Comments on: And Chloe Makes Five

By: Vida

Vida — Sun, 25 Jul 2010 13:23:55 +0000

Hi Kerri, congratulations for the newest addition to your family, Chloe is just beautiful. We have our own BBD rescue too, she is a Korthal's griffon mix, a hunting dog that appeared at our nearby village when she was a pup (dumped). I fell in love with her from the start but at the time we already had four dogs, one another fresh rescue and my husband came close to "me or the dogs!" Things came to a head when she was poisoned around Christmas, we got a call for help and flew to rescue her. It was touch and go for a while but now she is fine and part of the family. Her name is "Xiao Ming" which is a chinese name meaning "little life", that is what she is, a little life we saved with a big heart and a lovely black face that gives us joy daily! Bravo for YOUR big hearts in taking in Chloe!

By: Kerri

Kerri — Fri, 23 Jul 2010 03:01:51 +0000

Adopting is the only way to go, Emily!

By: Emily on the Southern Prairie

Emily on the Southern Prairie — Fri, 23 Jul 2010 02:55:51 +0000

Squeal! Welcome Chloe!

Kerri, thanks for this awesome reminder that adopting RULES!

Fostering is awesome too because in some cases you can help out a needy, wonderful pup, and it will only cost you time and love, but not money. A rescue group here in Charlotte, NC will pay for a foster dog's food and vet care while the dog is staying with you! That's how badly homes are needed.

By: Kerri

Kerri — Fri, 23 Jul 2010 00:05:29 +0000

Thanks! I guess in the winter we can have a 5 dog night!

By: MarthaAndMe

MarthaAndMe — Thu, 22 Jul 2010 14:44:40 +0000

Oh, what a cutie! I didn't know big black dogs had a lower chance of being adopted — that is sad. My uncle had a big black dog and I was very fond of her — they can be just as wonderful as any other dog. Enjoy your new warm body to love!

By: Kerri

Kerri — Thu, 22 Jul 2010 11:05:17 +0000

Nina sounds wonderful, Sandy, and I love that name!

By: Sandy

Sandy — Thu, 22 Jul 2010 01:28:47 +0000

While our dog technically wasn't from a shelter, we did adopt her from someone who had taken her in(she already had 3 big dogs to feed) She is a "BBD" lab mix(72lbs) and from the very beginning has been the sweetest dog ever. Not to say there were not issues…such as getting and running loose but for the most part she lives for our attention. She is so smart and has beautiful eyes. Best decision ever to adopt her. Funny thing about her though she absolutely has very little odor. Our dog before her always smelled like a dog, Nina on the other hand has a beautiful black coat and has never smelled. Makes us love her all the more

By: Kerri

Kerri — Wed, 21 Jul 2010 23:46:09 +0000

I'm wondering if he might tolerate one of the so called hyp-allergenic breeds, Alexandra? While Obama didn't rescue one, there are plenty in rescues.

By: Kerri

Kerri — Wed, 21 Jul 2010 23:43:51 +0000

It is outrageous, Kim. When you're ready for that BBD, let me know and I will put you in touch with the rescue that pulls from Springfield. When we had our aging first rescue, a mini-Doxie named Hershey, I didn't think she would take too well to having Emma around and we thought it would upset her. But really, she just ignored Emma for the most part.

By: kerri

kerri — Wed, 21 Jul 2010 21:54:31 +0000

Thank you for sharing, David. The only issue we had with Sade was when she first arrived. She had problems with Emma, but once I made a few minor changes to establish the pack order, she was fine. I can see how people who haven't established their leader status could have major issues. She didn't have a problem at all with Buddy, who was male.