Tinker-tude
<font color=red>Proud Redhead!<br><font color=peac
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tink - hmmm, i could channel stevie nicksthen DH would think me perfect lol. when i was researching our trip, found out they routinely offer pole dancing classes in vegas hotels.
There you go! Learning skills adn techniques will get you over your shyness. You'll be a pole dancer yet!
Hubby and I are discussing adopting another dog ... she wants to place him in a good home as a loving pet/companion. We were very flattered that she thought of us as her Huskies are world renowned champions.
I'd think of you, too. Responsible pet owners aren't easy to find.
There are pros and cons for us adopting him:
1) our remaining shepherd (who is 10 now) seems lost without another dog around, however she definitely enjoys the attention she is getting as being the only dog.
Dogs always need other dogs, but not all dogs like each other. Can you set up a meet and greet? A puppy can drive a senior dog crazy if it won't pay attention to the older dog's body language. Will he back down if she's done playing, or does he need more dog socialization and a younger playmate? If he needs a younger playmate, could you adopt two at once, or would the simultaneous training be a little much? Is the breeder close enough that you can set up frequent play dates with her dogs?
2) my Mom, who just turned 79, takes care the the critters for us when we're away ... When we had all 3 dogs, it was a little much for her (keeping in mind Strider was a larger than average Shepherd, and Bailey had her old age ailments.
3) we now have 1 cat and 2 kittens (well they're really small cats now LOL) - they get along fine with Dawnie our remaining shepherd, but how will they get along with the new addition?
4) because this pup has the same coloring as my Bailey, would it be to painful for me? Just so you can see what I mean - here are pictures of the pup Tanner (on the left) and Bailey (on the right)
Tanner is a gorgeous dog, and we really don't have any reservations about his cataracts (juvenile cataracts are different than old age cataracts), I guess I'm just not sureI'm confuzzled
I so agree with Janet about doing more breed research. I'm not a Husky expert by any means, but I've known a few and their owners. Take the next few comments as a general observation, and not the gospel truth.
Huskies are smart and easy to teach, but not easy to train. They are VERY independent. And WOW - talk about never ending energy! He will need a place to run, run, run. Huskies are also Houdini escape artists.
Are these quirks that will drive you insane, or will you love them and be entertained by them as you deal with them? You may want to find an online discussion group for Husky owners and ask the experts what to expect, and what is required to keep both of you happy.
Most young dogs and cats learn to love each other as long as they are introduced correctly. You can find all kinds of info on that online, too. I'll try to find the links I've given people before. They're on the laptop that died last year.... I have no cats right now, so I haven't had to introduce cats and dogs for years.
As for your heart, does it break every time you see Tanner? Can you look at him as a unique individual and not an imperfect replica of Bailey? They have different faces and I'm sure their personalities are very different, too. Some people find similar appearances very comforting, and others don't.

You don't have to make the decision right away. Take your time so you're sure about it.
So.......it looks like due to Frank's work......I'll be moving to Orlando.![]()
YOU LUCKY BOOGER!!!!!!!!!! Guess you'll be buying FL passes to the parks soon, right?
oh yeah- before I forget-
Think about the size of the Jaws/Amityville attraction.
It would be the right size for a hobbit shire........
OR
Xavier's mansion where the xmen train.............
OR
Sherlock Holmes' place in London........
OR
A real swamp within a real swamp for Shrek......
OR
the HP addition.............![]()
or a pole for dancers.







