*No Diesel... Didn't work out*

NenaGunther · Posted: Sat Jul 26, 2008 9:00 pm Post subject:

YAY!!!! YAY!!!! Pink whoohoo

Need name! Need Pictures ASAP!!!!!! Very Happy

Christina · Posted: Sat Jul 26, 2008 10:00 pm Post subject:

Hmm..I am assuming since we haven't heard back Astro is at home and they are very busy with 3 Weims.

Good luck with your new addition! Smile

Ilovemygus · Posted: Sat Jul 26, 2008 10:30 pm Post subject:

Congrats!!!! So happy for you and astro

weimdawgs · Posted: Sat Jul 26, 2008 10:35 pm Post subject:

Did you get him??????

weim2mom · Posted: Sun Jul 27, 2008 5:58 am Post subject:

Thanks so much guys!! I really am thrilled to be lucky enough for another weim. They have touched my heart so very much, and I have no idea how I would go on each day if I didn't get their kisses each and every morning.

I had such a lovely wake up call this morning from Hemi. A few kisses on the cheek and a few little moans letting me know it was 5:30. I can't wait to bring Astro home. I'm hoping that he'll adjust quickly and be back to his happy Weim self in no time at all.

While I'm on this subject - I wanted to say thank you again for being a part of this site. I have no idea what I would do without you all. I was telling my family last night, and they kept rolling their eyes at me and brushing me off. All they had to say was "Another dog? Are you crazy? Isn't two enough? Seriously Brittany?" So here were my responses - Yes, another WEIMARANER. Yes, I am crazy. But they are also crazy about me. There could never be enough weims in my home thank you. And, I am totally serious. It's people like you who disregard animals just because they aren't human. And, you wonder why millions of them need homes and die. Oh that's right... to you they are 'just dogs'.

Made for an interesting dinner Laughing

. The bull came out. Oops. Wink

So, back to happy... I love my weims more than most, ok the majority of people. And, they love me the same way. How can anyone say that a dog is just a dog? Have you seen how they greet you? They never meet a stranger. Always smiling by wagging their tail with their hearts.

Awe, tears here...

We go up @ 11. If all works out... We can take him right home. I planned on going over to quiet waters afterwards as well. It said on his form that he LOVES to swim and play. (Like most) So, I thought it would be a great treat for him, and a way to burn off some of that pent up energy.

Would that be too much....?

And, we are naming him Diesel. Hubby picked it. I don't care what we cll him, as long as he's mine!

Very Happy

So, thank you all again! I will DEFINITELY have pics up here this evening! I have to send out his birth announcements...!!

Lots of Licks, Chevy, Hemi, Diesel, Brittany and Joey.

weim2mom · Posted: Sun Jul 27, 2008 6:01 am Post subject:

Christina · Posted: Sun Jul 27, 2008 6:31 am Post subject:

Brittany, I couldn't agree with you more. Dogs are not just dogs to our family either. We love them all so much.

Congrats again on getting Diesel, I can't wait to see pics of all THREE! Smile

And as for once you pick him up. We foster dogs and when you first get them they are pretty nervous. Is this some place he would be off leash? If so, I don't think I would go there first. You need to make sure you can trust that he will come back to you and he is already going to be nervous enough. I would suggest taking him home first, getting him settled in and then maybe in a few days take him up there. In the meantime if he likes the water maybe buy him one of those little kid pools that are only like 10 bucks or something just to keep him cool in this hot weather. We have one of those for our doggies on the days we can't get to the dog park.

Best of luck once you get him. I bet it feels like Christmas morning right about now huh?

weim2mom · Posted: Sun Jul 27, 2008 7:32 am Post subject:

Christina · Posted: Sun Jul 27, 2008 7:38 am Post subject:

I bet it does. I have had so much fun reading this thread. I told my husband the other day that you remind me of myself. I am the same way when it comes to getting a new animal.

Have fun and I am can't wait to see the pics. I am so excited and happy for you! Smile

simis · Posted: Sun Jul 27, 2008 7:45 am Post subject:

Such happy news!

kjnewk · Posted: Sun Jul 27, 2008 8:14 am Post subject:

Congratulations!! I am very happy for you. Can't wait to see Diesel.

I am sure that you are going crazy this morning

Weim · Housebroken Joined: 19 Jul 2008 Posts: 62

I too would take him home first. I always have a fresh bowl of water and a dish with a little food in when I bring home a new rescue, so they know they can eat and drink here. Let him sniff around the house and the garden and familiarise himself with the place, then spend some snuggle time on the settee. I don't take a new one for a walk till we've been here at least a couple of hours and we've had some all-important bonding time, THEN we go walkies armed with a pocketful of treats Wink

bribery for recall.

I only have one dog at a time, you have 2 others, so I don't know how that will work, nor will you till it happens and I wish you all the best with it.

What I would do asap probably tomorrow as it's Sunday, is get some Flower Essences to help with the emotional side of things - Bach Star of Bethlehem for trauma and Walnut for change. He may also need something to help with losing his "sister" and she will also benefit from essences when she is rehomed alone, would be good if the staff would pass that info on. Doseage is 4 drops 4 times daily on a treat/ in water/in food and/or rubbed in top of head between ears. It's fine to put in communal water dosh as any not needed by any animal bounces off the system, but I'd also have a dish with plain water so they can choose.

All the best, hope they all like each other.

weimamama · Posted: Sun Jul 27, 2008 8:24 am Post subject:

shameless self promotion here:
If you are serious about "birth announcements" these are what I did when we adopted Blue n June...
http://magpienme.com/intro.html

CONGRATULATIONS (again) on DIESEL!! I can't wait to see pictures!
Very Happy

weimdawgs · Posted: Sun Jul 27, 2008 8:52 am Post subject:

I am so excited for you!!!!! There is nothing like bringing home a new rescue weim!!!!!!

Can't wait to hear all about it!!!

momofZaneandWyatt · Posted: Sun Jul 27, 2008 10:19 am Post subject:

What a smile this brings to my face today...Diesel will be one loved and happy dog once he is in his new home!

What your wrote about telling your family...here is what I have to say "welcome to my world" We get the same flack, and the whole how much money are you spending now? And why would you want that many dogs? My answer to them..."what do you all care, its not as if you come to our house anyway" And well we have no real kids, these happen to be our choice at the moment...

Our dogs are our life, and they give us more happiness then anyone that does not have a dog in their lives will ever know. The loyalty, the unconditional love, the just being there for you when ever you need them and not having to hear "sorry I don't have time" is the best part of owning a furkid.

I actually feel sorry for people who don't have a dog...they just don't know what they are missing...

Anyways, congradulations on your new furkid! I can't wait to see pictures of the welcome home gang!

Shannon, Bill, and my little blue schmoo Wyatt