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Thursday, September 11, 2014

Past Dogs!!

I love Dogs and I grew up with a dachshund that looked exactly just like Nola. I dont have a picture so just picture Nola ok? Ha! Her name was Gypsy. I dressed her in all my doll clothes and put her in my doll strollers, she rode perfectly and she was wonderful for me but for my mom not so much. Gypsy and my mom didn't get along and when my mom would leave, she would chew stuff around the house, furniture, cushions etc. But she kept her cuz I loved her and Gypsy was my childhood dog.

I have been going throw old boxes and cleaning and found these dog pictures.They were our old dogs. First one is Cecil. Don't let his cuteness fool you. He was the Beagle from Hell, LOL He howled like crazy, if he didn't like someone he would lift his leg on their foot and he used to love to sneak out and run around the neighborhood.Now.....the only way to get him back home was to put a bowl of food on the porch and when he was eating it, then we could nab him!! Seriously!! That darn dog could be so sneaky that he would sneak up, eat the food and run around again before we even noticed!!!! LOL so yes, we had to put more food out to catch him again!!! He was always into trouble!!
Next came Sprint. He was given to us by Kims friend. When he was little and getting ready to run, he would look like a sprinter does, so hence the name Sprint. He was a great dog and never left the yard. He would go with me on our paper routes unleashed and be fine, He would even sit and wait at the corners for me, lol such a good dog. He was the dog my kids grew up with. He was in all the kids pictures like prom, homecoming etc. He loved being the only dog and was so jealous of even Toms pet hamsters, he would watch them and cry. They say that Chocolate kills dogs. Well....when he was about 10 yrs old Valerie had a solid chocolate Santa wrapped up for a Christmas gift. While we were gone, he found it, unwrapped it, chewed the box open and ate the ENTIRE chocolate bunny!! He didnt even get sick but he was pretty thirsty that night!! Sprint lived to age 18 and we had to put him to sleep. He went blind, deaf, lost his sniffer and had heart problems.
3 months after Sprint passed, I FINALLY got my Scottie. I have always loved and wanted a Scottie. I had to wait until Sprint was gone cuz it wouldn't be fair to him to get another dog. I think he would  have been heart broken. Jazzi was full of energy and so good with all the kids and grand kids. She tolerated me with all the costumes, hats, glasses, bikes, leaf throwing etc. cuz she knew there were treats coming. She did LOVE her tacos and I have no idea how she got that but she did. That was her specialty meal!! She like to bark to hear herself sometimes I think, lol and she kept a great eye out on her property for the squirrels and rabbits. She livened up our house and her and Addi running together was quite a sight. When Jazzi would sneak out at least she knew to ride around with a bunch of nice teenage girls and gets treats along the way. Guess she was no dummy!!
Couldn't have asked for a more perfect dog and we still miss her so much. I still move my foot under my desk to find that she isn't there and by habit before I go to bed, I think oh I have to let the dog out. I'm sure its normal for all of us who have lost dogs!! Its just had to believe sometimes.

I am anxious to find out:
Who our next dog will be?
What will its personality be like? It has to get along with grand kids and Miss Dog-zilla.
Will he or she let me dress them up?
When we will meet?
We just haven't made the right connection yet. I know that when I do, I will know that this is our next dog. We will be ready to love and spoil another dog. Whoever this dog is...has some pretty big paws to fill!!

24 comments:

  1. Its amazing how quickly the newbie pup worms their way in to your affections, doesn't take long and then you can't imagine how you managed without them. Wish you best of luck with your search for newbie pup
    Loves and licks kisses (an expert on worming !)
    Princess Leah xxx

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  2. Whatever lucky pup comes to live with you will find a house full of love.
    Bonnie n Kenzie...wee Scottie girls
    (We think you need TWO Scottie pups to grow up together...nothing's more fun than a pack of Scottie's!)

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  3. So good to hear about the dogs that came before dear Jazzi. I know exactly what you mean about missing all the routines as well as the dog. Some lucky pup is out there waiting for you, I just know it.
    Cheers, Gail.
    Ps Bertie would prefer that the new pup is a girl - he doesn't want a rival for Addi!

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  4. BaaaaWaaaah that BERTIE... he is such a Card, isn't he?
    It was super to go through the dogs who came before our JAZZI... I think we might have had a CECIL in our lives also.
    When THE pup or adult dog comes along.. you will KNOW IT.

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  5. Warning-don't read if you are easily offended by x-rated stuff. He told me about his childhood dog. It was a beagle from the pound. After about three weeks, the dog was not to be found. His parents said he probably ran away. Huh? Anyway He couldn't find the beagle anywhere and never saw him again. Years later, He found out that the dog was returned to the pound because His mom couldn't stand the dog constantly licking his thing. Nope, there was no replacement. He had to do with the neighbor's scotties.

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  6. You'll find that new pup when the time is right!

    All of our past pups have distinct personalities and leave cherished memories....

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  7. It's so nice to be able to go back and spend time with the dogs we had years ago. And welcoming a new dog into our hearts is wonderful too!

    Your Pals,

    Murphy & Stanley

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  8. You will know when it happens.
    stella rose

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  9. when ever it happens, he or she will be a lucky, lucky dog!

    Edgar and his mum

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  10. Oh we loved hearing about past dogs. They play such a wonderful part of our lives don't they, even the naughty things give us a laugh later on. Thanks for sharing and we have paws crossed (and fingers too) that there is a special dog heading your way soon. Hugs to you. No worries, and love, Stella and Rory

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  11. It's wonderful when all the good memories of our past pups start pouring in. In fact, that's how our Mommy's website got started. She had to write a story about every single dog that was ever in her life. Considering Mommy is ancient, that's a lot of stories. Jazzi is probably busy interviewing all the candidates applying for the job of Miss Dog-zilla's new playmate. You'll know about it when she makes the final decision.

    :)

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  12. Loved hearing the stories of your pups. Thank you for sharing the good times.
    Bentley

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  13. Oh my goodness what good looking pups.
    Lily & Edward

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  14. Your pups sure have a lot of personality! After Piper crossed the bridge (which 1.5 years later is still hard to believe), I kept thinking I saw her out of the corner of my eye. I felt like I was betraying Piper by getting Daisy so quickly, but I know Daisy is Piper approved. Your next pup will be Jazzi approved...that's when you know you've found the right one.
    oxox
    Daisy

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  15. Thanks so much for sharing all your past dogs with us and we can't wait until you start sharing your future dog with us too!!
    Smileys!
    Dory, Jakey, Arty & Bilbo

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  16. It's always fun taking a walk down Memory Lane. You will know when the time is right. He/She will be one lucky pup to have a home with you.

    Love ya lots♥
    Mitch and Molly

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  17. Diana this is a beautiful post and we so enjoyed reading about the puppies who shared your life. Then next lucky pup is just around the corner.
    Hugs madi and mom

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  18. Great post Diana and thanks for a sneak look at your lovely past paws. They are all so very special, that's why we love them. x

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  19. the right furbaby is out there for you and when the time is right you will meet :)

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  20. Mom loves animals too. After each pet passes she gathers up all that pets photos and puts them in their very own special box.

    I'm curious to see what your next dog will be too. I hope he or she likes the flashy box and being bothered during naps just to be disturbed by the flashy beast.

    Aroo to you,
    Sully

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  21. Mom loves animals too. After each pet passes she gathers up all that pets photos and puts them in their very own special box.

    I'm curious to see what your next dog will be too. I hope he or she likes the flashy box and being bothered during naps just to be disturbed by the flashy beast.

    Aroo to you,
    Sully

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  22. Thanks so very much for sharing with all of us. You have some amazing dogs in your life. Jazzi will send the right furbaby to you when she finds them :)

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  23. Marty's right...Jazzi will let you know. That sweet angel!

    aROOOO, Stu

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  24. We have another thing in common. The first dog Lee had as a kid was a dachshund also. The darn dog never really liked Lee. It loved her father and was truly his dog. We he left it took to Lee's mom. And stubborn!
    Thanks for being a friend
    Sweet William The Scot

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