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Sally, you were closer than you realized with your last comment in Rocky's Coping with Loss thread. I wound up picking this guy up the day before Thanksgiving.
I'm not sure I'm really ready for this just yet, but too late now. Trying to decide between Baxter or Riley for a name.
David and Rocky (and Baxter now too!)
Rocky had his right front leg amputated on Valentine's Day 2017 after being diagnosed with osteosarcoma.
He joined the September Saints on September 3, 2017.
He is the toughest, bravest, sweetest and best friend I'll ever know.
How sweet!!! I’m sure he is going to make a great new companion. I will say our other doggie helps to fill some of the void at times....plus it helps me remember they just want to be loved. You did good David. Looks like Rocky guided this one right where he needed to be!!!
OMD LOOK AT THOSE EARS!!! He is BEAUTIFUL David!!! Oh and he has no idea how lucky he just got. Congratulations to both of you, and you know your Rocky angel is smiling now that his dad finally has a smile on his face. Baxter/Riley yoy are one handsome dude! Take good care of your new papa, he is the best!!!
Hugs,
Jackie and Huckleberry
Hugs,
Jackie, Bo, Andy, Oscar, Phoebe, and the coolest feral tripawd kitty Huckleberry 
I felt like it was going to happen!!! OOOOOMMMMMDDDDDD!!!!! DAVID!!! I'M BLUBBERING WITH TEARS OF JOY OVER HERE!! 🙂 🙂 🙂 I ABSOLUTELY CANNOT CONTAIN MY EXCITEMENT!! Exxite.e t ofr both of you!! 🙂 🙂
Ohhh, you're ready alright! Rocky wouldn't make this happen at this time with this dog if you weren't "ready"! Now, "ready for what" is yet to be revealed!! 🙂 🙂 I know one thing I can see right off the bat, this sweet Baxter Riley NEEDS to be loved!! He NEEDS to know what love and joy and security feel like!!
I love this first picture. It shows a sweet doggy who is a bit apprehensive and uncertain. I can't wait to see the difference between this first picture of Baxter Riley and a picture a couple of weeks later after he's been loved by you! You will love having a sog in the house again. You will love having someone to talk to again...a reason to get up...a reason to hurry home.
Tell us more!! What's his "story"? What was it that "clicked" when you first saw him and he you? What have the first few days and nights been like? And how has Rocky made his presence know to you duriw these few days? Has he shown any interest in tennis balls yet? CAN'T WAIT TO HEAR MORE AND SEE MORE PICTURES!! 🙂 I love the way this guy looks!! Everything about him is so unique!
CAN'T STOP GRINNING OVER HERE! 🙂 🙂
Hugs
Sally and Alumni Happy Hannah and Merry Myrtle and Frankie too!
Happy Hannah had a glorious additional bonus time of over one yr & two months after amp for osteo! She made me laugh everyday! Joined April's Angels after send off meal of steak, ice cream, M&Ms & deer poop!
While I type up his story, I guess I'll ask for some help.
Does he look more like a Baxter or a Riley?
David and Rocky (and Baxter now too!)
Rocky had his right front leg amputated on Valentine's Day 2017 after being diagnosed with osteosarcoma.
He joined the September Saints on September 3, 2017.
He is the toughest, bravest, sweetest and best friend I'll ever know.
Big smiles, up to you but Riley is an awful cute name, maybe you should see if he had a Baxter or Riley personality?? Still smiling here....😁😁😁
Hugs,
Jackie, Bo, Andy, Oscar, Phoebe, and the coolest feral tripawd kitty Huckleberry
Good job Rocky!
There is no reason that Baxter/Riley shouldn't hear you when you call him!
He does look a little nervous in the pick- can't wait to see him settle in.
So on the name- I would vote for Baxter right now, I always like having a name that you can shorten- you could call him Bax as a nickname. But then maybe there is something in his back story to change my mind.
Karen and the Spirit Pug Girls
Tri-pug Maggie survived a 4.5 year mast cell cancer battle only to be lost to oral melanoma.
1999 to 2010
Karen,
I'm leaning Baxter for precisely that reason. I always called Rocky "Rox" and I'd probably wind up calling Baxter "Bax." Riles just doesn't sound as good to me.
So far, every dog I've had has had a five-letter name that ends in Y. Riley would continue that trend. But every previous dog has been a Cocker Spaniel. This one is clearly not a Cocker. Rocky broke the mold for Cocker Spaniels for me, so maybe Baxter needs to set a new path.
David and Rocky (and Baxter now too!)
Rocky had his right front leg amputated on Valentine's Day 2017 after being diagnosed with osteosarcoma.
He joined the September Saints on September 3, 2017.
He is the toughest, bravest, sweetest and best friend I'll ever know.
Well with all of that information Baxter is sounding better and better 🙂 Can't wait to hear his story!
Hugs,
Jackie, Bo, Andy, Oscar, Phoebe, and the coolest feral tripawd kitty Huckleberry
I vote Baxter! Congratulations on your sweet new boy!!!
🐾 Loki, Dog of Mischief 🐶
I loved life as a tripawd for over three years following right forelimb amputation due to an aggressive and recurrent hemangiopericytoma. I reclaimed my place among the gods and valkyries in Valhalla on November 11th, 2020. My parents miss me tremendously, but I know they'll keep me in their hearts forever... and don't worry, I've approved my mom's use of my Tripawds account.
I brought him home last Wednesday. The first week has been rough. He picked up a bit of kennel cough at the shelter. Thanksgiving night, it was really bad. He was honking up a storm, wouldn't eat, had a bloody nose and you could just tell he felt miserable. So I took him to the emergency vet (thankfully we have two nearby, so I was able to avoid the one where Rocky and I went for the final time - I'm just not ready to go back there yet.)
The emergency vet diagnosed him with an upper respiratory infection in addition to the kennel cough. Since he wouldn't eat, getting him to take medicine was an adventure. He's really really REALLY good about holding pills in his mouth/throat and spitting them back up. We even tried diluting and crushing the pills into liquid with no luck. Thankfully he started eating over the weekend, which has made giving him his meds MUCH easier. He still has a cough, but he's getting better and should be close to 100 percent by this weekend.
As for his story, he was a stray picked up by Animal Services. They listed him on Pet Finder, which is where I found him. I can't really explain it, but something about him piqued my interest. I looked at him one afternoon and when I went back later that night, his profile was gone. I emailed to inquire about what happened to him and was told a local rescue group had picked him up. I eventually emailed them and went to visit him at the shelter. The whole drive out there, I thought "what the hell am I doing?!? I'm not ready for this. I still really miss Rocky."
I can't really say it was love at first sight, but he seemed like a really good dog. I thought about it for a few days and eventually went back to see him with my parents and their dogs in tow to make sure they all got along. And I ended up bringing him home.
I'm not exactly sure what type of dog he is. His paperwork says Australian Cattle Dog/Beagle mix, but the consensus seems to be that there's no Beagle in there. His vet said maybe Australian Shepherd with some Chow. He's estimated to be about 2 years old. Really sweet and friendly so far, although a bit lethargic since he's been sick. Has shown zero interest in balls or toys.
Funny story: I heard him bark the other night. I went to check on him and found him in my room. He was looking up at the top of my armoire, barking at Rocky's Cuddle Clone .
David and Rocky (and Baxter now too!)
Rocky had his right front leg amputated on Valentine's Day 2017 after being diagnosed with osteosarcoma.
He joined the September Saints on September 3, 2017.
He is the toughest, bravest, sweetest and best friend I'll ever know.
Awww sweet David. I can't wait to see more of Baxter/Riley (I kinda like Baxter) lots of pictures. He will bring joy back into your life. Not that you won't miss Rocky because you will but I am glad Rocky led you into helping someone else.
Can't wait to hear all the crazy things he does 
He is a beautiful boy
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Michelle & Angel Sassy
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05/04/2006 - Bosch, Sassy's pal, earned his wings 03/29/19 fought cancer for 4 months.
"You aren't doing it TO her, you are doing it FOR her. Give her a chance at life."
Yep, sounding more and more like a Baxter because of all the reasons. You could give him a middle name that has five letters. I do like Baxter Riley...Baxter Henry...Baxter Lewis. Is there a family name in your family tree that woukd be a good middle name?
WELCOME HOME BAX!! YOU JUST WON THE PUPPY LOTTERY!!
Okay...the ears and head are maybe "some" Herman Shepard?? The vody, the legs...no clue!! 🙂
Happy Hannah had a glorious additional bonus time of over one yr & two months after amp for osteo! She made me laugh everyday! Joined April's Angels after send off meal of steak, ice cream, M&Ms & deer poop!
He's definitely got some Shepherd - either Australian or German. But obviously something else smaller too.
The vet said they could do a DNA test, but they quoted me $150 for it so I passed.
David and Rocky (and Baxter now too!)
Rocky had his right front leg amputated on Valentine's Day 2017 after being diagnosed with osteosarcoma.
He joined the September Saints on September 3, 2017.
He is the toughest, bravest, sweetest and best friend I'll ever know.
Oh gosh! I love how all this unfolded! 'And I love hownyiu actually had to traxk him down...then go visit him in person...and, the rest his history.
Poor thing, so sorry he's been sick though. You got him out of there just in time. I doubt he would have received much care at the shelter.
And barking....no, let's change that ro ."communicating" with Rocky's Cuddle Clone !! Pretty darn special sign if you ask me! And glad your parents' dogs approve!'
Hmmm...maybe some Corgi??
Where does he sleep?
Can't wait for him to feel better a d to realize he's HOME!
Happy Hannah had a glorious additional bonus time of over one yr & two months after amp for osteo! She made me laugh everyday! Joined April's Angels after send off meal of steak, ice cream, M&Ms & deer poop!
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