[mrsanderton2205]

Today when I got home from school I kept hearing this crying at first i thought nathans t.v. was on so i went and turned everything off and went outside to find out what it was. and there was this little puppy locked on my back porch/deck i normally keep it open and im sure someone dropped him off his tail has been docked im assuming he is about 7-8 weeks still as baby breath and everything! we went to walmart to get some stuff for him i am already in love but have no names picked out, how can someone do that to an innocent puppy i don't understand any names would be helpful!

[lwilsonide]

Grrrr, people are awful! Be sure to get him vetted to be sure nothing si wrong with him. Also scheduel to get him neutered. I knw there are rescue groups in your area some may offer discounted spay/neuter programs. At least you are being responsible! For some reasn the name Dodger pops into my mind. I guess knock it up to the World Series just ending!

[kimmyann123]

what kind of dog is it?

[lifeworthliving]

I like that name. Dodger. And by being dropped off with you he dodged a bad life!!

Congrats on your pup! There so easy to fall in love with. What a good person he went to!

[rgyman]

I foster animals and you would be amazed at what people do to animals. I went in a recue group to a house where this woman had 65 cats. I was shocked. I just never believe someone would have that many. There were cats in on the roof of her house and walking every where and the house was full too. I will never forget it and the smell well lets just say it was not a good smell and the woman that owned them just cried that we were taking them away. It was heart breaking. I seen way to many dogs where you could see every bone in there body because there was no meet on them. It just sad. Glad you are taking good care of him.

[kimmyann123]

thats how my peewee was when we got kinda found him 2.5 lbs that was 6 yrs ago,and now hes 7 healthy lbs.

[mrsanderton2205]

hes a mutt looks like a beagle he was very hungry my good friend is a vet tech she came by and said his gums look a little pale he has been doing good with the potty i really like the name dodger!

[sgtcomire]

Awww, he's cute! I am not a dog person...but my hubby has been hounding me (pun intended!) to get one...we agreed on a beagle some time in the far future..!!

[jillibean1978]

That's so sad and he is so cute!!!! I hate that I can't have our dog in the house. But he's just too hyper for the kids. We are getting him a bunch of hay to mess up, I mean keep him warm. LOL, I keep taking old sheets/blankets and putting in his house and he drags them out. Now I really want him in here.

[kimmyann123]

oh we have a beagle to,he turned 2 yesterday,good luck with that if you can stand the bark and howl you ll love a beagle,

[kimmyann123]

oh and our beagles name is odie buy i like to call him o- del great name!

[skbrush]

Aw so sweet

[arlenes]

I think he has found a good home.

[mskayjay]

OHgosh he's is cute! Our dog was found locked in a lidded litter box that was shoved against a wall. They moved out and left him there. He was ntohing but skin and bones when they found him. He is sitting her curled up on the couch next to us.....absolutely love him. He is a boxer/shepard/pit mix, sweetest dog I have ever met in my life and smart as a whip. His name is Duncan.

DH says that since you immediately went to Wal Mart (aka Wally World) for stuff for him, you should call him Wally. He thinks he's cute too.

To the pp who says their dog is too hyper to be in the house, leaving the dog out of the house will only make him more so. Dogs are pack animals and being seperated from everyone stresses them even more. If you can't train him, spend the money and sent him to a trainer. It is worth every penny. Duncan was easy but we had him go to our friend who is a trainer anyways. $250 for a week. Worth every single penny. Best of luck and for the record, no, this is not a criticism of you but a "sticking up" if you will for your furbaby!

[stampingonit]

he's cute! I'm glad he ended up at a good home!

[mrsanderton2205]

last night he whined until late! i finally put some warm water in a tupperware container and let him snuggle up to that and he pipped right down; he is warming my dh because my hubby is not to much a fur daddy he loves the turtle fish and aquatic animals and the puppy is rubbing and loving all over him and you can see him melting! he has yet to have an accident and really loves nathan to! i think he was a blessing sent from above to help us deal with the stressful times we have been having!

[dontbreakme]

awww he is so precious!! Sounds like he has found a nice loving home now!!

[rgyman]

I am so happy to hear that he is being loved by a good family.

[lwilsonide]

Originally Posted by mskayjay

To the pp who says their dog is too hyper to be in the house, leaving the dog out of the house will only make him more so. Dogs are pack animals and being seperated from everyone stresses them even more. If you can't train him, spend the money and sent him to a trainer. It is worth every penny. Duncan was easy but we had him go to our friend who is a trainer anyways. $250 for a week. Worth every single penny. Best of luck and for the record, no, this is not a criticism of you but a "sticking up" if you will for your furbaby!

I totally agree! I have 4 dogs, big dogs, golden retrievers, and all 4 are in the house. They are older now & more mellow, but when DS was born one was just a puppy. All of mine have gone through formal training. It really helps! As said above dogs are pack animals & your fmaily is the pack. Dogs can actually become destructive when left outside all the time...they get bored!

[jennjenn]

Awww ... congratulations. Sounds like he adopted his "furever" family. I like the name Dodger too. I also like biblical names for animals seeing as they are God's creatures and all.

Anyhoo, congratulations on your furbaby :0)

[marbear]

congratulations...i am always kind of hoping to get a stray come up like that. As it is, I am really overwhelmed with 3 little boys and my dog is really low maintenance. Maybe when the time is right I will get a little blessing sent my way, too.

[adnil]

WOW What a surprize!!!!!!
Dodger seams to be a very fitting name for him!
He is so adorable. Thank You for sharing your story with us......


I went ahead and moved this into the Pet Talk forum for you, and I'm giving this thread a so that it will be easier for you to find.

[doubledee4]

He is so cute, make sure you get him checked for worms and just and allover vet check, he will be a furever baby. I have 4 of my own dachshund, and I love them so much, one is paralyzed and she surprised me, we have been taking her to a chiropractor, and she is starting to walk!!!! She took 4 steps and I started to cry!! Today was 8 I just pray that she keeps it up!!!

[Samantha86]

Aww what a cutie! I'm glad he found a good home

[mrsanderton2205]

my hubbie and i are thinking he is a boxer now he looks like one as a puppy when i look at the pic on the internet