My wife just sent me an email to tell me about the newest addition to our family. My kids named him Scooter.
(http://tinypic.com/9tl3si.jpg)
I haven't met him yet, but he's a 6 week old Beagle, Bluetick, Dog-who-jumped-the-fence mix.
He is so cute! I want him!
He is so adorable.
awwwww.
God that's an ugly dog.
Not really, I just wanted to be different. He's adorable.
But what will the rest of the family eat for dinner?
That's a good question. There isn't much meat on the other dog either.
He's going to be huge.
(I have no idea. I just wanted to prepare you)
Quote from: dazie on August 02, 2005, 12:50:24 PM
He's going to be huge.
(I have no idea. I just wanted to prepare you)
Probably. That would be just my luck.
Quote from: dazie on August 02, 2005, 12:50:24 PM
He's going to be huge.
He doesn't even have an agent yet.
Time to wok the dog.
(Someone had to...)
Quote from: ursus on August 02, 2005, 10:43:48 PM
Time to wok the dog.
(Someone had to...)
I admit it. I giggled.
The kids must have worn that dog out, because he slept all night long. Not bad for a six-week old puppy. Then he woke up this morning and peed in my daughter's bed.
Quote from: ReBurninator on August 03, 2005, 08:51:34 AM
The kids must have worn that dog out, because he slept all night long. Not bad for a six-week old puppy. Then he woke up this morning and peed in my daughter's bed.
She lied. It wasn't the dog.
Quote from: Jessie on August 03, 2005, 09:15:20 AM
Quote from: ReBurninator on August 03, 2005, 08:51:34 AM
The kids must have worn that dog out, because he slept all night long. Not bad for a six-week old puppy. Then he woke up this morning and peed in my daughter's bed.
She lied. It wasn't the dog.
As long as it was her bed it makes no difference to me.
Why didn't you eat him? Fattening him up first?
He's only fat around the middle. I don't think that he'd make a very good meal yet.
Quote from: ReBurninator on August 03, 2005, 08:51:34 AM
The kids must have worn that dog out, because he slept all night long. Not bad for a six-week old puppy. Then he woke up this morning and peed in my daughter's bed.
sounds like a job for...
(http://tinypic.com/9ve4b8.jpg)
pumpkin hat. :)
Quote from: eo000 on August 03, 2005, 09:11:49 PM
Quote from: ReBurninator on August 03, 2005, 08:51:34 AM
The kids must have worn that dog out, because he slept all night long. Not bad for a six-week old puppy. Then he woke up this morning and peed in my daughter's bed.
sounds like a job for...
(http://tinypic.com/9ve4b8.jpg)
pumpkin hat. :)
That made me snort. :)
i think we can solve Nishi's monk food problem as well.
Quote from: eo000 on August 03, 2005, 09:11:49 PM
Quote from: ReBurninator on August 03, 2005, 08:51:34 AM
The kids must have worn that dog out, because he slept all night long. Not bad for a six-week old puppy. Then he woke up this morning and peed in my daughter's bed.
sounds like a job for...
(http://tinypic.com/9ve4b8.jpg)
pumpkin hat. :)
hahaha! That's great!
I think we should all incorporate the eo pumpkin hat punishment system into our daily lives.
i love scooter. when is he going to come visit his favorite auntie nishi?
This poor little guy isn't doing so well. He went to the vet last Thursday and they found hookworms in his stool, so they gave him a pil to kill them. Well, after that he stopped eating and he wouldn't eat all weekend. We took him to the vet yesterday and he still had a high concentration of parasites, so they gave him a shot, IV liquids, and kept him overnight to monitor him. They called this morning and said that he has blood in his stool, but he is playful and has a good attitude. The vet doesn't think that it's parvo since he's not lethargic, but they don't know exactly what's wrong with him. He still won't eat more than a couple of bites at a time. My wife said they were going to xray him to see if there is something that they can see. Hopefully we'll know more this afternoon. Poor guy.
Aww poor baby. I hope everything's ok, Reburn.
eww i hope he didn't get'm from you Reburn.
the plus side worm treatment is fairly successful and common for dogs, though he may feel liek crap now
Quote from: CatchrNdRy on August 09, 2005, 11:42:16 AM
eww i hope he didn't get'm from you Reburn.
the plus side worm treatment is fairly successful and common for dogs, though he may feel liek crap now
I haven't been dragging my ass across the carpet, so I don't think he got them from me.
Quote from: ReBurninator on August 09, 2005, 11:42:59 AM
Quote from: CatchrNdRy on August 09, 2005, 11:42:16 AM
eww i hope he didn't get'm from you Reburn.
the plus side worm treatment is fairly successful and common for dogs, though he may feel liek crap now
I haven't been dragging my ass across the carpet, so I don't think he got them from me.
I hate to sound like a dick when such a cute puppy is feeling down, but...
"I know what this is... you wanna have an ASS RACE! First one to the kitchen wins!"
I hope he pulls through alright.
Someone from the SPCA called today and asked my wife if she was satisfied with her new pet. She let the poor guy have it over the phone and told him that she would be satisfied if the dog hadn't been at the vet's office nearly every day since she got him. The SPCA called the vet and told him that the pup's littermates had been diagnosed with coccidiosis, which in extreme cases causes the symptoms that Scooter is having. The vet said he was going to start treating the coccidiosis and keep the pup overnight again. If he keeps the pill down he can come home tomorrow, and we'll treat him for a week or so.
Yay! For the fact that the condition has been most likely diagnosed and the treatments will allow you to have your new puppy back in the house.
Boo! For the SPCA not telling you sooner.
Mind you, I am a big fan of adopting pets from shelters, but I have found from experience that they may not be completely forthright in some of the details of the pet's history.
This is the last pet I'll adopt from the SPCA. The vet told me that he was treating another dog that the SPCA said was heartworm-free. The new owner found out that the dog had a major case and has had to have extensive treatments for the dog. I guess that they meant "heartworms are free." It is going to be hard to support the SPCA after this.
We have switched our support from the SPCA to local dog rescue organizations. My wife created and maintains this (http://www.adoptionsbylorie.com/) site of a local pet rescue organization.
that just sucks.
Poor puppy.
I hope he gets feeling better soon.
I wonder if there's a manager or something at the shelter that you can talk to. If they knew the puppy had that disease, maybe they'll help with the vet bills or something.
I support my local shelter, where I got The Dudley from. I send money. I can't bring myself to go there in person, though. Too heartbreaking.
Midnight is adopted.
My sister in law is adopted. I wonder if she came from the SPCA.
Quote from: Jessie on August 10, 2005, 08:43:00 AM
My sister in law is adopted. I wonder if she came from the SPCA.
I hope she got her shots.
The only dog we've ever had troubles with at the kennel we worked at was from the SPCA. A beautiful young Boxer, the woman brought him in for daycare a few days after she got him. The attendant was trying to put him in his pen and he turned on her- tearing her up one arm and down the other. We cleaned up blood for weeks. It turns out that the dog had been adopted out several times and brought back because he was aggressive. They let this woman adopt him without telling her about it, and she had a toddler at home.
I support rescues, hell- all of my dogs are rescues, but I have a problem with the SPCA too.
As I've said before- I go here: http://www.americanbrittanyrescue.org/
We adopted Ping and Pong from the SPCA. You may recall that we had to let Sparky go after a long battle with an upper respiratory disorder. It wasn't until we'd signed the contract for Pong that they informed me he had had an upper respiratory infection. I freak every time he sneezes. I can't go through that again.
I talked to the vet this morning and finally the little guy is finally starting to eat. They said that after the injection yesterday he started to expel all of his parasites. So he had the coccidiosis, the hookworms, and now he is passing what they believe to be tapeworms as well. But his temperature has returned to normal and he's starting to play, so that's good. Hopefully we'll get to bring him home later today if they are satisfied that his dehydration is better. My wife is going to call the SPCA again and start in on them again for not calling us and letting us know the problems that the littermates had.
We got two of our original five kittens from the Humane Society. They had ear mites, but the Humane Society's cat lady (yes, she really was) told us this in advance AND snuck us a bottle of medicine from the fridge. All we had to buy was a box of q-tips and a bottle of mineral oil.
My cats -- the four of my original five (one died of FIP) -- are now 5. They are all rescue pets (2 from the Humane Society, 3 foundlings that our friend nursed from birth and foisted off on us). When they pass, I'll get dogs, and they'll definitely be rescue pets.
Quote from: Listener on August 10, 2005, 11:36:37 AM
We got two of our original five kittens from the Humane Society. They had ear mites, but the Humane Society's cat lady (yes, she really was) told us this in advance AND snuck us a bottle of medicine from the fridge. All we had to buy was a box of q-tips and a bottle of mineral oil.
My cats -- the four of my original five (one died of FIP) -- are now 5. They are all rescue pets (2 from the Humane Society, 3 foundlings that our friend nursed from birth and foisted off on us). When they pass, I'll get dogs, and they'll definitely be rescue pets.
I didn't know cats could drink human breast milk. That's interesting.
Quote from: Listener on August 10, 2005, 11:36:37 AM
We got two of our original five kittens from the Humane Society. They had ear mites, but the Humane Society's cat lady (yes, she really was) told us this in advance AND snuck us a bottle of medicine from the fridge. All we had to buy was a box of q-tips and a bottle of mineral oil.
My cats -- the four of my original five (one died of FIP) -- are now 5. They are all rescue pets (2 from the Humane Society, 3 foundlings that our friend nursed from birth and foisted off on us). When they pass, I'll get dogs, and they'll definitely be rescue pets.
Very cool.
Quote from: Jessie on August 10, 2005, 12:38:36 PM
Quote from: Listener on August 10, 2005, 11:36:37 AM
We got two of our original five kittens from the Humane Society. They had ear mites, but the Humane Society's cat lady (yes, she really was) told us this in advance AND snuck us a bottle of medicine from the fridge. All we had to buy was a box of q-tips and a bottle of mineral oil.
My cats -- the four of my original five (one died of FIP) -- are now 5. They are all rescue pets (2 from the Humane Society, 3 foundlings that our friend nursed from birth and foisted off on us). When they pass, I'll get dogs, and they'll definitely be rescue pets.
I didn't know cats could drink human breast milk. That's interesting.
OMG, too creepy...
Quote from: ursus on August 10, 2005, 04:23:44 PM
Quote from: Listener on August 10, 2005, 11:36:37 AM
We got two of our original five kittens from the Humane Society. They had ear mites, but the Humane Society's cat lady (yes, she really was) told us this in advance AND snuck us a bottle of medicine from the fridge. All we had to buy was a box of q-tips and a bottle of mineral oil.
My cats -- the four of my original five (one died of FIP) -- are now 5. They are all rescue pets (2 from the Humane Society, 3 foundlings that our friend nursed from birth and foisted off on us). When they pass, I'll get dogs, and they'll definitely be rescue pets.
Very cool.
Quote from: Jessie on August 10, 2005, 12:38:36 PM
Quote from: Listener on August 10, 2005, 11:36:37 AM
We got two of our original five kittens from the Humane Society. They had ear mites, but the Humane Society's cat lady (yes, she really was) told us this in advance AND snuck us a bottle of medicine from the fridge. All we had to buy was a box of q-tips and a bottle of mineral oil.
My cats -- the four of my original five (one died of FIP) -- are now 5. They are all rescue pets (2 from the Humane Society, 3 foundlings that our friend nursed from birth and foisted off on us). When they pass, I'll get dogs, and they'll definitely be rescue pets.
I didn't know cats could drink human breast milk. That's interesting.
OMG, too creepy...
I think Jessie knew EXACTLY what I meant.
Quote from: Listener on August 10, 2005, 04:40:17 PM
Quote from: ursus on August 10, 2005, 04:23:44 PM
Quote from: Listener on August 10, 2005, 11:36:37 AM
We got two of our original five kittens from the Humane Society. They had ear mites, but the Humane Society's cat lady (yes, she really was) told us this in advance AND snuck us a bottle of medicine from the fridge. All we had to buy was a box of q-tips and a bottle of mineral oil.
My cats -- the four of my original five (one died of FIP) -- are now 5. They are all rescue pets (2 from the Humane Society, 3 foundlings that our friend nursed from birth and foisted off on us). When they pass, I'll get dogs, and they'll definitely be rescue pets.
Very cool.
Quote from: Jessie on August 10, 2005, 12:38:36 PM
Quote from: Listener on August 10, 2005, 11:36:37 AM
We got two of our original five kittens from the Humane Society. They had ear mites, but the Humane Society's cat lady (yes, she really was) told us this in advance AND snuck us a bottle of medicine from the fridge. All we had to buy was a box of q-tips and a bottle of mineral oil.
My cats -- the four of my original five (one died of FIP) -- are now 5. They are all rescue pets (2 from the Humane Society, 3 foundlings that our friend nursed from birth and foisted off on us). When they pass, I'll get dogs, and they'll definitely be rescue pets.
I didn't know cats could drink human breast milk. That's interesting.
OMG, too creepy...
I think Jessie knew EXACTLY what I meant.
Right. She nursed the kittens.
Gosh, kitten and puppies have teeth like needles. That's real dedication.
We just got Scooter back from the vet today. He's on medication for the next 10 days to help get the parasites out of his system, but they expect him to make a full recovery. He has to stay in his cage most of the time since the parasites in his feces are contagious to the kids and the other dog, but that's ok. He can come out to play for a few minutes and to go outside to potty, but that's about it. At least he's eating and drinking a little now.
The bill was pretty decent, too. Three days of hospitalization and constant treatment only came to $78. The vet waived the hospitalization fees since he wasn't thorough enough on the first exam to catch the parasites. That was mighty decent of him I think.
Hooray!!!
Good thing you waited to eat him.
No kidding. He lost half a pound, and he was pretty skinny to begin with.
Good to hear.
You need to get him this for a Get Well present:
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v492/AliceLiddell/bitchesloveme-tee-lg.gif)
Quote from: AliceLiddell on August 11, 2005, 11:16:22 AM
You need to get him this for a Get Well present:
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v492/AliceLiddell/bitchesloveme-tee-lg.gif)
We should get matching ones!
Wow, that was really nice of the vet. Yay for healthier puppies!
Somewhere there's a junto puppy sweater, but I can't find the cafepress store.
Quote from: Jessie on August 11, 2005, 11:22:05 AM
Somewhere there's a junto puppy sweater
Sweater puppies are a good thing.
Quote from: Jessie on August 11, 2005, 11:22:05 AM
Wow, that was really nice of the vet. Yay for healthier puppies!
Somewhere there's a junto puppy sweater, but I can't find the cafepress store.
You would think that clicking on the button labeled "shop" would take you to the store. But it doesn't.
Quote from: Beefy on August 11, 2005, 11:24:04 AM
Quote from: Jessie on August 11, 2005, 11:22:05 AM
Somewhere there's a junto puppy sweater
Sweater puppies are a good thing.
I love a good pair of sweater puppies. Even more so when there's no sweater obstructing the view.
/lech
http://www.cafepress.com/juntoonline
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Thanks, Gamp!
yay! I'd have been sad if it had been worse.
Quote from: dazie on August 11, 2005, 01:00:40 PM
yay! I'd have been sad if it had been worse.
No kidding. But thank god we had Gamp to find the store for us. I know I'll be able to sleep better tonight.
Quote from: AliceLiddell on August 11, 2005, 01:07:54 PM
Quote from: dazie on August 11, 2005, 01:00:40 PM
yay! I'd have been sad if it had been worse.
No kidding. But thank god we had Gamp to find the store for us. I know I'll be able to sleep better tonight.
:fish:
i'm glad to hear the puppy is doing better :D hes a cutie
Quote from: AliceLiddell on August 11, 2005, 01:07:54 PM
Quote from: dazie on August 11, 2005, 01:00:40 PM
yay! I'd have been sad if it had been worse.
No kidding. But thank god we had Gamp to find the store for us. I know I'll be able to sleep better tonight.
I'm so glad I could help. It was sneakily hidden in that wacky words from our sponsers section.
My wife is not happy because his medicine makes him poop a lot.
But it's a small price to pay for a really cute and healthy pup.
Quote from: ReBurninator on August 12, 2005, 02:42:54 PM
My wife is not happy because his medicine makes him poop a lot.
Just wait until he starts chewing on all your woodwork. ;D
Quote from: Beefy on August 12, 2005, 03:54:30 PM
Quote from: ReBurninator on August 12, 2005, 02:42:54 PM
My wife is not happy because his medicine makes him poop a lot.
Just wait until he starts chewing on all your woodwork. ;D
And eats your favorite bras.
Quote from: AliceLiddell on August 12, 2005, 03:57:31 PM
Quote from: Beefy on August 12, 2005, 03:54:30 PM
Quote from: ReBurninator on August 12, 2005, 02:42:54 PM
My wife is not happy because his medicine makes him poop a lot.
Just wait until he starts chewing on all your woodwork. ;D
And eats your favorite bras.
Or your favorite pair of Liz Claiborne sandals. (boss's dog AND no I wouldn't let him reimburse me for them even though he was insistent.)
Quote from: sapphirehart on August 12, 2005, 09:20:22 PM
Quote from: AliceLiddell on August 12, 2005, 03:57:31 PM
Quote from: Beefy on August 12, 2005, 03:54:30 PM
Quote from: ReBurninator on August 12, 2005, 02:42:54 PM
My wife is not happy because his medicine makes him poop a lot.
Just wait until he starts chewing on all your woodwork. ;D
And eats your favorite bras.
Or your favorite pair of Liz Claiborne sandals. (boss's dog AND no I wouldn't let him reimburse me for them even though he was insistent.)
Considering he's hardly eaten anything in a week, I would probably sacrifice a pair of my wife's sandals if he would eat them. He did rather enjoy the hamburger and rice that I made for him earlier, though he picked all of the meat out and left the rice.
Poor puppy.