Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

Piasladic

(1,160 posts)
Mon Oct 7, 2019, 05:06 PM Oct 2019

Never thought I'd fall in love

I told my husband after we lost our great dane mix that I was done. He (Woofers) had cancer, and it was heartbreaking. My husband swore he was done with big, old dogs too, but...

Two weeks later he was trawling the adoption sites...

So now we have a big, young mutt... a pit mix at that. I took one look and said.. "I had one request,,, not a pit bull" and he said, "Oh, he's a lab mix"

yeah

So now this beast is drooling, spooning, and pretty much taking over my life.

18 replies = new reply since forum marked as read
Highlight: NoneDon't highlight anything 5 newestHighlight 5 most recent replies
Never thought I'd fall in love (Original Post) Piasladic Oct 2019 OP
Aaawwww blm Oct 2019 #1
Pics! Pics! Puppeh pics! nt tblue37 Oct 2019 #2
💖 irisblue Oct 2019 #3
Yay!! Congrats! As heartbroken as I've been over the loss of beloved pets, Neema Oct 2019 #4
you are right Piasladic Oct 2019 #6
Hubs is right... dawg day Oct 2019 #5
This is the only post today that's given me a giggle...thanks SOOOO much!❤ Karadeniz Oct 2019 #7
excellent Skittles Oct 2019 #8
I really hope so Piasladic Oct 2019 #11
it's like they take a piece of our heart with them Skittles Oct 2019 #12
It would be an honor to know a Great Dane personally. What amazing beings they are. Judi Lynn Oct 2019 #16
He was such a good dog Piasladic Oct 2019 #17
More... Pics please. LakeArenal Oct 2019 #9
Oh, yes. PoindexterOglethorpe Oct 2019 #10
You will find that pitties are awesome. They are such happy dogs if they have the right japple Oct 2019 #13
I just had to laugh at your last sentence. hmanne Oct 2019 #14
They are all different... Phentex Oct 2019 #15
So the dog is a biter Piasladic Dec 2019 #18

Neema

(1,151 posts)
4. Yay!! Congrats! As heartbroken as I've been over the loss of beloved pets,
Mon Oct 7, 2019, 05:49 PM
Oct 2019

I always find the best way to heal my broken heart is to fall in love again. If I had my true druthers, I'd have loads of animals. But since I my lifestyle doesn't allow for more than one or two at a time, I'll continue to rescue animals until I can no longer physically do it.

Piasladic

(1,160 posts)
6. you are right
Mon Oct 7, 2019, 06:06 PM
Oct 2019

As sad as I was at the loss of my first dog, Woofers, this new one has given me a way to remember him. He's so different from my old guy, but I still find ways to think about the good times Woofers and I shared.

And Blake (the new doggy)is so happy. We got him from a no-kill shelter. He was there for about half his life, so although they tried to care for him, his health has increased ten-fold since we took him in. He jumps after lizards and frogs and his hind quarters have filled out nicely. It's amazing what being able to run around can do.

Judi Lynn

(160,218 posts)
16. It would be an honor to know a Great Dane personally. What amazing beings they are.
Tue Oct 15, 2019, 05:13 AM
Oct 2019

Sorry for your loss.

Glad you and your husband have a new doggie friend to offer a loving home.

Piasladic

(1,160 posts)
17. He was such a good dog
Tue Oct 15, 2019, 11:30 AM
Oct 2019

He was like Scooby-Doo except white and black. He was afraid of every thing...opening shades, weird noises, his own tail...

Imagine a giant dog trying to hide under your feet. He tried to be inconspicuous when he weighed over a hundred pounds. Yeah, he wasn't fooling anyone.

japple

(9,773 posts)
13. You will find that pitties are awesome. They are such happy dogs if they have the right
Tue Oct 8, 2019, 08:54 PM
Oct 2019

family, and they are sweet, loving, faithful souls. And with the lab mix...well, that's a cherry on top!
Sounds like you've got a great companion.

 

hmanne

(92 posts)
14. I just had to laugh at your last sentence.
Sun Oct 13, 2019, 11:25 AM
Oct 2019
So now this beast is drooling, spooning, and pretty much taking over my life.

Just too funny.



Phentex

(16,330 posts)
15. They are all different...
Mon Oct 14, 2019, 09:20 AM
Oct 2019

oh the dogs I have loved and lost, each special in some way and different from the others. The pain of losing them is deep. Yet, we open our hearts to new love again and again. There's just nothing like it!

Enjoy your new love!

Piasladic

(1,160 posts)
18. So the dog is a biter
Tue Dec 31, 2019, 04:28 PM
Dec 2019

I tried everything


No food play (can't feed him), no taking things he thinks are his (peas spilled on the floor), no ignore (bites me on the arm), no just sitting around on the computer. Bites all the time. I love my husband and Blake too; I'm just terrified he's going to make more than holes the next time.

Latest Discussions»Culture Forums»Pets»Never thought I'd fall in...