Look Mom..........He Followed Me Home.........

[Soggy Bottom Ranch]

My husband has been doing chores in the morning before he goes to work, so I can concentrate on my sewing business, and getting orders out. We're extremely busy right now! I go out about an hour after he leaves, to let my weanling out after he's eaten his grain. When I went out, I wasn't greeted in the normal loving manner today that I normally am. Everyone was spooky, running around, and didn't want to be loved on. So I was checking out what was going on, and that's when I heard him. We have a pile of lumber by the loafing shed because we are adding on an overhang, and some stalls. I could hear this little whining voice, and realized it was coming from that pile of lumber. I got a little nervous at first because we have wolves and coyotes in the area. But after listening some more, no, that sounds like a puppy. I went to see if I could see it, hoping he wasn't under the pile. He had actually crawled up on the ends of the lumber, and was up off the ground, but very very cold. When i reached for him, he was so happy to see me, and gladly let me pick him up. I grabbed him in my arms, and brought him in the house to warm up. You can tell he's used to human contact. He's skinny, but he's not at all afraid of me.

I called my husband, who is in heaven, because he wants a puppy so bad. Me..........not a dog person..........but he sure is cute! I put him in the bathroom, put a pet carrier in there with a towel, gave him some water, and put some paper down for him. He's snuggled in his carrier, but will come out to greet me, and snuggle when I go in to check on him. I don't have any puppy food, but I have Science Diet Cat food, can I give him some of that until Dave gets home tonight with the puppy chow?

Hubby said he saw a car going really slow down our road this morning, and where we're located, I know this puppy was dropped off. Poor little thing, so traumatic.

Anyway, here he is......I think he's a terrier of some sort. Not sure if he's a mix, or if he is, what the mix would be.

 

[Ashley]

He sure is cute! I wouldnt give him cat food. I would make up some rice and hamberger and let him eat that.

 

[Miniv]

Another thing to add to the rice (even if you don't have hamburger) is chicken or beef broth.

He IS DARN CUTE!

MA

 

[Sterling]

He's PRECIOUS!!!!!

: Boiled ground meat or chicken if you have any in the freezer you can defrost in the micro with a bit of broth of it's own. Even a little bit of bread soaked in room temp. milk can tide you over until you get the puppy food. Good luck with him, he certainly melts my heart!

 

[minisaremighty]

Cute!

Well, I'm going to put something out there. Your husband saw a car driving slowly by your area. There is a chance it was the puppy's owners out looking for it. Yes, it definitely could have been dumped, however since the car was going slowly, they just MIGHT have been looking.

I've had dogs get loose on more than one occasion from the neighbors messing with our fence and that is what I would do, drive slowly through the area looking. Someone MIGHT be missing their Christmas puppy and be devasted, so before letting hubby get too attached, I would definitely suggest putting up "found" signs at the end of your street and some other locations and a free "found" ad in the paper. Be vague in your description so that if someone calls they have to correctly identify the markings on the dog. If after a few weeks go by with no response, your hubby may just have that new puppy he wants!

This suggestion comes from me both losing dogs (who were both found) and from finding a young dog, just as you did. We did the above with this dog, also let the local shelter know we had him and they put his pic up on their website. After 7 months, someone came forward after seeing him on our property one day. They assumed he'd been stolen and was long gone because he was a VERY expensive boy. He had pics of the puppy to show me he was his. I missed the dog, but I was sooooo happy he finally was reunited with his real "family."

 

[miniapp]

Cute!

Well, I'm going to put something out there. Your husband saw a car driving slowly by your area. There is a chance it was the puppy's owners out looking for it. Yes, it definitely could have been dumped, however since the car was going slowly, they just MIGHT have been looking.

I've had dogs get loose on more than one occasion from the neighbors messing with our fence and that is what I would do, drive slowly through the area looking. Someone MIGHT be missing their Christmas puppy and be devasted, so before letting hubby get too attached, I would definitely suggest putting up "found" signs at the end of your street and some other locations and a free "found" ad in the paper. Be vague in your description so that if someone calls they have to correctly identify the markings on the dog. If after a few weeks go by with no response, your hubby may just have that new puppy he wants!

This suggestion comes from me both losing dogs (who were both found) and from finding a young dog, just as you did. We did the above with this dog, also let the local shelter know we had him and they put his pic up on their website. After 7 months, someone came forward after seeing him on our property one day. They assumed he'd been stolen and was long gone because he was a VERY expensive boy. He had pics of the puppy to show me he was his. I missed the dog, but I was sooooo happy he finally was reunited with his real "family."

I totally agree with this... but if it turns out that no one claims him..... WHAT A SWEETIE!!!

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I also with using some hamburger meat with broth or bread soaked in milk over cat food. Sometimes the cat food is a little rough on their stomachs... and he looks like he hasn't eaten in a while....

Good Luck!!

Suzy Hooper

Show Horses by Suzy

Fresno, CA

 

[Filipowicz Farm]

He sure is a cutie.

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[Soggy Bottom Ranch]

I did check with our neighbors already. The people across the road don't actually live there, they just have their horses pastured there. I thought maybe the puppy got away while they were feeding, and then couldn't find him. But, they don't have a puppy.

I'll make some "puppy found" posters, and post them at the local gas station and store. I can notify the county humane shelter as well. Maybe someone will be missing someone. In our area though, people are notorious for dropping unwanted animals off since we live on a dead end road with a very large woods at the end. The people that live on the very end of the road said they see it all the time. The thing with this puppy though, is he is very clean and dry, like he just came out of the house. We've been pretty muddy and wet here lately, and it almost makes me lean more towards a drop off. It was snowing all morning here, early, so I would think had he traveled any to far, he would be wet and look dirty??

As far as driving slow......we had quite a bit of snow here this morning too, and our road was snow covered and slippery. It could really be just about anything, but we'll take care of the little one and see what happens.

 

[minisaremighty]

I did check with our neighbors already. The people across the road don't actually live there, they just have their horses pastured there. I thought maybe the puppy got away while they were feeding, and then couldn't find him. But, they don't have a puppy.

I'll make some "puppy found" posters, and post them at the local gas station and store. I can notify the county humane shelter as well. Maybe someone will be missing someone. In our area though, people are notorious for dropping unwanted animals off since we live on a dead end road with a very large woods at the end. The people that live on the very end of the road said they see it all the time. The thing with this puppy though, is he is very clean and dry, like he just came out of the house. We've been pretty muddy and wet here lately, and it almost makes me lean more towards a drop off. It was snowing all morning here, early, so I would think had he traveled any to far, he would be wet and look dirty??

As far as driving slow......we had quite a bit of snow here this morning too, and our road was snow covered and slippery. It could really be just about anything, but we'll take care of the little one and see what happens.

Well, then, you just may have a new addition to the family after all!

: Time will tell!

 

[laughingllama75]

:aktion033: He is too cute! He looks like a American Staffordshire or possibly a pitt bull or a boxer mix. Like you said, he is awfully clean to have been wandering around for very long. In the town we live in, we have a dirt road our dump is on and it is a "free for all" for people to dump cats and dogs. Someone even found a ferret at the dump. :new_shocked:

I would go with the boiled rice and hamburger. Milk will probably make him have loose stools. Good luck, and if he has a missing owner, I hope they find him soon. If not, looks like you have a cute addition the the farm!

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Alicia

 

[Soggy Bottom Ranch]

Just took him for a walk outside to go potty.........he is definately not used to being outside! :cold: He followed right on my heels, and then hid under the horse trailer and truck to get out of the snow. After he went potty, we walked back to the house..........he knows exactly what the door to the house is all about! He walked up the steps to the kitchen, turned around, yawned and wiggled his little butt! I'M NOT GETTING ATTACHED :no: ..........I'M NOT GETTING ATTACHED :no: ............I'M NOT A DOG PERSON!

Do you really think he looks like he has pit bull in him? He's very small, fits in two hands, and my cats are bigger than him LOL!

 

[Warpony]

Do you really think he looks like he has pit bull in him? He's very small, fits in two hands, and my cats are bigger than him LOL!

A lot of puppies have that "pit bull" look to them when they are really young. When we first got my mutt people swore up and down she HAD to be a pit mix but now that she is grown up you can tell she isn't.

her as a puppy with a snubbed nose "pit shaped" head:

her now...

Without knowing how old he is or how big he actually is it is hard to guess for sure. He actually looks a LOT like the Jack Russell I had years ago when I first got her at 7 weeks old or so.

It's possible he has a bull breed in him but I wouldn;t be concerned about it. 1) they do make great pets and 2) so many puppies have that snubbed nosed/round faced look that it may be hard to tell until he gets older.

He is so darn cute though.

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[Soggy Bottom Ranch]

Thank you for sharing those photos and the info Warpony!

Well, he's getting a chicken breast boiled in beef broth. No rice anywhere in this kitchen.

He sure is a sweet little boy. I went and sat with him a while, and he crawled in my lap. So naturally, I HAD to pick him up, and he snuggled up against my neck while him and I had the conversation that "I'm not getting attached!" :lol:

 

[ChrystalPaths]

Too late..you are attached....he'll survive fine on any little thing you fix for him til "Daddy" gets home.

: Don't get puppy chow, anything else is better..purina puppy begets loose poops. He is a jack russel mix I bet being small. Poor darlin that back bone says it all. Do small frequent meals to start and he says his name is Terrance.

: I do think he was dropped off...lots of sad pics in his head. Sorry you are totally sucked in now...congratulations on the new baby! :aktion033:

 

[Soggy Bottom Ranch]

Well then........Terrance it will be! And thank you for the heads up on the puppy chow.

 

[SunQuest]

What a cute thing! I would guess some pit may be in him as he does look much like the pit puppies I have had. But then again, there are many breeds that have that type of head and nose shape, especially when young. It sounds like he is small, but size would depend on his age also. When I got my husky who is now 82 pounds fully grown (not overweight), he was only 10 pounds at 6 weeks old and fit in my 2 hands. Your fellow looks really really young also. But, if he does have some pit, I wouldn't worry too much about it. Make sure he gets fixed and that he is well trained like any breed of dog should be. My experience with most pits is that they are some of the most loyal and obediant dogs around if socialized and given good boundries (aka rules) to follow. And of course, don't ever let him run free, but then again I would say that about ANY dog as any dog can bite! If you keep him, once he is current on shots, get him and hubby enrolled in puppy training classes. Does a world of good for the puppy and the owner.

I would definately put in a found claim with your human society. And also run a found add in the paper for 1 week. Doing these things gives you legal rights and proof that you tried to find the owners and that you didn't "steal" the dog. As far as putting that notice in the paper... make sure that you make anyone that calls describe the dog to you as some people have been known to claim dogs that are not theirs.

Yes, the rice and beef is a good thing for dogs. I have used it and was told by my vet that when making the mixture to add a small handefull of frozen green beens to it while cooking the rice. What my vet advised is to cook the extra lean beef and drain off any fat and then add it to the rice and cook it all together until the rice is tender. The green beans help with gas...

Also, have your hubby bring home some lowfat cottage cheese. This puppy will most likely get really soft stool from the sudden change in diet and enviroment. You can give him a small teaspoon of cottage cheese if that happens to help bind him. But be careful! Don't give him too much! On my large breed puppies (those that are 10 pounds or more) one rounded teaspoon did wonders!

And do take the little guy to the vet for a checkup and more advice! He is of the age where shots and dewoming are important. Plus the vet should be able to tell you more about what he may be and his age.

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Don't get puppy chow, anything else is better..purina puppy begets loose poops. He is a jack russel mix I bet being small. Poor darlin that back bone says it all. Do small frequent meals to start and he says his name is Terrance. I do think he was dropped off...lots of sad pics in his head.

Oh Debs..... Say it isn't so!

How could anyone do this! I know it happens, but darn it all, get those dang dogs fixed if you don't want puppies!

Geri, As far as puppychow, I agree with Debs. Try to find a good high quality puppy food that doesn't have corn in it. Vets have good recommendations, and you can get a puppy food called Nutro Natural Choice that is corn free. Not cheap, but better for the dog. I got mine from Petsmart.

 

[laughingllama75]

Just took him for a walk outside to go potty.........he is definately not used to being outside! :cold: He followed right on my heels, and then hid under the horse trailer and truck to get out of the snow. After he went potty, we walked back to the house..........he knows exactly what the door to the house is all about! He walked up the steps to the kitchen, turned around, yawned and wiggled his little butt! I'M NOT GETTING ATTACHED :no: ..........I'M NOT GETTING ATTACHED :no: ............I'M NOT A DOG PERSON!

Do you really think he looks like he has pit bull in him? He's very small, fits in two hands, and my cats are bigger than him LOL!

Well, whatever breed he is, he SURE IS a cutie! sounds like he knows outside means potty.....that is a good thing. :aktion033: Another thing you can give him if he does get loose stools, is if you have any canned pumkin. Straight, plain pumpkin, no additives. A teaspoon for his size will help. I have foster dogs in my house at times, and we see a lot of digestive upsets. Pumpkin works great.

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He probably wiggled his but cuz' he knew it was too cute to resist......and he got you, didnt he? How can you not get attatched?

: I know, I'm no help............

Alicia

 

[Miniv]

Well.......if you've named him, you're attatched!

: And he looks like a "Terrence".....nice name.

I ditto feeding several small meals a day. And tell your husband to buy a puppy food that doesn't have corn listed in the ingredients. Corn is hard on their digestion, and some dogs are allergic to it. It's basically used as a filler.

Keep us posted on your new little guy!

MA

 

[Irish Hills Farm]

He is so cute.

: How can you NOT get attached to him?

 

[Soggy Bottom Ranch]

We'll wait and see what hubby says when he gets home, he wants to see him first, and think long and hard if we can tackle a puppy on top of everything else we have going. There's alot of responsibility when it comes to a puppy if you want to raise them right. Sometimes "wanting" and "doing" are two completely different things. I'm just glad I got him out of the cold, the poor little thing!

He inhaled the chicken I fed him earlier, a small handful of cut up pieces. Going to feed him a little more, and take him outside for a potty break again.