+Piecemeal 450 Posted April 25, 2012 Allow me to introduce you all to "Ozzy": Ozzy was just five days from being put to sleep when my missus and I brought him home from the local animal shelter, where he'd been for some time. He's quite shy and a little nervous but he's a dog who could do with a lot of attention at the moment, which is important for an 18 month old Jack Russell terrier. He'd been there for some weeks without any luck of a home and his luck had almost run out until we came in the door. I eventually gave in to advice from my therapist who said that a dog would be the best thing in the world for me in order to get me out of the house more and keep me company when the missus is working. Turns out to be one of the best decisions I've made in a long time. This little guy's kept me busy since, with getting to know him taking him for his walks and earlier today (much to his dismay) giving him a much needed bath. At times like this it just makes me even angrier to think of all those folks who seem to forget that a dog is not a Christmas gift - it's for LIFE. Now I've GOT to get some sleep. My back's aching, my eyelids are drooping and I haven't been used to this much physical activity in some time 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Heck 496 Posted April 25, 2012 Good for you and your wife, Piecemeal. The little guy will bring you a lot of joy. I agree with you on animal gift giving. It's something you should never do. You are committing another person to a lifelong commitment. And if the other person doesn't want, or can't handle that commitment, then you're condemning the animal to death, unless some kind and giving soul like yourself comes along, which really doesn't happen that often. Blessings to you and your wife for what you've done. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
+Dave 2,322 Posted April 25, 2012 Pets have that affect on people. They aren't an accessory, they are living breathing things. He looks like he will bring you lots of joy. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ultramig688 2 Posted April 25, 2012 we do not have to wait for heaven to be surrounded by hope,love and joyfulness it's here now and it has four legs.good luck with ozzy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
+NeverEnough 78 Posted April 25, 2012 He's a cutie. How could you not fall in love with that face? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Derk 265 Posted April 25, 2012 Lots of fun, lots of luck, lots of love , congratulations !!!!! :good: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
UK_Widowmaker 571 Posted April 25, 2012 Congratulations in making the move to improve your Mental, physical and spiritual life!...which is the effect a Dog (or any companion animal) has on a Human being!.... and you can be very proud, that you have saved a little Dog's life!....trust me when I say...He will return the favour with a large % of interest!.... a very happy story all round!!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FalconC45 162 Posted April 25, 2012 AWESOME! Pets can be a life saver sometimes. Give Ozzy a pat on the head for me will ya :). Falcon Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MigBuster 2,884 Posted April 25, 2012 Cool dog hope it goes well! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
+Piecemeal 450 Posted April 27, 2012 (edited) I think it's fair to say he's taken very well to his new home, dontcha think? A man after my own heart; he knows a good woman when he meets one. I just hope the missus never finds out I posted these pics here! Captions, anyone? Edited April 27, 2012 by Piecemeal Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
+NeverEnough 78 Posted April 27, 2012 Life is good..... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Siddley 9 Posted April 27, 2012 Now that's a happy pooch. He fell on his feet, didn't he ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
+Julhelm 266 Posted April 27, 2012 I have a JRT as well. Best dogs in the world. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
UK_Widowmaker 571 Posted April 27, 2012 I have a JRT as well. Best dogs in the world. second best Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
+Piecemeal 450 Posted April 27, 2012 Actually I'm very surprised at how well trained he is for a dog his age. He's never done his "business" in the house and he knows exactly what NO means. Did a little bit of digging on his history and found out that his previous owner in another town had his house repossesed by the bank and he was forced to move back in with his mother. Trouble with that was his mother wouldn't under any circumstances allow a dog in the house. The rest is history as they say. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
UK_Widowmaker 571 Posted April 27, 2012 We rescued our Dog Max from the pound...he'd been there six months...best thing I ever did this is him looking a bit 'Vicious' for some reason...but he's as soft as s**te! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
+Piecemeal 450 Posted April 27, 2012 (edited) Must be the wet hair that gives him that "Grrrrr" look. That's if Ozzy's anything to go by - he didn't look at all too amenable after I washed him the other day Here's to you Max! Edited April 27, 2012 by Piecemeal Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
