BunMommaD
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Today we are celebrating today! Because today is Mr. C's big brother Charlies "Gotcha" day! 
3 years ago in febuary of 2009 my aunt rescued a little pup from my grandmothers nieghborhood. He was running the streets and came to my grams backdoor for food for about 2 weeks. She would feed him some dog food, he would eat so fast that he would throw up and then he would get scared and run off... This would happen everyday! Finally after hearing her go on and on talking about this dog my aunt told her the next time he comes coax him in the house and call her and she would come and get him! A few days went by before he finally showed up... And my aunt was there within an hour and picked him up...
This is what he looked like when she got him... Only 6 lbs very under weight, flea ridden, and very skiddish!
She did her best with him, treated his fleas and spoiled him into beginning to trust people again... However she isn't a very experienced dog person and he was not fully house trained, was intact, was extremely hyper and had absolutely NO manners! What so ever! He had no idea what sit was... Or come... After 8 weeks she was at her wits end with him, and even tho she loved him she couldn't take him any further... And he was destroying her house lol she called me one night asking for advice in shelters... Ad my sweet hubby overheard her and looked at me and said, "why don't we take him, get him fixed... Work with him, train him and then find him a good home? He's never gonna find one the wy he is now... And he's awfully cute, he should have a good one" it was as if he read my mind, I immediately suggested it to her and she was thrilled!!! Se aggreed to keep him until his neuter we scheduled for the following week... And we brought him home after his surgery!
When he came home we had 3 dogs and a bird LOL it was like a zoo around here! The first few weeks were rough! Like really rough! He was estimated to be around 2/3 years old but it was like having a brand new puppy! He chewed everything, peed everywhere and didn't respond to anything vocal! He also bolted any chance he had! We lerned really fast he had to be in.our.arms. Whenever the doors opened! Cuz he would run!
But after a lot of work and abt 6 weeks we knew he wasn't going anywhere, long gone were the thoughts that we would find him a new home, he was home!
And just 8 weeks after he arrived we found out just what an angel he was... On June 24th 2009 my heart pup Jenna, died of sudden onset acute pneumonia... She was fine one night, and by morning was struggling to breathe... We believe she aspirated water in the night while drinking! She was 13 years old. After 36 hours of the vet fighting to save her, we set her free... Se was in my arms as she crossed the bridge... She was my best friend, daughter, sister, and constant companion since I was 13 years old... Her death ws devastating nd still writing this, I'm in tears... But Charlie was sent to comfort me! And I believe Jenna waiting for him to settle in before she left... You see, our other dog Sydney is NOT a snuggly type dog, and Jenna so was! Any time I was upset or sick she refused to leave my side! And Charlie is the biggest snuggle bug ever! In the weeks after Jenna past, he never left my side... He would even refuse to go outside or for a walk because he didn't want to leave me! He was just what I needed, I would have been lost without him in those days!
And in the years since, anytime anything happened... I scoop up my boy and go curl up for a good cry! He likes my tears and snuggled with me as ling as I need him!
He is now fully house trained, knows basic commands and is everyone's favorite! We can not get an invite to anything, holidays, birthday parties, dinners...etc without being asked to bring Charlie! We are so grateful for him and his presence in our lives! I'm so glad he chose us!
Happy gotcha day baby boy! We love you so much!
Charlie is on the right
3 years ago in febuary of 2009 my aunt rescued a little pup from my grandmothers nieghborhood. He was running the streets and came to my grams backdoor for food for about 2 weeks. She would feed him some dog food, he would eat so fast that he would throw up and then he would get scared and run off... This would happen everyday! Finally after hearing her go on and on talking about this dog my aunt told her the next time he comes coax him in the house and call her and she would come and get him! A few days went by before he finally showed up... And my aunt was there within an hour and picked him up...
This is what he looked like when she got him... Only 6 lbs very under weight, flea ridden, and very skiddish!
She did her best with him, treated his fleas and spoiled him into beginning to trust people again... However she isn't a very experienced dog person and he was not fully house trained, was intact, was extremely hyper and had absolutely NO manners! What so ever! He had no idea what sit was... Or come... After 8 weeks she was at her wits end with him, and even tho she loved him she couldn't take him any further... And he was destroying her house lol she called me one night asking for advice in shelters... Ad my sweet hubby overheard her and looked at me and said, "why don't we take him, get him fixed... Work with him, train him and then find him a good home? He's never gonna find one the wy he is now... And he's awfully cute, he should have a good one" it was as if he read my mind, I immediately suggested it to her and she was thrilled!!! Se aggreed to keep him until his neuter we scheduled for the following week... And we brought him home after his surgery!
When he came home we had 3 dogs and a bird LOL it was like a zoo around here! The first few weeks were rough! Like really rough! He was estimated to be around 2/3 years old but it was like having a brand new puppy! He chewed everything, peed everywhere and didn't respond to anything vocal! He also bolted any chance he had! We lerned really fast he had to be in.our.arms. Whenever the doors opened! Cuz he would run!
But after a lot of work and abt 6 weeks we knew he wasn't going anywhere, long gone were the thoughts that we would find him a new home, he was home!
And just 8 weeks after he arrived we found out just what an angel he was... On June 24th 2009 my heart pup Jenna, died of sudden onset acute pneumonia... She was fine one night, and by morning was struggling to breathe... We believe she aspirated water in the night while drinking! She was 13 years old. After 36 hours of the vet fighting to save her, we set her free... Se was in my arms as she crossed the bridge... She was my best friend, daughter, sister, and constant companion since I was 13 years old... Her death ws devastating nd still writing this, I'm in tears... But Charlie was sent to comfort me! And I believe Jenna waiting for him to settle in before she left... You see, our other dog Sydney is NOT a snuggly type dog, and Jenna so was! Any time I was upset or sick she refused to leave my side! And Charlie is the biggest snuggle bug ever! In the weeks after Jenna past, he never left my side... He would even refuse to go outside or for a walk because he didn't want to leave me! He was just what I needed, I would have been lost without him in those days!
And in the years since, anytime anything happened... I scoop up my boy and go curl up for a good cry! He likes my tears and snuggled with me as ling as I need him!
He is now fully house trained, knows basic commands and is everyone's favorite! We can not get an invite to anything, holidays, birthday parties, dinners...etc without being asked to bring Charlie! We are so grateful for him and his presence in our lives! I'm so glad he chose us!
Happy gotcha day baby boy! We love you so much!
Charlie is on the right
