Friday, September 14, 2007

We have NEWS!!!

It's Doodle! Ooooh, this weekend is gonna be SO exciting!! Nana closes on her new house today and gets the keys and now we have somewhere new to hang out!!!! More bout that later - now the HUGE-NORMOUS news!!!

Nana is always on Petfinder just to "look" and the other day there was a dog. Well, duh, it's Petfinder, of course there's a dog. You know what I mean. Anyway, her and Mom went yesterday to see this girl at the Grapevine Animal Shelter. She was reeeeally scared and timid, she wouldn't come up to Mom at all. Saturday was her "last day" there, Mom won't tell me what that means and said I worry too much already. They think she was abused, she's pretty jumpy and doesn't like stuff coming at her fast. Nana said she was going to "think about it" overnight and then this morning they went and sprung her from jail!! She went to the office where she was kinda scared for a while but now she's comin' right out of her shell. She's still nervous, but doing better.

She had a rabies tag - the people who dumped her at the shelter said they had gotten her shots done so Mom called the vet office. The vet told us those people got her in August and named her (gag) Vanilla Bean. Her new name is Shadow cause she's black (even though she looks gray in some pics and cuz Nana gets her new house today and it's on Shadow Lane!). We don't know why they took her to the shelter, they just said they didn't want her anymore. So she's been there a week waiting for a new family and now she has all of us! AND we're only gonna live around the corner which is exciting cuz we'll have playdates like ALL the time! We can't wait to meet her.

In case you're wondering, she's part Bloodhound and part Lab. Does that make her a Blab? Bloodretriever? Ick, that sounds gross. Bloodador?

Here she is when they left the shelter... After she met her new brother Buddy...She was pretty worried and just hung out by Nana while she worked.Finally she fell asleep in Mom's office - she was happy to have something soft after a week on concrete....and here's a face shot! Don't her eyes droop funny like Bear?I bet you thought Mom got us another sibling, huh? Admit it, it's ok.
Love,
Tucker

23 comments:

Molly the Airedale said...

awwwwwwwww she's just beautiful and BIG!!!! How exciting for you guys to have a new playmate!

Love ya lots,
Maggie and Mitch

Lisa said...

Oh, that face! Makes me just want to cry, but happy tears because she's got a wonderful home now! I shudder to think of "last day". I like "blab" as a name for her "breed". Congrats on your new home, Shadow!!

Gus said...

OhhhhOhhh muzzer is in love. "That Face, that face" she keeps saying. But I will admit that Shadow is one handsome dog, and they eyes are fabulous. Congratulations to your Grandma and to your mom for finding her.

We try to keep muzzer off of Petfinder, but hey, lots of good things come from there....after all, that's where they first found me!

wally said...

OH MY DOG! That's a beautiful dog! My ma ape looks at Petfinder EVERY DAY and moons over the dog. I'm really glad that dog rescued your grandma--she's cute (the dog and your grandma!). So you guys will get to be neighbors and friends, huh?

wally.

wally said...

Today in the mail there was a BOX and I could smell the strong Eau de Basset even before we opened it! Oh I'm so excited and I will post about my WONDERFUL STUFF tomorrow. For tonight I am curling up with my goodies and breathing in the wonderful aroma of SAM! I'm so excited i don't know if I'll be able to sleep but I can't WAIT to see what kind of dreams I have...mmmmm....

wally.

Ruby Bleu said...

Oh what a pretty girl she is!!! I'm so happy for your Nana and for you pups too...a new friend!!! yay! I'm sure you pups will be best pals in no time!!!

Lots of Licks, Ruby

Lorenza said...

Yes, I thought about a sibling for you!
Glad your Nana got her! Sure she will have a happy life from now on!
Besos
Lorenza

Steve, Kat, & Wilbur said...

Wow, congratulations to your Nana! And to Buddy of course. Does he like Shadow? I think Shadow is a good name.

Steve

Texas's Mum said...

CONGRATS guys and girls
me and my hoomans are soo HAPPY
for all of you esp Shadow. She is very lucky to have you all. And she is very beautiful and i love the way her coat
shines.

Love and Licks
Texas (and his humans).

Khady Lynn said...

What sad eyes!!! I'm sure glad your Nana saved her!

Holly

Luckie Girl said...

Aww, that's sooo sweet of your Nana to get her. Now buddy has a little sister!! :) I bet the bunch of you will have sooo much fun together.
Did your Mom get to the post office??

Amici said...

She's beautiful and her faces makes a human want to just melt. Congratuations to Nana and to the rest of your family. You have a new addition and a great new playmate!

Princess Eva and Brice said...

Such exciting times for your pack! Shadow is very lucky to be going to such a great bunch of pups and humans! We think that in no time at all, Shadow will be comfortable with her new environment and she will be a playful pack member. Tell your mom enough with the costumes already. At least wait for Halloween! Thrawn and Bear look like they have become best buds! Belly Rubs, Tasha & Eva.

Sophie Brador said...

Fabulous!! I like Blab. It's a perfect name. She's such a sweetie girl. I just love those houndy ears. She's going to be so happy with all of your. Nana rocks!

Poppy said...

Oh, she is the most beautiful Blab I have ever seen! I'm sure she will be very happy with your grandma!

Poppy

Pugsley, Buster, Cricket & Daisy said...

What a beautiful girl. She be one lucky pup gettin adopted by your nana. We bets you can't wait to start playing with her. Yay, for all of you.

Thanks for nominating Buster for photo of the month over at Dogs with Blogs. We be so excited we spinning in circles.

Woofers,
Four Pugz

Tadpole said...

Hee hee - you're right, I thought you were going to turn into the SIX Happy Hounds! :-) But she sure is a beautiful Blabrador! I'm SOOOO glad she rescued your grandma! You guys are going to have so much fun showing her how to be a doggin and have FUN!

Anonymous said...

Oh what a wonderful story for sweet Shadow! She is soooo cute. That face makes my mom want to just kiss it all over.
Hugs,
Sitka

Randi said...

OH MY DOG! I'M TYPING IN CAPS CUZ I'M SCREAMING AT THE TOP OF MY DOGGIE LUNGS! LAB MIXES ARE THE BEST MIXES & I'VE NEVER EVER SEEN A BLOODADOR! WOW! MY DADDY IS GOING TO BE SO HAPPY ...HE LOVES BLOODHOUNDS & OF COURSE HE LOVES LABS! SINCE I'M A NEWF & A LAB - MAYBE ME & WALLY & SHADOW & EVERYOTHER LAB MIX SHOULD START A CLUB! THE LABRAMIXERS! WHOO WHOO! CAN'T WAIT TO HEAR & SEE MORE ABOUT SHADOW! SHE IS BEAUTIFULS!
love & licks,
RANDI!
ps...this is Randi's mom..I have permenant hearing loss now from her screaming....no, seriously...i can't hear a thing......

Balboa said...

Mommy is crying, she is so happy that your Nana adopted Shadow, she is just so pretty and needy. I am so glad she is finally in a loving home.

Frenchie Snorts
Balboa

Ferndoggle said...

What fantastic news! We see where your Mom gets her soft side for the pooches...Nana is PAWESOME!

Sherman, Penny & Lola

Katherine and Pippa said...

What great news - and what a fine, absolutely estupenda Nana you have.

Bet Shadow is going to be very happy in her new home.

Pippa

Liza said...

We LOVE Shadow - we think she is definately a Labrahound that is very lucky.

Your whole family is so wonderful to give doggies such a great home!!

HOW EXCITING!!

Love, Dory

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