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post #101 of 130
8/13/07 at 11:53am
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Originally Posted by LisaNewYork
You can always tell the animal lovers from the non-animal lovers in any given crowd - they're the ones that realize that you just don't accept the loss of a pet overnight.
Indeed. I still miss my Doberman.... and she's been gone for over 13 years.
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post #102 of 130
8/14/07 at 9:53pm
This is probably the saddest thread I've read here at chud. My dog had to be put down about a year ago, he was about 18, and I had had him since he was born when I was four. You'll never forget the good memories, just use them to wade through the grief. I definetely feel for you, sorry for your loss.
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post #103 of 130
8/14/07 at 11:59pm
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I have always wanted a Rhodesian Ridgeback, my favorite breed of dog. It's a crappy thing to have to replace the best animal I've ever known this way; would have been better for them to be siblings; but I've made the decision. Today we put our deposit down on a lil' gal who will known as Penny. In two weeks she'll be old enough to come home. So, I'm proud to introduce a dog who will never be Gretchen but is certainly going to be getting a lot of love from the likes of me:

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post #104 of 130
8/15/07 at 12:03am
Awwwwwwwwwww.....

By the way, the name "Rhodesian Ridgeback" sounds more like some sort of Tolkien-esque monster, not the breed of a cute little puppy. How big is she gonna get?
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post #105 of 130
8/15/07 at 12:05am
Thread Starter 
75-100 pounds.
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post #106 of 130
8/15/07 at 12:23am
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Originally Posted by Nick Nunziata
I have always wanted a Rhodesian Ridgeback, my favorite breed of dog. It's a crappy thing to have to replace the best animal I've ever known this way; would have been better for them to be siblings; but I've made the decision. Today we put our deposit down on a lil' gal who will known as Penny. In two weeks she'll be old enough to come home. So, I'm proud to introduce a dog who will never be Gretchen but is certainly going to be getting a lot of love from the likes of me:
That's a cute pup, Nick.

Some good info here:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rhodesian_Ridgeback
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post #107 of 130
8/15/07 at 12:31am
My aunt has a couple of Rhodesian Ridgebacks. They're great dogs. Congratulations on the new member of the family.
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post #108 of 130
8/15/07 at 12:33am
How adorable.
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post #109 of 130
8/15/07 at 11:08am
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Originally Posted by Nick Nunziata
So, I'm proud to introduce a dog who will never be Gretchen but is certainly going to be getting a lot of love from the likes of me.
Nick, she's adorable - I just wanna smooch that little face!

And you're correct - Penny will never be Gretchen, nor should she be - she'll be her own dog. Whenever someone loses a dog, cat or other pet they've loved, and they debate whether they should get another, I always say - there's a puppy (or a kitten, etc.) out there who has a job to do. That job is to help you through your loss of Gretchen, and to become part of your family. Dogs have alot of love to give, and you've lost the dog you were giving that love to, so it seems like a perfect match to me. You're not replacing Gretchen, nor should you. But there's always room for more than one dog in a dog lover's life. By the way, how is your beagle doing? Penny will probably be good for him, too.
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post #110 of 130
8/15/07 at 2:14pm
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Originally Posted by Nick Nunziata
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post #111 of 130
8/15/07 at 2:16pm
That's a nice pup. Never heard of the race, so I'll look into it.
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post #112 of 130
8/16/07 at 4:05pm
Nick, I'm so sorry to hear about Gretchen. There's nothing like that pain, I know, but you have to believe in dog heaven (I do), and it's a great relief when they're out of discomfort and pain. Your new pup looks adorable. One of my mutts is part Rhodesian Ridgeback (minus the ridgeback) and he's great, so you made an excellent choice.
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post #113 of 130
8/17/07 at 1:21pm
I was going to say don't rush to replace your pal, but if it will ease the pain, go for it. You're not replacing your friend, just filling her space. No household should ever go without a pet.

Sorry to hear about your buddy.
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post #114 of 130
8/17/07 at 5:35pm
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you have to believe in dog heaven (I do)
yt, seriously?
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post #115 of 130
8/17/07 at 8:11pm
What a cute pup!
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post #116 of 130
8/27/07 at 5:51pm
Thread Starter 
She's home!

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post #117 of 130
8/27/07 at 6:01pm
As of this moment, I'm completely jealous.
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post #118 of 130
8/27/07 at 6:02pm
Oh, that's not the least bit cute!
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post #119 of 130
8/27/07 at 6:15pm
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Originally Posted by Nick Nunziata
She's home!
Awwwww... such a face! Cute lil' pooch, Nick.
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post #120 of 130
8/27/07 at 6:41pm
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Originally Posted by Nick Nunziata
She's home!
Commencing baby/dog talk.

Ooooojahbooojoo!
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post #121 of 130
8/27/07 at 6:48pm
AAAAAHHH!!! Must.not.pinch.adorable.face! So cute, Nick, congrats!
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post #122 of 130
8/27/07 at 7:45pm
I just want to cup that babies head in my hands and give it all kinds of smooches.
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post #123 of 130
8/27/07 at 7:54pm
You have a name for her yet? If not, you should gamble, and let your daughter name her...

EDIT: Never mind, just read your other post above.
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post #124 of 130
8/27/07 at 8:04pm
Cute Puppy! How is your beagle doing with a new pal?
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post #125 of 130
8/27/07 at 9:38pm
Congrats on the new addition, Nick. As has been said, Penny can never replace Gretchen. You have plenty of love to spread around though, so I have no doubt Penny will be in capable hands.
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post #126 of 130
8/27/07 at 10:10pm
Great looking puppy, Nick. Now the fun part begins....watching her personality start to exert its influence over everything/one in the house.

Is your doggy voice the same for her as it was for Gretchen? I've had two dogs...and I used different voices with them. Seemed the fair thing to do, for some reason.
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post #127 of 130
8/28/07 at 5:03am
I am not showing that picture to my wife. If she sees that, we'll end up having to get one.

By the way, do you have a good-sized yard? I've heard that Ridgebacks really need to run around.
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post #128 of 130
8/28/07 at 7:35am
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Originally Posted by teledork
Is your doggy voice the same for her as it was for Gretchen? I've had two dogs...and I used different voices with them. Seemed the fair thing to do, for some reason.
My sister and brother in law have just got their third sheltie (the most ridiculously cute puppy who we finally got to see this past weekend), and they've had the same voice for all three dogs. It's a hilarious voice, so I guess they subscribe to "if it's not broken, don't fix it." They just got her after their other girl died suddenly back in May.
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post #129 of 130
9/2/07 at 7:35pm
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Originally Posted by Greg David
I am not showing that picture to my wife. If she sees that, we'll end up having to get one.
i just did that and yeah I would say your reservations are correct. that might be the cutest puppy I've ever seen. I never had an animal until recently and it really changed my perspective on animals. they really are like family.
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post #130 of 130
9/4/07 at 6:01pm
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Originally Posted by Nick Nunziata
She's home!
Half dog, half manatee, all vengeance.
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