Introducing a new addition to our family, my daughters puppy:
Asher (8 months old)
3.16.26
Jameson's mom has been waiting a long time to own a house, and get a second dog. Dogs teach each other doggie things. She wants Jameson to lead by example. Time was of the essence. J turned 13 earlier this month.
Asher & Jameson playing tug
He looks tall in the photo ^ he is not.
3.20.26
Her original plan was to get a pure bred Blue Heeler pup. Instead, she found a dog to love at a rescue. No clue how our daughter adopted so easily. Before Tank, Brad & I tried several well known organizations. We didn't fit the ones with fenced in yard rules. The reputable rescue I wasted the most amount of time with has a ridiculously long application process. Including an in-person home approval visit. For real! We went through all the steps and were finally approved. Sadly, the German Shepard Labrador mix (my two favorite breeds) we hoped would join our family was adopted by the time we got approved. Frustrated, then insulted by another group that apparently didn't think we were good owners. I just about gave up on owning another dog. We ended up not adopting a rescue. Instead, we found one through an in-person conversation.
Our Tank was waiting just for us! He was surprisingly the last of his litter. The breeder thought the same. Perhaps he wasn't picked because Tank was a big puppy, with sleepy eyes. Two of his siblings that were waiting to be picked up, were more rambunctious.
I've had mixed breed dogs since I was 12. Long before they were called rescues and the "adopt don't shop" movement started. Yes, I am still salty about our last dog rescue experience.
Things work out for a reason and we ended up with the best barn and hiking companion ever!
Tank matches us!!
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At first I wasn't thrilled about the new grand puppy. Especially with all we currently have going on with our animals. I don't need more animals to take care of! If our daughter gets another dog, that means we also get another dog. J still stays with us part of every week, while his mom works a second job.
It turns out, Asher is a sweetie pie. He loves to snuggle, a little too much. The pup can be a wild child and has major separation anxiety. No fault of his own. Rescues come with a history. Our daughter has a project on her hands. Asher (he came with this name) is glued to her and instantly became her dog. I told her she is his safe place now.
We are slowly introducing Asher to Tank. Jury is out if they will ever get along. For now, I am helping with Asher when needed at her house. She is fortunate and can have dogs with her during her day job.
getting introduced to arena/barn/horses
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From what we know, the pup was found running the streets of Louisiana. Rescued, then brought up by a local collaborative organization from Oklahoma. He lived with a foster family to learn about being an indoor dog, for about a month. Before being posted for adoption. He came potty and kennel trained, and does sit on command. Most of the time. Jumping up needs a ton of work. He is a short little guy! Recall is a work in progress.
I've never understood why so many animals are brought up from the south. We have SO many dogs (and even more cats) that need good homes from our own State. I know, the south has many more homeless animals.
We went seed shopping at a garden store yesterday. My daughter brought Asher inside for exposure. Wow, I was so impressed with the little guys behavior. He was stellar on his gentle leader leash. Everyone asked to pet Asher, including kids. He soaked up the extra attention!
(not my video, 45 secs)
Well, he is very cute and sweet! I’d say that’s a win-win! What a joke, though, that you got passed up to adopt!! Just wow. Some poor dog missed out because of that policy.
ReplyDeleteWhen we bought our first wolfhound we had to go through a long process for acceptance. You had to have a minimum of 10 fenced acres. Our second wolfhound was a rehome situation, Loki. He went back to his breeder and then his breeder spent two days in our city allowing us to try him out, then both parties made a decision. Generally, I think it’s good to be picky, but clearly it can go too far.
I would love another wolfhound, but we adopted our daughter’s dog, Nellie, and currently have two very sweet labs.
Also, it seemed like some of the wolfhound breeders were starting to churn out puppy mill style dogs. They are so big (and ferocious) that the standards for gentleness need to be very, very high. They’re also prone to bone disease, so meticulous health records should be kept. I do hope, in the future, I find a reputable breeder when the time is right, one that allows me to meet both parents and choose my pup in person. (Many of them choose for you and you get what you get, which I think is wrong.)
New pups mean new adventures! My brother rescued Smudge and the process was pretty simple fill out an application and put down three references. I did home visits for a Sheltie Rescue out of the cities...fun to see dogs placed in good homes:)
ReplyDeleteAsher is beautiful and reminds me of our red tick hounds we used to have long ago. The south have much more relaxed laws about puppy mills. I know. I had a friend that started when in N. Missouri and moved to S. Missouri because the Dept of Ag in N. Missouri fined them for so many things they were doing wrong. They had 3 puppy mill houses and the waste drained into their pond. That was just one infraction. [EWWWW!!!]
ReplyDeleteI went there after they started the 'mill' and was simply disgusted.
They said the rules were too strict in the north so they moved south and still operate in two separate places.
Hannah is the first dog I've ever gone to see in a Foster Home and was approved right away. It was a pretty simple process.
I love the snow zoomies and the play in the arena! Fun!
Pups take a lot of attention but they are usually worth it. it's good your daughter has you guys to dog sit, knowing that they will get a good foundation with you and lots of exercise. That arena is a bonus with all that snow!
ReplyDeleteHopefully Asher will be Tank approved soon.