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WillParkinson Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Apr-14-04 12:45 AM
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Went to the shelter yesterday and met Misty's sister! (See the pictures!)
Edited on Wed Apr-14-04 12:47 AM by WillBowden
Well, she's not REALLY her sister (that we know of)...

This is my Misty


This is Lily (who was found all matted and with burrs hence the strange haircut)
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mike_c Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Apr-14-04 12:49 AM
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1. collie-shepard mix?
She's beautiful! Hope someone adopts Lily.
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WillParkinson Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Apr-14-04 12:54 AM
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2. That was my guess, too...
She's a very sweet dog. (Both of them are!) She wanted her belly rubbed a lot and wanted to be cuddled. I sure hope that her family comes looking for her or she finds a new one that will give her lots of love.
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ET Awful Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Apr-14-04 05:22 AM
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3. Lily looks extremely happy and well adjusted for a dog . . .
who was matted and full of burs. . . she must have one hell of a personality :)
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WillParkinson Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Apr-14-04 06:23 AM
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5. Very shy. Very sweet. Very submissive.
She barked at Misty and I looked at her and said, "Whatchoo doin' barkin' at my dog?" and she cowered and went into the doghouse until I apologized and called her back over.
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MichaelUK Donating Member (403 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Apr-14-04 05:47 AM
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4. Belgian Shepard
A long time ago, in a place far far away (Belgium), the German Shepard (aka Alsation) was so interbred with collies that a new breed was recognised. They have the colouring of an Alsation but the temperament of a collie, plus a much fluffier coat.

Both look, to me, like Belgians, possibly with something else added.
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WillParkinson Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Apr-14-04 06:24 AM
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6. Wow! Thank you!
I never would have come up with that combination. Thanks for the information. I'll have to check that out.
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WillParkinson Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Apr-14-04 09:06 AM
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7. Hey, come on you people....
Look at the pretty doggies! <grin>
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ScreamingMeemie Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Apr-14-04 09:12 AM
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8. Oh my God! I just want to wrap her up and take her home. I wish
I still lived in WI. Her face reminds me so of my Sheltie Jessie's. And Misty looks so sweet and noble. How did you manage to walk away from that Will?? Thanks for sharing. :hi:
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WillParkinson Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Apr-14-04 09:16 AM
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9. I didn't manage to 'walk' away...
I was dragged, kicking and screaming...

Actually, Misty was with us at the time. They seemed to get along OK. The problem is we have a 675 square foot house. 2 dogs, 4 cats, 1 rabbit and a Paul.

I could get rid of the Paul if necessary but I don't think there is enough room for Lily even after he's gone.
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ScreamingMeemie Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Apr-14-04 09:20 AM
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10. Bye Paul...
Just teasing. But I am sure someone else is not going to be able to resist that face. It's such a self deprecating, love me please little smile. I get all teary eyed.

:hi:
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WillParkinson Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Apr-14-04 09:21 AM
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11. She was a doll!
She rolled over for a belly rub. She wasn't aggressive in the least. She just wanted to make someone happy.

Misty followed me home from the bus stop years ago. When I saw Lily it was like someone abandoned Misty again. I felt REALLY sick to my stomach.
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livetohike Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Apr-14-04 09:38 AM
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12. Misty is so beautiful
and I would take Lily in a minute. Heck, I would take every dog. I have two now (both one year old)and from local shelters. An Australian Cattle Dog (Murphy) and a Louisiana Catahoula Leopard (Cindy).

I can't go near a shelter without wanting to bring them all home :-).
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WillParkinson Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Apr-14-04 10:02 AM
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17. I know the feeling!
I helped to get Basil adopted by someone in Utah. If I had a bigger place in the country I'd have more.



Lily, though, reminds me so much of Misty when I got her that she's another one that has to go to someone who'd love her a lot because she surely looks like she needs it.
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NightTrain Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Apr-14-04 09:38 AM
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13. Those are two beautiful dogs!
:loveya:
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MissMillie Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Apr-14-04 09:39 AM
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14. I want her!!!!
I'd take good care of her, and brush her, and rub her belly, and walk her, and sing to her, and play "sock" with her, and share my food w/ her.
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WillParkinson Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Apr-14-04 09:54 AM
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15. So adopt her!
I'm sure she'd love you a lot.
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MissMillie Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Apr-14-04 10:00 AM
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16. Wish I could
Landlord doesn't allow dogs.

Maybe someday I'll have my own place where I can do whatever I want.
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ScreamingMeemie Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Apr-14-04 03:22 PM
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18. Kicking it for Will, because this dog is too darn cute, and maybe a DUer
can make a new friend for life. :hi:
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