Maggie’s Man's Best Friend Thread

[Bryan W M]

Just picked her up today from the rescue. I've been wanting a dog for over 2 years but with court fights over my son money is tight. Well said the hell with it I'll make it work.
Son is with his mom this weekend so let's me focus on getting her settled in.
Cat is pissed but I don't care.
Cat is the fianceé 's

Hoping to find a French bulldog rescue. If anyone knows of a puppy.

 

[BullGear]

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Just picked her up today from the rescue. I've been wanting a dog for over 2 years but with court fights over my son money is tight. Well said the hell with it I'll make it work.
Son is with his mom this weekend so let's me focus on getting her settled in.
Cat is pissed but I don't care.
Cat is the fianceé 's

Hoping to find a French bulldog rescue. If anyone knows of a puppy.

That's one handsome little pup. Good luck!

 

[W54/XM-388]

New pupster. 16 week old Rhodesian Ridgeback.

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Rhodesians are amazing dogs to have as full members of an active household.

 

[Danale147]

Tonka, the 100lb Pit/Dane bulldozer

 

[1moaoff]

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Just picked her up today from the rescue. I've been wanting a dog for over 2 years but with court fights over my son money is tight. Well said the hell with it I'll make it work.
Son is with his mom this weekend so let's me focus on getting her settled in.
Cat is pissed but I don't care.
Cat is the fianceé 's

Hoping to find a French bulldog rescue. If anyone knows of a puppy.

That one looks like it's going to be spunky

 

[Jefe's Dope]

 

[Tcoddington]

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This pretty much explains my lazy 190lb Mastiff, that hates anybody dropping by at the farm!!!!

 

[W54/XM-388]

My dogs react instantly to the doorbell and wait right there for me to open it so they can see who it is.
Generally it means the first thing someone sees when I open the door is one or two large dog's heads.

 

[brianf]

My dogs react instantly to the doorbell and wait right there for me to open it so they can see who it is.
Generally it means the first thing someone sees when I open the door is one or two large dog's heads.

I’d be scared too...a 2 headed dog?!

Had to do it

Anyway,
After reading this thread for a while I searched out some lazy dog videos for the kids.
They can’t get enough of owners that have to drag the big dogs that are still lying on the floor to the front door for a walk

 

[W54/XM-388]

I’d be scared too...a 2 headed dog?!

How about even scarier..... A large dogs head sticking out from between someone's legs......

Yes if they don't get first view, they will shove their head between your legs to get a look at what you are looking at...

 

[Jefe's Dope]

My wife takes Daisy over to her friends to visit. She brought back this video that reminds me of Feisty Pets.

I actually converted it to a GIF.

 

[Sieg]

At 10 years old and 13 months and two surgeries after being diagnosed with malignant melanoma Rev's still got game.
THC and CBD treatment every day since the external groin tumor was spotted.

 

[Marinevet1]

The big dog likes the snow

 

[NukeMMC]

This guy wandered into the Track Maintenance shop Wed night (I work at a casino with a thoroughbred race track). It had been below 20 the 2 days prior. Severly malnourished, raging right ear infection, looks like he lost all but 6" of his tail (frostbite or hunger?) pressure sores.
We took him in, took him to local pet hospital for overnight observation Thursday night. He is back, enjoying a warm bed, plenty of ground chicken and rice or beef and rice ( in frequent small portions) and plenty of attention and affection. We operate 24/7, so he has round-the-clock support. The guys in the shop have started a fund for him to pave his long road to recovery. Looks like he may have gotten hit by a car as he drags his rt rear foot a little and has a bulge in his rt ribs we think is a fracture. Next vet visit, after he gains some strength and trust, is to look at that more closely and get vaccinations.
This is an adult bull mastiff that should weigh 150-170lbs. He is 95lbs.
I fucking hate people.

 

[BullGear]

Thank you and the other employees for taking care of him. If you can forward a link, I'd like to donate a few dollars to help with his care.

 

[mattharper]

Tell me there's a GoFundMe for him. And thank you and yours for caring for him.

 

[Mike Casselton]

This guy wandered into the Track Maintenance shop Wed night (I work at a casino with a thoroughbred race track). It had been below 20 the 2 days prior. Severly malnourished, raging right ear infection, looks like he lost all but 6" of his tail (frostbite or hunger?) pressure sores.
We took him in, took him to local pet hospital for overnight observation Thursday night. He is back, enjoying a warm bed, plenty of ground chicken and rice or beef and rice ( in frequent small portions) and plenty of attention and affection. We operate 24/7, so he has round-the-clock support. The guys in the shop have started a fund for him to pave his long road to recovery. Looks like he may have gotten hit by a car as he drags his rt rear foot a little and has a bulge in his rt ribs we think is a fracture. Next vet visit, after he gains some strength and trust, is to look at that more closely and get vaccinations.
This is an adult bull mastiff that should weigh 150-170lbs. He is 95lbs.
I fucking hate people.
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Look at that happy face.
Great on you guys for caring enough to get him healthy and happy again.

 

[Bullfrog08]

This guy wandered into the Track Maintenance shop Wed night (I work at a casino with a thoroughbred race track). It had been below 20 the 2 days prior. Severly malnourished, raging right ear infection, looks like he lost all but 6" of his tail (frostbite or hunger?) pressure sores.
We took him in, took him to local pet hospital for overnight observation Thursday night. He is back, enjoying a warm bed, plenty of ground chicken and rice or beef and rice ( in frequent small portions) and plenty of attention and affection. We operate 24/7, so he has round-the-clock support. The guys in the shop have started a fund for him to pave his long road to recovery. Looks like he may have gotten hit by a car as he drags his rt rear foot a little and has a bulge in his rt ribs we think is a fracture. Next vet visit, after he gains some strength and trust, is to look at that more closely and get vaccinations.
This is an adult bull mastiff that should weigh 150-170lbs. He is 95lbs.
I fucking hate people.
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Thanks for saving a creature worth saving! I hate to admit it sometimes, but I care for dogs a lot more than most people!

 

[NukeMMC]

Tell me there's a GoFundMe for him. And thank you and yours for caring for him.

When things are set up I'll PM anyone interested.

 

[SEMO Shooter]

My heart weeps today. I lost my beagle mix today. She was a stray about 2 years old that showed up at work 11 years ago starving and with heart worms. She has been a wonderful part of our family.

The first picture is of when she showed up 11 years ago. The second picture was from last summer.

 

[Marinevet1]

Loosing a pet is loosing a member of your family............it is very hard, and we have been thru it more than once. Your pet will always be a good memory............remember the good times........it may take a while, but you may find a new friend someday, or like this one, will find you..........visit a shelter, and you will find many animals that are willing to be your new buddy...........

Prayers for your friend, and your family.......

 

[BullGear]

My heart weeps today. I lost my beagle mix today. She was a stray about 2 years old that showed up at work 11 years ago starving and with heart worms. She has been a wonderful part of our family.

The first picture is of when she showed up 11 years ago. The second picture was from last summer.

Seems like each of you touched the other's life beyond words. God Bless!

 

[Arc Light]

My heart weeps today. I lost my beagle mix today. She was a stray about 2 years old that showed up at work 11 years ago starving and with heart worms. She has been a wonderful part of our family.

The first picture is of when she showed up 11 years ago. The second picture was from last summer.

Sorry for your loss. I know the feeling having lost our 10 year old Rottie to cancer 9 months ago. Got him at 2 years old from a Rottweiler rescue. Still hurts till this day and I don't think you ever get over it completely. The pain does get better with time. We're actually looking at another rescued dog this weekend for possible adoption. Still not sure we're ready yet.

 

[Mike Casselton]

Sorry for your loss. I know the feeling having lost our 10 year old Rottie to cancer 9 months ago. Got him at 2 years old from a Rottweiler rescue. Still hurts till this day and I don't think you ever get over it completely. The pain does get better with time. We're actually looking at another rescued dog this weekend for possible adoption. Still not sure we're ready yet.

You're never really ready to try and replace a pet.
You just accept them completely on the ride home.

It's just like you don't really pick the dog, the dog picks you.

 

[mattharper]

When things are set up I'll PM anyone interested.

Just let me know and I'll give whatever I can. I'm betting if you post a link here or start him his own thread in the pit, you'll have as much help as you can stand.

 

[BullGear]

If you start a new thread, please link to it here.

 

[ken226]

 

[Sieg]

That squirrel obviously doesn't realize a hit contract with his name on it was just drafted.

 

[ZiaHunter]

 

[1moaoff]

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That squirrel obviously doesn't realize a hit contract with his name on it was just drafted.

That squirrel is laughing his ass off!!!

 

[Unknown]

This guy wandered into the Track Maintenance shop Wed night (I work at a casino with a thoroughbred race track). It had been below 20 the 2 days prior. Severly malnourished, raging right ear infection, looks like he lost all but 6" of his tail (frostbite or hunger?) pressure sores.
We took him in, took him to local pet hospital for overnight observation Thursday night. He is back, enjoying a warm bed, plenty of ground chicken and rice or beef and rice ( in frequent small portions) and plenty of attention and affection. We operate 24/7, so he has round-the-clock support. The guys in the shop have started a fund for him to pave his long road to recovery. Looks like he may have gotten hit by a car as he drags his rt rear foot a little and has a bulge in his rt ribs we think is a fracture. Next vet visit, after he gains some strength and trust, is to look at that more closely and get vaccinations.
This is an adult bull mastiff that should weigh 150-170lbs. He is 95lbs.
I fucking hate people.
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You might try posting this in the Good Guys with Guns thread. There are some amazing people there that will truly surprise you, and renew your faith in a small parts of the human race.

 

[myronman3]

I rescued a dog that was staved like that when i was a kid. Turned out to be a incredible family dog.

That mastiff is never going to forget you guys saving him.

 

[1moaoff]

Came home from a work trip because my wife took 1 of my dogs to the vet... he wasnt acting his usual self. Had him almost 10 yes he was a stray. Rottweiler blue heeler mix.
Instantly became my best friend. This weekend trying to wait out lab tests to see if he has lung cancer or something else. Trying to get him to eat and took him for a short walk he just laid down. Hopefully the meds kick in today and all works out but I have a feeling today will be my last day with him.

 

[Sieg]

@1moaoff Pawsitive thoughts your way. ?

 

[Sieg]

This seems like the appropriate place to post this. Might want some tissues handy.

 

[Steel head]

 

[Shanghai McCoy]

So today is going to be tough. Maggie, the black and white dog in the top picture, turned 17 along with my oldest boy 10 days ago. In the picture she is enjoying a t-bone left over from the birthday meal. Today I have to put her down. She has an enlarged spleen and it is time.
The old dog wasn't a great cow dog, but she was a great companion. She has been stolen, lost several times, run over by a full size pickup, had porcupine quills in her nose and more escapades that I just don't recall at the moment.
She never let the motorhome leave without her being in it by my side. She loved going to the mountains and playing in the water.
The little girl in the bottom picture was brought home just two weeks ago. Her name is Daisy. Ironic the timing. She will help fill the void. Very busy pup. The other beagle is a rescue dog we got a few years ago. He is a very good boy. His name is Scamp.
My family is very blessed. Today will be hard as we will say good by to 17 years of a wonderful family member.

 

[Steel head]

 

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[Steel head]

 

[fx77]

My Boy Lumi now 10 months Old...won't leave my side...great dog

 

[Sieg]

Do we spoil our dogs, or do they spoil us?

 

[Sgt47]

Gone but not forgotten: Max the Pudelpointer who was a tireless bird finder and retriever, the best frisbee dog I've ever had and a faithful friend.

 

[Sgt47]

We got our daughter a Shih Tzu and my wife liked him so much that I bought her one. Our daughter moved away and all of a sudden we had two of the little buggers. Spike was the white one and Rascal the other. They were my shadows around the farm for 17 and 18 years respectively. Big dogs in little dog bodies. I miss them.

 

[texas_vet00]

After almost a full year since our beloved beagle Maddie passed, we have decided to get new pups. We get them this Friday and while bpth are labs, once is a champagne and the other is a charcoal. Will update with pics this weekend...

 

[Strykervet]

Geez man, he's turning 9... Still looks and acts like a puppy, still healthy. Gets confused as a young dog or a puppy all the time, still. Beautiful setter and boy is he driven. Cat is almost as old and they grew up together. These two never leave my side.

Easily best $600 ever spent. Ever.

 

[Jefe's Dope]

Daisy LOVES the snow. Can't get her out of it. She's also a snow sponge. Whole house is wet after she comes in.

 

[Strykervet]

Well, after the divorce the ex took my cocker spaniel. I just learned he died Sunday, he was 15 years and 2 months... I miss him so much. I got to see him one time after the divorce when he ran away and came back to me. God this hurts.

Here's his puppy picture when he was only a few weeks old. He's the top one. His nub wagged for a full 15 years nonstop, just like I was promised.

Just me and the setter and cat now.