So, even though we've decided we're doing the safe thing and getting a sheltie from a reputable breeder, we went to a rescue event this weekend, just to look mind you, not to adopt. I figured it would be a conversation starter with my son -- give him a better sense of what size dogs we're looking at.
And there was Lyle. He came up on a transport from a high kill shelter in another state, on Friday (we met him on Sunday), looked all straggly and a little smelly. He was wearing a cone to keep him from bothering the site where he was neutered. 2 year old Sheltie mix (what are the odds of that huh?) with white and tan patches. He snuggled right into my son's lap, looking kind of sad and kind of sweet.
The foster mother (who had known him less than 48 hours mind you) said he was a sweetheart - medium energy, very cuddly, housebroken -- not one accident, knows basic commands and came in fat and without his hair matted. She said he was undoubtedly well cared for. We didn't even mention that we were looking at other dogs, but she jumped right in with "He's got that sweet sheltie personality -- Shelties are my favorite dog".
So, the only time we've seen this dog he was probably reeling from the changes, in his life, recovering from surgery, and in the lobby of a crowded petco. How could we possibly judge whether he's the right guy for us? Was he calm and sweet because he was overwhelmed -- will he be a holy terror in our house?
But, my son, my sweet boy whose a great judge of human character, keeps talking about him. "Mom, why are you looking at those pictures, we should just Lyle". "Lyle is the best name for a dog ever, and he's the best dog". "He's cute (about another dog whose photo I showed him) but Lyle is cuter".
He's on Petfinder, all cleaned up and looking quite handsome, and I just sent an email to his foster mom. We can't even bring a dog home for 2 more weeks, and he'll probably be gone by then. But if he isn't, do I take a chance?
And there was Lyle. He came up on a transport from a high kill shelter in another state, on Friday (we met him on Sunday), looked all straggly and a little smelly. He was wearing a cone to keep him from bothering the site where he was neutered. 2 year old Sheltie mix (what are the odds of that huh?) with white and tan patches. He snuggled right into my son's lap, looking kind of sad and kind of sweet.
The foster mother (who had known him less than 48 hours mind you) said he was a sweetheart - medium energy, very cuddly, housebroken -- not one accident, knows basic commands and came in fat and without his hair matted. She said he was undoubtedly well cared for. We didn't even mention that we were looking at other dogs, but she jumped right in with "He's got that sweet sheltie personality -- Shelties are my favorite dog".
So, the only time we've seen this dog he was probably reeling from the changes, in his life, recovering from surgery, and in the lobby of a crowded petco. How could we possibly judge whether he's the right guy for us? Was he calm and sweet because he was overwhelmed -- will he be a holy terror in our house?
But, my son, my sweet boy whose a great judge of human character, keeps talking about him. "Mom, why are you looking at those pictures, we should just Lyle". "Lyle is the best name for a dog ever, and he's the best dog". "He's cute (about another dog whose photo I showed him) but Lyle is cuter".
He's on Petfinder, all cleaned up and looking quite handsome, and I just sent an email to his foster mom. We can't even bring a dog home for 2 more weeks, and he'll probably be gone by then. But if he isn't, do I take a chance?
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My Lala Ds did almost exactly what your Dc did he did not want to look at any other cats none he baically put his tiny foot down. Barney our big black cat! He put his little paw out of the cage at pet smart and rubbed our faces (no lie he still does to this day) Lexie our scared little girl she was so scared that Ds said we need to help her feel love
that's my sensitive little boy he said that at 3
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