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My Dogs
Birthday: August 28, 2003
Breed: Dachshund
Secondary Breed: Miniature Pinscher
Size: Small
Nickname: OSSY
From: Shelter
Home Date: August 28, 2004
The day I got my long-awaited dachshund-looking buddy, my mom woke me up to show me in a cute picture of him in the paper, where he was open for adoption. We still had time before the animal control opened, but knew we had to eat breakfast quickly. The shelter located in the next town called Harker Heights and we tried to be there way early, so that nobody could snatch him from me!
We were the first one's to see him that day and I was really excited. It was somewhat troubling to know that if we picked a sick dog, their life could go either way once you adopted them. The animal control just picks up dogs that are strolling around alone without a home. They don't receive any funding, just donations, so they clean the cages with bleach and have no medication, or money for medical care, so they never know in what kind of situation they are health-wise.
But even knowing all that, I was very optimistic because either way, at least if the dog you adopt ends up passing on from sickness, at least you made their last days, or even hours better that they would be in the shelter.
Back at the shelter I couldn't contain my excitement as the control officer pointed to the first cage on the left. As I walked over and saw him, we locked eyes and that was it..Love at first site, if I can say, I think we felt both the same way..
My mom looked at his skinny, chaffed body as he let us know what he thought about us..lol..boy was he barking loud, nostrils flared..but looking like he had a story or two to tell..
so, my mom told me it would be a bad idea because of the way he looked, because she was worried that he had a bad sickness or something; I gave her a shocked look and was disappointed at her opinion, but she was just concerned about the financial aspect of the healthcare I would have to pay for, if he was sick; because I wasn't exactly growing money in my yard..lol
But after I gave her that look, she asked the officer to let him walk in their yard to see if he can walk and that's when he really warmed up and let me pet him..My mom decided that it was just the condition and situation that made him seem ill, especially how thin he was, you could count each rib in his little body. He also had chaffed skin on him butt, but we realized it was probably the bleach.
As I picked him up to take him upfront, I realized how light he was in my arms and as I paid my $ 10 for adoption him..lol..I know, what a deal!? I was filling out the paperwork for his name and signed for an agreement that I would get him neutered, 2 or 3 other people came in to see him. My mom laughed and pointed at who I was holding and laughingly said "Too late!"
He was officially mine, and it was funny how I came up with his name on the spot, "OSCAR."
We first took him to the vet where he received his first shots (Rabies, etc.) and a healthcheckup. The doctor also took different test for sickness he might have picked up while straying around. He came back with the results, he had fleas and worms, which were taken care of right away.
We drove home and my mom told me to let him outside to do him business but he just looked confused..lol He peed and my brother said that he probably just doesn't have to go..the minute we got inside, he took his first official dumb..right on top of my mom's lovely beige carpet....but it was okay, we just laughed about it and cleaned it of..lol
In 2005 I got married and moved with my husband and of course my little buddy, Oscar from Texas to Washinton; several month's later we got orders to Germany and so now he's on in first overseas trip to Europe. Oscar also loves to travel, just like us: So far he's also been to San Fransciso, Arizona, Idaho, Missouri, Colorado, Iowa, Paris, Berlin, on top of the Swiss Alp Mountain called "Saentis," and even my hometown in Germany!
He's a really great dog and a good buddy, I have never regretted getting him. However, I do regret that I had to neuter him because we're planning on getting Oscar a companion. A "dog wife," she will also be a dachsie, but we're waiting for just the right one! 
My Fun Scores
Battle For Cuteness : Won: 249 Lost: 262
Guess The Breed : 81%
Dog Life
Favorite Walk: By the water and in the forrest.
Favorite Bathroom Spot: Anywhere another dog went..because this is his "hood!!"
Favorite Food/Treats: Pupperoni and IAMS dog cookies
Favorite Toy: Sweaky dachshund toy
Tricks: ......um.....sitting and looking absolutely miserable and starved when we're eating our dinner..
Pet Peeves: Must snuggle with mommy when I wake up!!
Dog Tags
- Cute
- Sassy
- Face Licker
- after shower leg dryer-offer
- up for anything
- snuggler
- Smoocher
- Begger
- jumper
- barker
- affectionate
- Leash hater
- attitude
- Bug Eater
- cookie muncher
- sensible
- scardy-cat
- ButT SnifFer
- nail clipper hater
- smelly
- pushy
- sweet
- adorable
- full of himself
- will beg for food
- loves cat food & toys
- likes cats (they hate him though)
- butt
- ear and neck scratcher
- stalker
- sneaker-upper-onner
- like to trip you
- skweaky
- whiney
- hungry for your food all the time
- Thunder hater
- lady stealer
- Ladies man
- rabbit/bird/squirrel chaser
- oblivious
- Bossy
- makes you laugh
- Spoiled
- poo sniffing cutey-pie!
Traits
"Rescued" "Stray"
Mating
"Neutered" "No thanks, just play"
Birthday: June 7, 2008
Breed: Dachshund
Size: Small
Nickname: Crazy/Wiggle worm
From: Breeder
Home Date: August 21, 2008
My Fun Scores
Battle For Cuteness : Won: 12 Lost: 18
Guess The Breed : 81%
Dog Life
Favorite Walk: Anywhere there are twiggs to eat!
Favorite Bathroom Spot: Right now...in the house! :(
Favorite Food/Treats: Dog cookies & raw hide.
Favorite Toy: My squeaky elephant
Tricks: Hiding my goodies behind the doors.
Dog Tags
- Shoe Chewer
- pee mashine
- crazy
- Spoiled
- Face Licker
- barker
- cable chewer
- poop mashine
- tail chaser
- leash chewer
- worm eater.
Traits
"Purebred"
Mating
"No thanks, just play"
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Hi Pack,
Friday is "Dog Whisperer" with Cesar Millan Day!
New episode Friday 8P ep/pt on Nat Geo Channel
Featured Dogs: Lotus and Joey
Biting Dog
A little dog packs a big punch when he makes "snap" decisions about who can come near his owner!
Patience Helps
A couch hogging German Shepard learns who's the boss of this household-and it's not him.
5 days ago by TAK3M3T0Y0UR...
HI Pack! Mmm...Pancakes. Did you sneak any?
Cesar Millan Day Every Friday!
Finding Focus: Troy and Roxy at 8P et/pt....repeat.
An adopted German Shepard named Troy, has to be caged around other animals. Troy much learn to focus in order to settle down.
Assertive Side: Gizmo and Indigo, Diego, Valley and Whiskey
Friday 9P et/pt...repeat
Even after obedience classes, a beagle is too hot-tempered to handle.
11 days ago by TAK3M3T0Y0UR...
HI Pack! Mmm...Pancakes. Did you sneak any?
Cesar Millan Day Every Friday!
Finding Focus: Troy and Roxy at 8P et/pt....repeat.
An adopted German Shepard named Troy, has to be caged around other animals. Troy much learn to focus in order to settle down.
Assertive Side: Gizmo and Indigo, Diego, Valley and Whiskey
Friday 9P et/pt...repeat
Even after obedience classes, a beagle is too hot-tempered to handle.
11 days ago by TAK3M3T0Y0UR...
Glitter Graphics & Comments
12 days ago by TiffyJJNGooby
Ahoy Mateys, calling all packs!
Every Friday night is Cesar "Dog Whisperer" Millan Day!
Friday 9P et/pt on the Nat Geo channel.
100th Episode Celebration
"Nat Geo is celebrating the 100th episode of the Dog Whisperer in style--and you'r e invited."
More Talent Than You Could Shake A Paw At
"To celebrate the success of Cesar's dog rehabilitation over the past 100 episodes, his wife hosts a talent featuring funny, clever and surprising acts!"
Cesar's Celebrity Clients Say Thanks
"Even celebrities had trouble with their dogs--until Cesar Millan came to town." Other's off air include Oprah Winfrey, WIll Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith!
Who's Your Daddy?
"At the 100 episode celebration, Cesar's best friend Daddy gets the spotlight."
Stories From Cesar
"With 100 episodes under his belt, Cesar reflects on some of his biggest challenges and favorite moments."
18 days ago by TAK3M3T0Y0UR...
Hi Pack!
Live from the Hollywood Hills, this is the
Dog Whisperer 100th Episode Celebration
September 17, 2008
TELEVISION HISTORY -
DOG WHISPERER HITS THE 100 EPISODE MILESTONE
Andre Milan Says Congrats to his Dad
Questions
Also,to see the full coverage, the NGC blog can be found at www.natgeotv.com/blog
Greg is taking questions for Cesar now, and they will be answered during the LIVE event.
Click here to submit yourquestions now!
For more Cesar information, and to see PHOTOS of the big event, visit cesarmillaninc.com.
MUCH LOVE FROM ROCKY AND OLIVIA!
Celebration starts Sept. 19 at 9P et/pt!
19 days ago by TAK3M3T0Y0UR...
19 days ago by Clyde
Two great Stallion meet.
Hi Pack!
Rocky here.
These are pictures of the parade we went to on Sunday. It's the Mexican Independence Day Parade. I may not be like my family's previous Mexican dogs but this is my new adopted second home. I love Spanish because it's sound so romantique. There were lots of horses! I love horses. My family calls me a mini horse because they say I kind of look like one. This was my second parade and Olivia's first. I was not scared of nothing and everybody loved us. We were practically the only dogs and we even got a big truck that blew a horn just in our honor! Boy, it was fun. I behaved like a great gentleman walking beside mom. My leader carried Olivia in a bag because otherwise people would have not see her and would have stepped on her! She was pretty behaved herself even though it was all knew to her. We made some human kid friends and everyone smiled in our presence. Boy, we can't wait until next year.
By the end of the day, my leader and us were to walk home because the celebration afterwards was tiring for us dogs. With the permission of my leader, I was to walk one step ahead and be her eyes and ears. I stayed focused and very calm with ears back and tail submissively. Olivia was to warn us of any bad energy on the way. My leader had to carry her food because she got hungry! I say we did pretty well. I know my way home like a map in my head. Afterwards, we were ready to eat ourselves.
Much love from Rocky and Olivia!
20 days ago by TAK3M3T0Y0UR...
CESAR MILLAN DAY, EVERY FRIDAY!
September 12 9P et/pt.
Ready to Ride
"In the classic example of the influence of an owner's mental state of behavior of her dog, this otherwise perfect pup embodied her master's anxiety about riding the bus."
Dog and Robot Rabbit are Friends
"This sweet dog is terrified of bunny rabbits, so Cesar brings in the look-a-like (and smell-a-like) robot rabbit."
From Hysteria to Happiness
"Just when this 4 pack of Maltese have found peace among themselves, it's time to bring in the big dogs-Daddy and Junior are ready to play!"
Much love from Rocky and Olivia!
25 days ago by TAK3M3T0Y0UR...
Much love from Rocky and Olivia.
26 days ago by TAK3M3T0Y0UR...
