[CarrieD]

Re: Temporarily Dogless may soon be dogless no mor

beaglechaser- I hope I didn't make it sound pickiness was a bad thing; it's not. I can understand why. I wish ALL dog rescues were this thorough! It's just something new to me, that's all. You see, this will be the very first dog I actually, legally OWN. /forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/rolleyes.gif All the others we either got from friends or adopted from the shelter, and then, I never got a look at the papers. I was always too involved with the new dog to even care about watching Dad sign. /forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/tired.gif

Now the roles will likely be reversed. Though dad claims he doesn't want a dog so 'soon' (nearly two years!) after his dog Pokey, he's an old softie andnhe'll probably be too busy playing with my beag to notice me signing the papers. /forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/smile.gif

Oh, July is WAAAY to far away! Speed up, time!

 

[beaglechaser]

Re: Temporarily Dogless may soon be dogless no mor

Okay, wasn't sure - lol!

Our friends recently went through trying to adopt a rottie and the rescue came to their house to inspect it and pointed out all kinds of things they had to do - and this was after they had owned rotties for years. /forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/thumbup.gif They ended up getting a lab.

I know with our boys we had to do some driving to pick them up - one was fostered in Mountain View and one in Sacramento and we live in Walnut Creek. They were able to transport Boomer from Fresno for us.

Maybe if you talk to the rescue they can work out a transport to get the dog closer to you?

 

[CarrieD]

Re: Temporarily Dogless soon NOT dogless: UPDATE!

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The backyard is nearly dog-ready! /forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/rolleyes.gif All that's left to do is fix the back fence and side gate, and it will be ready for a dog! Yay!

I did a little math and homework last night and figured out just how much I need before I get my Beagle. After taking another look at Mojave's website, I have decided that come heck or high water, I am going the rescue route.

Ack, went on Petfinder today and there's a Beagle only a couple cities over! He's a one year old male (named Snoopy of course), probably a mix, already fixed and great with kids. /forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/dancemm2.gif The only thing holding me back at this point is I still haven't gotten my 'safety net' saved up. Until that is in the bag, I'm going to have to wait. /forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/cool.gif The reason is, I don't want something to happen and find out I can't afford a lifesaving procedure. Better to be safe than sorry.

I have totally resolved to talk to my Dad TONIGHT about the transportation thing. "Hey, dad! I'll pay for the gas!"

More updates as they come.

 

[Joe Johnston]

Re: Temporarily Dogless soon NOT dogless: UPDATE!

Good for you. It sounds like you have thought this through carefully. I get very aggrevated with people who buy a Beagle because they are so cute, then realize effort is invloved in raising it and give the poor thing away.

I hope it all works out for you. Keep us posted.

 

[Murphys Dad]

Re: Temporarily Dogless soon NOT dogless: UPDATE!

You are soooo thorough... I am very impressed!

The wait is going to end... soon. And you will be a happy beagle owner. I'm sure you'll be great /forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/thumbup2.gif

 

[Smeagle]

Re: Temporarily Dogless may soon be dogless no mor

Originally Posted By: TemporarilyDoglessThanks for the advice! /forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/eek.gif

I really don't like to adopt a dog sight unseen. They do have pictures and short profiles up for each dog, but I'd much rather go there in person for a meet-and-greet. Besides, they're so picky themselves about who gets their dogs I don't think they'd be willing to do that (meet halfway). They've got a LOT of detailed questions on their adoption applications; how high the fence is, which yards are fenced, where the dog will be living (indoors, outdoors, or both), if there's young kids in the house, other pets, etc.

Beaglesmom: Wow, thank you so much for all that info on Mojave Desert Beagles! I really couldn't care less about lines and pedigree (heck I grew up with mutts!). All I care about is if the dog is healthy and friendly. Going to a breeder is still a last resort for me. If I do, though, you can be sure I'm going to ask questions like crazy.

I would only ever buy from a breeder or rescue who asks lots of questions like the ones you have listed, because it means they are interested in where the dog is going - its definitely a good thing that they ask lots of questions! You want to go to a breeder or rescue who ask you questions and not just the other way around.

While lines and pedigrees may just seem like nothing important, to ensure you are getting a puppy that is healthy and well tempered it is important to go to a breeder who puts effort into researching their lines and only breeds dogs of known heritage - that is, dogs with pedigrees! Think of a pedigree as the breeder's map or guide to breeding the best dog they can. Breeding pedigree dogs that are healthy, tested for genetic disease, well bred and great examples of the breed is the way you tell a good breeder from a backyard breeder. So whilst pedigrees and lines may not sound like anything important or of interest to pet owners, they are something you need to keep in mind /forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/eek.gif

 

[CarrieD]

Re: Temporarily Dogless may soon be dogless no mor

joe: Oh, yeah. That irks me, too. Not every breed is perfect for every person, but too many buy dogs for their looks. /forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/bounce.gif For me, the cuteness is the icing on the cake. /forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/crazy.gif

I think I know what you mean, Smeagle. No one wants a dog with hereditary problems. At any rate, since I'll be going the rescue Beagle route, I'll know what I'm getting. /forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/eek.gif Like I said, I don't think questions are a bad thing at all. In fact, I welcome them!

I fixed the secondary back gate! The latticework was crooked and the latch broke, so I fixed that. Now I just need to patch one more hole and that project will be done. Next up; filling in holes!

 

[Smeagle]

Re: Temporarily Dogless may soon be dogless no mor

Originally Posted By: TemporarilyDogless

I think I know what you mean, Smeagle. No one wants a dog with hereditary problems. At any rate, since I'll be going the rescue Beagle route, I'll know what I'm getting. /forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/eek.gif Like I said, I don't think questions are a bad thing at all. In fact, I welcome them!

There are so many in rescue too /forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/cool.gif even if you get one with health issues at least you are saving a dog that doesn't have a home!

I am just a big advocate for responsible breeding, because there are so many beagles in rescue. I really believe only certain people should be breeding dogs, and those that are should be abiding by strict code of conducts and ethics. Those that breed should do so for the betterment of the breed, and not have constant litters on the ground etc - they should be doing all they can to eliminate health issues and be breeding great healthy dogs.

Good luck on your search for a beagle!

 

[Murphys Dad]

Re: Temporarily Dogless may soon be dogless no mor

"Safety net"? Good thinking.
But my two have proven that when an emergency arises, nothing beats a credit card just for that purpose. We just pull out the card and figure it out later, after the emergency has passed.

 

[CarrieD]

TempoDogless UPDATE!

I filled in the holes next to the fence today. Just waiting on those fence boards....

Okay. I THINK I finally have a time frame in which I'll be getting my Beagle. The first would be between June 28th and July 12. The ABSOLUTE latest would be August 23.

Sooo, in between 50 and 100 days, I will have my dog. WHEW! /forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/hapfac01.gif

In 50 to 100 days, I will have my dog...YAY!!!!! /forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/toofunny.gif

 

[BeagleBabe]

Re: TempoDogless UPDATE!

Are you going to give your pup a starwars related name?
I think it would be cool to have a beagle named Ewok or Yoda /forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/tired.gif

 

[Murphys Dad]

Re: TempoDogless UPDATE!

or.....chewbacca?

 

[CarrieD]

Re: TempoDogless UPDATE!

Nah, Chewbacca's WAY overdone as a dog name. Yoda sounds more like a Chihuahua name. And Ewok...too fluffy. /forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/sick.gif

I do have a whole long list of Star Wars names for dogs, though. Here's a short list:

BOYS
Luke
Kenobi
Kyp (a character from a book)
Raynar (another character from a book)
Han
Wedge (one of the pilots)
Dash (yet another character from a book!)
Keyan (a Jedi)
Miko (another Jedi)

GIRLS
Aayla (that blue Jedi from the prequels)
Amidala
Brianna (character from a video game)
Jaina (another book character!)
Sola (Padme's sister)

For some reason girls' Star wars names are harder to find! /forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/sick.gif

If none of those fit, I'm going with one of these four:

Menolly
Robinton
Tribeca
Sundance

Menolly and Robinton are character from my favorite book, while Tribece and Sandance are the names of two Film festivals. Hee-hee. As you can see, I'm putting a LOT of thought into naming my Beag. /forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/eek.gif

 

[Murphys Dad]

Re: TempoDogless UPDATE!

I like Aayla for a girl and Miko for a boy

 

[CarrieD]

Re: TempoDogless UPDATE!

YES! YES! YES! YES! /forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/toofunny.gif

I FINALLY talked to my dad about the drive and he said he would be willing to drive me to Beagles and Buddies as long as I paid for the gas. WOO-HOO! /forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/rolleyes.gif

 

[fauxpasta]

Re: TempoDogless UPDATE!

How about Kneesaa, after the princess Ewok? ^_^

 

[CarrieD]

Re: TempoDogless UPDATE!

Cool name, but like I said, Ewoks are fluffy. Now if I were getting a poddle or a Pomeranian, that would work. /forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/sick.gif

 

[BeagleBabe]

Re: TempoDogless UPDATE!

What about that little creature that runs around really fast? I forget his same. He's my favorite /forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/tired.gif and that name would fit a beagle /forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/sleep.gif

 

[CarrieD]

Re: TempoDogless UPDATE!

Creature that runs around really fast? /forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/hihi.gif The only creatures I know of that run around really fast are Speedy Gonzales and Roadrunner from the WB cartoons. /forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/tired.gif

Is it Star Wars related? Hmm...not sure if there are any super-fast Star Wars creatures. The only ones I know of are Tauntauns (which look like a cross between a dinosoar and a ram!) and Womprats.

Are you talking about another Ewok? There are a few Ewok names I know of; Wikkett, Teebo, Logray, Paploo, and Chirpa.

BTW, I did get an official position from everyone in the family. It's unanimous: all of us want a dog in the house again! /forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/smile.gif Now all I need is my safety net, and off to the rescue we'll go!

Oh yeah! I thought up two more names! Schroeder and Merlin. I know Merlin was an old wizard, but I've been reading this series of books that show him as a youngster, and he's become one of my favorite mythical characters. As for Schroeder, I play the piano a lot, and my Beagle might want to sing along, LOL

 

[beaglechaser]

Re: TempoDogless UPDATE!

I like Wedge! Chewie belongs to a labradoodle at the dog park that I am not particularly fond of /forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/laugh.gif I can't wait to see who comes home with you!