SandraL Posted December 6, 2008 Share Posted December 6, 2008 My 12 year old son is a huge animal lover. We got a cat about 8 years ago as we knew it would be a lot less maintenance than a dog. We got our cat from the SPCA, and he has been a strange neurotic cat from the day we brought him home. But he is part of our family and we love him. My son has begged and pleaded for a dog for years and years and we have kept on saying not yet, timing not right, etc. etc. Despite being big dog lovers we just kept shying away from how much work a dog would be. So friend by friend, my son watched as other boys received dogs into their families. He never complained but was has been very consistent about asking for a dog over the years. He will play with others dogs for hours and hours. So finally, before we left on vacation we decided that the time was now to get a dog. My son could really not believe it after years of no... not yet. This week we took a few visits to a pet store and fell in love with a 3 month, 4 lb maltese pomeranian. My son held him in the pet store for the first time today...and looked at me and said..."this is our dog mom". I teared up big time. His name is Rocky and he is so cute. And I am overcome with the joy of seeing my son and his dog. Sandra ps the cat is nowhere to be found! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linda74 Posted December 6, 2008 Share Posted December 6, 2008 We waited a very long time to get the kids a dog, and did so after my husband was diagnosed with heart disease (15 years before the Lung Cancer diagnosis)....Anyway, it iwas the best move we ever made....She was just wonderful and we loved her (a beautiful golden retriever) like another child til the day we had to sadly put her down. Dogs are amazing. My dad used to say, "every child needs a dog." Enjoy your new puppy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wendy Posted December 7, 2008 Share Posted December 7, 2008 What a special moment and gift to your family. I hope you all enjoy your new pet for many years to come. Wendy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
recce101 Posted December 7, 2008 Share Posted December 7, 2008 That's terrific, Sandra — so happy for your family! After we lost Hannah (the golden pictured below my profile) we vowed "no more pets" — I was still debilitated from the Taxol/Carbo, and my wife had not only me but also her mother to care for. But as my strength slowly returned and nothing else horrible was happening to the family, we started to have second thoughts. Actually, it was my wife more than me. After a few months without canine companionship, she began to abruptly stop her car on the shoulder anytime she spotted a golden being walked, then run across the road calling "may I pet your dog?" She did this numerous times, fortunately without mishap, so eventually we began looking for one of our own. A neighbor in our cul-de-sac had a beautiful 2-year-old golden (Nikki) that we greatly admired, so we put in a reservation for a puppy from the next litter and resigned ourselves to waiting. Then the breeder's misfortune became our blessing. They had about 8 dogs, were starting to get noise complaints from neighbors, and were being forced to downsize. They had been keeping Nikki's littermate for future breeding and asked if we'd be interested in having her. It was love at first sight, and Rosie adapted to our family with amazing speed. She's a real sweetheart, eager to please, in great health, and for her part gets the bonus of frequent romps with her twin sister. The ultimate win-win. Aloha, Ned Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beatlemike Posted December 7, 2008 Share Posted December 7, 2008 Sandra,Im so happy your son got the dog.Its one of the joys of growing up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dscherer Posted December 7, 2008 Share Posted December 7, 2008 As a fellow dog lover...I have 2, a beagle and a beagle mix, I am so happy. I have a 12 year old son and there is nothing better than a boy with his dog!! Dana Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LovesLife Posted December 11, 2008 Share Posted December 11, 2008 Sandra - from the 4 pet household (2 cats/2 dogs) I know you will have many funny stories to share in the days ahead! Has the cat shown it's face again yet? If it is anything like our cats they are now best friends with the dogs - the four of them are like their own little neighborhood "crew" ... all the other dogs in the neighborhood know that these two cats are off limits when they are out playing as they have a big brother (who just happens to be a German Shepherd!). I know you gave this as a gift to your son, but I am pretty sure he will be a gift to all of you. Enjoy your newest family member Sandra. Linda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
famograham Posted December 11, 2008 Share Posted December 11, 2008 Sandra, that's wonderful! I can't imagine life without our doggies! We've got two mutts, and there's never a dull moment! Congratulations on your new baby! LOL! xoxoxo Linda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SandraL Posted December 11, 2008 Author Share Posted December 11, 2008 Thanks for all your thoughts. Linda, you are right. Here is the first funny story. We asked for the male at the pet store, there was 1 male and 2 sisters. Hence the name Rocky. We took Rocky for his first vet check up today and the vet kept referring to him as a she. So I corrected her and then she corrected me and acquainted me with the anatomy of a female dog!!! We were quite shocked but there is no way that sweet baby is going back now. I phoned the pet store, who had also given us the medical records of the male dog. And they questioned how that happened?? Well I sure the heck didn't know. The guy on the phone wasn't even that apologetic...just said I could come exchange the dog if I wanted to...yeah right!!! Similar happened to me a number of years ago. I was out with the kids and bought a male hamster and named him Diggy. About 10 days later my husband came down and informed me that Diggy was a girl. I asked him how he knew that and I was told that there were 10 babies who had joined her in the cage!!! The puppy's name will remain Rocky...now short for Rockette! I will send pics when time permits. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LovesLife Posted December 11, 2008 Share Posted December 11, 2008 Sandra - that is so funny! Not the way the pet store employee reacted, but how you found out. Good thing the dog didn't surprise you with a litter of 10!!! Can't wait to see pictures of your girl Rocky! Linda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexan Posted January 23, 2009 Share Posted January 23, 2009 they are the bes friends, you can tell them everything & they always love you. Here 4 dogs & 3 cats but I can not imagin my life wih out them Congrats xoxo bucky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaminkw Posted January 23, 2009 Share Posted January 23, 2009 You son is a lucky kid to have parents like you and your husband. Many happy days all of you with your new female dog Rocky. Funny story. Judy in Key West Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isunique Posted January 24, 2009 Share Posted January 24, 2009 Dogs rule. Congrats on the new family member. They are quite the heartbreakers and healers. Two Weims and us, a great team. Sarah Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maryanne Posted January 24, 2009 Share Posted January 24, 2009 Good luck with Rocky. He will be your son's companion and I am so glad for him and also all the other members of your family. When we bought our kitten (at the time) we were told it was a male. My daugher named him Axel ( from Guns and Roses) and the vet also kept calling her she. Well he was she, so we changed her name to Kelsey and we had her for 19 years. She passed in June. We miss her so much! Joel just does not want another one yet. He was not a cat lover but Kelsey became his companion when he was diagnoised. Strange, she would not leave his side and she always was with him. I was just someone who fed her. Its been also 6 months since she left us and we still miss her so much. Sometimes we think we see her. Strange. Anyway, enjoy! Maryanne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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