Author Topic: Meet Ginger (More pics added) (Read 3472 times)

maryvonne · « **on:** August 26, 2007, 09:55:41 PM »

We found a pup today. She's 9.5 weeks old, an Australian Shepard, Retriever, Ridgeback cross. She's very sweet and our son is delighted. I don't normally like to post personal photos but just thought you would appreciate this one.

Pete and I still really miss Whylie and Ginger has some pretty bigs paws to fill but we are sure she will be a wonderful dog too.

Maryvonne

livetogarden · « **Reply #1 on:** August 27, 2007, 05:14:35 AM »

Oh...she's gorgeous!!! And they look like they've bonded already.

I hope they have many, many years of a great friendship. Congrats and best of everything for your new addition.
Did you get her at a shelter?

Kat · « **Reply #2 on:** August 27, 2007, 05:40:21 AM »

How cute & I'm sure she'll bring much deserved joy to your family.

Esther · « **Reply #3 on:** August 27, 2007, 08:15:20 AM »

Now that put a smile on my face.

They both seem to be enjoying each other. This will give you and your son many things to focus on and stay busy with.

joeyb5980 · « **Reply #4 on:** August 27, 2007, 08:47:52 AM »

That's a great picture- it looks like your son is really tickled to have her.

Holldoll · « **Reply #5 on:** August 27, 2007, 08:50:49 AM »

She's beautiful! Like the others said, it looks like they already bonded. She looks like she definitely has big enough paws to fill the ones that are empty!

LeeAnne151 · « **Reply #6 on:** August 27, 2007, 09:05:30 AM »

Precious!

miguynmkoi · « **Reply #7 on:** August 27, 2007, 09:11:11 AM »

I'm so happy for you and your family! Pup is beautiful plus your son looks very happy to have her!

tracey_shafer · « **Reply #8 on:** August 27, 2007, 10:14:37 AM »

So sweet, It is nice you have found a new member of the family so soon.

Sean · « **Reply #9 on:** August 27, 2007, 10:30:16 AM »

You cant beat the smile on your son's face! He sure looks happy.
Ginger is adorable.

Cheers,
Sean

Ky Kim · « **Reply #10 on:** August 27, 2007, 10:46:52 AM »

That pic is priceless, looks like both of them are very happy.

Kim

Indiana Karen · « **Reply #11 on:** August 27, 2007, 11:47:21 AM »

What a beautiful picture.............adorable dog..............handsome son!

CoolShades · « **Reply #12 on:** August 27, 2007, 12:26:49 PM »

Hi Maryvonne:

I'm happy for you Pete and your son. Retrievers have a way to nuxxle up and play with you. Enjoy and Ihope he has a long life and provides you with a lot of good memories.

Gary

maryvonne · « **Reply #13 on:** August 27, 2007, 05:57:07 PM »

Thanks every one. Ginger is doing very well. She's loves to cuddle with all of us, is doing well with house training and already knows to go as soon as we take her outside. Our son is delighted with her and hasn't wanted to leave her all day. We had to put her kennel in the hallway for a while this afternoon so she could get a much needed nap. He's very sweet and just wants to pet and feed her.
I didn't get much sleep last night but that's ok. The cats are a bit uneasy but will come around soon. They have been through this before and always end up being friends with our dogs.
There's no time for any more photos today but will post some as soon as I do. I just got back from dropping a relative at the airport and have quests coming for dinner. I had better get busy in the kitchen.

Maryvonne

barb · « **Reply #14 on:** August 28, 2007, 05:27:12 AM »

What a beautiful picture!!

Pa Nancy · « **Reply #15 on:** August 28, 2007, 06:07:29 AM »

What two cuties there. Glad you found a new pup.

maryvonne · « **Reply #16 on:** August 28, 2007, 01:21:34 PM »

Thanks Barb and Nancy. They are getting along very well and we are happy to have her. Puppies are a lot of work at first but so much fun. We hope to have her for a long time too.

Maryvonne

maryvonne · « **Reply #17 on:** August 28, 2007, 01:48:46 PM »

Here are a few photos taken this morning. She has the retriever personality, just love me and love me some more and all will be well. She follows one of us around and then plunks herself down to be pet or just falls asleep. We have to be careful not to step on her. So far she very quiet, but that will change I'm sure.

Maryvonne

miguynmkoi · « **Reply #18 on:** August 28, 2007, 01:55:28 PM »

She's beautiful! Looks like she has great posture for training, I hope

maryvonne · « **Reply #19 on:** August 28, 2007, 02:05:51 PM »

She already sits for her food so that's a good start. She's going to be a big dog so training will be important. We are already working on it and so far she's doing well for a young pup.

Maryvonne

Jonna · « **Reply #20 on:** August 28, 2007, 04:02:28 PM »

she's a beauty! you're right she will be big, look at those feet!!

Sandye · « **Reply #21 on:** August 28, 2007, 10:13:12 PM »

Maryvonne, Ginger is beautiful!

I'm sure she will be just perfect!

maryvonne · « **Reply #22 on:** August 29, 2007, 08:02:29 PM »

Thanks every one. Ginger is a sweet heart already. We really love her and our son is delighted with her. I just took her to the airport to pick up our daughter who was vacationing in Georgia and the Carolinas with two friends. We didn't want to upset her vacation and didn't tell her about Whylie so she was surprised to see me with a pup at the airport. Anyway Ginger sat on her lap all the way home and although she's very upset about loosing Whylie she thought Ginger was pretty nice.

Maryvonne

livetogarden · « **Reply #23 on:** August 29, 2007, 08:24:12 PM »

Maryvonne,
The last dog, Tyler, we had before our 2 present ones was my son's 'best bud' as he called him. When he died from a sudden, unexpected illness Quinn (son) was devastated. We planned to wait until school was out to get another one, figuring we would all have more time to train a new one, but only lasted 2 weeks. We all missed Tyler so bad we soon found oursleves at the local animal shelter. Out of all the pups we looked at one walked right over to Quinn, licked his face then climbed up on his lap and snuggled in for a nap. Needless to say we came home with him. They have been best friends ever since, 7 years now. We named him Takota which means 'a friend to everyone', quite fitting for him. Anyway......I just wanted to comment on how animals tend to know what you need. Ginger will fill a big void, but I know she will do it very well.
Best wishes for all of you.
Cath

Ky Kim · « **Reply #24 on:** August 29, 2007, 08:57:05 PM »

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Here are a few photos taken this morning. She has the retriever personality, just love me and love me some more and all will be well. She follows one of us around and then plunks herself down to be pet or just falls asleep. We have to be careful not to step on her. So far she very quiet, but that will change I'm sure.

She is just adorable. Retriever personality, that's great. I love my Lab much more than my pugs (my girl pug drives me nuts)...shhhsh don't tell them I said that. They learn so quick, and so eager to please.

Kim

karen J · « **Reply #25 on:** August 30, 2007, 10:34:07 PM »

How adorable! Your little Ginger is precious, and your son is so cute! They look perfectly happy together. Enjoy.

LeeAnne151 · « **Reply #26 on:** August 31, 2007, 01:27:00 PM »

My BFF (that does mean Best Friend Forever doesn't it? ) has a dog that is part Lab and part Ridgeback among others I'm sure but those two are apparent. She is very sweet and smart. She also does a funny smile thing with her upper lip.

croft · « **Reply #27 on:** September 23, 2007, 09:27:37 AM »

Maryvonne, I was catching up on all the posts from the past month or so and was so sorry to hear about your dog, Whylie. So nice to see that you and your family have found another dog to love. Ginger will be a great friend I'm sure. The cats will teach her who is the boss real soon

Krista · « **Reply #28 on:** September 23, 2007, 11:31:16 PM »

oh Wow Maryvonne! Ginger is just beautiful!!!! She looks like a fabulous dog!

Desertponder · « **Reply #29 on:** September 24, 2007, 01:27:40 PM »

Awwww, she's great! Congratulations and enjoy her.