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April 14th 04, 09:58 PM
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Two dogs, and thinking of adding a third
Looking for some advice. Currently have two dogs, one female mixed
breed, almost 11 years old, and one male golden-border collie mix, almost 5 years old. Recently, the female has been having some serious health issues, and is even less active than before. The male dog is visibly bored with having a less than energetic playmate, but is very attached to her. They have both been properly socialized, and love other dogs. My wife and I are thinking of rescuing another dog, and bringing it home as a new playmate, and to perhaps ease the difficulty of losing the other dog, which may only be a matter of time. Thoughts by anyone? 
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April 14th 04, 10:49 PM
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On 14 Apr 2004 13:58:26 -0700 Jim whittled these words:
Looking for some advice. Currently have two dogs, one female mixed breed, almost 11 years old, and one male golden-border collie mix, almost 5 years old. Recently, the female has been having some serious health issues, and is even less active than before. The male dog is visibly bored with having a less than energetic playmate, but is very attached to her. They have both been properly socialized, and love other dogs. My wife and I are thinking of rescuing another dog, and bringing it home as a new playmate, and to perhaps ease the difficulty of losing the other dog, which may only be a matter of time. Thoughts by anyone? Its a reasonable idea. It would be my preference in your situation. -- Diane Blackman http://dog-play.com/ http://dog-play.com/shop2.html
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April 14th 04, 10:49 PM
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On 14 Apr 2004 13:58:26 -0700 Jim whittled these words:
Looking for some advice. Currently have two dogs, one female mixed breed, almost 11 years old, and one male golden-border collie mix, almost 5 years old. Recently, the female has been having some serious health issues, and is even less active than before. The male dog is visibly bored with having a less than energetic playmate, but is very attached to her. They have both been properly socialized, and love other dogs. My wife and I are thinking of rescuing another dog, and bringing it home as a new playmate, and to perhaps ease the difficulty of losing the other dog, which may only be a matter of time. Thoughts by anyone? Its a reasonable idea. It would be my preference in your situation. -- Diane Blackman http://dog-play.com/ http://dog-play.com/shop2.html
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April 14th 04, 10:49 PM
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On 14 Apr 2004 13:58:26 -0700 Jim whittled these words:
Looking for some advice. Currently have two dogs, one female mixed breed, almost 11 years old, and one male golden-border collie mix, almost 5 years old. Recently, the female has been having some serious health issues, and is even less active than before. The male dog is visibly bored with having a less than energetic playmate, but is very attached to her. They have both been properly socialized, and love other dogs. My wife and I are thinking of rescuing another dog, and bringing it home as a new playmate, and to perhaps ease the difficulty of losing the other dog, which may only be a matter of time. Thoughts by anyone? Its a reasonable idea. It would be my preference in your situation. -- Diane Blackman http://dog-play.com/ http://dog-play.com/shop2.html
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April 14th 04, 10:49 PM
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On 14 Apr 2004 13:58:26 -0700 Jim whittled these words:
Looking for some advice. Currently have two dogs, one female mixed breed, almost 11 years old, and one male golden-border collie mix, almost 5 years old. Recently, the female has been having some serious health issues, and is even less active than before. The male dog is visibly bored with having a less than energetic playmate, but is very attached to her. They have both been properly socialized, and love other dogs. My wife and I are thinking of rescuing another dog, and bringing it home as a new playmate, and to perhaps ease the difficulty of losing the other dog, which may only be a matter of time. Thoughts by anyone? Its a reasonable idea. It would be my preference in your situation. -- Diane Blackman http://dog-play.com/ http://dog-play.com/shop2.html
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April 14th 04, 11:42 PM
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"Jim" wrote
snip My wife and I are thinking of rescuing another dog, and bringing it home as a new playmate, and to perhaps ease the difficulty of losing the other dog, which may only be a matter of time. Thoughts by anyone? Jim, sounds like a great idea! My only recommendation is not to get an overly boisterous youngster who may stress your older girl too much with crazy antics. But you probably knew that. -- -Andrea Stone Saorsa Basenjis http://home1.gte.net/res0s12z/ The Trolls Nest - greenmen, goblins & gargoyle wall art www.trollsnest.com
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April 14th 04, 11:42 PM
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"Jim" wrote
snip My wife and I are thinking of rescuing another dog, and bringing it home as a new playmate, and to perhaps ease the difficulty of losing the other dog, which may only be a matter of time. Thoughts by anyone? Jim, sounds like a great idea! My only recommendation is not to get an overly boisterous youngster who may stress your older girl too much with crazy antics. But you probably knew that. -- -Andrea Stone Saorsa Basenjis http://home1.gte.net/res0s12z/ The Trolls Nest - greenmen, goblins & gargoyle wall art www.trollsnest.com
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April 14th 04, 11:42 PM
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"Jim" wrote
snip My wife and I are thinking of rescuing another dog, and bringing it home as a new playmate, and to perhaps ease the difficulty of losing the other dog, which may only be a matter of time. Thoughts by anyone? Jim, sounds like a great idea! My only recommendation is not to get an overly boisterous youngster who may stress your older girl too much with crazy antics. But you probably knew that. -- -Andrea Stone Saorsa Basenjis http://home1.gte.net/res0s12z/ The Trolls Nest - greenmen, goblins & gargoyle wall art www.trollsnest.com
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April 14th 04, 11:42 PM
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"Jim" wrote
snip My wife and I are thinking of rescuing another dog, and bringing it home as a new playmate, and to perhaps ease the difficulty of losing the other dog, which may only be a matter of time. Thoughts by anyone? Jim, sounds like a great idea! My only recommendation is not to get an overly boisterous youngster who may stress your older girl too much with crazy antics. But you probably knew that. -- -Andrea Stone Saorsa Basenjis http://home1.gte.net/res0s12z/ The Trolls Nest - greenmen, goblins & gargoyle wall art www.trollsnest.com
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April 15th 04, 04:14 AM
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Jim said in rec.pets.dogs.behavior:
My wife and I are thinking of rescuing another dog, and bringing it home as a new playmate, and to perhaps ease the difficulty of losing the other dog, which may only be a matter of time. That's exactly what I did. In my situation, two dogs is the perfect number, but that necessitates owning three at some point. I bought in a younger (very active) rescue dog to join my 13 year old and 3 year old. It worked out very well. -- --Matt. Rocky's a Dog.
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