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ORcoast97138
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Tell us about yourself: Just adopted a DS, 2yrs old, from a couple that was no longer able to care for him. We are VERY happy to have him in our family.

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I live in a small community on the oregon coast, (on the tip of oregon basically, between the pacific ocean/columbia river)obviously from the screen name, LOL
Im 30, and have a husband and son whos almost 4,
we were looking around at adopting a dog, large breed, loyal, etc. I previously owned a german shep, from the time I was 16, until my son was just a baby. so he lived a fairly long life, almost 13 years.
I loved him, with my whole heart, and it took a long time to be 'ready' to do that again.

Well, fast forward a few years, now my son is almost 4, and we moved into a house recently, after apartment living for almost 4 years.
the house felt so empty!!!
Anways, we responded to an ad on the internet, in portland, OR, and after the people got a real good chance of looking us up, background infor, ETC (I didnt blame them ONE bit)
They brought 'Fritz' over to us, to see how he 'fit' with our family.

I knew I'd never find a dog to 'replace' my old one. You wouldnt want to do that anyways, right?

But, if there was ever the PERFECT dog, I truely believe fritz is it.
He goes to work with me, Im a painter/carpenter. I work at a small door and trim shop. so he roams around, runs around, and sleeps while Im working.
My son LOVES to play fetch with him, or we all go to the beach, lake, etc.
Hes sooooo gently and patient with my son. I just cant even put into words how gentle of a spirit this dog has. and he aims to please, most of the time.
:lol:
I want to learn everything I can about him,so I can be the best owner possible, as I believe he is trying to be the best dog possible.
:love:
We've had him a week now, and I just cant believe how much of my heart belongs to him already......
I knew, I missed having a dog.
And I really do think its good for kids, to grow up with a pet.
Im also a recovering heroin/pain pill addict, with 15 months clean time under me now. This is a huge part of my life/story as well now.
So, having a 'new' hobby, of continueing training with Fritz, and playing with him, gives me something else to fill my time, whereas I used to be doing not so great things, a year and half ago.

thanks for reading,
and thanks for having such an informative site!!!!
Fritz, our two year old DS, we recently adopted.

Trying to learn as much as I can about the breed, to be the best owner possible.
The couple that bought him paid alot of $ for him, and even had him basically trained. We adopted a terrific dog.
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Schlussdibusti
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Tell us about yourself: I adopted a DS

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welcome :wave:
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Marjolein
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Tell us about yourself: I'm a Dutchie myself ;-) but live in Germany with Johan and my two DS's Cobber-Dingo and Knivil (Dingo and Ivil to friends...)
Location: Warbeyen, Germany
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Welcome! Pics of Fritz are more than welcome :whistle: :mrgreen:
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alspyce
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Tell us about yourself: I am in New York State. Got my first DS about 14 years ago (more or less as a rescue- lost her in Nov.). After years of GSD's, and a few dogs of other breeds (Rotti/Beauceron/Ger. Shorthaired Pointer/ Yorkie and my current Jack Russell) I now have another DS, 4mo female, no name yet, tho I have a few in mind.
Also have a horse-old quarter horse mare-32.
Can't wait for all the snow to get gone! Spring is coming too slow this year!
Location: Corinth, New York

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Hi and Welcome!
"Until one has loved an animal, a part of one's soul remains unawakened." Anatole France
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Dutchringgirl
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Tell us about yourself: I am a mom of 6 life forces - 2 kids and 3 dogs 1 hamster. I live in Ct. I have trained Ringsport and Agility and have 2 DS, one 15 and 7 and a Basset Hound Cookie who is 2
Location: Ct, USA

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welcome!
Lisa, Thalie CGC & Sadie, Cookie the Basset, CT
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leih merigian
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Tell us about yourself: Had a GSD, am getting a DS puppy in a few weeks. Compete in agility, obedience, and cross train in tons of stuff. Found out about this site from the DS Rescue yahoo list.

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Post by leih merigian »

What a story! Can't wait to see pics of Fritz, and how nice that he's already settled into your family!

congratulations to you on your sobriety!!!
leih merigian
Vrijheid's H'Geyser
Zodiac vom Younghaus (over the bridge)
Central VA (near Charlottesville)
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jjohnsice
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Tell us about yourself: jsut lost my maggie p of 14 yrs, never knew what breed she was until someone on a degenerative mylthopia noticed her pics and told me what she was. the most loyal, intelligent, athleic, loving dog a person could ever ask for.
Location: Little Rock,AR
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Welcome.. Im in recovery as well, you will not regret your new family member, he will add so much to your life I am sure. Best of luck to you and your family.
john h
the departed maggie p
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vneerland
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Welcome owner of Fritz on the Oregon coast. Do you have a name and gender too? :mrgreen:
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