 nozeroEschew ObfuscationPremium,MVM,ExMod 2003-06
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| [Chat] A new addition to our family. Team Helix, meet Rockie!
This was Rockie's write up on the Petfinders web site where I found him.
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118951 ROCKIE
Yellow Labrador Retriever,Chow Chow Mix
Size: Medium
Age: Adult
Gender: Male
ID: 118951 C1 (Zoe was in Kennel A1 when we adopted her)
Notes: Rockie might be big, but he has more manners than most dogs half his size. Rockie will sit on command; he's extremely calm and gentle and appreciates attention. Rockie was surrendered to the shelter because his owner left Rockie with a friend, and his guardian can no longer take care of him. Rockie is just three years-old, already neutered, and QUIET. You'll usually find Rockie curled up on his blanket; this laid-back fellow deserves a warm place to sleep, and an owner who loves him!
This pet is already house trained.
This pet has been altered.
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FWIW, Rockie also responds well to "come" and "down" on command as well. We'll soon be finding out what else Zoe and I can teach him, or him us!
And yes, his left ear pretty much stays up like that. Weird huh? I thought it was that way in the pictures because somebody called him or something, but it seems to stay up unless he makes an effort to put it down or back.
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 TrainBuffThe New Haven RailroadPremium
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Buffalo, NY
kudos:4 | He's beautiful. It sounds like he is in a loving home.  |
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 meeowI'm a little spaceyPremium,MVM
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He is just precious!
That ear is something else.
Congratulations nozero.
May you have many years of love and companionship ahead.
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 Dominokat"Hi"Premium
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Welcome Rocky!
Congratulations with your new home.
May you live with love and happiness.
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 IcarusBig Trouble In Little HelixPremium,Mod
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Good for you and Rockie NZ! Handsome pup! |
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 rusdiAmerican VPremium,MVM
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Handsome pooch, Michael!
I love Labs. THE BEST family dogs, IMO.
We had a female black Lab, when my son was just a baby. He would crawl 'round, and lay on top of Gretchen, (our Labs name), and chew on her ears, etc. She never growled, or even displayed a hint of aggression. When she would "get enough", she would just get up, and walk away.
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nozeroEschew ObfuscationPremium,MVM,ExMod 2003-06
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At the risk of hijacking my own thread... Can that be done?
Have ya'll seen this commercial?
»www.pedigree.com/dogadoption/commercial.asp
Having just come from the Arlington Animal Service Center and seeing all those dogs and cats needing homes. It's so sad. Especially considering this...
"Stray animals are held for 72 hours, and animals with traceable identification are held for 7 business days, prior to becoming available for adoption or euthanized."
I know, it costs a lot of money to care for these animals. This one center alone receives 11,000 animals annually. I'm certain that is just a drop in the bucket nationally speaking. I just wish I had the answers.
When I win the lottery or the Publishers Clearinghouse sweepstakes , I'll purchase a ranch and adopt as many as I can handle. If my wife won't let me do that  then we'd just make a very big contribution to a local facility, but preferably one with a no kill policy.
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nozeroEschew ObfuscationPremium,MVM,ExMod 2003-06
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Look how much he looks like Zoe...
»nozero.org/friends.htm#zoe
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 AkashaOT QueenPremium
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Awww-- Nice to meet ya Rockie! You'll like the Team Helix home you have now.
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Great dog. We rescued a pupply, what, like a year ago that was stuck under the house here. Some kind of blue hound. Thing is, our dog (or should I say my roomate's) is a bit of a dumbazz, heh. I have never seen such a dumb dog. I guess it is the hound thing.
Are you going to train your pup? Rockie still has a flop ear, showing the signs of a youth. I remember when my 1/2 wolf had ears like that, it is so cute.
Congratulations.
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| Not sure he'll need the training like Zoe and I got at Obedience Training from Petsmart. He seems to mind well and is very attentive. I'm thinking he can pick up the stuff he does not know from Zoe through observance.
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 opus74Deep ThoughtPremium
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kudos:1 | reply to nozero
Welcome Rockie !!!!
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 santyDon't Follow Me, I'M Lost TooPremium,MVM
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Wilmington, IL
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Welcome Rockie. Congrats Nozero, in the acquisition of your new master..  |
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 BadHatHook'M HornsPremium
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Now, that's a handsome dog. Congrats!! |
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 sashwaPixie Cat Crunchin' n Foldin'Premium,Mod
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His ears give him character. How cute he is.
What does Zoe think of him? |
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1 edit | Zoe so far seems to tolerate him well. She's told him his place a couple of times, but they had fun chasing each other in the back yard. I think it will take some getting used to for all of us. I'm hoping for the best.
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Oh, and I agree. The ear does give him character. It makes him unique, just like everybody else. My mom used to tell me that...
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 CurtesyFlushBababooey, fafafooey, tatatoothy.Premium
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Awwwwww, Rockie. What a handsome lad.
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 mouseferatuToo many cats, Too many micePremium,MVM
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What a fantastic new "woof"!
I hope that everything turns out very well for all of you, including Zoe. All of our rescue kitties have settled in AOK with a little bit of extra care and patience, and I am sure that Rockie will do just as well with your crew!
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He's ssooooo cute!!! |
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 delenn13De gustibus nil disputandumPremium,MVM
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Pretty dog. Love the "Character ear". |
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