Jake and Peanut.

Mellie · 06-16-2004, 11:01 PM

Hi there.
I've introduced myself already, I thought it would be fitting to properly introduce my dogs, as well.
(For those of you I recognize form other sites, who may have seen/hear about my dogs a zillion times already... I apologize.

)

Here goes....
JAKE is my 12 year old adopted Springer Spaniel. Before being rescued, he had been through hell... abused and neglected. He is a 'special needs' dog who will be on medication all his life for various conditions. Then there are the conditions we can do nothing about, like his deafness. When I first visited him at his foster home, he was only partially covered in fur; with warts; scabs; a 5 inch scar on his hind area; droopy, red eyes; and all kinds of nasties. He looked so pathetic. I immediately fell in love. An hour later, as I left to 'think it over' as suggested to me by the foster mom (apparently, he had been adopted out once before, then returned!), I had already decided I wanted him. That moment, he followed me off the porch and waited to get into my car. Something he hadn't done for ANY other visitor. He hasn't left my side since then. He is a once in a lifetime kind of pet. I love him with all my heart.

PEANUT came into our lives because my boyfriend was jealous that Jake was so devoted to me. We took Jake to visit her before making our final decision, and they clicked. Whoever said Saints are calm, easy going, dogs never met my Peanut. She'd shatter the stereotype. Peanut is an absolute spitfire, and a little sweetheart, rolled into one. She's schizo!!!! Outside, she'll zip and zing, back and forth, all over the place, for no apparent reason... but she'll take a few seconds to excuse herself to the side of the path to poo! I have never met a dog with more energy to spare. Or more love. She's a goofy, crazy, darling of a girl.

Here's some pictures!
Jake's first picture ever in his forever home.

Jake now, doing what he does best.

Peanut as a puppy (2 months old).

Peanut at 6 months old.

Thanks for letting me share!

Global Paw · 06-16-2004, 11:15 PM

ohh....I love the springer

Mellie · 06-17-2004, 08:41 PM

Yay... it's so nice to hear someone point out Jake before Peanut. He doesn't get as much attention from people as Peanut does. It's hard for the old man to compete with her puppy-ness. But I love him to death.
Springers are my favorite breed.

Taz · 06-17-2004, 08:49 PM

Awwwww they are so sweet. I'm so glad you found Jake, your just what he needed!

Ruby~Eyes · 06-18-2004, 08:28 AM

OOO! Your doggies are so cute. Jake has a face like my mom's dog Shadow. Older dogs always seem cuter

Peanut is really cute to

Makes me want another dog

Lil'Paws · 06-18-2004, 08:45 AM

I love Peanut as a puppy..What a sweet lil' face...

stardust · 06-18-2004, 10:44 AM

thanks so much for introducing your dogs

Pugdawg1 · 06-18-2004, 01:27 PM

Lovely dogs.. thank you for the pictures and telling us about them

Mellie · 06-18-2004, 10:13 PM

Thanks everyone!!!

***Carrie*** · 07-03-2004, 07:08 PM

Welcome. Oh my goodness. That springer is soooo lucky to have found such a loving home. What a sad past she had. Your dogs are adorable. I love the puppy shots.

Carrie

06-16-2004, 11:01 PM	#1 (permalink)
Mellie Springer/Saint Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Vermont Posts: 449 Rep Power: 98	Jake and Peanut. Hi there. I've introduced myself already, I thought it would be fitting to properly introduce my dogs, as well. (For those of you I recognize form other sites, who may have seen/hear about my dogs a zillion times already... I apologize. ) Here goes.... JAKE is my 12 year old adopted Springer Spaniel. Before being rescued, he had been through hell... abused and neglected. He is a 'special needs' dog who will be on medication all his life for various conditions. Then there are the conditions we can do nothing about, like his deafness. When I first visited him at his foster home, he was only partially covered in fur; with warts; scabs; a 5 inch scar on his hind area; droopy, red eyes; and all kinds of nasties. He looked so pathetic. I immediately fell in love. An hour later, as I left to 'think it over' as suggested to me by the foster mom (apparently, he had been adopted out once before, then returned!), I had already decided I wanted him. That moment, he followed me off the porch and waited to get into my car. Something he hadn't done for ANY other visitor. He hasn't left my side since then. He is a once in a lifetime kind of pet. I love him with all my heart. PEANUT came into our lives because my boyfriend was jealous that Jake was so devoted to me. We took Jake to visit her before making our final decision, and they clicked. Whoever said Saints are calm, easy going, dogs never met my Peanut. She'd shatter the stereotype. Peanut is an absolute spitfire, and a little sweetheart, rolled into one. She's schizo!!!! Outside, she'll zip and zing, back and forth, all over the place, for no apparent reason... but she'll take a few seconds to excuse herself to the side of the path to poo! I have never met a dog with more energy to spare. Or more love. She's a goofy, crazy, darling of a girl. Here's some pictures! Jake's first picture ever in his forever home. Jake now, doing what he does best. Peanut as a puppy (2 months old). Peanut at 6 months old. Thanks for letting me share!
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06-17-2004, 08:41 PM	#3 (permalink)
Mellie Springer/Saint Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Vermont Posts: 449 Rep Power: 98	Yay... it's so nice to hear someone point out Jake before Peanut. He doesn't get as much attention from people as Peanut does. It's hard for the old man to compete with her puppy-ness. But I love him to death. Springers are my favorite breed.
	__________________ "One dog barks at something, the rest bark at him." -- Chinese Proverb

06-18-2004, 01:27 PM	#8 (permalink)
Pugdawg1 Pug Mom Join Date: May 2004 Location: Elko, Nevada Posts: 2,418 Rep Power: 136	Lovely dogs.. thank you for the pictures and telling us about them
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06-18-2004, 10:13 PM	#9 (permalink)
Mellie Springer/Saint Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Vermont Posts: 449 Rep Power: 98	Thanks everyone!!!
	__________________ "One dog barks at something, the rest bark at him." -- Chinese Proverb

06-16-2004, 11:15 PM	#2 (permalink)
Global Paw Information Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 2,065 Rep Power: 129	ohh....I love the springer

06-17-2004, 08:49 PM	#4 (permalink)
Taz Join Date: May 2004 Location: Canada Posts: 611 Rep Power: 96	Awwwww they are so sweet. I'm so glad you found Jake, your just what he needed!

06-18-2004, 08:28 AM	#5 (permalink)
Ruby~Eyes Maltese Lover Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: In Dog Land :P Posts: 23 Rep Power: 82	OOO! Your doggies are so cute. Jake has a face like my mom's dog Shadow. Older dogs always seem cuter Peanut is really cute to Makes me want another dog

06-18-2004, 08:45 AM	#6 (permalink)
Lil'Paws ~w/Dachshund~ Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: ~Western~NC~ Posts: 1,662 Rep Power: 118	I love Peanut as a puppy..What a sweet lil' face...

06-18-2004, 10:44 AM	#7 (permalink)
stardust Join Date: May 2004 Location: wisconsin Posts: 423 Rep Power: 91	thanks so much for introducing your dogs

07-03-2004, 07:08 PM	#10 (permalink)
*Carrie* Super Moderator Super Moderator Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: north panhandle of Idaho Posts: 7,431 Rep Power: 287	Welcome. Oh my goodness. That springer is soooo lucky to have found such a loving home. What a sad past she had. Your dogs are adorable. I love the puppy shots. Carrie

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