I just adopted a rescue dog....

[kpete]

I am in love:


I named her raven, kpete
from Ensenada, MX

[CBR]

1. Total cutie. EDIT.

D'oh -- now I see her name. Great name!!! Congrats.

[Emit]

2. What a beauty! Good on you.

Nice name, too. :thumbsup:

[BrklynLiberal]

3. She is BEAUTIFUL!! And her name is perfect for her

Congratulations to both of you for allowing more love into both lives.

[babylonsister]

4. Very adorable, kpete, with that look of mischief in her eyes.

Have fun! :hi:

[kpete]

7. it was the look

definitely mischief,
thanks babylonsister
peace, kp

[katandmoon]

5. K&R for beautiful Raven

[uberblonde]

6. What a pretty dog!

Hope you bring much joy to each other's lives!

[Liberal_in_LA]

8. Gorgeous

[Fire_Medic_Dave]

9. Good for you. I've got 3 fosters right now.

I really hope they find homes soon. Ten dogs is too many for our house.

[Chemisse]

38. You must really love dogs to do that

What a houseful!

[Fire_Medic_Dave]

45. Our eldest is asleep beside me.

We've had hundreds of foster dogs through the house in the last 4 years. We often foster terminally ill dogs when they come in. That way at least someone treats them well in the last days the have.

[Chemisse]

48. What an amazing thing to do. You are very kind hearted. nt

[Fire_Medic_Dave]

51. If I was half the man my dogs think I am. Thank you for the kind words.

[NJCher]

63. hugs for you

:hug:



Cher

[jesus_of_suburbia]

131. I just wanted to say thank you!

As the proud owner of 2 rescue dogs, I really appreciate those who would take in foster dogs.

I hope to keep foster dogs someday in the future. I just know that I can't handle that right now since I don't have a fenced in back yard, and I already have my hands full excercising my 2 dogs who are both over 50 lbs (I can't walk a 3rd, lol).

[Fire_Medic_Dave]

135. Very kind of you. I'm thankful I've had enough good fortune enough to be able to do it.

[foxfeet]

10. I'd be in love, too! Many happy years together!

[xchrom]

11. Raven is so beautiful.

And we are lucky when we get a beatiful do friend
like that.

[HarveyDarkey]

What a sweety

How long did it take her to tear the ribbon off?

[petersjo02]

12. Congratulations! What a wonderful little doggie face.

I especially like the peach colored ribbon. There is a rescue dog sitting near me now while I'm scoping out the latest news on DU.

[MindandSoul]

13. That's great! Congratulation, he is beautiful and looks very smart!

I know you will love him and make him forget his unhappy beginnning!

[Donnachaidh]

14. she's gonna have you wrapped around a paw in nothing flat!

Beauty!

[flvegan]

15. Adorable! Thank you for adopting.

[corpseratemedia]

16. she is definitely happy that you adopted her!!

what a cutie-pie...but now you need to go play, she looks like she's expecting that too!

[Hepburn]

17. OMG...

...what a living doll!

Maggie, my Scottie, and I send mega :hug:

[Pirate Smile]

18. Awwww. She is adorable. There is something special about rescue dogs - at least

that is how it has worked out in my life. Congrats! :D

[Demoiselle]

19. Oh, FACE! What a lovely girl.

She knows you've rescued her, too. They always know.
All the best and many happy years of snorgles.

[gateley]

20. Oh -- she's BEAUTIFUL! I'm in love, too! A friend of mine was so besotted

by her rescue dog she got one of those "service animal" vests so she could bring her into restaurants and stores with her. She wanted to be with her every minute. :)

[ChiciB1]

97. My Animals Have NEVER Been Away From Us, And We Have Always

wanted to go to Oregon (maybe next year) but THEY will all come with us!! People have told me about programs where you can rent RV's for a reduced price if you use it for a certain length of time.

Not sure about it, will have to research, but I UNDERSTAND how your friend feels! Our animals are just like our children!!

[gateley]

128. Once on a cruise I had people visit/feed my cat twice a day, and I'd call from the

ship during those times at TEN DOLLARS A MINUTE so he could hear my voice over the phone! So I know exactly what you mean!

An RV trip would be great!

[Hell Hath No Fury]

21. She looks very, VERY smart!

You will have to be on your toes with her, I think. :D Thanks for picking a rescue! :hi:

[omega minimo]

55. ++++++

[riderinthestorm]

22. I love her!! I have puppy fever too.

I went to the shelter to adopt a dog, found the perfect one too!! But the hurdles for me were just too huge:

1. They demanded my whole family get there to "meet" her (one of my family members is travelling out of the country so that was out).

2. Needed to speak to my vet (I have 6 vets for all of my animals and one of them is on maternity leave - ah well, denied! Never mind the other five were all thumbs up about it!)

3. I wasn't going to crate train her. Why should I? We live on a farm and are outside with our pets, with us 24/7.

So I am a shelter reject. I'm currently in talks with a breeder however about a purebred puppy. I can't wait!! Your dog is so wonderful!!

[Hekate]

75. Try another shelter -- this one seems a little *too* perfectionistic...

Our puppies and kittens are crated (in quite a large one, actually) when they are being housebroken during times when I can't watch them every second, and while they are being trained not to dash out the front door and get lost when company comes, and if they otherwise seem nervous with strangers in the house. I find it makes them feel much more secure, probably because the world is so big and they are so little. We've trained quite a few puppies through the years.

Our 14 y.o. cockapoo has remained quite small (under 10 pounds) throughout her life, and I have to admit a bit neurotic with situations she's not used to. When we would leave the house, I think it felt too huge and lonely for her; the crate was more manageable. For her, the crate stayed up in our kitchen for several years, and it functioned as her retreat, not some sort of punishment.

So I could say with a straight face that I "crate train" my dogs -- while they are puppies. We believe in access to the outdoors as much as possible.

The kittens were different because we got them from a shelter. While the shelter volunteers liked us and urged us to take the two crazy 5 month-old sisters, the only thing we didn't see eye to eye on was keeping them indoors 100% of the time. I really think that's rather cruel to cats, but I didn't argue much. I just didn't plan to do it.

They are in the house every single night without fail. (Except for the night Slinky Schizy-Cat ran off into the dusk because she was having too much fun, got beat up and disappeared for two days, almost breaking my heart. The time Fluffy Killer wouldn't come in I actually knew she'd be okay -- sure enough she was waiting the next morning with an extremely smug look on her face. They have polar-opposite natures.) It would have helped me understand the shelter volunteers' point of view better if they had told me what my vet's partner said when he treated Slinky after her mugging -- that she would be very susceptible to skin cancer because her nose and ears are pale pink, as are her sister's. So now I keep them in from mid-morning to mid-afternoon as well as overnight. They are not all that easy to catch, LOL, but I myself am pale pink so I understand skin cancer.

Best of luck with your new little purebred. But if you ever want to try again for a shelter-dog/rescue-dog, you might take the point of view that YOU are interviewing THEM (the shelter staff) as much as they are interviewing you. Sometimes "rescuers" find it hard to let go and let their charges move on.

Hekate

[UpInArms]

83. we adopted a rescued puppy mill pug 2 years ago -

living on a rural no fence property was an issue for them also. But... we managed to convince them that "Hank" would not have any opportunity to stray away and we have added a purebred AKC deaf sheltie (with the caveat that we would not breed her) to our family - Hank is her hearing ear dog and they are an absolute howl to watch. Find another shelter that is more reasonable and good luck!

[A-Long-Little-Doggie]

23. Raven is so pretty!

My rescue Sampson sends lots of love and kisses!

[EFerrari]

24. Does she know any Spanish words?

What a pretty baby. :)

[omega minimo]

56. "rojo!!"

:hi:

[baldguy]

25. Dogs are proof that God loves up & wants us to be happy.

Rescues are the best.

[roguevalley]

72. times ten million, baldguy. what a lovely puppy, just like all on this

thread. I think when you rescue an animal God smiles. Or Dog. :)

[njlib]

106. What a face!!

Love the ears!!! Adorable!!

[jtuck004]

26. Good for you! she is cute.

[Bluebear]

27. Congratulations!

[Cerridwen]

28. Beautimous! Both of you. Her face and your heart.

I've never seen your face so I'll focus on your heart. :D

You adopted a stray/rescue and fell in love. Says much for your beautiful heart.

Now, hide your shoes. I've seen that look somewhere before. :hi:

[woo me with science]

29. She looks very intelligent

and attentive. What a sweetie.

Congratulations!

[greytdemocrat]

30. She's beautiful.

And Raven is an excellent name for her. She looks like she loves you too! Well done.

[Bryn]

31. She's gorgeous!

:loveya:

[Warpy]

32. She's beautiful!

It takes a while for a rescued animal to trust you completely, but once the switch trips, they're the most loyal and grateful companions you'll ever have.

I've adopted several rescued cats and rehabbed more to adopt out. While I'm loath to take on another animal who's likely to outlive me, if my situation were different, I'd certainly do it again.

"Raven" is a great name and I'm sure she'll grow into it beautifully.

[Jane Austin]

33. Congratulations to both of you!

PM me, and I'll send her a toy from our store!

[Stinky The Clown]

34. Some dogs have big, cute, loveable eyes. Then there are some dogs ......

. . . . . that have eyes that seem to tell you there's real intelligence in there.

That dog is such a dog.

You're going to look at her very soon and say aloud: "Who's in there?" And she'll give you a lick and turn away.

And she'll own you.

Sheeza sweetie!

[catnhatnh]

35. I gave your post a Rec.-I almost always do...

And I send a personal Rec.-I don't do that enough for one of my favorite posters.

[rox63]

36. Congratulations on your new fur-baby!

She looks like a sweetie. :)

[Chemisse]

37. She looks very sweet!

[Maat]

39. Oh, Raven is BEAUTIFUL!

Enjoy your time with that sweetie!

Natural Planet Organics dog food is my personal recommendation. I love the cat food.

I just had to go buy special certified organic food for my FOUR cats and ONE bearded-dragon lizard (who enjoys organic, locally-grown romaine lettuce and strawberries).:)

[Catshrink]

40. Come on, Dad, let's play!

You can see it all over that eager little face. You are lucky to have such a beautiful companion - and she's luck to have you!

[Bozita]

41. Alert, intelligent, and cute as hell!

[fadedrose]

42. Raven's a real heart warmer -

I always tell our rescued beagle (actually my son's) - "Jes come snuggle with mama," and she jumps into bed...the commercial actually refers to a cat who is a raccoon, and my eyes are as bad as mama's since cataract adventures.

Good luck, I envy you because you're just starting out and will be busy being trained. Hope you're a good student.

[dana_b]

43. oh my goodness...

she is a little doll!! Good for you for adopting a rescue doll (i mean dog ;) ). My sweet girl is also a resue and laying next to me.

[DawgHouse]

44. She's so cute!

I have an adopted puppy too, she'll be 14 in April.

[Maraya1969]

46. Look at her adoring eyes! I'm sure she loves to right back.

[Bobcat]

47. Awesome

I am still trying to become the person my dog(s) think I am.

[NC_Nurse]

49. She's a beauty! She's glad she lucked into you I'm sure.

:-)

[deaniac21]

50. I love dogs. What does she rescue?

[mrs_p]

52. she is so cute

congrats on the new addition to the fam!

[Ignis]

53. You rock.

No, really: :yourock:

Thanks for adopting a rescue dog! They have the most love to give. :D

[omega minimo]

54. LOL Omygoodness A-DOR-able. 1 in a Brazillion

:yourock::hug:

So expressive. Love the ears!! Is she lab/shepherd?

[The Midway Rebel]

57. Hooray for rescued dogs!

Thanks for saving a life.

It looks like she has a sparkle of love in her eyes for you.

[DeschutesRiver]

58. Adorable!

Congrats on your new rescue dog!!

I got a rescue dog after my older best friend passed away. May you find as much joy and happiness with raven as I found with my Becca:) Our best wishes to you two for many happy moments.

[evrstrong]

59. I don't know who's luckier...

you, or her!

I want another!

[nadinbrzezinski]

60. Didn't even realize you were in Ensenada

and by the way in my view street mutts are the best pets ever... and she is beautiful to boot. What a sweet face.

[Clyde39]

61. I posted a link today in the Texas thread about a rescue dog

He's really cute and in need of a home:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pM3R2nbut0g

[tblue37]

71. I wish I lived in Texas. That darling Charlie Bear would be MINE!

I especially love the part of the video where he gets all excited about playing with the other dog and starts racing back and forth.

[CoffeeCat]

62. Gorgeous gal!

I think I'm in love, too!

Love her colorful, orange ribbon.

So sweet. Thanks for sharing!

[Mimosa]

64. OMG she is so beautiful. n/t

[NJCher]

65. congratulations, kpete

That she's a very special doggie is apparent from her aura and the look in her eyes. She could not have found a better human. I'm happy for you both.


Cher

[Hawkowl]

66. A thousand blessings upon you!

Congratulations on taking in the needy!

[Lorien]

67. She's a very handsome dog

congrats! :toast:

[kentuck]

68. Cool!

Both of you.

[Quantess]

69. Does she understand Spanish commands?

She's really cute.

[tblue37]

70. I am in love, too. What a sweetie.

How old is she? Do you know her story?

[jillan]

73. What a beautiful baby! Love her!

The best part of rescue dogs is that they know you saved them and they become your loyal companion quickly.

Of all the dogs I had, the best were rescue dogs.

[shockra]

74. She looks very attached already.

At your beck and call. :)

My sister had a Basset Hound adopt her a few months ago. Missy, who scratched on her door in 4 below weather. After calling a number on her tag she discovered she'd had at least 2 homes before, and the last owner said she put her out of the car onto a busy street nearby. Now Missy pretty much won't let my sister out of her sight. She's so grateful to have a good home.

Any fans of No-Kill shelters -- Pepsi is giving away grants to charities and the Pet Food Bank & Wellness Fund of Jacksonville, FL is up to #11 but needs to get in the Top 10 by the end of the month to win a $25,000 grant. It would be great if DU could kick them up a notch!

http://www.refresheverything.com/petfoodbank

You can vote for a total of 10 charities a day to win different amounts of money. I'm not sure how long this contest goes on, but I believe the vote totals are carried over into the next month so losers will get another chance. I learned about Pepsi Refresh through a Best Friends Animal Society newsletter.

[old mark]

76. You are both very fortunate!

All the best to you both.
Good dog!
mark

[eridani]

77. What a sweetie! n/t

[rosesaylavee]

78. Beautiful!

All of our pets have either been rescued or found as strays. I wouldn't get any other now. Enjoy!

[Kalyke]

79. Good for you!

I have four - well, three rescues and one I "rescued" when I found it on the street in front of my house and no one claimed it after I put an ad in the paper.

Be prepared for some emotional problems, though. I have one that doesn't seem to have any (along with the personal rescue). Sometimes these poor babies were very mistreated and have stress issues. Love her, pet her and if she shows signs of emotional duress, take her to a professional so YOU can learn how to lead her "pack". (I sound like Cesar Milan. LOL!)

Have fun with that pretty girl and give her lots of pets and kisses from me and my four babies! :hug:

[warrior1]

80. I hope both of you

will be happy together.

She's look's like she's part German Shepherd.

[tango-tee]

81. Just one look, that's all it took...

and my heart melted. I love the perked-up ears and that particular look in the eyes.

So happy for you and raven, kpete!

[kpete]

82. raven and kpete

thank all of you for you kind wishes and thoughts,
she is and will be, by my side,
peace, kp

[UpInArms]

84. many happy hugs to both of you!

[madmom]

85. My mom had a dog that looked just like that, his name was Fred. Hated the "dog" in the mirror tho.

[livetohike]

86. Congratulations! What a sweet little girl

:-) May you have many, many years of good times together.

[G_j]

87. you rock!

what a beautiful dog!

[spanone]

88. she's a beaut, kpete....

[lunatica]

89. Our rescue dog has blessed our lives with wonderful love

Yours will do the same. She's truly a beautiful dog.

[11 Bravo]

90. Our rescue lab is sitting at my feet as I type this.

I swear, Harley is a yellow version of your Raven. My sweet girl has the same ears, the same rapt expression, even the same ruff around her neck.
Congratulations!

:toast:

[lonestarnot]

91. Beautius!

She looks Ravenish too.

[LWolf]

92. Congratulations to you and Raven! nt

[unapatriciated]

93. Raven is too cute. We adopted a rescue dog six years ago.

she is such a joy. Snootchie Bootchies



and then there is Randall, we got him at a little over six weeks old from a Friend. He is a real pistol (when awake).



We took this vid when we brought randall home. Sorry about the sound it was done to 'Gonna Buy Me a Dog' (monkees) youtube took it off due to copyrights.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O7A4NqFBwsk

[MissDeeds]

107. What an adorable picture

Thanks for sharing!

:loveya:

[mod mom]

94. Congratulations-she will enrich your life.

I have 2 adopted from the dog shelter and my kids tease me that I love the dogs more than them ( because I never get mad at the dogs;)

:hi:

[annabanana]

95. omg she's aDORable

What a sweet face

[ChiciB1]

96. I LOVE Her Too! I Have Two Chocolate Labs... Shawnee & Dakota!

We have a program here that you can work at the local SPCA and get a VERY reduced cost for spaying & neutering! Dakota was neutered for $40.00!

I told them I would be GLAD to work for someone else's animal if they wanted to have them fixed, but the ownership/paperwork gets in the way1 I can volunteer all I want, but it would be GREAT if I could transfer my time to get other animals fixed.

We have a lot of feral cats in my neighborhood and even though I can help get them fixed, I then HAVE to have them released back in my area! That implementation doesn't solve problems for animals without homes and I already have 2 other cats!

Good luck with her, she will love you dearly and comfort you when you get "the blues!" And thank you for rescuing her, there are too many HOMELESS animals too AND they really have no way to PROTEST!

:hug:

[a la izquierda]

98. oh man, she's a cutie pie...

tell her hi from my three street rescues, Knuckles, Draper and Tito.

[glinda]

99. I think we are all in love! Beautiful! Ribbon is so perfect for her too!

[madmax]

100. A Beauty!

Best wishes to you and Raven. :bounce:

[kpete]

101. raven and i

are reading all your notes from you and your adorable friends
thanks DU
peace, kp

[OmmmSweetOmmm]

102. By looking at her adorable face I can already see how lucky she feels

to have you as her new human.
The best always and in all ways to the both of you!
Love,
Ommmmmmmmmmmmmmm

[Triana]

103. What a beauty! Congratulations! n/t

[Joanne98]

104. AWWWW! How cute. Here's a pic of my dog.

[njlib]

108. LOL...if that face isn't saying

"Take the damn picture already and let me get back to my bone"!!! Nothin' like a dog....

[AtLiberty]

105. kpete

Please indoctrinate Raven in election reform. May I suggest a doggy "Diebold Sux" t-shirt?

Give her a kiss on the lips from me!

[njlib]

109. Congratulations!

And thank you for taking a black dog!! Black dogs and cats have a harder time getting placed, which I've never understood. How could anybody walk away from that face!! Too cute!!

Wishing you nothing but happiness and I agree with the poster upthread who said to hide your shoes!!

:)

[MissDeeds]

110. Beautiful dog

Enjoy your new best friend, Kpete. And kudos for adopting a rescue dog!

K&R

[Vinca]

111. What a sweetheart! Congratulations!

[8 track mind]

112. she;s a looker! Congrats!

I'm presently recovering from knee surgery. I'm in bed and my rescued border collie is laying beside me keeping me warm. Rescued pets are the best pets ever!

[PennyK]

113. You did a wonderful thing, and so did I a while back

We rescued an unwanted Sheltie 12 years ago. Sadly, I got news last night from my daughter that while undergoing a routine check-up, they found that his kidneys were failing. I don't know what will happen now. Poor Cody.

[mdmc]

114. very cute

:)

[malaise]

115. Sweet

Awwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww!

[felinetta]

116. She is absolutely gorgeous. You are both lucky to have each other.

[japple]

117. What a beautiful girl! Looks very smart in her orange scarf, too.

Her gaze shows intelligence and focus. Or maybe not. She might just be a good actor! Good on you for giving this girl a home.

[ihavenobias]

118. Very cool and very cute. n/t

[Mind_your_head]

119. As well you should be.... In love, I mean...

s/he is BEAUTIFUL! :-)

[Faygo Kid]

120. Bless you. We have two, and two cats.

Lost a rescued Pom and two cats last year; one to old age and another to cancer. Still have two rescued dogs (14 and 10) and two cats (11 and 9, we think). Just adopted the latter last year days away from him being toast. He's a happy guy.

Here's Grindl, one of our screwy rescued dogs:

[Initech]

121. Rescue dogs are always the way to go. I have one myself.

[Raejeanowl]

122. Congratultions!

...on your new friend and family member! That's an AWWWW face if I ever saw one.

We have two kitties this way. One of the better decisions we ever made. They know, somehow they KNOW.

[Beaverhausen]

123. She looks just like our dearly departed family dog, Farrah. She was the best

lovable, sweet, playful, loyal, goodnatured and full of energy.

You are both lucky!!!

[asdjrocky]

124. That's a good dog.

[sweetroxie]

125. My Roxie is a rescue too

Best dog I've ever had and I've had some great ones. 3 have been rescues. Mutts rule. May the two of you have a long and happy life together.

[Amerigo Vespucci]

126. BEAUTIFUL dog. Congratulations.

I don't care if animals are capable of "rational thought" or not. You can pretty much look in their eyes and see what's going on.

:grouphug:

[dballance]

127. 3 Words: A-dor-able:) Good job!

I have a rescue terrier and two rescue kitties. They are my family.

[Raine]

129. CONGRATULATIONS She's ADORABLE

a real sweetheart! :loveya:

[kestrel91316]

130. Yay. I grew up with Lab Ret crosses. She'll be a GREAT dog. Labs improve

every breed they mix with.

[Duval]

132. Awwwww...so cute! :) n/t

[marew]

133. What a cutie! I have two rescues.

And wouldn't trade them for the world. They give me much more than I've ever given them.

[tinkerbelle]

134. Yay, what a fabulous pup!

Congratulations, kpete! She looks so intelligent. Rescues are absolutely the best dogs ever. I have three -- each one is different, but they're all pure love.

[beac]

136. Adorable! Rescue dogs are the BEST.

:applause:

[classof56]

137. Quoth the Raven: Evermore!

Congratulations and may you have as many happy years with Raven as I did my Cammy-dog, who was my friend, companion and source of unconditional love for 13 years. I'll never stop missing her!

Blessings!

[aquart]

138. Okay, but assure me you don't have cute dresses in the closet for her.

[CrispyQ]

139. Scratches for beautiful Raven!

And hugs to you! :hug:

[DesertDiamond]

140. She looks just like my beautiful dog! Any idea what the breed is?

[Skittles]

141. gorgeous

:thumbsup:

[Omaha Steve]

142. We've been told several times black dogs are harder to adopt

K&R. We have 3 rescued dogs and 1 rescued cat.

[bluerum]

143. What a doll - you lucky dog

[KathieG]

144. Gorgeous! All my pets are rescues...they are the best!

[swilton]

145. Good for you kpete!

I found my dog Gigi beside a rode in Ga. where I was visiting my mom. It was Memorial Day and she was beside the state highway..I was on my bike and gave her some water from my water bottle cap - came back to get her in a car. The vet said she had strong heart worms, hadn't been spayed; but she was only two years old and got along with my pug Greta.

Now Gigi has graduated from basic obedience (valedictorian of her class I might add) and is working on her canine good citizenship test. She participates in agility and doggie drill team with the Greenbelt Dog Training Club. She is on the list to participate in Pets on Wheels.

We couldn't be happier- unless of course we had more room for adoptions. :hi:

[mrs_p]

147. valedictorian

what proud parents. :-)

[LibertyLover]

146. She is precious and lucky

As "mom" to 3 rescues (used to be 5 but we lost 2 over the last year), all I can say is thank you.

[Honeycombe8]

148. She's beeeutiful! Both my dogs are rescues, and my cup runneth over.

No dog loves its owner like a rescue dog. I think they know they were miserable and in trouble and unloved before, and then the rescuer came along, and everything changed.

You are a good person to take in a rescue dog. Whatever you do the rest of your life, know that you have done at least one good thing. I would think this helps reserve spots for us in Heaven, don't you? At least I hope so, because that's where my other rescued pets went when they died, and I told them that I'd be there to be with them.

[pinto]

149. Cool.

:thumbsup:

:thumbsup:

[kwenu]

150. Beautiful dog you got there! Congrats.

[wordpix]

151. Awww, congrats on being a new mommy or daddy, kpete