Puppies are so cute when they’re asleep!
I’ve been working a day a week on the Ute Mountain Ute reservation for almost a year. Nothing special about that, but if you know me at all, I am a huge sucker for stray dogs. There is an endless supply on the reservation. I have turned a blind eye for many months, but finally brought home two puppies who were wandering in the road yesterday.The call to my husband started this way,
“Please don’t divorce me, but….”
He knew right away I was bringing home a dog. He says I could buy a new car, take out a new mortgage, or buy any crazy purchase without that phrase, but if I’m asking him not to divorce me, it must mean a dog. He didn’t divorce me, and we are now fostering two adorable, but very naughty puppies. Never a dull moment.
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Everyone have a great weekend. Would you pick up puppies on the side of the road?
I still think those that live in a hut on the Serengeti should read my post
Thanks for the shout out Kim
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Do they even have huts on the Serengeti?
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Thank you for mentioning my guest post Kim. I appreciate it. I don’t know if I would be able to handle two puppies, but we do have two dogs at our home, but they are much older now. I do remember the old days when they would go around destroying everything!
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I haven’t had a puppy in 15 years. I remember why now.
Thanks for the mention….looking forward to the upcoming giveaways!
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They should be fun. Free money rocks.
Thanks for the mention Kim! I’ll not share your dog story with my wife…I think we have enough “fun” going on here with three little ones.
Have a great weekend Kim!
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The puppies are like twin babies, but I can lock them up if I have to.
It would be hard for me to turn a blind eye as well even though we don’t want any more pets. Mrs. CBB hasn’t used the “Don’t divorce me but… (YET) haha but now I know there’s a catch…Have a lovely weekend mate. Mr.CBB
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Thanks you too.
They look so cute! I want a dog too, but don’t think I would get one from the side of the road. Probably from a shelter or someone who doesn’t want them, the wandering ones have rabies here!
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Some of the dogs from Towaoc on the rez do have strange viral strains or mange. No rabies that I’ve heard of. I am keeping these away from my permanent dogs until I know they aren’t carrying something. They seem pretty good so far. I really think they were just dumped the day I picked them up. They were a little skinny and very dirty, but did not look like they’d been on their own for long.
Thanks for the mention! Have a great weekend.
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You too Michelle
The dogs are so cute!!! Have a great weekend
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Cute, but into everything.
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We just adopted our third dog. Every on eof them have been awesome.
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I can mail you these two if you need a couple more!
Perhaps if they were kittens! I would love a (one) dog, but alas my husband works for an airline, so we do get to travel (free airfare, standby, not fun) quite often. Our cat can be by himself, I do have a neighbor stop in for a visit. I enjoyed the other posts, my first time visiting your blog.
Thanks for stopping by. That would be great to get free airfare, but I’m sure the standby thing is hit or miss.
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Very very cute dogs! I think my wife has came close to bringing a few of these home too. That’s how we got our current cat and dog (and that’s enough for us).
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Are you sure? I could FedEx these to Michigan, I’m sure.
Good for you for rescuing those dogs! It’s awesome they have a home now. And thanks for the mention too.
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I hope their home with me is short lived and we find forever homes for them soon!
Oh my goodness, SO cute!!! I’m a sucker for dogs too, so I’m totally on your side here. Good thing hubby has a soft heart and agreed to take the cutie pies in. Now that we’ve got some land, we’re hoping to add a puppy to the mix here too. Have a great Sunday, Kim!
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Thanks. At least you have lots of eyes to watch for naughtiness. They are into everything!
They’re so cute!! I have a huge soft spot for animals too. Good for you for fostering them. I fostered a 2wk old kitten a few years ago, had to syringe feed her and everything, so sad.
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That is really sad. I’m glad you were there. I get depressed sometimes for all the ones I can’t help, but should concentrate more on the ones I can.
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Kim, as always I thank you so much for the mention! Cute pups too!
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When they’re asleep!
OOOOHHHH! I want your dogs! However, after our last one had to be put down we swore we’d never go thru that kind of pain again – but I do sooooooooo miss having a canine or two around. Enjoy! They’re absolutely adorable.
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