Hello to all

Haven · 10-18-2005, 12:34 PM

Hello, this forum seems like a great community. I am an animal nut

, so I hope I fit in ok. My family consists of myself and my husband and the following "kids":

Cleo, a beautiful Senegal parrot, our first pet who is a spoiled brat but tons of fun

Chili, a very mixed male shepherd, joined our family as a four month old puppy from our local humane society in February 2001 (we met him on Valentines Day, awww). Chili is one of the most intelligent and empathetic creatures I've ever known. He can also be very needy with regards to affection.

Pepper, a female shepherd-husky mix, is our second humane society special. We spotted her picture online and had to meet her. She was two when she came home, and neurotic as heck. It turns out she is terrified of other dogs, but she loved Chili from day one. We knew there was something special about her, and we weren't wrong. After some adjustment, she has become an amazing companion. We think of Pepper as our rescue dog, because she has rescued us from having to deal with Chili's energy and need for affection all by ourselves!

My avatar is a picture from the first week we brought Pepper home. Chili is orange/white and Pepper is black/white. They were best friends already, and we're convinced Chili was the one who told Pepper that she could trust us. She has really become the biggest sweetheart, although she still spins in circles for hours unless we tell her to stop (we almost named her "Left Turn")

For the last year or so, we also usually have a stray/lost dog or cat staying with us. This fall, we finally placed all of our visitors into good permanent homes (or found their original ones). Since I recently began working from home, we decided we had time/room/energy to start fostering officially for our humane society (does that make us certified nuts?).

We brought home our first bunch of foster puppies on October 7th. It has been an eye-opening experience. I have a few questions regarding them, but I will start a different thread for those.

Anyway, that's a short summary of my story. I'm looking forward to reading about all of yours!

Barrett · 10-18-2005, 12:43 PM

Wow! It sounds like you picked two great dogs! Welcome to GlobalPaw.

Giny · 10-18-2005, 12:54 PM

Welcome to GP! Your dogs' avatar picture is priceless!

CleverCanine · 10-18-2005, 02:38 PM

Hi and Welcome to GlobalPaw! glad to have you and your gang with us, were all animal nuts here, but more so on dogs

TribalRats · 10-18-2005, 03:36 PM

Welcome!
I love the story behind you animals. Giny is right, your avatar is priceless. I look forward to many fun and interesting conversations with you about animlas!
Sounds like you will fit right in here!

Shadowkins · 10-18-2005, 03:46 PM

It sounds to me like you are a certified angel

. You're fur babies are absolutely gorgeous. A warm welcome to you.

***Cassiepeia*** · 10-18-2005, 04:50 PM

Welcome to Global Paw!

Cass.

Buddy_DaMutt · 10-18-2005, 08:54 PM

calgal · 10-18-2005, 09:17 PM

Welcome to GP. Your dogs are so pretty, and they have about the same look to them. Glad it's all working out.

Kymcole25 · 10-19-2005, 12:33 PM

Welcome to GP!!

10-18-2005, 12:34 PM	#1 (permalink)
Haven Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Indiana Posts: 68 Rep Power: 63	Hello to all Hello, this forum seems like a great community. I am an animal nut , so I hope I fit in ok. My family consists of myself and my husband and the following "kids": Cleo, a beautiful Senegal parrot, our first pet who is a spoiled brat but tons of fun Chili, a very mixed male shepherd, joined our family as a four month old puppy from our local humane society in February 2001 (we met him on Valentines Day, awww). Chili is one of the most intelligent and empathetic creatures I've ever known. He can also be very needy with regards to affection. Pepper, a female shepherd-husky mix, is our second humane society special. We spotted her picture online and had to meet her. She was two when she came home, and neurotic as heck. It turns out she is terrified of other dogs, but she loved Chili from day one. We knew there was something special about her, and we weren't wrong. After some adjustment, she has become an amazing companion. We think of Pepper as our rescue dog, because she has rescued us from having to deal with Chili's energy and need for affection all by ourselves! My avatar is a picture from the first week we brought Pepper home. Chili is orange/white and Pepper is black/white. They were best friends already, and we're convinced Chili was the one who told Pepper that she could trust us. She has really become the biggest sweetheart, although she still spins in circles for hours unless we tell her to stop (we almost named her "Left Turn") For the last year or so, we also usually have a stray/lost dog or cat staying with us. This fall, we finally placed all of our visitors into good permanent homes (or found their original ones). Since I recently began working from home, we decided we had time/room/energy to start fostering officially for our humane society (does that make us certified nuts?). We brought home our first bunch of foster puppies on October 7th. It has been an eye-opening experience. I have a few questions regarding them, but I will start a different thread for those. Anyway, that's a short summary of my story. I'm looking forward to reading about all of yours!

10-18-2005, 12:54 PM	#3 (permalink)
Giny poodlez Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 1,010 Rep Power: 104	Welcome to GP! Your dogs' avatar picture is priceless!
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10-18-2005, 02:38 PM	#4 (permalink)
CleverCanine I enjoy drooling! Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 227 Rep Power: 0	Hi and Welcome to GlobalPaw! glad to have you and your gang with us, were all animal nuts here, but more so on dogs
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TribalRats Take Responsibility Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Central Valley, CA Posts: 3,327 Rep Power: 141	Welcome! I love the story behind you animals. Giny is right, your avatar is priceless. I look forward to many fun and interesting conversations with you about animlas! Sounds like you will fit right in here!
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*Cassiepeia* Chihuahua Mum Super Moderator Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: NSW, Australia Posts: 8,247 Blog Entries: 9 Rep Power: 279	Welcome to Global Paw! Cass.
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10-18-2005, 12:43 PM	#2 (permalink)
Barrett dachshund Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Washington Posts: 2,758 Rep Power: 152	Wow! It sounds like you picked two great dogs! Welcome to GlobalPaw.

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Shadowkins Shadowkins Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Saskatchewan,Canada Posts: 2,726 Rep Power: 125	It sounds to me like you are a certified angel . You're fur babies are absolutely gorgeous. A warm welcome to you.

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calgal My Yorkster kids! Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: central ca. coast Posts: 6,609 Rep Power: 222	Welcome to GP. Your dogs are so pretty, and they have about the same look to them. Glad it's all working out.

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