This weekend I was at the ranch in Realitos, Tx. On the way back from an evening hunt, I noticed a puppy at the barn. Scared, cold (<45 deg out), skinny, and extremely dirty, she wouldn’t allow me to touch her. Left some food for her as I could tell she hadn’t eaten in days.
Next morning, I go to let the three big dogs (GWPs) out of their porch kennels. When I did so, I realized the puppy had wedged herself between the kennels, for warmth I imagine. After she finally allowed me to pick her up, I realized just how filthy/skinny she was. Totally covered in fleas as well.
Turns out the puppy is an absolute sweetheart. After feeding her and giving her multiple flea baths, she’d follow me everywhere. I stepped on her multiple times because she wanted to be directly underneath me at all times. I had no intention of keeping the dog but I could not leave her out there. She’d be coyote food in no time. My brother is a vet and attempted to make arrangements for her. No luck. Regardless, I packed up the puppy and took her with me to my parents’ for Christmas festivities, still intending to find her a home.
She was the life of the party! This is the friendliest puppy you will ever meet! I’ve owned dogs my entire life and never met one with the personality this little one has. She’s extremely vocal. Always “talking” to you and purrs like a cat when she’s falling asleep Lol She’ll walk up to a total stranger, allow them to pick her up/cradle her like a baby, and she’ll be asleep in ten seconds Lol I purposely refused to name her because I had no intention of keeping the dog. After a few days, I couldn’t imagine giving her up.
Brought “Sam” home to Houston and she’s been great! Went to the vet and got her all taken care of. She had hookworms, a skin infection on her belly, and an obvious infestation of fleas... all of which have been remedied. Got all her vaccines and starts Trifexis today. 11 weeks old and 9.6 pounds. She wasn’t too stressed about the vet ...
I’ve been wanting to get a dog for some time now but decided it wasn’t the time for me considering I’m renting. Turns out the landlord/college buddy of mine loves her. Even allows me to leave her out downstairs (tile) while I’m at work. Looks like everything worked out, for myself AND the puppy. May have found myself a hunting buddy. She’s got a great nose! Always on the ground or straight up in the air. She even started fetching her toy squirrel.
Anyways... sorry for the long read. Obviously I’m excited about my new pup and wanted to share some pics and the experience. Here’s Sam!
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Next morning, I go to let the three big dogs (GWPs) out of their porch kennels. When I did so, I realized the puppy had wedged herself between the kennels, for warmth I imagine. After she finally allowed me to pick her up, I realized just how filthy/skinny she was. Totally covered in fleas as well.
Turns out the puppy is an absolute sweetheart. After feeding her and giving her multiple flea baths, she’d follow me everywhere. I stepped on her multiple times because she wanted to be directly underneath me at all times. I had no intention of keeping the dog but I could not leave her out there. She’d be coyote food in no time. My brother is a vet and attempted to make arrangements for her. No luck. Regardless, I packed up the puppy and took her with me to my parents’ for Christmas festivities, still intending to find her a home.
She was the life of the party! This is the friendliest puppy you will ever meet! I’ve owned dogs my entire life and never met one with the personality this little one has. She’s extremely vocal. Always “talking” to you and purrs like a cat when she’s falling asleep Lol She’ll walk up to a total stranger, allow them to pick her up/cradle her like a baby, and she’ll be asleep in ten seconds Lol I purposely refused to name her because I had no intention of keeping the dog. After a few days, I couldn’t imagine giving her up.
Brought “Sam” home to Houston and she’s been great! Went to the vet and got her all taken care of. She had hookworms, a skin infection on her belly, and an obvious infestation of fleas... all of which have been remedied. Got all her vaccines and starts Trifexis today. 11 weeks old and 9.6 pounds. She wasn’t too stressed about the vet ...
I’ve been wanting to get a dog for some time now but decided it wasn’t the time for me considering I’m renting. Turns out the landlord/college buddy of mine loves her. Even allows me to leave her out downstairs (tile) while I’m at work. Looks like everything worked out, for myself AND the puppy. May have found myself a hunting buddy. She’s got a great nose! Always on the ground or straight up in the air. She even started fetching her toy squirrel.
Anyways... sorry for the long read. Obviously I’m excited about my new pup and wanted to share some pics and the experience. Here’s Sam!
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