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Offline Eupher

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Maya
« on: January 20, 2013, 10:32:19 AM »
I've remarked in a couple of threads apart from this one that Mrs E and I adopted an Australian shepherd from a local animal shelter. Her name is Maya.

She's assimilated well into the rest of the pack and has learned a buncha stuff already -

First, negotiating the doggie door to go outside was something new for her. She'd patiently wait for someone to open the door and then she'd wait outside for someone to open the door to exit and enter accordingly, but it took a few days and some patience (and a few treats) for her to "get it." In and out of the door now.

It appeared that she was didn't like for an object to touch her head, and that was part of the problem. (Getting in and out through the doggie door requires negotiating a rubber flap that's cut into and mounted to the door.)

She's also learned to run on the treadmill, which is real handy for a herding dog that is high-energy. (I tried jogging with her and she just laughed at me.)

We did have to negotiate a bout with kennel cough. Supposedly vaccinated, she contracted it anyway and passed it on to Lexie, one of our other dogs. Some antibiotics took care of that and she's gained 7 lbs. over the past month.

Maya is without a doubt the most affectionate dog I've ever encountered. Friendly, bright, and handsome, we're very happy with her and, I think, she with us.

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Re: Maya
« Reply #1 on: January 20, 2013, 10:34:05 AM »
Awwww, look at her.

That's great, Euph!
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Re: Maya
« Reply #2 on: January 20, 2013, 10:41:30 AM »
Awesomeness!!!!! :cheersmate:
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Re: Maya
« Reply #3 on: January 20, 2013, 03:00:38 PM »
Pretty girl!!!!

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Re: Maya
« Reply #4 on: January 20, 2013, 03:20:55 PM »
Awe, she's beautiful.  I always love these happy stories about these beautiful animals that for some reason were given up to shelters.

I have spent my life taking in strays, nursing them back to health, both human and animals.  There's no greater satisfaction and reward then seeing them healthy and happy again with a loving family.

Remind me to tell you the story about our stray raccoon we named "Couch Boy" someday... 

Although we love and lose our four legged babies all too soon in life, it's worth it for the love they give and they know just how much they were loved.  I couldn't imagine my life without them.

She's beautiful Eupher...and she looks very happy too.
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Re: Maya
« Reply #5 on: January 20, 2013, 03:28:24 PM »
She's a beauty Eupher. 
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Re: Maya
« Reply #6 on: January 21, 2013, 10:21:25 AM »
Yay for Aussies!!! I love mine to pieces  :heart:
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Re: Maya
« Reply #7 on: January 21, 2013, 12:24:53 PM »
For over thirty years, all of our pups have been drop-offs, rescues, or were gonna be put down by breeders. We love/loved 'em all. It was always heartbreaking when it came for them to leave us. In all those years, we only had to put down two, a Cocker/Poodle mix and a Siberian, both due to cancer. The rest passed away at home.

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Re: Maya
« Reply #8 on: January 21, 2013, 10:34:32 PM »
What a beautifull girl! She looks like she is ready to spend her life pleasing her family.

RE: Doggy doors. My old gal, a 14yo lab that I rescued when she was six never liked her head patted. She would yelp anytime her head was patted (as in..  "good dog"). She adapted in every other area just perfect. From being a hunting dog to becoming a fishing companion.
Once I got a doggy door for the slider (same as you mentioned) now she dosent mind the head pats.

Keep up the loving, it is more then repaid!
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Re: Maya
« Reply #9 on: January 21, 2013, 11:45:54 PM »
Wow, what a beautiful dog.
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Re: Maya
« Reply #10 on: January 22, 2013, 08:14:21 AM »
Quote from: Eupher on January 20, 2013, 10:32:19 AM
I've remarked in a couple of threads apart from this one that Mrs E and I adopted an Australian shepherd from a local animal shelter. Her name is Maya.

She's assimilated well into the rest of the pack and has learned a buncha stuff already -

First, negotiating the doggie door to go outside was something new for her. She'd patiently wait for someone to open the door and then she'd wait outside for someone to open the door to exit and enter accordingly, but it took a few days and some patience (and a few treats) for her to "get it." In and out of the door now.

It appeared that she was didn't like for an object to touch her head, and that was part of the problem. (Getting in and out through the doggie door requires negotiating a rubber flap that's cut into and mounted to the door.)

She's also learned to run on the treadmill, which is real handy for a herding dog that is high-energy. (I tried jogging with her and she just laughed at me.)

We did have to negotiate a bout with kennel cough. Supposedly vaccinated, she contracted it anyway and passed it on to Lexie, one of our other dogs. Some antibiotics took care of that and she's gained 7 lbs. over the past month.

Maya is without a doubt the most affectionate dog I've ever encountered. Friendly, bright, and handsome, we're very happy with her and, I think, she with us.



Beautiful pup, Sir. Am I mistaken or does she have two different colored eyes. It may be the angle of the lens, but I have known pups that do have different colored eyes.

Nothing better on God's green earth than a fine pup, and those that give them homes and love. Sounds like Maya has found both.
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Re: Maya
« Reply #11 on: January 22, 2013, 09:57:42 AM »
Shooter, BEG, thanks for your thoughts.

Yes, she has two different-colored eyes. As someone remarked on a different thread (same photo), one eye is drawn first toward the grey eye and then the other. Rather striking.

It's a characteristic of the Australian shepherd breed (although the vet thinks she's mixed with some other unidentified breed), but there's little doubt she's mostly Aussie:

Here's a photo of an Aussie pup:



And a link:

http://www.ashgi.org/color/aussie_eye_color.htm
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Re: Maya
« Reply #12 on: January 22, 2013, 11:28:34 AM »
Quote from: Eupher on January 22, 2013, 09:57:42 AM
Shooter, BEG, thanks for your thoughts.

Yes, she has two different-colored eyes. As someone remarked on a different thread (same photo), one eye is drawn first toward the grey eye and then the other. Rather striking.

It's a characteristic of the Australian shepherd breed (although the vet thinks she's mixed with some other unidentified breed), but there's little doubt she's mostly Aussie:

Here's a photo of an Aussie pup:



And a link:

http://www.ashgi.org/color/aussie_eye_color.htm


That little bit of pink on the nose almost looks like a nose ring.  :rofl:
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Re: Maya
« Reply #13 on: January 22, 2013, 07:12:52 PM »
Maya is beautiful and very lucky to find a home with you. I've had rescue dogs for a lot of years. The last dog I purchased from a breeder was about 30 years ago. Ever since then, they've all been rescues. There's just something special about a dog that needs a home. I've had a total of 7 greyhounds over the years, 1 rescued keeshound and a rescued mutt from the street. All were wonderful pets.

I'll bet it's tough keeping up with the Aussie. They're very smart dogs.
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Re: Maya
« Reply #14 on: January 22, 2013, 07:17:45 PM »
Greyt looking pupper! She looks very happy!
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