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Title: Update - 6 months later
Post by: midnight Target on August 15, 2002, 10:14:01 AM
Some of you may recall a post 6 months ago. I had seen a Black Lab in the local shelter and was wondering if I should rescue him. I did. Bradley is by far the best companion dog I have ever had. He loves to just be around me. He enjoys the car, walks, chasing cats and playing with the grand kids stuffed animals. We have both dropped a few pounds since we have been on a 2-a-day walk schedule.
I took him to our 4th of July parade, and he just sat regally and got himself admired by all the passers by. Best decision I've made in quite a while. I was also told that rescuing a dog from the pound was good karma. :D
Title: Update - 6 months later
Post by: Saintaw on August 15, 2002, 10:16:15 AM
:cool:
Title: Update - 6 months later
Post by: Udie on August 15, 2002, 10:23:40 AM
Labs are the best :)

 Thanks for posting this MT need the good vibes today..
Title: Update - 6 months later
Post by: unix on August 15, 2002, 10:24:08 AM
Black Labs rule.
Title: Update - 6 months later
Post by: Dnil on August 15, 2002, 10:24:43 AM
hehe grats MT.  I always try to get pets from shelters or the pound.  The animals really seem to appreciate it.  Real odd.

I did buy a puppy from a puppy farm, which I am sorry I did.  I mean the pup is great just pure fun, but the idea of supporting puppy mills, blech.
Title: Update - 6 months later
Post by: Eagler on August 15, 2002, 10:33:10 AM
wtg mt

nice pooch

have had two labs
how's the backyard :)
heard somewhere they were used to dig up potatoes in Ireland or something thus the desire to constantly dig. My last one would dig a trench under the electric fence from about 10 ft back and belly crawl under :)
Title: Update - 6 months later
Post by: Kanth on August 15, 2002, 10:34:07 AM
What a cutie, how old is he like 7 or 8?

He looks really healthy/happy =)
Title: Update - 6 months later
Post by: midnight Target on August 15, 2002, 10:37:26 AM
He has done some of that. We have a row of hedges next ot the pool. He has renovated a small basement under the hedge. This is his cool place to go when the temps are 100+ here.

BTW when we go into the Mts. he will always prefer wading into the stream or lake nearby, but he doesn't seem to like the pool much? Wassup?

They said he was 3.... seems older to me too.
Title: Update - 6 months later
Post by: Udie on August 15, 2002, 10:53:13 AM
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Originally posted by midnight Target
He has done some of that. We have a row of hedges next ot the pool. He has renovated a small basement under the hedge. This is his cool place to go when the temps are 100+ here.

BTW when we go into the Mts. he will always prefer wading into the stream or lake nearby, but he doesn't seem to like the pool much? Wassup?

They said he was 3.... seems older to me too.
 





 I bet the chlorine burns his eyes and nose.
Title: Update - 6 months later
Post by: Masherbrum on August 15, 2002, 11:04:24 AM
Midnight Target.

I have a Siberian Husky Eagler, I know all about holes.   My old man came over our house with a metal detector and found a 1951 dog license (whoopee).  Our Husky on the other, found a WWII steel penny that was wrapped in some old newspaper, it is great shape for a 43.   But he a very protective dog around our 11 mo. old son.

Oh yeah, btw, handsome dog.  I like labs and so does my Husky

Karaya2
Title: Update - 6 months later
Post by: Sikboy on August 15, 2002, 11:20:07 AM
Sheesh, what  a lefty dog. I bet it supports gun control!

-Sikboy (who's very sad to live in an appartment)
Title: Update - 6 months later
Post by: rogwar on August 15, 2002, 11:39:27 AM
WTG Mignight! There is something to be said about animals really appreciate being rescued from the shelter.

I wish more people would spay and nueter.
Title: Update - 6 months later
Post by: Kanth on August 15, 2002, 11:59:51 AM
if he's a black lab (which he apparently is) and he's got gray hair growing around the bottom of his muzzle (which I think I see)

He's not 3.

it grows over the top of the muzzle I think when they are near 10ish but it's hard for me to remember...

my dog's been gone a long time now =(..and I haven't gotten another.

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Originally posted by midnight Target
He has done some of that. We have a row of hedges next ot the pool. He has renovated a small basement under the hedge. This is his cool place to go when the temps are 100+ here.

BTW when we go into the Mts. he will always prefer wading into the stream or lake nearby, but he doesn't seem to like the pool much? Wassup?

They said he was 3.... seems older to me too.
 
Title: Update - 6 months later
Post by: Curval on August 15, 2002, 12:07:03 PM
Dogs that have been rescued are the BEST.  I had my dog for almost 14 years...from the Humane Society in Toronto...lost him in May 2000.

 damn dog threads...always get me thinking about him.:(
Title: Update - 6 months later
Post by: sling322 on August 15, 2002, 01:22:55 PM
I have a black lab also.  I got her in 1992 when she was just a puppy.  Here she is chasing snowballs last winter...being from Texas, she didnt quite understand what snow is, but I think she enjoyed it.
Title: Update - 6 months later
Post by: sling322 on August 15, 2002, 01:25:10 PM
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Title: Update - 6 months later
Post by: midnight Target on August 15, 2002, 04:56:07 PM
No no gray on the muzzle yet. That is probably sunlight reflecting.

I don't think its the chlorine Udie. He doesn't even want to stand on the first step. I wonder if the clear water looks like a drop off to him maybe.
Title: Update - 6 months later
Post by: Kanth on August 15, 2002, 05:18:27 PM
That's good, I hope he's around for a long long time =)



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Originally posted by midnight Target
No no gray on the muzzle yet. That is probably sunlight reflecting.
 
Title: Update - 6 months later
Post by: Ozark on August 15, 2002, 06:54:16 PM
KC is a Black Lab/Golden Retriever mix. I found her at the shelter 12 years ago when she was 6 months old. I remember walking around the shelter and all the dogs jumping on their kennel gate wanting my attention. Well, all but one. This 6-month-old pup just sat there with this, "nobody wants me" look. I had to bring her home! Damn, what a great dog! She's my buddy. :)
Title: Update - 6 months later
Post by: Animal on August 15, 2002, 07:05:57 PM
Bull Terriers OWN retrievers!
Boooo!!

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/me runs off the thread with tail between legs