if you have doubts, another breed would be better.
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CB
> Alfalfa
08/10/2019 at 03:45 |
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Don’t think it’s a collie. I honestly have no clue what he is. But I’ll talk with some vet friends about what he could be.
Also, getting Dog across the border would be a pain.
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Alfalfa
> CB
08/10/2019 at 03:48 |
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It’s definitely a Collie mix of some sort, maybe with Heeler?
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Alfalfa
> CB
08/10/2019 at 03:52 |
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And by Collie I specifically mean Border Collie, they are a different breed than Collies and look notably different as well.
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CB
> Alfalfa
08/10/2019 at 03:59 |
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Your guess is better than mine.
gettingoldercarguy
> CB
08/10/2019 at 05:21 |
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With giving up the pup you’re pretty much saying you hate dogs, fiesta STs, life in general, Oktoberfest, snow, rain, wind, steak, gasoline. You know... Life.
Seriously though as if you adopt him/her set up a fund and I’d be more than happy to commit.
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CB
> gettingoldercarguy
08/10/2019 at 05:33 |
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I'm going to try to find him a home first before fostering him.
TheRealBicycleBuck
> CB
08/10/2019 at 06:33 |
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Being responsible for a dog means taking on a long-term commitment, for better or worse. It can be an expensive commitment. For us, travel means boarding three dogs at $40 per day, minimum ( $10 for the little one, $15 each for the big ones). The little dog is old and now needs special (expensive) food. He has a heart condition too. But he’s loving and loyal, so we do what we can. He’s asleep in the floor right next to me.
Our older big dog is now starting to lose her mental faculties. She’ll stand and stare at a wall sometimes. But she’s been awesome as the household protector, watching over our kids since they were little. She’s asleep in my son’s room right now.
Our youngest is only a year old and is still pushing boundaries. He’ll steal your food and jump on the furniture, but he’s brought new life and energy into the household. Fact is, he will wear you out. He’s awesome, but at this age, he requires all of our attention. Blink and he’s into something he shouldn’t.
I love my dogs, but they can be quite limiting. Be sure that’s something you’re really willing to take on. Having a dog is like having a child. That pup deserves to receive all the love and commitment he’s willing to give to you first.
Snuze: Needs another Swede
> CB
08/10/2019 at 07:01 |
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That is one cute pupper!
Ozzy says hi:
The Ozzman was a rescue from North Carolina, he was found wandering t he streets and went to a shelter. The rescue we got him from here in Virginia was able to save him literally 1 day before his scheduled execution.
Hes a lot of work - my hungover ass just got back from taking him for a walk. Much like a human child, he doesn’t care if were sick, or busy, or whatever, when he’s gotta go, he’s gotta go. Or he will poop on the carpet.
But he has made our lives better. Hes fun and curious and loves to walk, its been getting us out and about more, and weve met and made friends with other neighbors and dog owners.
In other words, hes totally worth the hassle and expense. And as a rescue, he always seems happy and greatful that he has a permanent home.
RallyDarkstrike - Fan of 2-cyl FIATs, Eastern Bloc & Kei cars
> CB
08/10/2019 at 07:02 |
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It’s worth the risk to try :)
Yup, if he’s a Borer Collie mix, he will need excercizes muchly...a friend of ours breeds them. Awesome dogs, but energetic!
CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever
> CB
08/10/2019 at 10:45 |
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I personally think you should do it. Even if it has to spend some time alone, I think you can l ove and provide for it. It would have a great life with you