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Look at this baby - it was being picked on by the cat so the family gave him away 

Thor
 Breed Chinese Crested/
Color Black
Color Pattern 
Age 2 years 
Sex Male
ID 2340643
 
Thor was brought in because he was being picked on by the cat at home. He is sweet and affectionate, but should live with older children or adults. Thor`s owners will need to care for his skin - regular baths, moisturizers, and suntan lotions should be regular activities with this breed. Thor is housebroken and crate-trained.

Someone my uncle knows is potentially giving up his 2 year old female Landseer.

I of course want this dog...hubby says it isn't fair to bring such a large dog into our home because we (hubby)  only allows the dog (Harley) on the first floor and basement of our house.  It is a LARGE kitchen and a decent size family room.  When I am awake this is where I am or the basement but Harley can go there with me.  Most of the time the kids are in these two rooms also.

We have a decent size yard about 1/3 of an acre; but we are having a in-ground pool put in so that will take some room; we do have a front yard also.

So people with large dogs (esp. newfs) what do you think?  Would a newfie be OK in such a small area?

Thanks for your help

Harley and Randy

Well this isn't pet related but my 15 year old son is having all 4 of his wisdom teeth removed today (Friday).  I should be sleeping now but I am a wreck (he is sleeping).
I am just nervous because he has chosen to be put under and that makes me nervous.

So if you get a minute please send us a quick thought!

So how much should the tooth fairy bring a 15 year old for 4 teeth (I told him not to expect much since I am paying for the procedure and the 5 dvds we rented today!)

Hope you all have a great day today!!

Randy & Harley

my hubbys Valentines Dinner!!  He has been pacing, crying, and whining so I will give him hubbies dinner.  I must admit the thought has crossed my mind since hubby isn't home from work yet!!

I'm not much of a cook but I made something hubby and both kids like - shrimp scampi - hubby was running late because of the snow so I figured the kids and I would have a nice dinner - well I served them got myself situated and they were finished and gone??

Happy Valentines Days to me!!

Oh well with noone in the kitchen it is peaceful and I am reading and writing posts on BPO - not so bad after all..

Randy

I saw the March Dog Fancy Magazine has a Mastiff on the cover!!  So cute - haven't read the article yet - just thought I would let all the Mastiff lovers know.

Randy & Harley

So I said I wasn't going to make any resolutions and I'm not; but I really do need to lose some weight so while it isn't a resolution it is time to start once again.  Does anyone need to lose a few pounds and needs some support, I could sure use some weight loss, exercise buddies to help me stay accountable.  We could do a thread, or pm's or chat or regular e-mail...anyone?

Randy & Harley (who could probably lose a pound or two)

Leslie, Gracie and family!!

Harley wants to take a minute from his very busy day of: pacing, running, barking, eating, begging, whining, drooling and playing to thank you for everything you sent him - you are an awesome secret Santa.

I will post some pictures on the thread but here is a picture of his previous kitty who has been hiding because everytime I sew him Harley pulls the stitches out and eats the green fluff.

Harley wants to know why Willy isn't a Big Paw? 

Thanks again,

Randy & Harley

Most of you know that I have been after my hubby for a second dog...actually a mastiff.  He is holding his ground and sticking with no.  It finally occured to me last night that not only will I not get a mastiff I will be getting no more dogs .

While my hubby told me he liked dogs; I have finally figured it out; he likes other peoples dogs. 

He also isn't fond of Harley, our last dog Stoli he picked and they were very close, Stoli also wasn't the most behaved dog but we didn't have children at the time so she came everywhere with us (we also lived in a small town where everyone knew everyone and she was allowed on golf courses, bars etc).  When Stoli passed he wanted another Springer Spaniel and I wanted Harley, so since he picked Stoli I figured it was my turn and that he would learn to love him....didn't happen.

Let me also say that Harley doesn't listen at all.  He has been to 2 or 3 different obiedience schools and went to a private trainer (he listens very well to HER).  I know I'm not the best trainer but I also have 2 very active kids and just thought his personality was adorable so he doesn't bother me the way he bothers hubby.

I have thought this over so many times but last night it finally hit me this is my last dog and if I could find him a better home than mine I might have to give him up (no I'm not looking).  I just feel badly that I'm the only one that loves him unconditionall y the way he should be loved; the kids (*8 & 14) like him when it is convenient.  I can't recall hubby every sitting around and petting him; or throwing the ball or playing with him.  Harley also whines when I am out of sight, but I wouldn't be out of sight so much if he were allowed upstairs, but he isn't.

I feel like the joy of having a dog has left me.  My hubby asked why I was crying this morning; I didn't want to tell him but finally did - he of course thought it was the most ridiculous reason to be so upset.  I know when Harley's time comes I will be dogless or hubby will feel bad and get me another dog that he won't acknowledge.  I want to you know that he isn't mean to Harley doesn't hit him or anything but he just isn't nice, I feel badly for Harley , he deserves better.

Sorry this is so long but family and friends will think I'm nuts for being so distraught over this.

Randy