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Isn't she a beauty? The lovely Lyla...

I thought maybe she had some shepherd in her. Maybe even some Newfoundland or Bernase, too? Not that it matters. She's my favorite kind... a summa... sunna this & summa that... LOL!

I looked to see where you were from because that was Leo's story, too. He was from a high-kill shelter in MO & had 72 hours to get adopted. One of the workers there just knew he was too good a puppy to let that happen so she put out some feelers thru the rescue network & a lady from here in WI heard about him, took off from work, drove to MO & got him merely hours before he was put down. Oh, and how did he end up at the shelter (how come the call them "shelters" when they kill dogs?) in the first place. Either his mom was dumped & he was born in the wild or he was dumped as a newborn puppy. Some people are scum. I'm sorry. But that's how I feel. Anyway, the rescue group got him, got him used to living in a people's world (he wasn't feral but he'd never been inside or anything) & he wormed his not-so-little self into me & my DH's heart.

I'm so glad you have your new baby. Pictures? Pretty please?

our last dog was also a rescue--she was an untended, untrained maniac of a border collie who never did learn to heel--but who loved us with every ounce of her bouncy being for 16 1/2 years. she would chase a frisbee until she had to crawl back to us with it in her jaws, because she loved the chase almost as much as she loved us. she quickly learned to behave, and be a part of the family. it broke our hearts to say good-by--but now we get our fix from our grandpuppy (all 60 lbs of her!) who is also a rescue. daughter and i drove 75 miles in near blizzard conditions to get her, and she has never forgotten. she thinks she has two homes, and loves everyone in both houses equally. pets are great--and those rescues are the greatest of all. they know. the really know. and they lavish love on those who bring them into their hearts and homes. your lyla looks like a prize. i suspect you'll always be a winner to her!

Pictures please! I think there should be a special section here on the board for furbabies!

That is ridiculous! I mean, yes, I think they should have high standards & not just let anybody have a pet (I think that's one reason they charge you -- that & just covering the basic costs of care). Surely there are other rescues nearby?

my kids always called the "summas" their "bulgarian weaselhounds", and many folks wanted to know all about that breed, in all seriousness. so, when we don't know what that pooch is, it is automatically bulgarian weaselhound...

That's very cute! I don't see any Shepherd in her at all. Like I said before, in the shelters any medium or large "summa" is a Shepherd. I do see some Chow. Don't know where the black and tan are from. Her tongue has a very slight blue tinge and her coat is very thick - we're working on that now. She's about the size of ...hmmm... c'mon brain ....Springer Spaniel. For a dog that supposedly doesn't like to be fussed over, she sure can hide it well!

Thanks everyone for adding to my joy!
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What a adorable looking little girl ! Congratulations !! May you both have a great time together !

She's a joy to see! Lucky you!:thumbup:

Fantastic story. She's beautiful and it's wonderful that you have found each other. We love our Scrappy and she looks a little like your Lyla.

Have a great time together.

Congratulations to both of you. She is beautiful and happy for both of you.

Shes Beautiful! and boy does she have a great tongue for giving you lots of love!

Thanks for sharing pics and story with us...may you and your beautiful girl have many joyous years together.

ROTFLOL! That's fabulous! My Leo may just have to be one of those! My dad called any unknown illness "pnuemonia of the heels"! Funny!

Her coloring is what I was thinking looked German Shepherd-y. She is just so beautiful!

That's great. And the senior to senior programs are the best. Older dogs have a hard time getting adopted and most time older folks don't want/need puppies or young dogs. Its a win/win situation She looks like a sweet tempered , happy dog. Congrats to you both!

Beautiful dog & she is very lucky to have you & you, her.

She is beautiful. I am so glad for you.

She didn't give up - she adopted from a private party. The humane society really shot themselves in the foot with how they handled her case.

So glad to hear that! They should be happy to have a potential adopter - S*%t happens!

She is certainly precious. I have 2 rescues and love them dearly. Thank you for adopting her. Most people don't want older dogs, but they don't stop to think of the advantages. The are housetrained, they don't chew, they don't whine and are generally more settled into a routine.

that's so great for BOTH of you! Gladdens my heart just to hear about it!

What a beautiful dog! I hope you and Lyla will have many happy years!

She is gorgeous and looks so happy. Bless you for rescuing her.

And her for rescuing me!

She's beautiful and here's to many happy years together. Isn't it special to again have a dog in the house? I know it is here for me and it makes my heart jump just looking at my Merlyn when he's out in the yard watching wildlife.

Wildlife? Do chickens and horses count? And cats? She sure watched a Turkey Buzzard fly over the other day! All of the others are new to her so are getting barked at - the chooks were OK until one ran. Game on! Horses - "I never saw a dog that big! Good thing they're out there or I'd show them a thing or two." Cats? "I know one day we'll be friends, but just not quite yet, OK?"

Yes, the little, familiar things fill a hole in my heart!

I have recused furbabies in the past. They really make you feel good. Take care of her, she will be your friend a long time.

That is a case of people not thinking for themselves. Stuff happens. My daughter was turned down because her boyfriend that was living with her at the time didn't seem all that excited about having the dog. The BF is Long gone and her Greta is still there that she adopted later from the Atlanta Humane almost 9 yrs ago.

Greta is a chow/Shepard? mix and Moe who was picked up in a bar at 2months is a rodesian/gsd mix. Both spoiled to death. :-)

I was very picky about my fosters but not crazy about it. Although I did turn down 9 familys for a chihuahua I had. lol

She's a beauty - so glad you found each other :)

I am glad things worked out for you. I know what is given is returned by her.

i know how you felt.
 

I know how you felt when I lost my old cat a few years ago. She was 171/2. I was suffering a lot of panic attacks for over 5 years. I waited for 6 months before I got my new kitten Misty. She is just over 1 year now and we have a fighting match every couple of days which has helped my panic attacks which are now zero and it is good for her as well. Twice she has been bitten by brown snakes but the vet was able to save her. I have now got her insured and I am glad because $800 each time is too much for me being on a pension and I do not want to keep getting kittens to train. I am glad you have your new friend.

Lydia has such a happy face! She looks like she is saying "thank you" with that beautiful face. We rescued a Jack Russell about a year ago and haven't regreated one minute of it. He is just like a big baby and acts as though he knew we were the ones to rescue him. After all the paper work was done as we were both considered "seniors" (both Hobo and myself) the humane society said he had only 3 days before they would have to put him to sleep as he had been at the shelter for over a year. But another happy ending and he has his "forever home" with us. Enjoy your Lydia.

Congratulation! Love her face!! She will keep you busy!

Glad you're happy together. Enjoy!

So lucky you found each other. She's beautiful.

Wow, she is beautiful! Glad she got a good home!