Any advice for choosing a shelter dog?

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  • slimgirljo15
    slimgirljo15 Posts: 269,440 Member
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    Just_Mel_ wrote: »
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    This pretty lady chose us. 5 year old good girl. We are picking her up on Monday after we get all her stuff and get the house ready for her. I think we are naming her Barbara. 😊

    Congratulations on your new family member, she looks like a sweet dog. 🙂
  • lx1x
    lx1x Posts: 38,311 Member
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    Nice.. lab .. good dogs..
  • ythannah
    ythannah Posts: 4,365 Member
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    Just_Mel_ wrote: »
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    This pretty lady chose us. 5 year old good girl. We are picking her up on Monday after we get all her stuff and get the house ready for her. I think we are naming her Barbara. 😊

    She looks very sweet! Congratulations!
  • jjpptt2
    jjpptt2 Posts: 5,650 Member
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    That's super awesome... good for all of you.
  • Motorsheen
    Motorsheen Posts: 20,492 Member
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    Just_Mel_ wrote: »
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    She's the sweetest! Only been home an hour but has already explored the yard and the entire house, sniffed everything, and is now napping at my feet. I'm so lucky she picked us! 💜

    This made me happy ( I might have even smiled for a nanosecond)

    It takes a lot to make me happy.


    Lucky Dog


    Does she have a name?

    I like the name: "Doggie McDog Dog"

    You can use it if you like.



  • Just_Mel_
    Just_Mel_ Posts: 3,992 Member
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    Motorsheen wrote: »
    Just_Mel_ wrote: »
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    She's the sweetest! Only been home an hour but has already explored the yard and the entire house, sniffed everything, and is now napping at my feet. I'm so lucky she picked us! 💜

    This made me happy ( I might have even smiled for a nanosecond)

    It takes a lot to make me happy.


    Lucky Dog


    Does she have a name?

    I like the name: "Doggie McDog Dog"

    You can use it if you like.



    Her name is Barbara. But Barbara Doggy McDog Dog has a nice ring to it. 😂
  • lx1x
    lx1x Posts: 38,311 Member
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    Nice.. congrats..
  • Motorsheen
    Motorsheen Posts: 20,492 Member
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    Just_Mel_ wrote: »
    Motorsheen wrote: »
    Just_Mel_ wrote: »
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    She's the sweetest! Only been home an hour but has already explored the yard and the entire house, sniffed everything, and is now napping at my feet. I'm so lucky she picked us! 💜

    This made me happy ( I might have even smiled for a nanosecond)

    It takes a lot to make me happy.


    Lucky Dog


    Does she have a name?

    I like the name: "Doggie McDog Dog"

    You can use it if you like.



    Her name is Barbara. But Barbara Doggy McDog Dog has a nice ring to it. 😂

    Do you call her "Babs" for short ??
  • seltzermint555
    seltzermint555 Posts: 10,742 Member
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    Barbara is a doll! Congrats!!
  • tulips_and_tea
    tulips_and_tea Posts: 5,710 Member
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    Motorsheen wrote: »
    Just_Mel_ wrote: »
    Motorsheen wrote: »
    Just_Mel_ wrote: »
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    She's the sweetest! Only been home an hour but has already explored the yard and the entire house, sniffed everything, and is now napping at my feet. I'm so lucky she picked us! 💜

    This made me happy ( I might have even smiled for a nanosecond)

    It takes a lot to make me happy.


    Lucky Dog


    Does she have a name?

    I like the name: "Doggie McDog Dog"

    You can use it if you like.



    Her name is Barbara. But Barbara Doggy McDog Dog has a nice ring to it. 😂

    Do you call her "Babs" for short ??

    You beat me to it! She so looks like a Babs. Love the purple bandana.
  • johnbtay3
    johnbtay3 Posts: 170 Member
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    I carry a bone with me. I get a dog and see what it does when I'm on all fours with the bone in my mouth. If it attacks me I do not get that dog!
  • happimess01
    happimess01 Posts: 9,071 Member
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    BZAH10 wrote: »
    Motorsheen wrote: »
    Just_Mel_ wrote: »
    Motorsheen wrote: »
    Just_Mel_ wrote: »
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    She's the sweetest! Only been home an hour but has already explored the yard and the entire house, sniffed everything, and is now napping at my feet. I'm so lucky she picked us! 💜

    This made me happy ( I might have even smiled for a nanosecond)

    It takes a lot to make me happy.


    Lucky Dog


    Does she have a name?

    I like the name: "Doggie McDog Dog"

    You can use it if you like.



    Her name is Barbara. But Barbara Doggy McDog Dog has a nice ring to it. 😂

    Do you call her "Babs" for short ??

    You beat me to it! She so looks like a Babs. Love the purple bandana.

    Now i am starting to miss Ari Gold :(
  • lx1x
    lx1x Posts: 38,311 Member
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    johnbtay3 wrote: »
    I carry a bone with me. I get a dog and see what it does when I'm on all fours with the bone in my mouth. If it attacks me I do not get that dog!

    Is that before or after you sniff their behind? 🤔
  • poisonesse
    poisonesse Posts: 530 Member
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    OMG, she is PRECIOUS! And has obviously fallen in love with you already!!! I'm Mom to 3 fur babies, and I don't think I could live without them in my life. I wish you and Barbara all the best, and many many years of love!!!
  • dbanks80
    dbanks80 Posts: 3,685 Member
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    Just_Mel_ wrote: »
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    She's the sweetest! Only been home an hour but has already explored the yard and the entire house, sniffed everything, and is now napping at my feet. I'm so lucky she picked us! 💜

    Sooooo adorable! Congrats!! <3
  • johnbtay3
    johnbtay3 Posts: 170 Member
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    The last dog I got from the pound I named LB
    (Abreviation for pound for all you slow peeps)
  • DecadeDuchess
    DecadeDuchess Posts: 315 Member
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    I'd call her: Barbie, for short because she's a doll!
  • ReenieHJ
    ReenieHJ Posts: 9,724 Member
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    Oh you lucky lucky family!!! The sweetness and gentleness just oozes out of her. The picture of her giving you kisses shows you how much she loves you already and how grateful she is for her loving home!! She will bring you so much joy, I'm sure. You(I mean she) made the right pick! Was the choice hard though? I cannot imagine going to a pound and trying to walk out with only one. :blush:
    First dog we ever adopted was 1 of 8 puppies. I took my 2 dds with me and we were wondering how long we could keep the secret if we took 2 home and just kept switching them out. :)
    My 2 current pups are both adopted rescues too and I love 'em to pieces. Congratulations!!