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Tomorrow morning- I am informed- we are taking another road trip to an evil place called Bing-Ham-Ton, New York. Last time we went to Bing-Ham-Ton we met a strange lady in a parking lot of a Days Inn and she had a strange Dalmatian. She handed my mom the leash and mom and dad put the strange dog in the car with me and we drove home. Harumph! Apparently this strange place grows Dalmatians in the woods or something cause I heard mom say something about a forester dawg or something...I cant hear to well anymore but I sure do smell something fishy. Stay tuned fellow Monkeybutts.
Samson007
Spirit Samson was Spirit Tripawd Daisys four legged "brother" and ruled as the self proclaimed head of the Monkeybutt Federations East Coast Division. Lady Chunky Monkey stayed from Oct 2011 and left for the bridge in Apr 2012. Miss Perdy is left and has some big pawprints to fill.
Do you have what it takes to be a Monkeybutt? Find out more at the Monkeybutt Federation
Watch out Sampson!
After my big sis became a Spirit Tri-Pug we went on a roadie to Sac-ra-men-toe. We went to a great house and the people were handing out treats. What a score! There was other pugs there but I ignored them like I always do. But when we left a boy pug came with us. He hid in a plastic box with doors on it in the truck all the way home, what a sissy!
But now it's been almost 2 years and he is still here!
Hey- hows that deaf thing working for you? I don't have to obey commands anymore- my mom waves her hands at me sometimes, I guess that means something to her. I kind of do what I want now, and I sleep really well. I do watch the pug boy for hints about what's going on sometimes.... I guess he is good for something.
Quad Pug Tani
p.s. my mom won't let me have my own account so I have to get on the 'puter when no one is home.
krun15 said
Hey- hows that deaf thing working for you? I don't have to obey commands anymore- my mom waves her hands at me sometimes, I guess that means something to her. I kind of do what I want now, and I sleep really well. I do watch the pug boy for hints about what's going on sometimes.... I guess he is good for something.
I sleep really good too thank you! Mom stomps her feet and claps her hands when she comes home from work to let me know she is home cause I am usually sleeping (glad the neighbors cant see-how embarrassing-she looks like shes groovin to the oldies with Richard Simmons) 
Spirit Samson was Spirit Tripawd Daisys four legged "brother" and ruled as the self proclaimed head of the Monkeybutt Federations East Coast Division. Lady Chunky Monkey stayed from Oct 2011 and left for the bridge in Apr 2012. Miss Perdy is left and has some big pawprints to fill.
Do you have what it takes to be a Monkeybutt? Find out more at the Monkeybutt Federation
Uh-oh Samson... Definitely sounds, I mean, smells fishy to us too!
Growing Dalmations in the forest?? That sounds like maybe a sci-fi movie or something. You might be overrun! Head for the hills!
Jackie & MBBunny Rita
Abby: Aug 1, 2009 – Jan 10, 2012. Our beautiful rescue pup lived LARGE with osteosarcoma for 15 months – half her way-too-short life. I think our "halflistic" approach (mixing traditional meds + supplements) helped her thrive. (PM me for details. I'm happy to help.) She had lung mets for over a year. They took her from us in the end, but they cannot take her spirit! She will live forever in our hearts. She loved the beach and giving kisses and going to In-N-Out for a Flying Dutchman. Tripawds blog, and a more detailed blog here. Please also check out my novel, What the Dog Ate. Now also in paperback! Purchase it at Amazon via Tripawds and help support Tripawds!
Oh Samson, You talk a good game but..........you ended up liking Lady!!! I saw you cuddling with her! I can't wait to see what the forest behind Days Inn has grown!
And hey! Groovin' to the Oldies with Richard Simmons.....don't be knockin' the great Richard Simmons! You can make jokes about a lot of things....but not Richard Simmons! 
Comet - 1999 to 2011
She departed us unexpectedly January 23, 2011 at the age of 12 1/2.
She was born with a deformed front leg and a tripawd all of her life.
And don't act you can't hear me!!
Comet - 1999 to 2011
She departed us unexpectedly January 23, 2011 at the age of 12 1/2.
She was born with a deformed front leg and a tripawd all of her life.
Hey Samson, act sad and you'll get lots of treats from your folks!
(I think your people are terrific for going to Bing-ham-ton again 🙂
Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
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Soooo... Samson, what happenned in Bing-ham-ton today? Don't keep us in suspense too long.
Oh that's right, I'm talking to a monkeybutt. You need to be all dramatic-like. 
Heather & Spirit Shadow
OK- We went to Binghamton and picked up a 4 year old Dal. We are "trying her out" as she is known to have some "issues". Hey- she came with her own Zanax!
She ended up in a shelter for "nipping at a child"- pretty open ended. The rescue pulled her and adopted her out and she "nipped at a man" and was returned-again pretty vague.
While in the rescue she got into a scrap with another dog that required stitches so she has been labeled as possible aggressive and is on her last chance with us.
(I keep thinking of Gelena and I do not want it to come to that but know sometimes that is the only option)
I would never do anything to put poor Samson in danger so I have been extremely careful and I have called in a dog behavioral specialist. Last night went OK- a grr and a snap but no flesh or blood involved. For Sam being a monkeybutt he is very mellow and laid back. He will turn the other cheek before fighting.
I really think its fear- fear of another dog taking her food, toys, getting her attention. The poor thing for being 4 looks like she has lived 100 years -scars, missing hair, anxiety.
Will post pictures soon.
Julie
Spirit Samson was Spirit Tripawd Daisys four legged "brother" and ruled as the self proclaimed head of the Monkeybutt Federations East Coast Division. Lady Chunky Monkey stayed from Oct 2011 and left for the bridge in Apr 2012. Miss Perdy is left and has some big pawprints to fill.
Do you have what it takes to be a Monkeybutt? Find out more at the Monkeybutt Federation
Oh Julie, if anyone can help a dog through this, you can.Oh and the Doggie Downers too 🙂 What a saint you are, really. I hope everything goes smoothly and she fits in soon. Remember that our friends at MySmartPuppy.com have some awesome professional trainers there who can help with your questions. Keep us posted, we can't wait to see some pics.
Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
tripawds.com | tripawds.org | bemoredog.net | triday.pet
Oh, that poor sweetie. Hope she realizes she's hit the Doggy Lotto and settles in ok. But if not... we are right with you that you gotta do what's best for Samson.
Good luck! (DId she come with extra Zanax for mommy? A bit of Mommy's Little Helper?) 🙂
You are indeed a saint!
Jackie
Abby: Aug 1, 2009 – Jan 10, 2012. Our beautiful rescue pup lived LARGE with osteosarcoma for 15 months – half her way-too-short life. I think our "halflistic" approach (mixing traditional meds + supplements) helped her thrive. (PM me for details. I'm happy to help.) She had lung mets for over a year. They took her from us in the end, but they cannot take her spirit! She will live forever in our hearts. She loved the beach and giving kisses and going to In-N-Out for a Flying Dutchman. Tripawds blog, and a more detailed blog here. Please also check out my novel, What the Dog Ate. Now also in paperback! Purchase it at Amazon via Tripawds and help support Tripawds!
ok, did i miss what this pup's name is...chopper? killer? snapper? hope she settles in and finds out she is in a safe place. it took us a while with melanie - not snapping, but other behavioral issues... day by day... paws crossed this works out for everyone, especially samson!!
charon & spirit gayle
Life is good, so very, very good!!! Gayle enjoyed each and every moment of each and every wonderful day (naps included). She left this world December 12, 2011 – off on a new adventure.
Love Never Ends
Oh gosh!!! We are rooting for her! I hope, hope, hope it's just fear aggression! Fear aggression is easy to deal with and with Sam being laid back, then maybe she can relax. She has got the most loving people now, so maybe that is all it takes. Comet was seriously fear aggressive but never bit anymore. Scared everyone by being Miss snappy jaws, but never made contact.
Is she in good health otherwise? Sometimes health issues can cause a dog to be snippy. Maybe prozac instead of Xanax? Dunno.
If by some chance it doesn't work, maybe a call to Best Friends? These are the types of dogs they seem to have a sanctuary for and have expert rehab folks.
I agree with everyone........take the xanax for yourself!
Comet - 1999 to 2011
She departed us unexpectedly January 23, 2011 at the age of 12 1/2.
She was born with a deformed front leg and a tripawd all of her life.
It seems to me that all dog aggression is based in fear. We don't always know what sets things in motion but the root seems to be fear. Of course, if Princess Chopper has learned that this gets her what she wants (probably to be left alone because no one can hurt her then), it's a pattern with a "history." Sometimes it's really hard to overcome history. I think she's in a good place with you guys, though. You are dedicated and determined and have hearts of gold.
Tell Samson it could have been much, much worse. The Days Inn could be growing chee-wa-was that bite his ankles and then run away. Those are much harder to capture and discipline!
Shari
From abandoned puppy to Tripawd Warrior Dude, Dakota became one of the 2011 February Furballs due to STS. Our incredibly sweet friend lived with grace and dignity till he impulsively raced over the Bridge on 12-15-12.
Dakota's thoughtful and erudite blog is at http://shari.tr.....pawds.com/
Here is Miss Perdy- seems pretty happy but she is a bundle of nerves
Game plan A: We need to find an obedience class and get her socialized. I see lots of trips to the Tractor Supply Store in our near future
Spirit Samson was Spirit Tripawd Daisys four legged "brother" and ruled as the self proclaimed head of the Monkeybutt Federations East Coast Division. Lady Chunky Monkey stayed from Oct 2011 and left for the bridge in Apr 2012. Miss Perdy is left and has some big pawprints to fill.
Do you have what it takes to be a Monkeybutt? Find out more at the Monkeybutt Federation
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