imported_Leanne

Aww how sweet :lol:

Marion You will be perfect for cleo :lol:

LOL too funny!!! :lol: :lol:

I'd like them both but a smart dog that is stubborn would be great, it's more of a challenge and more exciting to train. My cousin had one and now he's perfect!

Lol mouse it's my nephew when he was a day old :lol:

Of course i don't mind izzy :lol:

[color=Blue][size=6]Backyard Puppy[/color][/size] I don't remember much from the place I was born. It was cramped and dark and we were never played with by the humans. I remember Mom and her soft fur, but she was often sick, and very thin. She had hardly any milk for me and my brothers and sisters. I remember many of them dying, and I missed them so. I do remember the day I was taken from Mom. I was so sad and scared, my milk teeth had only just come in, and I really should have been with Mom still, but she was so sick, and the Humans kept saying that they wanted money and were sick of the "mess" that me and my sister made. So we were crated up and taken to a strange place. Just the two of us. We huddled together and were scared, still no human hands came to pet or love us. So many sights and sounds, and smells! We are in a store where there are many different animals! Some that squawk! Some that meow! Some that peep! My sister and I are jammed into a small cage, I hear other puppies here. I see humans look at me. I like the "little humans," the kids. They look so sweet, and fun, like they would play with me! All day we stay in the small cage, sometimes mean people will hit the glass and frighten us, every once in a while, we are taken out to be held or shown to humans. Some are gentle, some hurt us. We always hear "Aw they are so cute! I want one!" but we never get to go with any. My sister died last night, when the store was dark. I lay my head on her soft fur and felt the life leave her small thin body. I had heard them say she was sick, and I should be sold at "discount price" so that I would quickly leave the store. I think my soft whine was the only one that mourned for her as her body was taken out of the cage in the morning and dumped. Today, a family came and bought me! Oh happy day! They are a nice family, they really, really wanted me! They bought a dish and food and the little girl held me so tenderly in her arms. I love her so much! The Mom and Dad say what a sweet and good puppy I am! I am named Angel. I love to lick my new humans. The family takes such good care of me, they are loving and tender and sweet. They gently teach me right and wrong, give me good food, and lots of love! I want only to please these wonderful people! I love the little girl and I enjoy running and playing with her. Today, I went to the veterinarian. It was a strange place and I was frightened. I got some shots, but my best friend, the little girl, held me so softly and said it would be OK, so I relaxed. The vet must have said sad words to my beloved family, because they looked awfully sad. I heard severe hip dysplasia, and something about my heart...I heard the vet say something about backyard breeders and my parents not being tested. I know not what any of that means, just that it hurts me to see my family so sad, but they still love me, and I still love them very much! I am 6 months old now. Where most other puppies are robust and rowdy, it hurts me terribly just to move. The pain never lets up. It hurts to run and play with my beloved little girl, and I find it hard to breath. I keep trying my best to be the strong pup I know I'm supposed to be, but it is so hard. It breaks my heart to see the little girl so sad, and to hear the Mom and Dad talk about, "it might now be the time." Several times I have went to that veterinarian's place, and the news is never good. Always talk about Congenital Problems. I just want to feel the warm sunshine and run, and play, and muzzle with my family. Last night was the worst, pain has been my constant companion now, it hurts even to get up and get a drink. I try to get up but can only whine in pain. I was taken in the car one last time. Everyone is so sad, and I don't know why. Have I been bad? I try to be good and loving, what have I done wrong? Oh if only this pain would be gone! If only I could soothe the tears of the little girl. I reach out my muzzle to lick her hand, but can only whine in pain. The veterinarians table is so cold. I am so frightened. The humans all hug and love me, they cry into my soft fur. I can feel their love and sadness. I manage to softly lick their hands. Even the vet doesn't seem so scary today. He is gentle and I sense some kind of relief for my pain. The little girl holds me softly and I thank her for giving me all her love. I feel a soft pinch in my foreleg. The pain is beginning to lift, I am beginning to feel peace descend upon me. I softly lick her hand. My vision is becoming dreamlike now, and I see my Mother and my brothers and sisters, in a far off green place. They tell me there is no pain there, only peace and happiness. I tell the family, good-bye in the only way I know how, a soft wag of my tail and a nuzzle of my nose. I had hoped to spend many, many moons with them, but it was not meant to be. "You see, " said the veterinarian, "Pet shop puppies do not come from ethical breeders." The pain ends now, and I know it will be many years until I see my beloved family again. If only things could have been different. (This story may be published or reprinted in the hopes that it will stop unethical breeders and those who breed only for money, and not for the betterment of the breed. copyright 1999 J. Ellis)

[quote]You have 3 paws? But your a human?!?!?! OH I GET IT! Congrats ! [/quote] Too Funny ESSlover!! :lol:

Exxcellent comeback!

Lol Edgar i was going to tell her exactly the same thing! Don't worry about it courtnek it will all be fine,some people just don't know what there talking about they will put two and two together and get five.

Aww thats just too funny and so cute!!Looks like the dogs had a came of dress up the dog(and carpet) while you were out.Lucky it was just paint

Woohoo i have 3 paws everyone even though it's took me 10 months! But i did stop coming on here for about 5 when my computer was playing up so really it hasn't taking me that long...anyway well done me!! :D

She was very cute, sorry for your loss.

[img]http://www.rspca.org.uk/servlet/BlobServer?blobtable=RSPCAPicture&blobcol=urlimage&blobkey=id&blobwhere=996827947502[/img] Please don't 'treat' your dog with chocolates this Valentine's Day - it could kill them! Chocolate contains a chemical called theobromine, which is harmless to humans but toxic to dogs and causes vomiting, diarrhoea, convulsions and even death. Cocoa powder is the most toxic chocolate product to dogs, followed by dark and then milk chocolate. Also, we should point out that cocoa shell mulch - used around the base of indoor potted plants to provide nutrients and keep weeds at bay - is even more toxic than chocolate so it should not be used in homes or gardens where dogs could eat it. Dog bites RSPCA head of veterinary services Steve Cheetham said: "Special chocolate drops are available from pet shops if you want to give your dog a chocolate treat, but the best thing to do is to keep them on their normal, balanced diet. "If you really want to treat your dogs this Valentine's Day take them for a game in the garden or a run around the park." If you want to celebrate Valentine's Day with a gift, why not consider arranging to have your pet microchipped or take out lifetime pet insurance? With these schemes the gift will benefit you too should your pet go missing or become ill. Snack attack About 30 per cent of pets in the UK are overweight; many as a result of owners showing their affection by giving treats and snacks. Obesity can cause numerous health problems for pets - including skin disease, heat intolerance, diabetes, arthritis, back and heart problems. Follow these tips to help keep your pet at the right weight and in good health: exercise your pet regularly cut out all treats and snacks in a household with more than one pet, feed your pets one at a time to stop them eating leftovers and getting more food than they need feed your pets before you eat and keep them in another room during meals so that they aren't able to beg for food don't let dogs scavenge when outside as they may pick up things that could harm them, and upset their balanced diet. Still want to get your pet that special something for Valentine's Day? Visit our shop at [url]www.rspcashop.co.uk[/url] for loads of great ideas and alternatives to chocolate.

that was great holz! i was neary crying!