Hello!

Brattina88 · 07-08-2004, 05:35 PM

Hi, everyone!
(no Renee, and all those from chazhound, I'm not stalking you

)
Greetings from me and my mutts (I say that affectionately, actually there all purebred at this time).
The pups, oldest to youngest

I have a 12 yr old, obese, arthritic, Shetland Sheepdog ~ Nicki who doesn't do much but sleep and bug people until they pet her. She's such a sweetie, always wanting to be the center of attention, but not up to getting it these days. She's really my father's dog, but I'm the one who she lives with and I care for...
Next is Maddie, my baby

She's a 2yr old American Cocker Spaniel, the greatest dog in the world. She defies everything people say about cockers, around here anyway, so I'm proud of her. We went through training at Pets Mart, where she was head of the class in both puppy and basic classes. There's a huge list of tricks and commands she can do, but I think this is enough bragging about Maddolyn for one post.

Minnie... Mom's Chihuahua. I'm not sure how I ended up taking in both of my parents dogs, but I don't regret it. My 'pack' wouldn't be the same without them. Minnie's 1yr old, white, very skinny & cat like. She's the watchdog of the house ... with that shrill, high pitched bark *cringes* She barks so loud that the other dogs don't feel a need to bark (lol) but she's a good dog, always by my side.
Carly is a 9wk old Shih Tzu that I'm currently fostering. I foster dogs all the time, train them, socialize them, and basically get them used to living with a person in their home manageably. I get calls from the local shelter to foster, but I have gotten dogs on there last day at the pound before. Its a labor of love, always hard work and bittersweet when they move on to there permanent homes. Anyway, I've had Carly since she was 5 or 6 wks old. The shelter kept her with her litter mates up until that point. She's pure, but when the Mom needed an emergency C Section and then died the vet bills were high and the so called 'breeder' didn't want to raise the puppies on her own. She wanted them to be gassed or something, so the vet called the shelter, and the shelter later called me.

Global Paw · 07-08-2004, 06:19 PM

Hey there, welcome!

sheltiepups · 07-08-2004, 06:29 PM

welcome to the forums!

Lil'Paws · 07-08-2004, 06:47 PM

Hi Brattina.

Taz · 07-08-2004, 09:12 PM

Welcome

That’s quite the house full you have there. There must never be a dull moment.

Do you have any pics of your pack?

Pugdawg1 · 07-08-2004, 10:04 PM

Hi hi hi and welcome aboard!

Brattina88 · 07-09-2004, 08:49 AM

Thanks guys!
There really never is a dull moment!

Here's some links to sites I put their pictures on...
Nicki
Maddie
Minnie
I don't have any of Carly on the web yet...

fireworksinjuly · 07-09-2004, 09:56 AM

welcome

Mstres1127 · 07-09-2004, 10:07 AM

Hi, I'm new here too, nice to meet ya. How wonderful that u do fostering, very rewarding and much needed work!!! God Bless...

Mellie · 07-09-2004, 08:27 PM

Welcome!
Hope you enjoy the site.

Renee750il · 07-10-2004, 06:50 AM

Hi Brattina!

How's Maddie taking to Carly now that she's old enough to start getting into stuff?

07-08-2004, 05:35 PM	#1 (permalink)
Brattina88 Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 13 Rep Power: 77	Hello! Hi, everyone! (no Renee, and all those from chazhound, I'm not stalking you ) Greetings from me and my mutts (I say that affectionately, actually there all purebred at this time). The pups, oldest to youngest I have a 12 yr old, obese, arthritic, Shetland Sheepdog ~ Nicki who doesn't do much but sleep and bug people until they pet her. She's such a sweetie, always wanting to be the center of attention, but not up to getting it these days. She's really my father's dog, but I'm the one who she lives with and I care for... Next is Maddie, my baby She's a 2yr old American Cocker Spaniel, the greatest dog in the world. She defies everything people say about cockers, around here anyway, so I'm proud of her. We went through training at Pets Mart, where she was head of the class in both puppy and basic classes. There's a huge list of tricks and commands she can do, but I think this is enough bragging about Maddolyn for one post. Minnie... Mom's Chihuahua. I'm not sure how I ended up taking in both of my parents dogs, but I don't regret it. My 'pack' wouldn't be the same without them. Minnie's 1yr old, white, very skinny & cat like. She's the watchdog of the house ... with that shrill, high pitched bark cringes She barks so loud that the other dogs don't feel a need to bark (lol) but she's a good dog, always by my side. Carly is a 9wk old Shih Tzu that I'm currently fostering. I foster dogs all the time, train them, socialize them, and basically get them used to living with a person in their home manageably. I get calls from the local shelter to foster, but I have gotten dogs on there last day at the pound before. Its a labor of love, always hard work and bittersweet when they move on to there permanent homes. Anyway, I've had Carly since she was 5 or 6 wks old. The shelter kept her with her litter mates up until that point. She's pure, but when the Mom needed an emergency C Section and then died the vet bills were high and the so called 'breeder' didn't want to raise the puppies on her own. She wanted them to be gassed or something, so the vet called the shelter, and the shelter later called me.
Brattina88 Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 13 Rep Power: 77

07-08-2004, 06:29 PM	#3 (permalink)
sheltiepups Semper Fidelis - Marines Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: somewhere Posts: 2,438 Rep Power: 126	welcome to the forums!
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07-08-2004, 06:47 PM	#4 (permalink)
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07-08-2004, 09:12 PM	#5 (permalink)
Taz Join Date: May 2004 Location: Canada Posts: 611 Rep Power: 92	Welcome That’s quite the house full you have there. There must never be a dull moment. Do you have any pics of your pack?
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Pugdawg1 Pug Mom Join Date: May 2004 Location: Elko, Nevada Posts: 2,418 Rep Power: 132	Hi hi hi and welcome aboard!
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07-08-2004, 06:19 PM	#2 (permalink)
Global Paw Information Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 2,065 Rep Power: 125	Hey there, welcome!

07-09-2004, 08:49 AM	#7 (permalink)
Brattina88 Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 13 Rep Power: 77	Thanks guys! There really never is a dull moment! Here's some links to sites I put their pictures on... Nicki Maddie Minnie I don't have any of Carly on the web yet...
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07-09-2004, 09:56 AM	#8 (permalink)
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07-09-2004, 10:07 AM	#9 (permalink)
Mstres1127 Great Dane Mommy Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Pittsburgh, Pa Posts: 25 Rep Power: 77	Hi, I'm new here too, nice to meet ya. How wonderful that u do fostering, very rewarding and much needed work!!! God Bless...

07-09-2004, 08:27 PM	#10 (permalink)
Mellie Springer/Saint Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Vermont Posts: 449 Rep Power: 94	Welcome! Hope you enjoy the site.
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07-10-2004, 06:50 AM	#11 (permalink)
Renee750il FilaSlave Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: White Pine, TN Posts: 181 Rep Power: 80	Hi Brattina! How's Maddie taking to Carly now that she's old enough to start getting into stuff?

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