Should I? Meet Madsen...

[BTFLCHLD]

Originally Posted by Richard B

"you look at me with those brown eyes...
what are you trying to say..."

awww.that i love you forevers!
takeyoualltheway!


.edit.well thats what her eyes are saying to me...
not to you richard...just yet
well definitely takeyoualltheway...
ok even wub you a lil too...
arrrghhhh nvrmnd!!!!

[Serrart]

Originally Posted by Richard B

I am considering this rescue of a super sweet girl named Madsen. She's 2 years old and is super sweet. Love her tan ear.

What do you all think? I've wanted a dog for a long time now.

Her eyes tell so much, Richard, pick her up.

Originally Posted by Richard B

you look at me with those brown eyes...
what are you trying to say..."

That's the same thing I think everytime my dog looks at me. I took her, my first dog, two years ago, and she really is my treasure now.

Romy

[DavidMn]

Originally Posted by Richard B

I am considering this rescue of a super sweet girl named Madsen. She's 2 years old and is super sweet. Love her tan ear.

What do you all think? I've wanted a dog for a long time now.

Having a pet is one of life's greatest gifts. Trust me.

[goldie]

Go for it!! Dogs are the best!!!!

Originally Posted by Richard B

I am considering this rescue of a super sweet girl named Madsen. She's 2 years old and is super sweet. Love her tan ear.

What do you all think? I've wanted a dog for a long time now.

AWWW She is so so sweet..Just look at that face..How can you not get her?? lol..I am owned by 2 spotted beasts and I tell you they make life all so worth it...Good Luck and if you need any advice on training let me know..I've been through the obedience..agility..pet therapy and kennel clubs. so have learned some really good tips..We want lots of pictures tomorrow..

[BTFLCHLD]

i showed shelly madsen's picture...she licked the screen
wants a girlfriend to play with...now shes ruffhousin w/pepe (boykitty)

[jannieC]

If you can afford an animal- GET HER! She is so beautiful and she will be your best friend. I'm feeling all teary now, too.

[catinthedark]

My sweet dog is my heart. You will never regret a moment of it. If you love her, she will love you right back - more than you will ever know.

PS Peeing on command is easy to teach! Mine does it, too. It may be harder with a 2-year-old, but I bet you could. PM me if you want some tips!

[Red]

Okay, I don't want to be a total Debbie Downer here, but I have to ask: Are you home a lot? See here's the thing: I love dogs. Adore them! And I want one soooooo bad that I practically fall to bits whenever I see a dog, but realistically, I work all day, I live alone (and no back yard) and I'm often out, so as much as I want a little doggy, I wouldn't be able to give it that great a doggy life. And yet I still want one.
See, but if you are able to get home more frequently during the day and give her plenty of play space, the do it do it do it, because she's a beautiful dog and it sounds like she's already crept into your heart.

Originally Posted by Red

Okay, I don't want to be a total Debbie Downer here, but I have to ask: Are you home a lot? See here's the thing: I love dogs. Adore them! And I want one soooooo bad that I practically fall to bits whenever I see a dog, but realistically, I work all day, I live alone (and no back yard) and I'm often out, so as much as I want a little doggy, I wouldn't be able to give it that great a doggy life. And yet I still want one.
See, but if you are able to get home more frequently during the day and give her plenty of play space, the do it do it do it, because she's a beautiful dog and it sounds like she's already crept into your heart.

Good Points Red..Dogs do take alot of time and work but the rewards are so worth it..There isn;t anything sadder than when someone gets a pupper and then realize's they don;t have time .don;t want it..etc..and the baby winds up in the shelter..It breaks my heart..So yes be sure to weigh all the pros and cons...time..vet bills..food...walks..training..vacations...(who can you leave pup with or take with you if you want to go out of town)..Big responsibilties..but the love ohh I wouldn;t trade it for anything in the world..
on a side note..we bought a motorhome for our dogs..LOL>.so they can go wherever we go...cause I will not leave them with anyone....can we say spoiled brats..

[catinthedark]

yes - dogs are a HUGE commitment. but if you are ready for it - you will not regret it. assume that, with an adult dog, fully house trained, you need to be there to take her out ever 5 hours or so. and i would recommend at least two off-leash park sessions or big walks a day. i can tell you, before i got my dog (and it took me 10 years to be ready for it), i was NEVER home. i'd be gone for 18 hours at a stretch. everything changed the minute she came home - you have to commit to that - and i have never resented one minute of it. she is the best excuse sometimes to leave a boring party, or beg off drinks after work when i'm too tired. and she is the best excuse in the world to spend hours at the beach in the summer, or at the park, or just walking aimlessly around the city. she is also the greatest source of laughter and softness. honestly, how can you have an ounce of anger or frustration with those eyes looking at you? or with a big goofy golden retriever smile (in her case) saying "can we go to the park now? how about now? now? what about now?"

if you are ready for the commitment - go for it. if you work a long work day, hire a dogwalker to come in half way through your day. the result will be a happy, well exercised dog who will not be anxious and bored while you're gone. and who will love you forever.

[Richard B]

Thanks again, everyone...especially a couple of you who are the voice of reason.

I'm not into rash decisions, so I'm thinking about everything involved and have been for several years. Madsen will be by my place @ Noon today. It's just an introduction.

On the upside, I do have the time and the ability to bring Maddy to work often and many other places. Here in LA, dogs are welcome in places you would never think. Very dog friendly, especially my neighborhood and there are plenty of dog parks nearby.

Plus the woman who is currently housing her until she is adopted is a friend who has a Pug and they have all gotten very attached, so she has offered to be my official pet sitter if I do have to travel. So the deal gets sweeter and sweeter.

I'll let you know how it all goes after I meet Maddy today!

[SuzeQuze]

Originally Posted by Richard B

Thanks again, everyone...especially a couple of you who are the voice of reason.

I'm not into rash decisions, so I'm thinking about everything involved and have been for several years. Madsen will be by my place @ Noon today. It's just an introduction.

On the upside, I do have the time and the ability to bring Maddy to work often and many other places. Here in LA, dogs are welcome in places you would never think. Very dog friendly, especially my neighborhood and there are plenty of dog parks nearby.

Plus the woman who is currently housing her until she is adopted is a friend who has a Pug and they have all gotten very attached, so she has offered to be my official pet sitter if I do have to travel. So the deal gets sweeter and sweeter.

I'll let you know how it all goes after I meet Maddy today!

Sounds like the pro side is winning. Let us know how things go today.

[bikerchic]

I rescued these two pussies this past year. One from a shelter and the other from the field behind my house. We're thinking of adopting a dog this summer. I think it's a great idea. Madsen looks adorable

[amber]

Those are so cute!!!! I'm suprised they get along so well. The one in the back - I really like those kind of markings.