So, This Moved In Last Night

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It’s been over three and a half years since we had to put our Black Lab, Scuba down. And as much as we wanted another dog, our hectic lifestyle with running kids and traveling was just easier without a dog. But, life is better with dogs and we have been ‘talking’ about getting the kids a puppy for the past year or so. As much as we should NOT have gotten a puppy right now (should have waited until summer), we just could not pass this beautiful girl up! She’s a purebred English Cream Golden Retriever from a local family (not a breeder). From the second we met her last night, we knew she was staying with us. We still have not agreed on a name for her, but we have some ideas. She’s been a little spoiled so far by me, my wife, and our two extremely happy daughters. She’s sitting at my side right now as I type this.

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She’s a keeper! :)
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  • pitdogg2
    pitdogg2 Posts: 25,415
    So much fun right there congrats Al.
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  • Mikey081057
    Mikey081057 Posts: 7,127
    That is one fine looking pup!!! Best wishes to y'all and name tbd.
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  • maxward
    maxward Posts: 1,573
    Beautiful puppy. I never heard of the breed. And all this time I thought you were a diver.
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  • Milito
    Milito Posts: 1,958
    edited February 2019
    Cute puppy! I'm sure she'll be really spoiled in no time.

    A home is much better with a dog IMO, there's something missing in our house when we don't have one. I only lasted a few months when we lost our 4th Cocker before we got another (rescue) one. My wife wanted to wait a year, but I won.
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  • polrbehr
    polrbehr Posts: 2,830
    She is adorable, I can see why you made your decision already! :)
    So, are you willing to put forth a little effort or are you happy sitting in your skeptical poo pile?


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  • dromunds
    dromunds Posts: 10,008
    Congrats!
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  • WagnerRC
    WagnerRC Posts: 2,155
    congratulations. Beautiful
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  • pglbook
    pglbook Posts: 2,222
    Beautiful dog. Congrats.
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  • ZLTFUL
    ZLTFUL Posts: 5,648
    PUPPEH!!!!

    Congrats. Friends of ours just recently got an Australian Shepherd puppy and have been running ragged trying to keep up with that little ball of furious energy. Heh
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  • oldrocker
    oldrocker Posts: 2,590
    What a sweetie B)
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  • ken brydson
    ken brydson Posts: 8,753
    My new Zoey is running me ragged. Good luck!

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  • rooftop59
    rooftop59 Posts: 8,121
    Damn Al, get some sun man!

    Oh yeah, and that's a super cute pup! Good luck, I hear the first few weeks are a little like having a baby. In the background my wife is laughing an evil cackle....
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  • scubalab
    scubalab Posts: 3,101
    Thanks all! We’re excited. It’s been a while since we had a dog.

    As for the breed, really nothing special. Just a Golden Retriever. Some call them white, some call them platinum, others call them English Cream. They have a slightly rounder face, straighter tail, and a little more laid back temperament. Honestly, we don’t care about the breed or the registration. It’s all about the personality and how much she loves to be around us!
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  • scubalab
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    rooftop59 wrote: »
    Damn Al, get some sun man!

    Oh yeah, and that's a super cute pup! Good luck, I hear the first few weeks are a little like having a baby. In the background my wife is laughing an evil cackle....

    I would if the sun would ever come out! :p

    Actually, I think babies are easier than puppies!

    Ken - Zoey is beautiful!
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  • tonyb
    tonyb Posts: 32,957
    edited February 2019
    Nice pup, she's a looker too.

    Um...keep her away from Ken's pup, if his dog is anything like the owner, you best get her fixed pronto. :)

    BTW...they have any more pups to find a home for ?
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  • shawn474
    shawn474 Posts: 3,047
    Beautiful puppy. And I couldn't agree more with anyone who says life is a better with a dog. We have 2 and they are so different personality wise but both very loved. and they give it back in spades.
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  • scubalab
    scubalab Posts: 3,101
    tonyb wrote: »
    BTW...they have any more pups to find a home for ?

    Tony, actually she was the last of the litter. The owner said she was actually the first one claimed, but the woman must have had a change of heart or couldn’t swing the cost. We completely lucked out. I happened to call yesterday knowing it was a long shot since the ad was from the beginning of the month. The guy said he gave the woman until 3 yesterday (after two weeks of no decision). He texted me back at 4:30 saying the pup was available - that he finally heard from the woman and she couldn’t take her. So, by sheer luck and timing we ended up with the pick of the litter!

    Now he actually has 4 adults (3 English Cream and one that’s half English Cream). He said they ended up having two litters (one 100% English Cream and another about a month behind with another mom that’s 75% English Cream. I think those will be available in a few weeks. What we liked about this family is that their adult dogs are all well raised, indoor family dogs being raised with their two young sons. So, they are very social and great with kids.

    She just had a bath and is sleepy now!

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  • Tony M
    Tony M Posts: 11,146
    She's just TOO CUTE right now. :D

    Just from the couple of pics. I think I can tell she loves you very much already. Daddy's newest little girl. I'd spoiler her too!

    I think it was meant to be. It usually is from what I've witnessed in my long life. Personally and from seeing other families' pets. Some higher power brings us together at just the right times. ;)
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  • Tony M
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    How about letting us throw out some names just for fun. I know families name their pets 99.99% of the time but I had a name pop into my head. With your approval, I say it later. If you don't want any names thrown out here, I fully understand. ;)
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  • motorstereo
    motorstereo Posts: 2,130
    OMG....what a cut pup! I can see why you fell for her. Congrats to you and to her to on finding herself a nice home
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  • Dabutcher
    Dabutcher Posts: 2,595
    She looks like a “ Snow Queen”
    Good luck. She’s a beaut. Peace. D
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  • GlennDog
    GlennDog Posts: 3,120
    Freak'n ADORABLE . . . Life is definitely better with a dog!
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  • scubalab
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    Tony - we’re certainly open to ideas! Some we’ve liked are Luna, Noli (short for Cannoli), Daisy, Casey, Cassi, and a few others. But, we’re always open to ideas we haven’t thought of.
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  • Thorton
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    Cute puppy! Congratulations.
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  • Mike Reeter
    Mike Reeter Posts: 4,315
    She's adorable! Spoil her rotten and love her unconditionally, as that's what she will be giving you in return.
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  • Mikey081057
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    Best post of the week... she looks a little like a baby seal

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  • stretchl
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    Made my day! Thanks for posting.
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  • Tony M
    Tony M Posts: 11,146
    edited February 2019
    Mikey081057 wrote: »
    Best post of the week... she looks a little like a baby seal

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    I like these names you all thought of a lot...Daisy, Casey, Cassi. They all fit her well.

    I thought of a baby seal the moment I saw that face. Cute!
    That's my exact thoughts too. So I tried to think of a name with seal in it. This one popped in.

    Sealine... :D
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  • joecoulson
    joecoulson Posts: 4,943
    What a sweet pup Al! Omg.
    We love our pups
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  • mark090852
    mark090852 Posts: 996
    Congratulations Al! What a beautiful little puppy! And your original posting was so revealing. Sue and I often speculated on your screen name. Now we know!

    Gosh, I would seriously be interested in speaking with the folks that you got this pup from, if only it was a few months later into the summer. We are working too many hours right now to adopt a puppy, but, by the end of the summer, we will be fully retired and moving West and would love to share our Colorado home with such a precious little pup as yours is.
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