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We lost our Cindy in January at 14 years old. She was my shadow and I miss her so much. This past Sunday we brought home Riley,11weeks old and a Border Collie/Lab mix. I forgot what it was like to have a puppy in the house!
I love him already and I am exhausted 😀.
radical noodle
(8,017 posts)for finding one another. Riley looks like a wonderful puppy!
livetohike
(22,169 posts)sprinkleeninow
(20,268 posts)We adopted a rescue last August after a kitty son and daughter. Our new girl knows about stuff we don't! 😊 💛
radical noodle
(8,017 posts)and well-trained that she could be given almost any instruction and she would do it. I hope you live in an area with snow because I'm betting Riley will love playing in snow if you do.
livetohike
(22,169 posts)eating it . Oh and sliding across the deck as it was a skating rink.
radical noodle
(8,017 posts)You are going to have such fun with him! I hope you'll send photos from time to time. I love his little face.
BigOleDummy
(2,272 posts).... what a little cutie!
shenmue
(38,506 posts)livetohike
(22,169 posts)funny even when he is getting into trouble.
Freddie
(9,278 posts)Look at those big paws! Probably going to be more Lab-sized.
Had a cat named Riley. He was a non-purebred Maine Coon type with big paws but he never got real big like a proper MC. He was a sweet boy, miss him.
livetohike
(22,169 posts)Cindy was a German Shepherd/Doberman mix. Riley has his 12 week vaccinations next week. I think he just weighs 8 lbs right now.
Your Riley must have been beautiful. I miss all of my pets, too.
get the red out
(13,468 posts)SQUEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!
I have two Border Collies, and I have friends with Labs, I guarantee you are exhausted!
Riley will be a great dog! He is so handsome!!!!! And he is a mix of sweet breeds.
livetohike
(22,169 posts)do n't remember our ACD being that way. He is sweet though. It's as if you can see his little brain working and today he went into that Cattle Dog position where they lie down and stare at you.
3catwoman3
(24,103 posts)And that's from a cat person.
Forgive my canine ignorance - what is an ACD?
livetohike
(22,169 posts)herding them. It's clear Riley will need a job!
get the red out
(13,468 posts)Both my dogs were super nippy until after teething. I had to wear only clothes I would throw away soon anyway around my boy since he would rip them.
Lunabell
(6,138 posts)Congrats on your new baby.
livetohike
(22,169 posts)Maven
(10,533 posts)Who's a good boy? Who's a good boy?
OK, I'll stop now. So cute!
livetohike
(22,169 posts)quickly for only having him five days.
joeybee12
(56,177 posts)I'm melting!
livetohike
(22,169 posts)MelissaB
(16,420 posts)Congratulations to you both.
livetohike
(22,169 posts)Phentex
(16,334 posts)Enjoy!
Puppies are work but oh so much fun too!
livetohike
(22,169 posts)Rorey
(8,445 posts)Irresistible!
livetohike
(22,169 posts)dead tired .
brer cat
(24,646 posts)When will he be ready to hike?
livetohike
(22,169 posts)on a short trail this weekend. May end up carrying him 🙂.
anniebelle
(899 posts)I wish you many years of happy trails with your new puppy and hope she helps fill that hole left in your heart when you lost Cindy.
livetohike
(22,169 posts)ago. Cindy had diabetes the last year of her life and every day was a new worry. In five days, Riley has brought so many laughs. It's a blessing.
peggysue2
(10,849 posts)How cute. Puppies (or at least their pictures) are great to relieve stress. In the end, puppies are worth the work and lost sleep because they grow into such loyal companions. They can definitely keep you running in the beginning. So, it's a good thing they're so damn cute.
PS: Riley's got good size paws on him. Big boy. Enjoy!
livetohike
(22,169 posts)mile from a river. Maybe the Lab in him will kick in.
mountain grammy
(26,666 posts)livetohike
(22,169 posts)lunatica
(53,410 posts)Look at those paws! That face! Those ears! Those eyebrows!
livetohike
(22,169 posts)I didn't have to think twice about adopting him. .
msdogi
(430 posts)livetohike
(22,169 posts)MojoWrkn
(139 posts)thinks she need maternity leave! She said it's like having newborns in the house! She had two pugs for approx 8 years until the past year when both were lost and she missed them horribly. Good luck with your Riley!
livetohike
(22,169 posts)have come home with two of them. We're going to look for another puppy after Easter. It's actually easier with two. One learns from the other.
I'm sorry to hear about your daughter's loss. I's always so heartbreaking .
femmocrat
(28,394 posts)Beautiful coloring. He looks like a scamp!
livetohike
(22,169 posts)lucca18
(1,245 posts)livetohike
(22,169 posts)streak on his face .
lies
(315 posts)Ha!
livetohike
(22,169 posts)SwissTony
(2,560 posts)I hadn't had a dog for years and I was completely dumbfounded by how much work a young dog is. I'd completely forgotten. Just under two years ago, he passed on. I'm still broken hearted. Yesterday, I looked on a Dobermann rescue site here in The Netherlands and there was a six month old dog whose owner couldn't look after him because he was so much work! Yep, could have told you, pal. So, I've applied to adopt him. My wife and I can give him lots of love and attention....AND, he'd be good for me!! Get me out the house a bit (read "a lot" and get me back into walking. He sounds like he's become the boss of his own particular situation, but I've got experience with Dobies and we'll get on fine. I actually love their independent streak. But I used to look into my Dobie's eyes and I'd just say "Cut it out" and he'd come and cuddle me and say (in body language) "Oh, Dad, I was just fooling around".
Edited to add: I'm sure everything will go well with Riley!!
livetohike
(22,169 posts)with you! My brother in law always had Dobermans. They need a special person to love and be loved.
Our Cindy wasn't getting around much in her last year. Just short walks, so I'm looking forward to more exercise now (and losing this winter weight!).
KT2000
(20,603 posts)and such a nice mix.
livetohike
(22,169 posts)Solly Mack
(90,800 posts)JustAnotherGen
(32,020 posts)What a sweetie!
livetohike
(22,169 posts)JDC
(10,144 posts)Congrats
livetohike
(22,169 posts)regime. I recommend it .
Honeycombe8
(37,648 posts)and mom. Border Collie mix!!!!???? He's going to be quite an active fellow....and very smart. He'll need some jobs to do, or he'll find mischief on his own!
livetohike
(22,169 posts)only has us to herd so we'll be sure to take him on lots of hikes. .
Honeycombe8
(37,648 posts)C Moon
(12,225 posts)livetohike
(22,169 posts)My main concern ask is to keep him from chewing everything in sight. My hands and ankles are more interesting than his toys .
C Moon
(12,225 posts)Yeah, we lost many shoes, sides of furniture, stair railings, carpet edges.
magicarpet
(14,206 posts).......here is a bright yellow tennis ball (toss) go fetch.
Good boy - nice doggie.
livetohike
(22,169 posts)nolabear
(42,002 posts)Congratulations! I know what it's like to love and grieve and celebrate that life goes on all at once. Gorgeous pup!
livetohike
(22,169 posts)tazkcmo
(7,304 posts)Congrats!
livetohike
(22,169 posts)Laffy Kat
(16,391 posts)livetohike
(22,169 posts)samnsara
(17,658 posts)...and I'm sure she lives in Riley. xxxx
livetohike
(22,169 posts)Danmel
(4,939 posts)Give Riley a chin rub for me!
livetohike
(22,169 posts)lunamagica
(9,967 posts)He is SO cute!
livetohike
(22,169 posts)hamsterjill
(15,224 posts)I'm in rescue and I love happy stories. Thank you for giving Cindy many great years, and I wish you and Riley many, many years of health, happiness and love. He's adorable!
livetohike
(22,169 posts)dogs in our 42 years of marriage have been rescues. We're looking for another puppy too.
Rhiannon12866
(206,676 posts)And I know what you mean about puppies! I had one when I was a kid, then always adopted older dogs until my Jack found me at 5 months. It was so much easier to keep up when I was 10...
livetohike
(22,169 posts)I'll be 65 this summer. It's a lot tiring than I remember, but they aren't puppies forever and we are both retired. We have time to work with him .
democratisphere
(17,235 posts)Riley will pick-up where Cindy left off. Good luck to you and man's best friend.
Vilis Veritas
(2,405 posts)That face is like 'time to play'?
LOL Lib
(1,462 posts)Duppers
(28,132 posts)So dear little, cute Riley is the best of the best!
Sorry folks, but I'm a bit prejudiced having had both breeds.
Love to you, livetohike, and sweet little Riley. And I'll throw in some luck to you in dealing with that ball of puppy energy.
stopwastingmymoney
(2,043 posts)I've been thinking lately about the life cycle of the dog lover. My Sally is 10 years old now and as you say is my shadow. We can't hike anymore but there is something so sweet about the older dog and she's still playful pretty often. I'm sorry about your Cindy, losing them breaks our heart but I know I can look forward to the next baby too. You're brave to jump in with such a young one!
Best to you both and we like pictures
spooky3
(34,525 posts)niyad
(113,836 posts)together.
Judi Lynn
(160,661 posts)Very best wishes to your home and new friend.
Congrats!