Okay, Dream Doggie is mine...IF I can figure out how to get him back home.

Flying out on Tuesday, my car is at BWI. Options:

Fly doggie with me BUT I only have an hour layover in Nashville, not sure if that's enough time to be able to feed and potty him.

Cancel ticket home, rent a car and drive back BUT not sure if I can realistically drive it from central TX to BWI by myself.

Have the wuppo shipped to me BUT I'm kind of nervous about that - anyone ever done that, had a dog shipped?

Any other suggestions?

Okay, Dream Doggie is mine...IF I can figure out how to get him back home.

Flying out on Tuesday, my car is at BWI. Options:

Fly doggie with me BUT I only have an hour layover in Nashville, not sure if that's enough time to be able to feed and potty him.

Cancel ticket home, rent a car and drive back BUT not sure if I can realistically drive it from central TX to BWI by myself.

Have the wuppo shipped to me BUT I'm kind of nervous about that - anyone ever done that, had a dog shipped?

Any other suggestions?

Fly to Nashville, easy drive from there to BWI....Gives you time to bond :)

Or is there train service available? Might be a nice train ride back to MD!

Congrats on the new pup! Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours :howdy:

Driving really isn't that bad!! I did it and was only 18 at the time.I drove from San Angelo TX to here in less than 3 days. Would have made it sooner but I had a toddler and had to stop to sleep.

Okay, Dream Doggie is mine...IF I can figure out how to get him back home.

Flying out on Tuesday, my car is at BWI. Options:

Fly doggie with me BUT I only have an hour layover in Nashville, not sure if that's enough time to be able to feed and potty him.

Cancel ticket home, rent a car and drive back BUT not sure if I can realistically drive it from central TX to BWI by myself.

Have the wuppo shipped to me BUT I'm kind of nervous about that - anyone ever done that, had a dog shipped?

Any other suggestions?

Oz and I had our dog fly in it BWI to us from the midwest.

Fancybelle flew in a couple of dogs too.

Fly to Nashville, easy drive from there to BWI....Gives you time to bond :)

Or is there train service available? Might be a nice train ride back to MD!

Congrats on the new pup! Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours :howdy:Only service dogs allowed on Amtrak.

Only service dogs allowed on Amtrak.

Oh, did not know that. Thank you!

V..can dream doggie be your "mental health" service dog?
How quick can you sew him a nice Helper Dog vest???




......just kidding :howdy:

Oh, did not know that. Thank you!

V..can dream doggie be your "mental health" service dog?
How quick can you sew him a nice Helper Dog vest???




......just kidding :howdy:

Nicer than I, my suggestion would be to hide him in her Schnauzer and smuggle him on board..........

Fly to Nashville, easy drive from there to BWI....Gives you time to bond :)

You're a genius! I think that's going to be the way to go, unless someone comes up with a better idea.

You're a genius! I think that's going to be the way to go, unless someone comes up with a better idea.

C. Come to your senses. Unless dog suddenly suits your lifestyle.

We still haven't seen a picture :tap:

C. Come to your senses. Unless dog suddenly suits your lifestyle.

I've been thinking about a dog for several months now. Had it narrowed down to a smallish poodle mutt of some form and contacted a few breeders. Then I met Mr. Perfect. It was love at first sight and meant to be.

:love:

Had it narrowed down to a smallish poodle mutt of some form and contacted a few breeders.




Eww.

"Vee haff heah zee master race Shnauzuntpoodlehundt. Zis is zee perfeckt animahl. It valks, it tahlks, it eats vis zee knife unt fahk..."

Eww.

"Vee haff heah zee master race Shnauzuntpoodlehundt. Zis is zee perfeckt animahl. It valks, it tahlks, it eats vis zee knife unt fahk..."

Don't you pick on my baby :mad:

Eww.

"Vee haff heah zee master race Shnauzuntpoodlehundt. Zis is zee perfeckt animahl. It valks, it tahlks, it eats vis zee knife unt fahk..."

:killingme
Don't you pick on my baby :mad:

:huggy:

Vrai I am just seeing this? How big is the dog/pup? Can he/she go in a carry on? Small under the seat kennel? I used to fly when I was showing and I have a cute under the seat kennel with a zip over top that makes it look like a suit case...legal they charge a carry on fee..I used it as a "sneak on" lol dont tell anyone...:otter: I have also shipped kittens/cats all over even Poland, England and Germany...never lost one I bet I shipped 100 over the years..Delta does a good counter to counter and they are very good with them...I am pretty sure its a DASH....:otter: Where is the pup? Let me re read this...Good luck

I've been thinking about a dog for several months now. Had it narrowed down to a smallish poodle mutt of some form and contacted a few breeders. Then I met Mr. Perfect. It was love at first sight and meant to be.

:love:

Doesn't the local shelter or rescue group have smallish poodle mutts? Is there a breeder for mutts?

Is there a breeder for mutts?

Of course. They're just designer mutts with hybrid names like cockapoo and yorkiepoo. Which is not to slam them because in many cases, mine for instance, a mixed breed is preferred.

Of course. They're just designer mutts with hybrid names like cockapoo and yorkiepoo. Which is not to slam them because in many cases, mine for instance, a mixed breed is preferred. Congratulations on yur new Puppy. We can't wait to see his pictures, and to find out what his name is. Good luck on the Travel plans. I've carried my pup on board, but my trip was only about 3 hours, and she was sedated a bit.

Well, Mr. Perfect won't fit under the seat so I can carry him on, nor will SWA let me buy him a seat. :ohwell:

Well, Mr. Perfect won't fit under the seat so I can carry him on, nor will SWA let me buy him a seat. :ohwell:

Three days drive from TX, I think. Lots of motels don't like dogs. I had to sneak mine in more than once. It is doable though.

I have flown a few times with my Shih Tuz, and she did well when I had to put her in cargo from SF to LA and then to AZ.

When I flew back to MD, she flew with me in a carry on under the seat. How big is your dog?? Mine was weighing in at 15lbs.

Good luck..

Your cats are going to be seriously pissed. :lol:

Three days drive from TX, I think. Lots of motels don't like dogs. I had to sneak mine in more than once. It is doable though.

There are lots of hotel chains that do allow dogs. Check out this website when your planning your route.
DogFriendly.com® - Pet Travel Guides and City Guides for Dog/Pet Owners (http://www.dogfriendly.com)

We made the drive from Austin with two dogs. Stayed at Holiday Inn and La Quinta for the trip. Almost all La Quintas allow pets without an extra charge. Holiday Inn is all over the place from free to $10-$25 to no dogs allowed. The website above is a good one, so is a AAA travel guide.

Your cats are going to be seriously pissed. :lol:
Yes. :jet: But they'll get over it. Eventually.

:lol:

There are lots of hotel chains that do allow dogs. Check out this website when your planning your route.
DogFriendly.com® - Pet Travel Guides and City Guides for Dog/Pet Owners (http://www.dogfriendly.com)

Thanks! I'll plan the route tomorrow - canceling my flight back and young wuppo and I will be road tripping it. :yay:

Here he is!

We've flown from AZ to BWI with a dog in cargo. This is a good time of year, if you have a layover, since the tarmack isn't going to be blazing hot. Talk to the airlines about any apprehension you have about making sure the dog makes it to the second leg of your flight. You should be able to do do last on/first off. And seriously, like I said in the other thread - get a nylon collar and put name and phone number on it with a sharpie - it can't hurt.

The dog looks like it'd fit under the seat with the right carrier. Call the airline and see if it's permitted, because they have to have a certain ratio. I think it cost us $50 per leg of the flight....the kicker is, if you're changing planes, you have to get it reserved for each flight. You CANNOT take the dog out of the carrier during the flight. (I know that seems obvious, but my curling iron has a warning not to stick it in my eye, so I thought I'd state the obvious here, too).

Alternatives:
- Driving the dog back from your stopover doesnt sound like an awful idea.
- There are doggie transports available, a rescue organization wherever you are right now may be able to put you in touch with one, but you may be running out of time for that.

People fly with (show)dogs all of the time, with layovers and plane changes. You just have to take a few precautions - like being a pain in the arse at the airport about making sure the dog is taken care of. I'm pretty sure you can do that. :)

SWA pet policy:

Carry-On Pet Policy:
Southwest Airlines allows customers to carry small pets (cats and dogs only) on board all Southwest Airlines flights. All in-cabin pets must be carried in an appropriate pet carrier. The pet fee is $75.00 each way per pet carrier. Each customer is limited to carrying one pet carrier on board. The carrier may contain up to two cats or dogs of the same species. The carrier will count as the customer’s carry-on bag. Southwest does not require a health certificate or any other documentation from the customer’s veterinarian for pets to travel.

Carrier Guidelines:
Soft-sided and hard-sided carriers specifically designed as pet carriers are acceptable. The carriers must be leak-proof and well ventilated. The pet carrier must be small enough to fit under the seat in front of the customer and be stowed in accordance with Federal Aviation Administration regulations. The cat or dog must be able to stand up and move around the carrier with ease.


No dogs in cargo on SWA.
Southwest Airlines Pet Travel Policy (http://www.bringfido.com/travel/airline_policies/southwest/)

Hey - I fly my pets on SWA alla time - don't know what the problem is!!! :shrug: They each get their own seats, too! :biggrin:

Air Tran is pet friendly, and they didn't even ask for the paper work my Vet provided.

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Awwww! Hope you two have a fun filled, adventurous trip home!

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:roflmao: Poor "Things."

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:roflmao: Poor "Things."

:biggrin:

Here he is!

OMG! I can see why you fell for him, he is a cutie! :yahoo: Have fun!

He will open your heart.....:evil:
congratulations!

I can't believe you are getting a dog before me.

I can't believe you are getting a dog before me.

Neither can I. :lol:

He's a sweetie, vrai.

But part of me is thinking you are going to regret this. I should have had you watch my little guy for a weekend... THEN tell me if you still want a dog. :lol:

He's a sweetie, vrai.

But part of me is thinking you are going to regret this. I should have had you watch my little guy for a weekend... THEN tell me if you still want a dog. :lol:

See, and that's like saying, "You should borrow my husband and kids, and see if you still want to get married and have children." :lol:

We're at a LaQuinta in Memphis, chilling for the night before we resume our trip bright and early tomorrow. Add "excellent traveler" to Mr. Perfect's list of attributes. He's such a good boy! Had no problems with him at all during the 10 hour car ride (we made stops to drink, potty and stretch our legs every couple hours or so). Of course, now he's awake and all wound up :lol:

We're at a LaQuinta in Memphis, chilling for the night before we resume our trip bright and early tomorrow. Add "excellent traveler" to Mr. Perfect's list of attributes. He's such a good boy! Had no problems with him at all during the 10 hour car ride (we made stops to drink, potty and stretch our legs every couple hours or so). Of course, now he's awake and all wound up :lol:

LaQuinta Spanish for next to Denny's

We're at a LaQuinta in Memphis, chilling for the night before we resume our trip bright and early tomorrow. Add "excellent traveler" to Mr. Perfect's list of attributes. He's such a good boy! Had no problems with him at all during the 10 hour car ride (we made stops to drink, potty and stretch our legs every couple hours or so). Of course, now he's awake and all wound up :lol:

Sounds like you need some doggie downers. :lol:

LaQuinta Spanish for next to Denny's

No Denny's here. Hooters and Burger King.

It started snowing like crazy when I was about an hour west of Memphis, and it was dark by then, so that sucked. But other than that it's been an uneventful trip. Apollo has been such a good boy.

:love:

Sounds like you need some doggie downers. :lol:

Nah, we're going to go for another walk, then he'll be ready to call it a night. I think. :lol:

Nah, we're going to go for another walk, then he'll be ready to call it a night. I think. :lol:

Good luck with that. I have two kittehs here asleep on the bed. :lol:

Nah, we're going to go for another walk, then he'll be ready to call it a night. I think. :lol:

God I would PAY to be there the first time you bring him in the house to meet Kiki Stinkertoes :killingme

We're at a LaQuinta in Memphis, chilling for the night before we resume our trip bright and early tomorrow. Add "excellent traveler" to Mr. Perfect's list of attributes. He's such a good boy! Had no problems with him at all during the 10 hour car ride (we made stops to drink, potty and stretch our legs every couple hours or so). Of course, now he's awake and all wound up :lol:

When I moved here from texas I slept in memphis tennessee also!! It felt like it took froever to get out of Tennessee!<3 watch out for big rigs!! <3

God I would PAY to be there the first time you bring him in the house to meet Kiki Stinkertoes :killingme

She'll be like, "WTF???" :lol: She actually likes dogs okay as long as they're not crazy and chasing her, and this guy is pretty mellow. Plus he's used to cats - son and DIL have one, and DIL's mom (where he used to go to daycare) has several, and he never bothered them.

Claudia is the one who's going to really hate him at first, but she'll get over it within a few days.

It felt like it took froever to get out of Tennessee!<3 watch out for big rigs!! <3

Yeah to both - I'll spend most of tomorrow in TN dodging truckers.

Yeah to both - I'll spend most of tomorrow in TN dodging truckers.

Should start raining soon, and will be raining all day tomorrow. Be safe:buddies:

God I would PAY to be there the first time you bring him in the house to meet Kiki Stinkertoes :killingme


:yay: Me,too! :killingme:

:yay: Me,too! :killingme:Same here! :killingme

Claudia is the one who's going to really hate him at first, but she'll get over it within a few days.

Just remind her he's always been there. At her age, she won't know the difference.

God I would PAY to be there the first time you bring him in the house to meet Kiki Stinkertoes :killingme

:yay: Me,too! :killingme:

Same here! :killingme

Me three!!!! :roflmao:

Claudia is the one who's going to really hate him at first, but she'll get over it within a few days.

Just remind her he's always been there. At her age, she won't know the difference.

:killingme

Should start raining soon, and will be raining all day tomorrow. Be safe:buddies:

:yeahthat: Drive safe!!

Just remind her he's always been there. At her age, she won't know the difference.

:mad:

Despite the dour looking puss of hers, Claudia's a sweetie! :lol:

Have you devised a strategy to keep him from eating the cat food?

Have you devised a strategy to keep him from eating the cat poop?

:fixed:

:fixed:

Ha, I totally forgot about that one.

I can't believe you are getting a dog before me.

Might I interest you in a very attractive mixed breed???? Half stupid/half stubborn..... :lmao:

We're at a LaQuinta in Memphis,

Where you at tonight?

Where you at tonight?

Just south of Roanoke. I was hoping to get closer to Richmond but the weather was ugly and it got dark, so I called it a night.

Apollo is my new favorite traveling companion. :yay:

Just south of Roanoke. I was hoping to get closer to Richmond but the weather was ugly and it got dark, so I called it a night.

Apollo is my new favorite traveling companion. :yay:

:yay: :yay:
Tomorrow should be a very nice drive home, but still be careful out there.

:fixed:

Protecting the catbox is easy - it has it's own room, so a low baby gate will do the trick.

Cat food, I'll have to figure that one out. He's a small dog and doesn't really eat a lot. Jess and Doug always just left food and water out for him, and he could nibble whenever he wanted. So we'll see what happens.

Just south of Roanoke. I was hoping to get closer to Richmond but the weather was ugly and it got dark, so I called it a night.

Apollo is my new favorite traveling companion. :yay:

That is so cool! I am happy for you. They are a lot of company and I am sure you found yourself talking to him and he acted like he actually was listening also.

And while we're on the subject, why can't he have cat food? I've heard the NO!!!!! with no real reason, and I've heard the "eh, it won't hurt him". One source said cat food contains too much protein, but dogs in the wild ate pure protein and still managed to stay alive, so that seems stupid to me.

So...let the debate begin. Why can't a small active dog eat cat food?

I am sure you found yourself talking to him

Females talk to themselves.

And while we're on the subject, why can't he have cat food? I've heard the NO!!!!! with no real reason, and I've heard the "eh, it won't hurt him". One source said cat food contains too much protein, but dogs in the wild ate pure protein and still managed to stay alive, so that seems stupid to me.

So...let the debate begin. Why can't a small active dog eat cat food?

It may be too rich for his tummy. It may be lacking in the vitamins and minerals that dogs need vs cats. BUT if you have him on grain free and the cats are on grain free, I would compare the protein percentage to make sure. :shrug:
My cat thinks that dog food is his special treat! :lol:

Females talk to themselves.

Yep and anyone else who will listen to us! :killingme

Yep and anyone else who will listen to us! :killingme

:lmao:

Why can't a small active dog eat cat food?

Dogs lick

Do you want to be licked by a tongue that's soaked in stinky ass cat food?

Dogs lick

Do you want to be licked by a tongue that's soaked in stinky ass cat food?
No worse than a tongue that's soaked in stinky ass dog butt. :shrug:

And while we're on the subject, why can't he have cat food? I've heard the NO!!!!! with no real reason, and I've heard the "eh, it won't hurt him". One source said cat food contains too much protein, but dogs in the wild ate pure protein and still managed to stay alive, so that seems stupid to me.

So...let the debate begin. Why can't a small active dog eat cat food?

Too much protein and fats. Dogs are more omnivore cats more carnivore. Some dogs eat cat poop because of all the protein. Keep the cats out of the dog food though.

No worse than a tongue that's soaked in stinky ass dog butt. :shrug:

:lmao:

Too much protein and fats. Dogs are more omnivore cats more carnivore. Some dogs eat cat poop because of all the protein. Keep the cats out of the dog food though.

The cats won't go near any food that's not specifically theirs in their dish, so no worries about that.

Protecting the catbox is easy - it has it's own room, .

Put everything in the same room and put in a cat door so they can go in and out with the door closed. But the cat door has to be small enough so the pup can't get through it.

It's worth a try, he might start covering up his poo.

It's worth a try, he might start covering up his poo.

Wait'll you see him do a handstand when he pees - it's hysterical.

Want a deer antler for him?

Want a deer antler for him?

He's pretty little :lol:

He's pretty little :lol:

But he's bigger than the cats,right?! :cds:

I'll take "Mayhem and Madness" for $1000, Alex.

But he's bigger than the cats,right?! :cds:

Barely. He's bigger than Claudia, certainly, but not much bigger than Kiki or Gidget.

Barely. He's bigger than Claudia, certainly, but not much bigger than Kiki or Gidget.

Ohmy.

2 songs just popped into my head! Stray Cat Strut & the theme song from High Noon. :lmao:

Home!

Uneventful introduction. Apollo was like, "Whatever," Claudia jumped on top of the filing cabinet so she could scope the sitch, Gidget retreated across the room with a grouchy look on her face, and Kiki tried to sniff his butt. Apollo got a swat when he tried to sniff her butt, though.

It went better than I expected - the girls don't even seem particularly annoyed.

Home!

Uneventful introduction. Apollo was like, "Whatever," Claudia jumped on top of the filing cabinet so she could scope the sitch, Gidget retreated across the room with a grouchy look on her face, and Kiki tried to sniff his butt. Apollo got a swat when he tried to sniff her butt, though.

It went better than I expected - the girls don't even seem particularly annoyed.Typical woman. It's OK when you sniff the guys, but when they try to sniff back.....:smack:

:roflmao:

Home!

Uneventful introduction. Apollo was like, "Whatever," Claudia jumped on top of the filing cabinet so she could scope the sitch, Gidget retreated across the room with a grouchy look on her face, and Kiki tried to sniff his butt. Apollo got a swat when he tried to sniff her butt, though.

It went better than I expected - the girls don't even seem particularly annoyed.

:war: At Least it wasnt that kind of reception. Send pics when you can

No Denny's here. Hooters and Burger King.

It started snowing like crazy when I was about an hour west of Memphis, and it was dark by then, so that sucked. But other than that it's been an uneventful trip. Apollo has been such a good boy.

:love:

A GREAT name! I'm so happy for you. How are things going? With four little ones loving you and needing you, I imagine things are a bit eventful in the sit-around-and-pet department.

Wait'll you see him do a handstand when he pees - it's hysterical.

:killingme

I have to see that.

Home!

Uneventful introduction. Apollo was like, "Whatever," Claudia jumped on top of the filing cabinet so she could scope the sitch, Gidget retreated across the room with a grouchy look on her face, and Kiki tried to sniff his butt. Apollo got a swat when he tried to sniff her butt, though.

It went better than I expected - the girls don't even seem particularly annoyed.

:yahoo:

Apollo.

Seriously.

Really.

Seriously?


:tap:

Apollo.

Seriously.

Really.

Seriously?


:tap:

Talk to Doug.

Apollo.

Seriously.

Really.

Seriously?


:tap:

dreamy

Your dog is black, right? Is that racist? :boxing:

Your dog is black, right? Is that racist? :boxing:

Apollo is a lover, not a fighter.

Apollo is a lover, not a fighter.

I'm going to run with the black theme...:yay:

Your dog is black, right? Is that racist? :boxing:

Talk to my son.

Talk to my son.

I like the name.... :shrug:

I'm going to run with the black theme...:yay:

Well, wait a minute...now I might like Apollo better.

My son and DIL have two boxers - Rocky and Adrian (:rolleyes:). So Apollo was the natural choice for this one, apparently. But if I can think of him as Apollo Theater instead of Apollo Creed, I might be happier with the name.

It's SHOWTIME!! At the APOLLO!!!

That might work....

Well, wait a minute...now I might like Apollo better.

My son and DIL have two boxers - Rocky and Adrian (:rolleyes:). So Apollo was the natural choice for this one, apparently. But if I can think of him as Apollo Theater instead of Apollo Creed, I might be happier with the name.

It's SHOWTIME!! At the APOLLO!!!

That might work....

Well, There ya go! His nickname can be "showtime"...:high5:

Well, There ya go! His nickname can be "showtime"...:high5:

Especially if he is one of those dogs that shows you his trick all the time.

Well, wait a minute...now I might like Apollo better.

My son and DIL have two boxers - Rocky and Adrian (:rolleyes:). So Apollo was the natural choice for this one, apparently. But if I can think of him as Apollo Theater instead of Apollo Creed, I might be happier with the name.

It's SHOWTIME!! At the APOLLO!!!

That might work....

If they didn't have him that long, you can change it to whatever you want.

Especially if he is one of those dogs that shows you his trick all the time.

Yeah, my dog's name is "peanut butter"....:yay:

Drop one L in the spelling of his name and you have yourself Apolo Ohno, olympic speed skater. :hot:

If they didn't have him that long, you can change it to whatever you want.

He was going to become Frito Feet, but now I might stick with Apollo.

If they didn't have him that long, you can change it to whatever you want.

My dog was a year old when I got her and I changed her name...

Well, There ya go! His nickname can be "showtime"...:high5:

word

that`ll work V, after all it`s yr call. when all else fails, just call 4 ENCORE :high5:

Annnnnnnndddddd...here is where the thread dies.....

word

to your motha!

He was going to become Frito Feet, but now I might stick with Apollo.

Bath will take care of that :yay:

So how greatly has your live been improved by incorporating a dog so far?

150%?
300%?
600%?

So how greatly has your live been improved by incorporating a dog so far?

150%?
300%?
600%?

I hate to say this, but after a few days with Mr. Perfect I now find my cats filthy and disgusting, with their shedding and puking and general nastiness.

:ohwell:

I hate to say this, but after a few days with Mr. Perfect I now find my cats filthy and disgusting, with their shedding and puking and general nastiness.

:ohwell:

Is this your first dog?

Is this your first dog?

No, but this is my first non-shedding, non-filthy, non-slobbering, non-disgusting dog.

No, but this is my first non-shedding, non-filthy, non-slobbering, non-disgusting dog.

Apollo is gay?

:lol:

Apollo is gay?

:lol:

He also has zero interest in the cat food OR the cat ####.

See? He's perfect!

He also has zero interest in the cat food OR the cat ####.

See? He's perfect!


Reminds me of our boy Lenny, 15 pound part Chihuahua and part Jack Russell. He's been wonderful ever since 2002 when we rescued him from Tri-County. He's a smart boy.

Just to clear up and stop the hate mail :lol: :

Apollo isn't a puppy - he's two years old or thereabouts. My DIL's mother found him running by the highway and stopped to chase him down. She found his owner, who said they didn't want him and she should take him to the pound :mad:. She pawned him off on my son and DIL, who were just opening their skating rink and couldn't really give him any time because they're so busy.

Enter me.

So technically he is a rescue, not from a breeder, and not a puppy. :yay:

So technically he is a rescue, not from a breeder, and not a puppy. :yay:

Although if my perfect dog were a puppy from a breeder, I'd have gotten him. I have no problem with breeders and grabbing some random pound dog to bring home is, to me, like grabbing some random guy to bring home. The dog has to fit and there needs to be some though put into it or nobody will be happy.

Just to clear up and stop the hate mail :lol: :

Apollo isn't a puppy - he's two years old or thereabouts. My DIL's mother found him running by the highway and stopped to chase him down. She found his owner, who said they didn't want him and she should take him to the pound :mad:. She pawned him off on my son and DIL, who were just opening their skating rink and couldn't really give him any time because they're so busy.

Enter me.

So technically he is a rescue, not from a breeder, and not a puppy. :yay:

You got hate mail for getting a dog? :lmao:

Just to clear up and stop the hate mail :lol: :

Apollo isn't a puppy - he's two years old or thereabouts. My DIL's mother found him running by the highway and stopped to chase him down. She found his owner, who said they didn't want him and she should take him to the pound :mad:. She pawned him off on my son and DIL, who were just opening their skating rink and couldn't really give him any time because they're so busy.

Enter me.

So technically he is a rescue, not from a breeder, and not a puppy. :yay:

You were getting hate mail?

You got hate mail for getting a dog? :lmao:

You were getting hate mail?

Not really "hate", but some chastising that I didn't pull a mutt out of the shelter and give it a home.

But I mean, geez, look how long it took me to decide on basement flooring. And what I wanted to do with the stairs. :lol: It's consistent with my character that I'd want to wait until I found the right dog and not just make a snap decision I'd be sorry for later.

Hate mail???? :smoochy::love: :huggy:

Is this your first dog?

:gossip:
Vrai's been married, so I'd say no, not her first dog.

Not really "hate", but some chastising that I didn't pull a mutt out of the shelter and give it a home.

But I mean, geez, look how long it took me to decide on basement flooring. And what I wanted to do with the stairs. :lol: It's consistent with my character that I'd want to wait until I found the right dog and not just make a snap decision I'd be sorry for later.

It took the LW and I 6-7 months to decide on getting our 1st (together) dog. Our 2nd was a roadside rescue too.

Not really "hate", but some chastising that I didn't pull a mutt out of the shelter and give it a home.

But I mean, geez, look how long it took me to decide on basement flooring. And what I wanted to do with the stairs. :lol: It's consistent with my character that I'd want to wait until I found the right dog and not just make a snap decision I'd be sorry for later.
Right seat. Right butt. :yay:
:gossip:
Vrai's been married, so I'd say no, not her first dog.

:jet: :faint: :lmao:

But I mean, geez, look how long it took me to decide on basement flooring. And what I wanted to do with the stairs. :lol: It's consistent with my character

Does that mean Karma still has a chance of coming back to the forums?

V, its OK, as long as you are happy with Apollo, don`t worry about what others may say or even w/eva. if there`s a prob, lemme know, k.

this user has a Gr8 tolerance 4 sum, until it comes to messin with a BDF. there`s more truth 2 that than any otha will eva know.

b/c they just won`t. unless................. they`ll 4get real damn quik!

& 4 sum of the othas they may have diff user/screen names, but they can`t hide. damn fact!!!!!!!!!!!!!

:lol:

He also has zero interest in the cat food OR the cat ####.

See? He's perfect!

Well, they don't do it in front of you. Wait until you get a big blast of cat turd breath from him one day.

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Vrai's been married, so I'd say no, not her first dog.
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Well, they don't do it in front of you. Wait until you get a big blast of cat turd breath from him one day.
Beats having to scoop the litterbox.

:yahoo:

Beats having to scoop the litterbox.

:yahoo:

:jet:

How'd he do last night?

How'd he do last night?

He was fine - no messes and he didn't seem upset when I got home. So now I know he can be trusted to stay home alone for a bit without having to put him in jail. :yay:

He was fine - no messes and he didn't seem upset when I got home. So now I know he can be trusted to stay home alone for a bit without having to put him in jail. :yay:

Can't wait to meet the new man in your life. He sounds so...so... perfect...! :lol:

Can't wait to meet the new man in your life. He sounds so...so... perfect...! :lol:

Normally I go to Callaway but I'll swing by Solomons next week so you can meet him. :yay:

Fly to Nashville, easy drive from there to BWI....Gives you time to bond :)

Or is there train service available? Might be a nice train ride back to MD!

Congrats on the new pup! Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours :howdy:

Me and mine are planning a trip to Nashville/Mt. Juliet soon; through Roanoke Rapids.
Stopping every few hours to stretch your legs/eat/potty breaks/walk the pup; you can make the drive in roughly 18 hours. There are all kinds of rest areas south of here going west; and many of them have a "special" area for dogs to.....well.....you know.....

Never mind.....I just read the WHOLE thread. I guess Vrai's home now.

Normally I go to Callaway but I'll swing by Solomons next week so you can meet him. :yay:

It was so nice to meet Apollo today! I see why you fell in love with him! He is such a gentleman and so cute and snuggly! Perfect!

It was so nice to meet Apollo today! I see why you fell in love with him! He is such a gentleman and so cute and snuggly! Perfect!

He was loving all that attention :lol: He wore his little jacket this morning on our walk and he looked so cute!





Yes, people, I bought my dog a jacket. So what? :handsonhips:

Here he is!

OMG- So cute! Congratulations!

I'm keeping eyes peeled for a Lhasa Apso. My daughter got one that I fell in love with, so now I'm hoping to find one someday in the near future.

He was loving all that attention :lol: He wore his little jacket this morning on our walk and he looked so cute!





Yes, people, I bought my dog a jacket. So what? :handsonhips:

:shrug: I sew my dogs clothing. The little ones feel the cold more.

Yes, people, I bought my dog a jacket. So what? :handsonhips:

:clap: Bet he loves his coat!!! Our Grandpup loves her wardrobe! She has about a gazillion different bandanas, a dress or two, and a nice warm pink & white fleece hoodie!! We're in the market for a raincoat and a heavy winter coat! Pups with short hair need help to keep warm!!

BEWARE!
Vicious Guard Dog On Patrol

BEWARE!
Vicious Guard Dog On Patrol

What is that? Some sort of jumbo slippers or a hand warmer???

What is that? Some sort of jumbo slippers or a hand warmer???

You better show some respect. He will rip out your femur and use it for a chew toy.

You better show some respect. He will rip out your femur and use it for a chew toy.

Really? You buy him a step ladder, too?


:evil:

Really? You buy him a step ladder, too?


:evil:

He has a 3 foot vertical leap......from flat footed stance. I always cover my jugular for a few minutes until I know he is cool.

Really? You buy him a step ladder, too?


:evil:

Psh, your arms too short to box with Apollo. :boxing: