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We lost our sweet dog Riley last fall and we were heart broken. He was a beautiful and sweet German Shepherd Dog (about 90 lbs.) and we loved him dearly. He joined our family as an 8 week old puppy and was 10 when he crossed over.
Today we found an 8 month old puppy GSD mix little girl at the local shelter and she chose us! We are over the moon! We have decided to name her Maizy and even though we can't bring her home until after she has been spayed in early August, we will be visiting her every day.
In these dark and difficult days, sometimes we need to celebrate something lovely.
LakeArenal
(28,863 posts)leftieNanner
(15,187 posts)Laffy Kat
(16,391 posts)Photos ASAP!
Glorfindel
(9,740 posts)and best wishes to all involved.
niyad
(113,717 posts)Aunties and uncles, we do, of course, insist on pics.
Welcome, Maizy.
nocoincidences
(2,234 posts)thing to happen for you.
The perfect dog has chosen you!
FM123
(10,054 posts)I lost my babydog a few years ago, one day I too will be ready.
SheltieLover
(57,073 posts)Congrats! I love the name you chose for her & I know she will be the perfect addition to your family!
wendyb-NC
(3,342 posts)They make a profound difference, in our lives.
soothsayer
(38,601 posts)MustLoveBeagles
(11,672 posts)Congratulations on the new fur baby.
magicarpet
(14,200 posts)thinkingagain
(906 posts)On the puppy! May she bring you many years of joy.
Phoenix61
(17,023 posts)to be their human, nothing like it. Im so happy for you.
3catwoman3
(24,085 posts)Early August is not that far off - July is almost half over.
lambchopp59
(2,809 posts)This last Mercury Retrograde has been one tough noogie for me. I lost my labrador companion of 12 years, he was 13, estimated to be about a year old at my adoption. He was 110 pounds of pure joy and security for his daddy. He also did service dog training, and helped me through several surgeries to correct issues after getting mugged on my bicycle. Mercury pre-shadow, he finally began to succumb badly to the cancer, I'd put him through two rough surgeries to excise tumors, he was such a trooper.
For practical purposes, I can't get another pup till after I complete a relocation, and ensure I get in a pet-friendly place. Depends on where I pick up work next. There's a little lake beach here I enjoy a swim on hot days like this. The doggies playing around there always come up to love on me, as though they know somehow I miss my Caleb so. The beach isn't quite the same without him, but it helps when other's furry beasts romp right up to maul me with a barrage of kisses.
I get reminded about the fur I'll have to contend with every time I say this, but...
Next time, I would love to adopt a Husky if I can find one.
Midnight Writer
(21,824 posts)Scarsdale
(9,426 posts)to the family. Hopefully the time goes by fast so she can go home with you, to start a new life. So much love to give, on both sides.
Dem2theMax
(9,657 posts)And when the news is full of love, even better!
Congratulations. Cannot wait to see puppy pictures when you get your new family member home!
Ahpook
(2,751 posts)Photos
flying_wahini
(6,679 posts)leftieNanner
(15,187 posts)And I'm not sure I know how to post personal photos onto DU. If you have any instructions, I will happily follow them.
Thanks.
StarryNite
(9,464 posts)MLAA
(17,351 posts)Blue_playwright
(1,568 posts)BunnyMcGee
(464 posts)I hope you enjoy your adventures together
KPN
(15,670 posts)DarthDem
(5,257 posts)Congratulations for finding each other!
MissB
(15,812 posts)Congrats!
kanda
(175 posts)Congrats on the upcoming adoption of Maizy! Fur babies are SOOOO precious. I'm sure Riley is wagging his tail in heaven with happiness that you get to share love again with another special pup.
catchnrelease
(1,946 posts)You are braver than I taking on a puppy, but it will be worth it I know. Our rescue--also named Maizy!!--was 5 when we got her. And she is a handful even now at 7. (A Schnauzer mix, and our two before that were mellow Vizslas, so it's been a big change.)
Those puppy faces are so enticing but at my grandma age I couldn't handle that anymore.
Best wishes to your growing family, lol. Do post photos when you get her home.
BigmanPigman
(51,648 posts)You are all lucky to be a family.
I lost my baby on June 2, and it is agonizing I miss her SO much...17 years and it was always the two of us so the emptiness in my apt and heart is enormous. I wish I could get a different dog soon but I can't.
Fla Dem
(23,823 posts)Niagara
(7,707 posts)Congratulations! I'm so happy for you and your family. We hope to see photos when you get to bring Maizy home.
lunatica
(53,410 posts)Pets are our saviors!
CTyankee
(63,914 posts)Losing a dog has to be one of the most wrenching moments in one's life! I thought I'd never get our our darling Marvy....
Amaryllis
(9,526 posts)choosing you?
in2herbs
(2,947 posts)leftieNanner
(15,187 posts)We love our GSDs. We have had four of them in our family. Maizy will be #5. She's not full shepherd - not sure what the mix is. We will bring her home in about 3 weeks after she has been spayed. She will keep me busy, for sure!
in2herbs
(2,947 posts)to turn down the offer -- have enuf animals right now --- but if you're interested . . . .
leftieNanner
(15,187 posts)We are in Oregon, so the transfer would be challenging. Plus, GSDs and dogs in general are not staying unadopted for very long. A friend of mine runs a GSD rescue in Northern California and they have zero dogs. This is very good news for animals that need homes.
marieo1
(1,402 posts)Thank you for sharing!! We all needed your good news. We have 2 girl dogs and 1 cat and would be devastated to lose them. Enjoy you new baby!!
tblue37
(65,503 posts)pazzyanne
(6,560 posts)What a wonderful gift to all three of you - a loving family.
qwlauren35
(6,152 posts)That is a very joyful, playful name. I hope she will be with you for many years to come.
Not sure what the D is in GSD. Dalmatian? Dachsund?
leftieNanner
(15,187 posts)It's just the formal way GSD owners refer to them.
brer cat
(24,631 posts)Pls post pix when you have Maizy home.
SayItLoud
(1,702 posts)Star-Thrower
(309 posts)I got my Tasha a GSD at a farmer's market in Pennsylvania. She was in a chicken coup with her male sibling. I got her after the loss of my Borzoi. Tasha was my companion for 16 1/2 years. So glad you got a new pup! You'll never forget Riley but enjoy the new little guy.
leftieNanner
(15,187 posts)Only she was a doberman. Huge. Scary looking. A total cupcake!
I sang in a quartet with Tasha's mom and we would rehearse at their house. Tasha wasn't supposed to come in the living room, but she was so smart and she could see that we were facing away from the door. She would sneak in the room and sit right next to my leg and ultimately, lean on me and look up with those pretty amber eyes. Tasha was a good girl - and she usually got away with it!
warmfeet
(3,321 posts)I don't have words to explain that feeling, pure joy comes closest I guess. All I know is that dogs make me happy.
Karadeniz
(22,600 posts)It's never the dog's fault! Either we didn't put it out of reach, we didn't get puppy out in time...not puppy's fault! I know this is one lucky girl and it's going to be happily ever after for everyone!❤