Friday, June 22, 2007

Bosley

So after months of consideration, Dave and I are getting a puppy!!! I've wanted a Great Dane since I was a young kid, but my parents weren't very keen on the idea of a massive, gangly dog bounding through the house. With two young boys, can you blame them?

Anywho. We had just about decided to just take the plunge with a breeder, but then Dave suggested we consider a rescue. I did a quick search on Pet Finder and found a number of Great Danes in the area. We weren't quite comfortable with taking in an adult Dane on the off chance that it might have behavioral issues. And I have to say that once you start reading through the blurbs accompanying rescue pets--well--it can be rather depressing. There was one dog who had been left tethered to a fence post and a bag of dog food in the middle of nowhere. A Great Dane puppy in Austin named Tiny weighs 3 pounds and is the same size as a freakin' Fresca can. WTF is wrong with people?!?!

We found our puppy in Alvin via their PAWS Rescue Center. His name is Bosley and he's just adorable. He was rescued from a puppy mill where he was held on concrete. He has some raw spots and blisters, but Dave and I are determined to get him the best vet care available (and being CS this shouldn't be too hard.) With a little medical care and proper nutrition, he'll be fine. We finalize the adoption on the 30th, the day after he's being, uh, snipped.

So if you're considering adding a puppy or kitten into the mix, browse Pet Finder first. There are so many wonderful animals who need homes!

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