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[Verbena]

Sorry it did not work out. You will find the right fit.

[Micah my love]

Is it deceased yet

[wemple2]

Nope!!!

[Tink's Mom]

Is what deceased? Don't even think about it!!

Fitzgerald went back to the rescue last week and I'm still waiting for them to call me about the smaller boxer I saw on their web page. Fitz was such a good boy but he was just too big for me to handle AND he snapped at Tink one evening out of the blue! So that had to be the end of that.

I can't believe I've gotten through an entire year without Tink being sick with something! It's amazing. She did have the problem with her knee but she appears to be managing that very well. YEA!!

[wemple2]

Susie, sorry it didn't work out with Fitz. But you will find the perfect dog for you and Tink, don't ever give up. I hear you were going to meet a female boxer. Let me know how that goes.
Tink has had a pretty good year, as has Winston...may they continue on the road of health for a long, long time.

[Tink's Mom]

I found her! Sunday afternoon I met the smaller girl boxer and she is wonderful. She's still settling in but she is gonna be great. She walks well on leash, is crate and potty trained. She loves Tink. Tink likes her but ill a little nervous of her size. BUT they are playing together!

Her name is Tala and she obeys! Can you believe it? She was with her foster-mom for two months so the first night was scary for her. She cried and cried but by morning she was much better. She's still missing her but it will be OK. Foster-mom said she would come help any time if I have problems with her or she doesn't settle in because of missing her.

So, last night I paid the adoption fees and now I'm waiting for the paperwork and then she's mine! Oh, she gives nice kisses too!

[wemple2]

I am so happy for you and Tink. I'm sure you will fall in love with her, if you haven't already, and she with you. What a wonderful thing you have done...bless you!!!

[Tink's Mom]

Kathy, I really like this girl. She's so big compared to Tink but very small compared to standard boxer size. I got a fluffy pad for her crate last night and a bed for her. I got her a snuggle bed since she seems to like to curl up in small spaces. So far the only bad trait is that she likes to get up on the couch. She gets right of when I tell her but I don't want her up there cause she sheds - not a lot but still. Since I got Tala all this new stuff, I got Tink some toys too so she wouldn't feel left out.

Last night was the first night she let me sleep til the alarm went off. YEA!

Betty, how are you and your husband doing? I'm still praying for him every day.

[wemple2]

Tala will eventually realize what a gift to her you and Tink really are, and she in turn will show you unconditional love. Best not to let Tink think she is being forgotten, be sure to give her some mommy time too...and the new toys doesn't hurt...lol. All in all things are looking good at your house, she'll quickly learn your disapproval of her being on the couch and stay down. Praise her when she does!!!

[Verbena]

That is wonderful to hear. Congrats. You need to post a pic of her

[Tink's Mom]

Oh, whoops! I thot I had. But nope!! Here she is trying to fit into Tink's bed.

[wemple2]

Susie, Tala is such a pretty dog, she really is. The picture is so cute, is that not a larger bed next to her? lol...funny how they love to curl up and snuggle in like that. Does Tink sleep in a bed too, or does she sleep with you? If so how's that working out? My co-worker has 2 boxer's, when I told her you were wanting to adopt one, she said they are well behaved, wonderful dogs, but she has boys and said they can be a handful walking them together.

[Tink's Mom]

Originally Posted by wemple2

Susie, Tala is such a pretty dog, she really is. The picture is so cute, is that not a larger bed next to her? lol...funny how they love to curl up and snuggle in like that. Does Tink sleep in a bed too, or does she sleep with you? If so how's that working out? My co-worker has 2 boxer's, when I told her you were wanting to adopt one, she said they are well behaved, wonderful dogs, but she has boys and said they can be a handful walking them together.

The bed next to Tink's little one was Stuart's and it is bigger but not much. Tala seems to like to scrunch into smaller spaces. I ended up putting her bed between the wall and the couch so she would have a little "den". She has her crate too with a nice fluffy pad but she doesnt go in it much. I do put her in it to have her bones cause I don't want Tink to get in the way of a bone being enjoyed! LOL

Tink sleeps with me but her snuggle bed is on top of my bed and she sleeps in it. Tala is happy to sleep either on the floor at the foot of my bed or on some pillows I put down next to my bed. She kind of patrols the house at night. I used to keep the bedroom door closed but she paces so I opened the door and let her have the house at night. She is very good although I'm sure she gets up on the couch cause I've found little Tala hairs on it. She won't do it during the day cause she knows I'll make her get off. Still trying to help her learn to play with toys. She wants to so badly but she just doesn't know how. She is very aware of Tink's size now and is pretty careful of her. It's so sweet.

[wemple2]

This is all sounding so good, for the three of you. Hope she continues to feel more and more comfortable in her new home. Tink knows how fortunate she is to have you and Tala is learning this as well. So happy for you!!!

[Tink's Mom]

Originally Posted by wemple2

This is all sounding so good, for the three of you. Hope she continues to feel more and more comfortable in her new home. Tink knows how fortunate she is to have you and Tala is learning this as well. So happy for you!!!

Thanks so much Kathy. I never thought I'd get a larger dog. I had a St. Bernard when I was first married back in the cave days and she was wonderful but I was healthy and young. I thought I could only manage a small dog now. But I can see that it all depends on the dog. As soon as she finishes her heartworm treatments (she has them ) then I'll get Tala started on a good training program at Dog Boys here in town. They helped me with Tinkerbelle when I moved here and had trouble with her walking on leash.