Rocco's home!

[Horsefeathers!]

Just thought you'd like to know. :)

[kendalyn]

That's great! :D

I was hoping for more information though :wink:

[courtnek]

WOO HOO!! AND SHAME ON YOU!! you cant leave us in the lurch like this!!


:lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

[Lokipups]

That's great :klacz: ! How is everyone accepting the new arrival?

[Horsefeathers!]

There's not much to tell... we haven't been home long. :P

He really and truly is the most amazing dog. He is extremely bright and well mannered and his training is tops. I feel so sorry for him, though. I mean, not because of his disabilities, but because I am so sure he is homesick. He will play and "visit" for a while, but then he goes to the door as if he's visited long enough and he's ready to go home. It makes me sad for him. The people who had him before surely loved him tons. I believe he was like a spoiled only child (not in a bratty sense, but as in an integral part of the family that was included in everything) and now here he is with all these other dogs and cats. I'm sure it's a bit overwhelming for him. He's getting along great, but I can just tell he misses his family. I get the feeling nothing was too good for him. You wouldn't believe the care package they sent home with him! He got lots of food, treats, toys, Advantix, heartworm prevention, boots, coat, dog food dispenser, even some puppy pictures of him! I can't even think of what all they sent with him. I'm sure whoever had him is going to miss him a lot because it does seem like they were really good to him. Hopefully, he will adjust to the changes in lifestyle (part of a BIG family rather than only child). I can tell he is an incredible dog. I learned how to rig him up in his cart, but he probably won't spend as much time in it as I had initially thought. He gets around pretty good without it. He can't really walk, per se, but he does kind of a shuffle where he kinda sorta drags his back legs. He wears boots to keep from scraping up the tops of his feet which drag, but other than that, he gets around pretty good.

The Gang, however, is not impressed. They pretty much did the obligatory "yup, that's a dog" sniff and that's about it (except Fred who is fervently trying to hump him :oops: ). Rocco does seem afraid of the cats :-? . He started off barking when he saw one, but when more than one appeared, he literally started trying to "run" from them. My cats are nosy and got really up close and personal trying to check him out. They have absolutely no fear of a dog, new or not. I think he just wanted some space.

Oh well, so begins the rest of his life. It's certainly not what he's used to, but I'm sure we'll all adjust. He is an incredible dog and I know we're going to love him to pieces. It did my heart good to see him on the floor with my 11 year old kid sister playing this evening. Dogs typically don't like her (she's way too overbearing, IMO), but Rocco was very good with her and it did this kid a world of good as she already has self esteem issues ("everybody hates me.. even the dogs!!! waaaaaaahhhhhh"). I can tell this dog has a lot to offer. 8)

I've taken some pics, but will have to upload them on my friend's computer since my computer hates my digital camera. :-?

Thanks for asking. :wink:

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[courtnek]

we love you HF - you are a SAINT!!!

and Rocco will benefit from that, I know.

thank you, for being YOU...

:angel: :angel: :angel: :angel:

[bk_blue]

Congratulations HF, I hope that we can see some pictures soon (hint hint). :D

[StarFox]

Oh *sniff sniff* that is such wonderful news. I'm so happy that he is getting along well with everyone. :P

HF your such an :angel: .

[marion]

You're an :angel: HF.

Lucky Rocco for getting a new home with you. :D

Come on now get round to your friends and upload the pics.

We're waiting ((tap)) ((tap)) ((tap)) :roll:

[SizzleDog]

HF - you'll find that most dobes LOVE kids... and most kids love dobes!

I'm waiting for photos too, ya know... :wink:

[Horsefeathers!]

I promise I'll post pictures! I haven't been able to get to my friend's house to load them. I work days and she works nights and about the only time I can do it is Friday or Saturday. :oops:

Well, it's been 24 hours and Rocco still seems a bit sad and missing his original family, but I think he's starting to adjust. He's eating ok and this evening he was happily playing with a tennis ball they had sent home with him. That makes me feel better. It just breaks my heart to see him look so sad. He seems very fond of my husband which is great because for some reason, my Poodles always hate him when they first come here :-? . Rocco adored him from the word hello. I'm still getting the hang of this wheelchair thing. First lesson learned: it's h*ll on ankles if you don't get out of the way fast enough. It's really awkward trying to do it at first, but I'm getting there. I have to be kind of careful about how I do it, though, because if I press down around his bladder while lifting him to try to cart him up, he'll pee if there's anything in there (second lesson: cart him up in the kitchen :wink: ). Poor Rocco looks at me as if he knows what he's doing and just wishes I did. He is absolutely awesome, though. He knows so many words (I was sent a two page list of things he knows and does). He knows things like "back up," "turn around," "wait" and really useful things that make handling him a lot easier. He has a lot to teach me. :oops:

[courtnek]

and you'll learn HF, we know you will. A heart your size can deal with anything.

You'll teach him how to live in a multi-pet household, and he'll teach YOU
how to handle his cart, his sadness, and his eventual transfer of love to you.

You CAN do it. I KNOW you will....

You are wonderful....again, thank you, for being you.

:angel: :angel: :angel: :angel: