~:~:~:The Doggie Thread!!:~:~:~

hedonist

Joining the others here in sending condolences. I'm so sorry, Austicman.

Amongst the Ani

So sorry as well. Thoughts and prayers your way.

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Austicman said:

Bubba died last night. Orbit attacked her when wasn't home last Friday and after two surgeries we lost her. Just pure sorrow at the moment. Talk to you all soon. Hug your puppies.

I am so sorry to hear this Austicman. So so sorry.

Enkidu

So sorry, Austicman. Thought and prayers from us here in LA.

RKCNDY

{{{Hugs}}} to you Austicman...

Who Princess

Austicman, your news breaks my heart. You had been through so much with Bubba. Sending you a hug in spirit. You will be in my thoughts.

PJ_ROCKS

Austicman said:

Bubba died last night. Orbit attacked her when wasn't home last Friday and after two surgeries we lost her. Just pure sorrow at the moment. Talk to you all soon. Hug your puppies.

Austicman, so sorry to read this...

Bubba will be missed, but never forgotten!

: (

PJ_ROCKS

Sophie this afternoon...

RKCNDY

Somebody really likes dried mangoes...oh, the dog likes them too...

Empty Glass

JWPearl said:

im amazed at the instinct and senses of our beloved pets
i have have had a dizzy daydream and my emotions to the max on fire
and my dog crawl up to me and lay next to me on the bed
i swear he could sense me and like feel me and he just stared
at me for a solid minute and then lick my face then continued
to lay next to me while i continue to be on fire can dog sense sex
or something
how did he know can he sense it smell it or what
is it chemicals or what ??

This has been proven. The body, animal (human) can sense this type stuff. Not sexual per say, but if you're happy your pup is there the dog can sense this. Has nothing to do with sex, obviously, but there is a glow of happiness that us animals can all see

PJ_ROCKS

RKCNDY said:

Somebody really likes dried mangoes...oh, the dog likes them too...

PJ_ROCKS

Austicman, just thinking about you guys.

I hope you guys are doing okay...

whispering hands

Yes, please know huh are in our hearts and thoughts Austicman. Hugs.

Austicman

Hey guys. Thanks for the well wishes. Getting there. She had 10 awesome spoilt years and got amazing care over the last week from the vets where everyone fell for her and she got plenty of love and daily visits from me. I'm coming to terms with how it happened. They are animals and their instincts take over sometimes. Ringo hardly leaves my side when I'm home and gets me up off my arse to play with him and Orbit with a cheeky bum in the air wiggle.
I'm past blaming Orbit. I couldn't look at her for a couple of days but I've come around.
But I do miss my Bubba Girl. She was a beautiful gentle soul. I always knew it but it was reaffirmed when she was at the vets. They all fell for her in no time and were very upset when we lost here.
It was so hard saying goodbye. When I got her I had two parents, a sister and a girlfriend of 5 years who all loved her. In these 10 years I lost Mum, Dad and my sister and the girl has moved on. I moved house, lost what thought was a secure job and had another relationship if 6 years end and all that time I'd look down and she was there with look saying "it'll be ok Dad".

But thankfully over the last two months I've met and fell for a girl that has been amazing and she has been a rock for me over the last week.
These are the last couple of photos I have of Bubba. One is her lying down with me on my girls trampoline giving her Daddy a cuddle and the other is her photobombing a pic of Charlie my girls pug/staffy Charlie(more pics of Charlie to come in the future!)

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Austicman said:

Hey guys. Thanks for the well wishes. Getting there. She had 10 awesome spoilt years and got amazing care over the last week from the vets where everyone fell for her and she got plenty of love and daily visits from me. I'm coming to terms with how it happened. They are animals and their instincts take over sometimes. Ringo hardly leaves my side when I'm home and gets me up off my arse to play with him and Orbit with a cheeky bum in the air wiggle.
I'm past blaming Orbit. I couldn't look at her for a couple of days but I've come around.
But I do miss my Bubba Girl. She was a beautiful gentle soul. I always knew it but it was reaffirmed when she was at the vets. They all fell for her in no time and were very upset when we lost here.
It was so hard saying goodbye. When I got her I had two parents, a sister and a girlfriend of 5 years who all loved her. In these 10 years I lost Mum, Dad and my sister and the girl has moved on. I moved house, lost what thought was a secure job and had another relationship if 6 years end and all that time I'd look down and she was there with look saying "it'll be ok Dad".

But thankfully over the last two months I've met and fell for a girl that has been amazing and she has been a rock for me over the last week.
These are the last couple of photos I have of Bubba. One is her lying down with me on my girls trampoline giving her Daddy a cuddle and the other is her photobombing a pic of Charlie my girls pug/staffy Charlie(more pics of Charlie to come in the future!)

Awww.

PJ_ROCKS

sending good (((vibes)))

hedonist

Sweetness.

You sound very grounded, Austicman. Hold on to those rocks.

PJSiren

Austicman said:

Hey guys. Thanks for the well wishes. Getting there. She had 10 awesome spoilt years and got amazing care over the last week from the vets where everyone fell for her and she got plenty of love and daily visits from me. I'm coming to terms with how it happened. They are animals and their instincts take over sometimes. Ringo hardly leaves my side when I'm home and gets me up off my arse to play with him and Orbit with a cheeky bum in the air wiggle.
I'm past blaming Orbit. I couldn't look at her for a couple of days but I've come around.
But I do miss my Bubba Girl. She was a beautiful gentle soul. I always knew it but it was reaffirmed when she was at the vets. They all fell for her in no time and were very upset when we lost here.
It was so hard saying goodbye. When I got her I had two parents, a sister and a girlfriend of 5 years who all loved her. In these 10 years I lost Mum, Dad and my sister and the girl has moved on. I moved house, lost what thought was a secure job and had another relationship if 6 years end and all that time I'd look down and she was there with look saying "it'll be ok Dad".

But thankfully over the last two months I've met and fell for a girl that has been amazing and she has been a rock for me over the last week.
These are the last couple of photos I have of Bubba. One is her lying down with me on my girls trampoline giving her Daddy a cuddle and the other is her photobombing a pic of Charlie my girls pug/staffy Charlie(more pics of Charlie to come in the future!)

Oh Austicman, she was a DOLL!!! What a beautiful face!!! I was wondering what she looked like I hadn't seen a pic of her yet, I'm so sorry for your loss....she'll be waiting patiently at the rainbow bridge for you!

Who Princess

Hey, doggie friends! I need some help. Looks like I'll be bringing home a puppy in a couple of weeks. I need to buy a new ex(ercise) pen. I had one years ago and stupidly got rid of it. They look like they've gotten fancier since then. Coated black paint, woo hoo! Does anyone have a suggestion? I can't think that sheltie people are the only ones who use ex pens for puppies.

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Who Princess said:

Hey, doggie friends! I need some help. Looks like I'll be bringing home a puppy in a couple of weeks. I need to buy a new ex(ercise) pen. I had one years ago and stupidly got rid of it. They look like they've gotten fancier since then. Coated black paint, woo hoo! Does anyone have a suggestion? I can't think that sheltie people are the only ones who use ex pens for puppies.

Oh no.. I have used these and baby gates to train dogs for years. But ultimately, crate training trumps all. Buy the end size, and they grow into it. It also makes transitional training techniques such as separation and distance training, much much easier... Plus it is much more cost effective to buy one item versus three or four. And they make open panelled ( sp?) kennels, so there's no feeling like you quartered your dog off from yourself.

This has been my experience.