Hoping I do this right..introducing Shamus

[robinh]

A good Irish name for a good German dog. My SO rescued him from someone who was living in a house that didn't allow pets. This man's ex-wife took the dog when they divorced, dropped it off at a day care center and the day care center called him to say "Come get your dog". Long story short, SO was horrified that someone would even consider leaving a dachshund outside in an Iowa winter. Just the cold days we've had so far would have killed him. We were gonna foster him until I could find him a new home. Well.......he has a new home.....ours. We can't let him go. He has had a seizure since he's come to us, but it's all part of the deal. He's almost up to date on his shots since he came with his last one being given tomorrow. He's also getting his teeth cleaned tomorrow and being chipped. He's almost 8 years old and the other dogs just accepted him like he was supposed to be here.

It's not a great picture, but meet Shamus.......

[robinh]

Since he has been used to being outside; he found this place in the back yard out of the wind, but in the sun. This is a better picture of him.

[Karen]

What a shiny handsome boy. He's obvious pretty happy now, thanks for rescuing him and giving in when he got there!

[luvofallhorses]

He is cute! Is he a dachshund?

[robinh]

Yes he is a cross between a dapple and a black and tan dachshund. We have another black and tan and another dapple dachshund. We also have a bichon and a yorkie.

[robinh]

The best part of the rescue story is that my SO told me that Woofie would be our last dog. I agreed......then he rescued another one. It just makes me smile that he was the one to do the rescuing this time. Normally, it's me. He's a good guy.

[Karen]

It just makes me smile that he was the one to do the rescuing this time. Normally, it's me. He's a good guy.

Yeah, he's a keeper!

[chocolatepuppy]

Aww, thank goodness your SO stepped in and rescued Shamus! He's adorable!

[Roxyluvsme13]

What a cutie! Congrats on your foster failure!

[RobiLee]

A great big warm furry welcome to Shamus!!! What a lucky pup he is!!!

[Freedom]

Hi Shamus! Looks like you've landed on your feet, in a PT home. Wonderful for you!

Hi Robin -- I had no idea you have that many dogs! All I ever knew about was the bichon! Bless you and SO for taking Shamus in. Are people nuts, leaving a Doxie outside in winter? Good job, well done, both of you!

[robinh]

Can't ever seem to get them all in the same shot, but here are a couple showing the whole crew. It's Kirby, Shamus, Muffin, & Woofie (with SO).

[robinh]

Here's Molly

[gini]

God love you for taking in Shamus. He is one lucky puppy - but so are you - he is adorable.

[cassiesmom]

Hi, Shamus! And hi, Kirby, Muffin, Woofie and Molly! Shamus, I like the picture of you outside in the sun but out of the wind You are so shiny and handsome! And I know you will have lots of fun with your doggie-family and your caring people both indoors and outdoors. ((HUGS))!!