gwacie
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| 06/10/2008 7:07 PM |
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This little boy is winning our hearts already (even tough hubby). He's had quite a day already. He left Dallas around 5am, and flew around the country. His person got bumped from a flight so he ended up flying from Dallas to St. Louis to Chicago to Grand Rapids MI, 3 hours later than planned. Then I drove him 2 more hours from GR to my house. He was a trooper through it all, nary a peep. We stopped a few times and he was a bit timid but not too bad considering all he's been through. His bite wounds are healing up really well and will likely be unnoticeable once the hair is back to full length.
He has been introduced to all the dogs (one at a time) here and that went well. I have to watch Peanut (our 1 yr rattie boy) as he is the SAME size and really wants to play rough and tumble with Dawson. Once Dawson is cleared for playing it is going to be rattie 500 for sure.
Dawson is VERY smart and conquors his fears pretty fast so far and it's only been a few hours. He was fearful of our sliding door, for example, but he's already going in and out like a champ (Zippi showed him the ropes). He has eaten his dinner, and done his buisness outside. I'm trying to remember how often a 5 month old has to go (only once so far).
This is one super puppy. He turns 5 months old this week. He's gonna be a great addition for someone and I already wish I could keep him.
At first he kept hanging out under my leg - it's safe there you know....
Then the Peanut said he wanted to bite his face.....
So Dawson let him a little (we kept it gentle)...Eddie is looking on at the bottom of the frame.
He really didn't want to stop playing when I called the Nutter off...but it's for his own good since he is still healing.
Here he is in one of our 'famous' dog beds. He's very little but I think he will grow a bit more since his feet and ears seem a little large for the rest of him!
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gwacie (Bethany)
My Doggies: http://www.myadams.net/dogs/
Rescue: http://www.newrattitude.org |
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Mitzy's Mom
PAWesome
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| 06/10/2008 7:45 PM |
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| How cool! He's very cute, glad he's behaving for you. |
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Mary Beth, mom to the Lollipop Kids
Georgia Foster Mom, New Rattitude
at www.newrattitude.org
Pics of my current fosters:
http://imageevent.com/newrattitude/caradoc
http://imageevent.com/newrattitude/willow
http://imageevent.com/newrattitude/fiona
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DaisysMom
Moderator
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| 06/10/2008 8:02 PM |
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Bethany: He is gorgeous!!!! I'm so glad he made it there ok and is fittinging in well  I love the last pic. This fellow has a really sweet expression. |
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Tracey - Darlin' Daisy's Mom
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libertynjusticemom
Bratty Ratty
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| 06/10/2008 8:07 PM |
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| Dawson is adorable! I love that last picture of him! |
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Jessa~ Mom to Liberty and Justice my two ratties and Blue our Italian Greyhound |
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gwacie
Rat-A-Tat-Tat
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| 06/10/2008 8:08 PM |
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| Tracey, he is an amazingly sweet pup. And he is very much still a baby doggie. I'm so melting into pile of goo.... |
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gwacie (Bethany)
My Doggies: http://www.myadams.net/dogs/
Rescue: http://www.newrattitude.org |
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treble02
Alpha Feist
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| 06/10/2008 8:09 PM |
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| awww he is just precious! |
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~ Mary, Trixi and Toa's Mommy,
Ratbone Rescues Database Manager
and Applications Coordinator
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rattytatty
Training Moderator
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| 06/10/2008 8:27 PM |
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I'm melting too... WHAT is it about this little guy? For him to be already wanting to play is actually pretty amazing, as I'm sure you know. I think he's absolutely gorgeous!
I want him... :=( |
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~Nora~
Mom to Hoss, Lil'Bit, Buster & Bailey, CGC, OA, OAJ |
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gwacie
Rat-A-Tat-Tat
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| 06/10/2008 8:30 PM |
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| Awww...he wants you too Nora...(giggle). Bailey would like a pup to keep up with him! He will be clear in about 4 weeks I think from what the Dallas vet said. He is actually allowed to play now so long as they don't get too rough. |
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gwacie (Bethany)
My Doggies: http://www.myadams.net/dogs/
Rescue: http://www.newrattitude.org |
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bluedog
Rat Royalty
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| 06/10/2008 8:45 PM |
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| Dogs move on if humans let them - your dogs are really going to help him alot... he is really cute and he is a real trooper. |
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Christine
Mom to Michael & Charlotte
Moose (lab), Paisley (rattie), Clark & Lois (tolerant kitties) |
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michelle_custer
Rat-A-Tat-Tat
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| 06/10/2008 9:53 PM |
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| he sure looks like an awsome dog i want another one and he would proably have to be it.... oh my gosh if only i could |
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My Rats are my babies and I wouldnt trade them for anything in the world
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gracierat
Rat Royalty
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| 06/10/2008 11:55 PM |
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He is a doll! I love his sweet little face I love to foster puppies, they are so much fun..keep ya busy though |
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levecke
Ratterific
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| 06/11/2008 12:05 AM |
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what an adorable pup! wow his ears are amazing.
What a trooper he is-can't wait to watch him heal and grow and be ready to go to his forever home. He is a lucky boy after all
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Levecke Mas
Team Member
New Rattitude Rat Terrier Rescue
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kp_in_scott
Firehouse Big Dog
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| 06/11/2008 5:37 AM |
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| So glad to hear that he is doing so well! |
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Kim, owned by one sweet Rattie mix and one sweet Toy Rattie and a house full of parrots |
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Maureen
Firehouse Big Dog
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| 06/11/2008 5:56 AM |
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| Awwww what a little darling he is! Am so glad this story is having a happy ending! |
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Maureen Mom to Abby, Barkley and Reggie..and cat Sarah Jane
Scratch a dog and you'll find a permanent job. ~Franklin P. Jones
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daisydeux
Ratastic
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| 06/11/2008 7:11 AM |
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Oh that SWEET thing!!!!!  |
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rattytatty
Training Moderator
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| 06/11/2008 7:26 AM |
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| How did things go last night at your rattie ranch? |
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~Nora~
Mom to Hoss, Lil'Bit, Buster & Bailey, CGC, OA, OAJ |
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gwacie
Rat-A-Tat-Tat
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| 06/11/2008 7:55 AM |
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Not bad....I crated him in the bedroom next to the Nut. He whined a bit so I covered the door and he settled right down and went to sleep. He didn't make a peep until he heard Jeff getting ready for work this morning.
So far he has:
Potty'd outside EVERY time (no accidents)
Eaten his breakfast like a champ (I feed him in his crate so he has a little peace while eating)
Played like a crazy pup with the Nut out in the yard (lots of running)
Tried to use my hand as a teething device for his last set of molars (normal pup chewing). I used the little sharp -uh-uh sound and he stopped.
Watched with fascination as the Peanut decided to take EVERY single toy out of the toy box.
Did a little chewing on a beef knuckle.
Ran around some more.
WORE his new foster mama out.
He's recharging now.
We need to work on confidence and recall but he's already doing great. He has no obedience yet but seems to be basically well behaved. So no bad habits trained into him yet (I'm sure I'll fix that).
He is a little afraid of Jeff but we are working on it. |
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gwacie (Bethany)
My Doggies: http://www.myadams.net/dogs/
Rescue: http://www.newrattitude.org |
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gwacie
Rat-A-Tat-Tat
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| 06/11/2008 8:05 AM |
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Here are a couple of photos I took last night. He likes hubby well enough once he is in his lap, but he's fearful to go to him directly. He's a little fearful even to come to me but less so (since I am 'the giver of all good things').
First shot he gave Jeff's nose a few licks
Then I tried to get him to hold still so I could get a shot of his boo-boos to show how well they are healing up:
So I made a chirping sort of sound and got a rattie head tilt!
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gwacie (Bethany)
My Doggies: http://www.myadams.net/dogs/
Rescue: http://www.newrattitude.org |
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DaisysMom
Moderator
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| 06/11/2008 8:14 AM |
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| Oh, my Gawd!!!! Could he be any more beautiful and precious?? |
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Tracey - Darlin' Daisy's Mom
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gracierat
Rat Royalty
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| 06/11/2008 11:49 AM |
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He is so darn cute love those big ears, and his pretty blaze! sounds like he fits right in! |
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alice4512
Firehouse Big Dog
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| 06/11/2008 11:59 AM |
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Holy cow I want him!! It's so amazing how they bounce back isn't it. We can learn so much from these little creatures. Love awesome Dawsome, he puts the AWE is Awesome!!
I am so happy he came to you Gwacie. |
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The great pleasure of a dog is that you may make a fool of yourself with him and not only will he not scold you, but he will make a fool of himself too
~Mom to my good boy Fred and my crazy girl Alice~
Proud applications coordinator for Ratbone Rescue |
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RatsRule!
Ratastic
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| 06/11/2008 12:04 PM |
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Gwacie, please give Daweson some extra smooches from Chloe, Bonnie and I ! He is just too dang cute!! He's so lucky to have you and yuor family caring for him. Someone is going to snatch him up quick! |
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rattytatty
Training Moderator
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| 06/11/2008 9:46 PM |
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| Just look at that! He already has the head tilt down pat!!! |
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~Nora~
Mom to Hoss, Lil'Bit, Buster & Bailey, CGC, OA, OAJ |
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Noodles n Me
Terrier Terror
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| 06/11/2008 10:02 PM |
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Gwacie, hes so adorable. Considering ALL hes been through and how he is at your house, he will live up to his name..
AWESOME. You a good mommy!!!! And looks like Jeff is a good daddie. I so glad he is with you until he reaches his forever home. He will earn to trust and love and when his new mommie gets him she will be HOOKED! |
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There is no joy greater than being owned by a Rattie!!
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Lucy's Mommy
Terrier Terror
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| 06/11/2008 11:09 PM |
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| I love that head tilt. He is absolutely adorable! |
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melo
Terrier Terror
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| 06/11/2008 11:16 PM |
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| Dawson is a movie star hansome and very soulful looking--He moved me enough to get involved with ratbones!! I hope to meet him one day... |
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Nora's mommie --
www.melodybreyer-grell.com
Selling CD's with 50 percent going to Ratbones!! Check it out! |
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gwacie
Rat-A-Tat-Tat
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| 06/12/2008 6:38 AM |
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| Two rats is better than one Melody (hehe) and you only have how many? He is about as sweet as they come (no aggression yet that I can find and I am trying on purpose to find it just in case). So far no accidents at all in the house (yay) and no inappropriate chewing. He is a little clingy (wants me in his sight) but it's understandable. If I can figure out how to post a video file later I will post one of him and the Nut doing the rattie 500 outside. He will go up on the RBR board in about 2 weeks for adoption and should be fully cleared from his rib injuries in about 4 weeks total. NOT that you'd even know he was hurt most of the time by his energy level! |
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gwacie (Bethany)
My Doggies: http://www.myadams.net/dogs/
Rescue: http://www.newrattitude.org |
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rattytatty
Training Moderator
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| 06/12/2008 7:20 AM |
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| I keep coming back to these pictures... gosh darn he's CUTE !! |
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~Nora~
Mom to Hoss, Lil'Bit, Buster & Bailey, CGC, OA, OAJ |
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Mitzy's Mom
PAWesome
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| 06/12/2008 7:42 AM |
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| He's a beautiful rattie! |
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Mary Beth, mom to the Lollipop Kids
Georgia Foster Mom, New Rattitude
at www.newrattitude.org
Pics of my current fosters:
http://imageevent.com/newrattitude/caradoc
http://imageevent.com/newrattitude/willow
http://imageevent.com/newrattitude/fiona
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melo
Terrier Terror
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| 06/12/2008 4:21 PM |
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Hey Gwacie, I only have one rattie--little Nora--who is getting bigger everday. She is just 4 and a half months. Smart as a whip and very resoursce full! I am obessed by this girl
As she is so young and needs so much training and I live in an aprt(: At this time it would be beyond my capacity to take on another, even though if I could would be dawson for sure.
One day I hope to have another one--if nora agrees!! She is very alpha for such a pretty little girl, and she is tricky. She fools other dogs into thinking she is submissive and by the end of the play she always has them down for the count eheh.
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Nora's mommie --
www.melodybreyer-grell.com
Selling CD's with 50 percent going to Ratbones!! Check it out! |
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