I got a daaawg

[Shannacore]

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She's adorable. Her name is Akita and she's a three year old chihuahua / terrier mix. Thankfully, she looks more terrier than chihuahua. She's a pound puppy that was found as a stray. It seems as if she's already housetrained, which is pretty awesome.

Although this photo was taken the night before Akita arrived, it still pretty much sums up my cats reaction.

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[FoxxHound]

Like a G

[xshayla701]

She's adorable! I am soooo an advocate for shelter/rescue adoptions. All I have to say is fix her fix her fix her fix herrrrrrr.

Was her name Akita before you got her? Interesting name since Akitas are a breed.

[Shannacore]

She's adorable! I am soooo an advocate for shelter/rescue adoptions. All I have to say is fix her fix her fix her fix herrrrrrr.

Was her name Akita before you got her? Interesting name since Akitas are a breed.

She was already fixed when we got her, luckily. She wasn't named Akita when we got her, but I did like the name. I liked 'Bandita' better but the boyfriend was not a fan.

She has white worms in her poops :[ Apparently not uncommon for dogs out of a pound, but we'll be taking her to the vet this week.

[kazroth]

Awesome! Please train her well using positive reinforcement (treats for a properly performed command) and not negative punishment - and pleeeease don't ignore her. She will need attention throughout her life, not just a leash on a tree, which too many owners do these days.

Gratz on your pup :)

[Humerox]

cute dog...

name her what you want...he could have called her "Bandy" or something for short, lol

the worms are prolly tapeworm segments; no big deal. just make sure you wash your hands well after handling her...the usual. vet will fix her right up.

:)

[OngorDrakan]

Omg you can't be serious...Lifetime commitment you know :P Bet the cat hates it.

[Yanomamo]

Awesome! Please train her well using positive reinforcement (treats for a properly performed command) and not negative punishment - and pleeeease don't ignore her. She will need attention throughout her life, not just a leash on a tree, which too many owners do these days.

Gratz on your pup :)

When you say negative punishment you probably mean positive punishment (applying an aversive stimulus in order to reduce a target behavior). Hitting or saying "no" are examples of positive punishment.

Negative punishment is removing a positive stimulus in order to reduce a target behavior. A good example of negative punishment would be to turn away/ignore the dog (remove attention) when it tries to jump up on you.

P.S. - cute pup

[Shannacore]

Omg you can't be serious...Lifetime commitment you know :P Bet the cat hates it.

YOU SOUND LIKE MY MOTHER

[kazroth]

When you say negative punishment you probably mean positive punishment (applying an aversive stimulus in order to reduce a target behavior). Hitting or saying "no" are examples of positive punishment.

Negative punishment is removing a positive stimulus in order to reduce a target behavior. A good example of negative punishment would be to turn away/ignore the dog (remove attention) when it tries to jump up on you.

P.S. - cute pup

Yeah, thanks, knew it was wrong but couldn't be bothered to think about it, thanks again! :)

[Shannacore]

She's been really great so far. Hasn't chewed on anything, and has only had one accident in my apartment. We swatter her on the nose and then immediately took her outside. Hasn't happened since!

Now kennel training has been harder. She's comfortable walking in and out of the kennel but won't lay down in it. We got her a little doggy bed that she's really fond of, thinking of putting that inside of the kennel once she's really attached to it.

[quido]

Good for you Sharon

[Shannacore]

Ask strangers for $4000

Get a dog

Figured out my schooling financial situation, nbd.

[Humerox]

Hey bro...this isn't RnF.

[Shannacore]

Finally started charging an appropriate rate for your whoring, did you?

Took out $9k in student loans like every other student eventually has to do.

[teekanc]

I worked to pay for school, as I am not stupid and work something better than a menial position.

[Shannacore]

I worked to pay for school, as I am not stupid and work something better than a menial position.

When I have my degree in December I will pursue a real job in my field. For now, my Student Employment job allows me to do homework when the office is quiet, and I can easily take time off for school. I don't work where I work because I want to be an Administrative Assistant for the rest of my life. I'm there because it has pretty good non-monetary benefits.

[Shannacore]

Also, THIS THREAD IS ABOUT MY REALLY CUTE NEW PUP, PLS DIRECT YOUR ANGSTY FRUSTRATIONS WITH HOW I AM LIVING MY LIFE TO MY PM BOX OR ANOTHER THREAD

thx~

[Shannacore]

moar px (of cat reaction fk dog)

The cat was actually trying to play around with Akita today. It was cute, the cat would kind of jump in her direction Akita was not pleased with this. I'm sure they'll both get used to each other soon.

[Diggles]

my cat literally beats up my 80 pound lab for fun

[Shannacore]

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woof

[kariden]

my cat literally beats up my 80 pound lab for fun

My 3 cats punk my GSD every day. Sad. Sad.

[Shannacore]

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What are your thoughts on doggy sweaters: y/n

[Shannacore]

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I mean rly though, what if it rains????????????????????????????????????

[xshayla701]

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woof

omg stop... that is adorable

[Knuckle]

with springtime in florida the mockingbirds are trying to teach their babies how to fly, seems like everytime i look out the window damn cat is trying to drag in a lil baby bird =(

[Grahm]

dogs almost as cute as you

tehhahahaheheheehehe <3

Confirmed i have the most game on P99

[SamwiseRed]

my doggiehttp://a1.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/3230_1142710883252_1091855994_422219_6646601_n.jpg

[Shannacore]

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I don't think they know it, but the cat and dog are almost touching each other.

And shut up, I've had that pillow case since I was like 4. If the sheets that match it were a queen and not kiddy bed sized I would rock those as well.

[Csihar]

[IMG]What are your thoughts on doggy sweaters: y/n

Only acceptable for dogs that have been genetically mutilated to the point where their fur doesn't protect them from cold. Sweatbands are always okay though.

[FoxxHound]

I got a Moth, and it flew into my closet. It's big and scary :(

[Humerox]

sure...why not

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[Truth]

lol nice pillow case wut r u 4???

[burkemi5]

why u ppl fix ur animals that shit shud be felony fukn animal cruelty btw also looked it up dog dont even bleed on period and has bi-yearly estrus so who care

probably a troll comment, but you need to fix your pets so they don't get pregnant and then you have to deal with 2-10 puppies.

Also don't get pet clothes... they're dumb.

[burkemi5]

well that's true, i guess it would be difficult to have your dog get pregnant accidently. However, I will note that male dogs who still have their balls can be VERY aggressive, territorial, and basically driven to hump every chick dog who walks by. Some people are okay with it, but i think fixing dogs makes them more friendly, tame, and less primal.

[Shannacore]

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Just found what I believe to be a headless, very engorged tick in my bed.

I hate my life.

[Truth]

yikes thats a mean lil fucker. get some flea and tick super duty shit 4 ur mutt A mutt is a mixed-breed dog.[1]

not to give u creepy crawlies but where theres 1 theres many you mite have an increased risk for assburgers now

[Shannacore]

yikes thats a mean lil fucker. get some flea and tick super duty shit 4 ur mutt A mutt is a mixed-breed dog.[1]

Looking her over for other ticks now. Thinking we should wait to wash her until after her vet appointment tomorrow afternoon.

Sooooooooooo grossssssssssssssssssssssssssssss.

[Nerfbat]

Now accepting donations for puppy medical bills?

[Smyd]

Now accepting donations for puppy medical bills?

lol, wait for itttttttttttt.
Nice and all, but why get a pet if you can't even afford to pay attention?

[Shannacore]

lol, wait for itttttttttttt.
Nice and all, but why get a pet if you can't even afford to pay attention?

What? What makes you think I am not paying attention?

[burkemi5]

i just spent 450 bucks on our dog's checkup last night, shit is not cheap. if you got ticks in your bed, you should wash all your sheets, vacuum all your floors, wash your dog, and get him/her some frontline or other type of flea/tick repellent ASAP

[Labyrrinth]

i just spent 450 bucks on our dog's checkup last night, shit is not cheap. if you got ticks in your bed, you should wash all your sheets, vacuum all your floors, wash your dog, and get him/her some frontline or other type of flea/tick repellent ASAP

If you have a vet appt today I would suggest waiting on any type of home treatment.

I just got a new puppy from some lowlifes last week that were going to put him in the pound. I did not give him any frontline or anything else prior to his vet appt and the vet was happy that I refrained from self treating.

Not treating the puppy myself allowed the vet to treat him as he saw fit, which ended up being a prescription strength pill that killed ALL fleas on him within 4 hours and keeps killing them until his next appointment (in 2 more weeks now) At that time we'll decide on what options to go with for fleas, ticks, heartworm, etc - which will depend on lifestyle (walking, hiking, etc)

The vet said that had I treated him with Frontline or any of the other over the counter meds you can buy, it would have limited his tx options

[Shannacore]

i just spent 450 bucks on our dog's checkup last night, shit is not cheap. if you got ticks in your bed, you should wash all your sheets, vacuum all your floors, wash your dog, and get him/her some frontline or other type of flea/tick repellent ASAP

The city is really nice in the fact that if you adopt a pup from them, you have one week to make an appointment at participating Vet offices for a free appointment. Any treatment required at this first appointment is free. So while she will require a lot of treatment (she's pooping worms, has ticks, runny nose), it won't cost me a thing.


Not treating the puppy myself allowed the vet to treat him as he saw fit


This was my thought, too. I could have gone out for tick soap and what not but I figured the doc should diagnose first. Her appointment is in about four hours, I'm excited to get her better.



As a side note, I am so impressed with how happy of a pup she is with all these ailments! She's super outgoing, happy, and excited despite having worms coming out of her butt and blood sucking vermin on her skin. She's da best.

[visage]

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She's adorable. Her name is Akita and she's a three year old chihuahua / terrier mix. Thankfully, she looks more terrier than chihuahua. She's a pound puppy that was found as a stray. It seems as if she's already housetrained, which is pretty awesome.

Although this photo was taken the night before Akita arrived, it still pretty much sums up my cats reaction.

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He has your eyes

[Shannacore]

begs for tuition from internet forum

thinks she's mature enough to be responsible for living being

Who are you again?

[Shannacore]

He has your eyes

It's a she, L2 read. And my eyes are hazel, not brown.

[Shannacore]

Getting animals fixd should be a crime I mean who takes the venom out of a snake nawmean

lolwut, how are those two comparable?

[Diggles]

If diggles can care for big strong kitty an a dog so can tralina naw mean?

[SamwiseRed]

Vet prices are outrageous. My dog got a fish hook stuck through he cheek. End up costing me like 200-300 dollars because they sedated her, then she started crashing so they had to use another medicine to un-sedate her, ect ect. knew i should have just taken it out myself, they almost killed her.

[Diggles]

i would be :) because it would get rid of my undesireable traits as a dog.

[SearyxTZ]

She has white worms in her poops :[ Apparently not uncommon for dogs out of a pound, but we'll be taking her to the vet this week.

These white worms are actually a very beneficial source of several vitamins and natural protein. If you can pluck them out it's ok to just eat them right there - no need to cook or anything. Try it. :)

[burkemi5]

The city is really nice in the fact that if you adopt a pup from them, you have one week to make an appointment at participating Vet offices for a free appointment. Any treatment required at this first appointment is free. So while she will require a lot of treatment (she's pooping worms, has ticks, runny nose), it won't cost me a thing.




This was my thought, too. I could have gone out for tick soap and what not but I figured the doc should diagnose first. Her appointment is in about four hours, I'm excited to get her better.



As a side note, I am so impressed with how happy of a pup she is with all these ailments! She's super outgoing, happy, and excited despite having worms coming out of her butt and blood sucking vermin on her skin. She's da best.


that's pretty awesome that your city will cover your charges for you. please post what the vet says, i'm getting curious now

[Truth]

It's a she, L2 read. And my eyes are hazel, not brown.

omg me2

[Truth]

These white worms are actually a very beneficial source of several vitamins and natural protein. If you can pluck them out it's ok to just eat them right there - no need to cook or anything. Try it. :)

spoken from exp

[Akim]

i would be :) because it would get rid of my undesireable traits as a dog.

:eek::eek::eek:

[Labyrrinth]

i would be :) because it would get rid of my undesireable traits as a dog.

Unfortunately at this point in time, there is nothing that will cure your or any other man's "undesirable traits as a dog"

We're working on it though!!

[Shannacore]

that's pretty awesome that your city will cover your charges for you. please post what the vet says, i'm getting curious now

Overall he said she was a very healthy pup! While the adoption center had her listed as three years old, she's much closer to 1.5 or 2. Which is okay by me!

As for the worms - 24 hours prior to the vet visit she quit pooping worms. They did a fecal analysis and said she came back negative for parasite eggs, and that she was most likely just pooping out the adults that were still in her tummy. They gave us a dosage of deworming stuff, which I gave her last night. As of this morning she's pooping worms again, but the vet said that's just the deworming meds flushing out the final round of wormies.

As for the ticks - He gave us some ointment to put on her neck that's supposed to get rid of ticks asap. We haven't found any more, so hopefully that is all taken care of.

Other than that, she's a super healthy 13 pound puppy. Her teeth looked really good, her muscles/joints looked really good, and her lungs and heart sounded just fine.

I was SO relieved after that visit. Akita did really well so we took her to PetCo for some stuff!

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Got her a cute lil' tag. I personally thought pink was more appropriate but the bf was not having it!

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She got a new stuffed toy that she absolutely adores, along with a new bandana. All in all she seems super happy!

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We got her one of these, too. She reeeealllllly likes this one.

[FoxxHound]

man i wish i could stop pooping worms

It's just the worst. Isn't it?

[Humerox]

african or european pooping worms?

http://www.z933.com/photos/albums/userpics/10001/poopingworms.jpg

[burkemi5]

good news tralina, glad to hear it. I recommend putting treats and peanut butter in the kong thing and then freezing it, my lab LOOOVES it

[kazroth]

Yaaay, cool post! :)

[Shannacore]

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JUST SITTIN' AT THE PARK

[dredge]

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[Shannacore]

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Baby likes car rides

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ROLLIN' AROUND IN DA WILDERNESS

[Hasbinlulz]

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[Hasbinlulz]

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