What I like about my dog
Companionship
What my dog likes best about me
Companionship and food
If I didn't have a dog, I'd like a...
Not an option - gotta have a dog - and cats as well.
My husband and I live on 10 acres in South Texas. We raise Boer Goats and chickens besides taking care of our 6 dogs and 10 cats.
We moved to the country with two Rottweilers and two cats. Due to other people throwing out their animals to fend for themselves, we now also have a Doberman/Shepherd Mix, Plott Hound, Mixed Breed, and Miniature Schnauzer, plus the other 8 cats.
There have been several other dogs we have "fostered" until we could find them homes. Other cats as well have spent part of their lives with us.
She is perfect. I never knew a little dog could be such a blessing. We are so glad she came to our house to live. She sleeps on a pillow on the bed.
Rocky was our first dog, and we were diligent to work with him and train him. He is very obedient and loyal. He was raised with cats and basically ignores them. He looks upon every new dog we bring into the family as an interloper but tolerates them as long as he gets his share of petting. He sleeps beside the bed at night.
Cassie is a sweetheart. At age 6 months, she developed severe hip dysplasia. She has spent most of her life in pain. Our wonderful new vet has now done head and neck surgery on both of her hips. She is recovering from the latest surgery. I can hardly wait until she can walk without limping or pain. Cassie sleeps on the bed at night.
Pookie was a little 6-8 week old puppy when someone dumped her out in the middle of the hot summer a few years ago. She would have died if we had not found her quickly. She looked like a little bear when she was a pup, so she became "Pookie Bear." When her nose grew and her looks changed, we droped the Bear part of her name. She serves as our main alarm system since she sees and hears so well and knows when something is wrong or different. We have to watch her with the new dogs and smaller ones, but she has paid her dues with her letting us know when a strange animal or person comes onto our property. She sleeps on the floor in the bedroom.
Franky was about 2 months old when someone dumped him out. He had a bad case of mange and was filled with worms. Lots of money and care later, he is a beautiful 6 month old Plott Hound. It was a delight to discover his breed when we took him to the vet. We had never heard of a Plott. He is a very loving, happy, energetic dog. Loves water. He does get too rough with the younger dogs, but he only wants to play. He sleeps in the bedroom at night.
Tristan was dumped out on our property when he was about 2 months old. He was starved and had bad mange. We fed and treated him, and now he is beautiful. When I was trying to think of a name for him, it was like he told me: "Tristan." I think he looks military when he sits, and I call him "Sargent Tristan" sometimes. He is very laid back, loves to play with other dogs even though Franky has him on he ground most of the time. He sleeps at night in the bedroom.
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This is Buffy. She was someone's "throw-away" and fortunately for us, she found her way to our house and our hearts.
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Buffy
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Rocky
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Cassie
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Pookie
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Franky
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Tristan
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Angel Baby - Born on our farm - His eyes are actually blue
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Mr. Sweetie - He and Angel are brothers - same litter.
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Sissy at Christmas - Angel and Mr. Sweetie's sister
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Scamper - Our second oldest cat.
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Bootsie - A Manx - Our oldest cat
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Scooter - Found him in the middle of the county road when he was tiny
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Sweetness - Born on the farm along with 1 brother and 2 sisters. We call this family of cats "The Grays."
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Baby - Smallest of the "The Gray" siblings
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Mr. Gray (deceased) and Bullet - The Grays live outside most of the time.
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