So there we were 2 days after Christmas, my DH & I setting out to run some errands when we saw a little dog that looked like this one running in the street. Fearing it would get run over, we stopped & called to it to see if it had tags. It would just run & bark at us....so we followed it up another block & down the street. Some people had their garage door open & the little dog ran inside & continued barking. Sonny (DH), rang the people's doorbell to ask if it was their dog & to tell them he was running the streets. A man came out and said it was their dog & they LET him come & go as he pleased!! We told him we had Pomeranians and were worried for the dog's safety. The man then told us they were thinking of getting rid of him because they were gone all day....and did we want him? HUH??? He also said, "You can yank him up by his tail & he won't bite you!"...HUH?...the little dog was dirty, matted & obviously neglected..
We sure didn't need another dog but how could we resist...
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So meet "Lil Bear" (their name for him)...The man told us he was 5, but his kids said he was 7 years old...so we don't know how old he is for sure...
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Look how smart he is...he can beg...we think he found us & begged us to take him home...
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Look...he can turn his head to the right...
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He can look down....
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He can look straight forward.....
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OK, Lil Bear, smile at all of my blogger friends...now isn't he just the smartest little guy...LOL
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We took him to the vet yesterday and had him checked out. All of his vitals are excellent. He does need his teeth cleaned which is scheduled for January 15th...He is such a sweet, loving little guy I don't know how anyone could just GIVE him away...but we are GLAD they did!
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This probably won't be the last you'll be seeing of Lil Bear...LOL
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Thanks for coming by to visit today & Lil Bear says "WOOF"
100 comments:
Oh Bo, when you told me you had a surprise I just knew it was a little woofer. I was right and I am so happy for you. He is so beautiful and SMART. His coat is gorgeous. Will he have to be groomed often? I love his name Lil Bear, those people did something right and it looks like that was all they did. He is healthy and thank goodness for that. I can tell he has stolen your heart and Sonny's too. I do want a poodle but we are being strong and waiting for the end of this year. Every day my dh looks at a breeder we know to see if there are any new pups. Sigh. I still miss my Babette so much.
Well I can't go on forever. Best wishes to you with your new addition to the family. Will you take him to Colorado?
Love...Jeanne
Oh Bo, he is too cute! I especially love it when he smiled at me! ;O) With all your puppies, you'll be doing those Nikkicrumpet type posts soon! I don't think I could have resisted taking him home either. It's so sad they just let him roam free. What were they thinking??? I'm working on my post regarding yours truly, and hope to have it up by the end of the week. I'll come back & let you know! Hope you enjoyed your time w/ Evan!
Ohhhhhhh you are an angel to take him home. I would have too! You know I have to resist animals so I don't end up with a zoo. Four indoor animals are enough for now!!
I can't fathom people just letting their dogs out to roam and possibly get killed in the streets. I have NEVER and WILL never understand that kind of mentality! He is just ADORABLE and I look forward to seeing more posts about this sweetie!
Bo, how adorable. I want him!!!!!!!!!!!!! So sweet and he
just smiles for you and the camera.
It's match made in heaven. Is he house trained?
Blossom
So glad to meet Lil Bear
He sure is lucky to have found you.
Oh BO, How sweet that Bear found you and you him..I thought for sure you were going to say he got hit...He is just so sweet and deserves a home haom eand family..I am so glad he found one..One of the best dogs I had as a kid found me...and I just loved my Pinky..had him for many years and he was a white pom..with Pink eyes..all albino..Thanks so much to you and your DH for taking him home..have a great day dear friend...hugs and smiles Gloria
How sad and yet so very Happy! I'm so glad lil bear FOUND YOU!!
He is ADORABLE! He is ONE LUCKY FELLA NOW!
Bo, you and hubby are heros. Lil Bear is so darn cute. And OK, now I'm going to teach Casey how to smile...LOL Oh, Casey had his eye surgery yesterday and he came through it like a trooper. Now tomorrow he is getting his first grooming and I fully expect her to quit within the first half hour.:)
And I'll be happy to read every word about your new baby.
Love Ya,
Chris
Bless you, dear Bo, for taking that little dog in. If the previous owner volunteered the information that one could pick the dog up by the tail and he would not retaliate, can you just imagine what other abuse and neglect this little guy suffered? I think you are wonderful for taking him in. I hope he gets along with your other little dogs, and look forward to seeing more of him!
Oh Bo, your new doggie is adorable! Lucky for him you found him. He will have the best of care from his new parents!
Hugs,
Carol
Awwwww he's just adorable! Like you say, how can anyone neglect this little dog, shame on the previous owner!!!! Isn't it funny how things work out...he is one lucky pup to have YOU as his owner now:-) He is very smart indeed! hehe xoxo
Yes Lil bear is a very clever and adorable little guy, he found you and Sonny after all, you are both angels and what a strange guy his previous owner is to let this adorable little doggie roam the streets!. Enjoy your new found friend Bo and I am looking forward to seeing lot's of him in this new year and if Nikki is watching we still love Oz and Crumpet NIKKI heehee. big hugs, Kathy
aww he is beautiful...and so lucky to have you.....
Stop by my blog..I have left you a little something at http://asoutherndaydreamer.blogspot.com/2009/01/moi.html
Bo - what a little cutie!! I can't understand some people just letting their (now your) pet just roam around like that!!
I can't wait to see some more of him!!
Bo, he is PRECIOIUS! And what a blessed boy he is that he found YOU! This is the absolute sweetest post. Makes me want to cry for joy!
We lost our elderly girls (Min Pins) this past year (still can't talk about it wihtout crying), and we've been looking at dogs in rescue. There are so many wonderful dogs who need homes, and I know we are going to find the two for us! This is the kind of story that makes me determined to get a rescue dog. Thank you for sharing, and I could never get tired of seeing pictures of dogs! LOVE them!
XO,
Sheila :-)
Awwww, this is the best story! Welcome to your new extended bloggin family Lil Bear! ♥ Diane
Bear is a real beauty! (That was one of my
Shih-stzu's names too)
You and you hubby are angels.
Thank you for giving him a loving home. :)
Bo!!! I have missed you woman!!!! Little Bear is soooo sweet! I bet he is so grateful and happy! Sounds like he didn't have the most loving home! Good thing for him.. he has you now!
xoxoxoxoxoxo
Happy New Year!
Donna Marie
Oh Bo! He's so cute!!! I'm so glad you have him now! I don't understand why some people even have pets!! The little guy must think he has died and gone to Heaven at your house where's he's loved and appreciated! Thank you so much for sharing Lil Bear with us! You are a saint, Bo! Hugs to you, my friend...Debbie
Hi Bo!
Talk about a love story! That is just too sweet! There is no doubt that Lil Bear needed you and you found each other! How wonderful!!! He sure is a cutie...I bet he'll be spoiled rotten! :)
Hi Bo! Oh, what a little precious! Lil Bear is a darling little thing! How wonderful you and your hubby took this little darling! Please post more about him.
Be a sweetie,
Shelia ;)
Lil Bear now has the bestest mommy and daddy in the world. That last picture is adorable!
Hi Bo, What a precious little guy! I would have to keep him too. He's just beautiful!! Hope you are having a wonderful start to the new year. Kristen
Bless your hearts! He is adorable, especially when he "smiles" I have worked for a veterinarian for 25 years. Luckily, for every moron like this baby's previous owner, we know at least 10 wonderful souls like you who will love and appreciate these little creatures. Best wishes to you and your new addition, post a pic after his "doggy dental" lol. Hugs, Kathy
I think God sent you and your hubby to sweet lil bear! What a sad life he was obviously living..and now he has someone to take care of him and give him the love he deserves! I just love that you have such a big heart and rescued the poor pooch....and he really is a beauty!
Oh, Be still my heart! What a cutie!! You were really lucky to have found him, or rather he found you!! How wonderful for him to have found a very loving and caring home! He is just adorable!!
Hi Bo
Really? As you told the story I kept thinking "huh"? "huh"? isn't that unbelievable. He is soooo cute and he looks so sweet and he IS so clever too.
I'm glad you took him. He looks like he could use lots of loves and give just as much back.
That is such a sweet story.
enjoy your little guy..
have a nice evening
Judi
Okay, seriously, this story brought tears to my eyes. He is sooo lucky to have you! ~Cindy~
Animals always have a way of finding what's right for them or at least the lucky ones do!! I think this was a match for sure;) Hugs And give Lil bear a big hug from Auntie French;) xoxo
Oh, he's so cute! And he's so lucky! He went out and found his own great parents to adopt him! Loved this story. laurie
awh, Bo...he is so PRECIOUS...so so cute and I am so glad for both of you...him AND you, for finding ea other...
hugs, bj
This is the sweetest and CUTEST blog post ever. TAILWAGS to happy endings. There is a special place for people like you in heaven, I just know it.
Hugs, Penny and the poodle girls
Bo - how wonderful of you and your husband. Such a cute dog. I get so angry when people don't care for their animals. He looks happy, clean, and content now. Please keep us posted on how he is doing.
Hugs,
Sweetie
What a sweet puppy and how lucky he is to have such a nice family to adopt. It does seem like he found you and you didn't even know you were lost, did you?
Roberta Anne
Oh Bo, That Lil Bear is just precious! How could anyone treat their dog in that way. That little dog was begging for you to take him home. ~ Robyn
Oh Bo, what a little sweetie you've adopted. I can't believe anyone would neglect him or want to give him away, but clearly he was meant for you! I just love his smiling picture and look forward to seeing lots more of Lil Bear!
Oh Bo, I am sure glad he found his right home. I can't imagine the abuse he has had and dogs are true and loving. I think God sent him to your loving home:)
Oooh, what a sweet looking little dog! Bless y'all's hearts for taking him in:-)
Dear Bo~ I truly believe you were God-sent for Lil' Bear~~~ no doubt he has ALREADY shown you just a SMIDGEON of all the love he has cooped up inside, especially after being with "THOSE" H-O-R-R-I-B-L-E people (picked him up by the TAIL, did they? I'd like to see THAT guy picked up by HIS!!!~OMG!). Anyway, blessings to you all on this wonderful new family member~~~ Our "Belle-girl" sends him welcome licks & she TOO is relieved that Lil Bear is now "WHERE HE BELONGS", and that is with YOU & your LOVING family! Happy New Year to you all, dear friend! Love, Linda (I MUST ask you to give him a great big warm hug n' tummy rub from me, ok??? Thanks!)~~~
Thank you everyone for all of your sweet words about Lil Bear...and Linda/Mom I will rub his little tummy for you...he really likes that! He is housebroken, but he had never used a doggy door...he caught on to that in a couple of days. His only bad habit is jumping on my sofa...but he's hopefully going to learn that is not allowed. All of his love & kisses he gives us makes it hard to scold him though... ;-) Bo
Good morning Bo, I'm saving lots of hugs and I want some back. We talked to Suzanne and all is set. We are definitely coming one or two days early so we can have a day to spend with you. We can get lodging at Fairplay 18 miles away. While you are there think of something we can do. Just visiting would suit us too. I loved seeing Lil Bear again. He is a wonderful little dog. Have you tried hanging him by is tail to see if he will bite. Just kidding, is that guy nuts? Thank heaven you saved him!!!
Hugs...Jeanne
Lil Bear is adorable!! How wonderful that you found him. What a great start to the New Year for BOTH of you :-). This is my first visit here but I'll stop by again to see more pics of L.B. :-)
Hi Bo! I love this story! Little Bear is so cute! And the tricks he can do are just amazing! Good for you who knew that your outing would lead to a rescue! I look forward to see more of the little guy! (I am not suppose to be here, I am not suppose to be here, I am not suppose to be here) I can't stay away! But I'm on my way out for a little shopping, and visiting. Deb
Bo, I came back to look at his cute little face again. This is giving me courage to step out and make inquiries about a pair of rescue dogs.
XO,
Sheila :-)
What a cutie I'm so glad you were in the right place at the right time.
I found you today while "flipping" through blogs and your name caught my eye. I was just wondering if Bo is your real given name? You see that was my mothers name (in Heaven since 1999). It is also my middle name. You don't hear it as a girls name very often. Mom's father named her after a character in a Zane Grey novel 80 some years ago. I didn't like having it for a middle name growing up. When kids asked me how it was spelled and I had to say B O, well there were always snickers lol. Now I like it and glad to have it as my middle name.
Blessing to you and yours,
Cheryl Bo
Ahhh... Lil' Bear is as smart as can be. After all he found you!! He is adorable. And I'll look forward to seeing more of him!!
Hugs, Terrie
Well, he is the cutest little fellow. Of course, you had to take him home with you.
And, he is very, very smart. ;-)
I'll like seeing more pictures.
How incredibly lucky he is to have you to love him and care for him :)
Bo, What a cutie! I am so glad that he found you all or that you all found him...which ever...He sure is a little lucky now! And I know you all won't be hanking him up by the tail! Blessings to you! Nancy
What great pictures!
Lil Bear is soooo cute. I love the story and you are so kind to take him in.
Prayers, Bo
Little Bear was very lucky you and your hubby came by. I mean. . .let the poor little feller run around and come and go as he pleases, and pick him up by his tail? This dog was abused!!! He has found a wonderful home now and will be very happy ~ of that I am very sure!!
Blessings,
Sher
Hi Bo,
Lil Bear is one lucky dog....you know he found you... what a story...I have my sweet little Mika Bella and would never let her run the streets.... She is my love....Bo, I think you and hubby saved her life...and I will never get tired of hearing about Lil Bear...Well Done !!!!!
Hugs,
Mo :-)
Hey BO...thanks for coming by and seeing my manly stuff...hows that bear doing girl..hugs and smiles Gloria
Congrats on the new family member! He looks like a cutie. Bet he'll bring lots of joy and laughs--already made me laugh with the "look what he can do" shots!
Katie
Bo, I'm sooo happy that Little Bear found YOU. A wonderful, loving life is about the start for him. He's sooo lucky.
Good morning, Brown Eyes..
My hubby says if you have to ask about utility bills in one of those hugh homes, you can't afford the house! *grin
Good Morning, Bo! Lil' Bear is a cutie! Glad you all hooked up! :) I know he will have a much better home! ~hugs, Rhonda :)
Ohhhh Bo...what a heart warming story...I love Lil Bear!!!! It's like a Cinderella story & you rescued him with a Happy Ever After ending! I love it!!!! That is precious! Have a great weekend girl!
Oh my gosh Bo...I am just now getting here. I need to take time to relax at the lake and read my blogs!!!
You and Sonny were meant to rescue Li'l Bear. He's definitely found a good home with you. What a life he must have been leading! Bless you both for taking him home!
Lil Bear is so lucky to have found you!!!! This makes me so happy and Lil Bear too I'll bet.
Hugs, Bridget
I am amazed. He looks precious. I want a dog so bad. We have been looking since before Christmas...but nothing. I cannot believe the price for a mixed dog. Anyways, you are the lucky ones!
Hi Bo,
I wandered over from TarDevil's blog to "meet" you for myself and from the very first post I read (about your new dog!) I can tell you're my kind of person! A compassionate animal lover! That was certainly Bear's lucky day, wasn't it?
I look forward to reading your blog - now that I've found it. I'm new to the blogging world myself but having a great time with it.
Gail
Hi Bo, I hopped over from Tardevil who was praising your from the rooftops!
Anyone who loves dogs is wonderful in my book so hello and I'll be lurking around from now on!
Lil Bear must have sensed your sparkle and picked you!
Ah, he was meant fot you! How cute he is! I know he found the perfect loving home. What a sweet story.
Hugs, DebraK
You are so deservingly posted on tardevils blog. I'm glad she was able to post so eloquently.
Lil Bear is precious! And he is the luckiest dog in the world to get to go home with you! I think he just won the Doggie Lottery!
:-) I'm so glad you saved him from those other people! Looking forward to seeing more of Lil Bear! Susan
Glad you got to see Lauren Bacall's little pom Sophie. I'm sure Sophie and Lil Bear would be bestest of friends if they met. I thought it was interesting how blog commenters were poo pooing Glen Close for focusing on a pom ASSUMING it wasn't a rescue. Just because a dog is purebred doesn't mean it doesn't need a better home now does it? So glad your lil bear pom got RESCUED from roaming the streets and has a new safe home with you.
Hugs, Penny
What a sweet story! You stumbled upon that doggy for a reason, I'm still seething over how he was treated and the cruel attitude of the former owner, your hubby and you are both two of a wonderful kind!
I have all rescue pets. I'm so glad to see something like this!
Hello Bo, I am late with my visits today. We were up late for the big game and I shopped all morning and then took a nap. Now we are getting ready to go to a movie. This day flew by.
I am waiting to hear from you about the trip this summer. We are excited about going.
Thanks for your sweet comment about my grands. We adore them.
Hugs and love...Jeanne
Ohhhhh, Lil Bear is so cute when he smiles... ;)
Have a pretty weekend pretty Bo!
Hugs
cielo
I came over from Tardevil's blog to meet your blog and it is great. I am so glad she wrote that post (it was so sweet).
That little dogs angel was watchin' over him. You were led to each other. It is sad how some people get pets and they don't have the time or inclination to take care of them. He sure is a sweetie. I would have been like you and would have taken him home too.
OH what a great story! I'm so happy you guys were the one who found him! He will now have a safe good home! God bless you for taking him in.
He looks a lot like my little guy. Whom I love to death!
Hugs,
Joanne
Oh my, what a sweetie!! You, or should I say HE had me hooked early on in the post...and then the SMILE............ohhhhhhhhhhh!
Jan
I'm so glad you got Little Bear. The other people didn't deserve him!!
AWWWWWWWWWWWW.HOW VERY PRECIOUS.GOD SENT YOU TWO THERE TO FIND HIM AND BRING HIM HOME.THATS JUST ALL THERE IS TO IT......ANN
Oh my gosh..he is absolutely adorable.. how on earth could someone give him away? I think he had som guardian angels the day you all decided to take off to run errands...The picture of him laughing is Priceless.... can't wait to hear more about Lil Bear...hugs ~lynne~
Hi Bo!
Well! It's finished and it isn't even dark out yet. Thanks for stopping by and encouraging me today! : ) I needed it! I kept taking blogging breaks to see what was new.
This Lil Bear is just about the sweetest little thing. You did the right thing!. However, I don't think you found him.... He found you! : ) What a sqwish ball! You just wanna pick him up and sqwish him!
~Liz
Hi Bo, thanks for your visit, I enjoyed it. How's Lil Bear adjusting to his new home by now?
Love Ya,
Chris
what an adorable dog you have got.You were really lucky to have found him, or rather he found you!!
Hi Bo! I have missed you and Chloe Dawn appreciates you stopping by to visit her. Hope your little new pup is doing great. What a beauty.
Be a sweetie,
Shelia ;)
Oh, Bo he is so adorable! I love his smile most of all! No wonder you couldn't leave him there!
I bet the kids miss him but he will be well loved.
Suzanne
Oh Bo! If he is not the most adorable little thing. I sure am glad that he found you and your DH!
Still love your new baby and thank you for your prayers!
Still love your new baby and thank you for your prayers!
Wishing you, your DH, and that sweet baby Bear a Happy Sunday. Be blessed! :-)
xo,
Sheila
Hi Bo,
You always leave me such sweet comments....You are the best...have a wonderful Sunday...
Hugs,
Mo ;-)
Hi Bo :)
That's how we ended up with Shiloh. I don't know if you read this....
http://ruespeanutbutterandjellylife.blogspot.com/2008/03/safe-and-sound.html
but you can read about his story there.
Lil Bear is absolutely darling and I'm so thankful that he has found a happy home with you :)
hugs,
rue
Hello Bo, We had a long morning at Church. One of our members 11 year old boy is very ill with Kidney problems. Boy, when we think we have sadness just look around. Our church had a fellowship of prayers with all of the congregation. It was so moving. Everyone could not bear to stop praying for him. He has a very little chance to make it. Sigh.
Thanks for coming by, we are so looking forward to June.
Love...Jeanne
I saw your comment on (Rebel's)HillBillyWoman's blog and thought I'd check out your blog.
I think that's great you adopted this little guy into your home! He does have a face you just can't resist! It is a wonder how somebody could give him away like that.
Hi Bo, thanks for stopping by and taking a look at the frames. You're right....there are so many possibilities! I better get busy! I just looked at Lil Bear again.....Oh he's so cute!! Kristen
hey
very cute fellow . very sweet and friendly too do i suppose.how lucky you are.
cheers!
Awww...it so irritates me when people abuse animals...and children...and other people...why?!
Thank God for special people like you who rescue those who need it!
What a wonderful addition to your family!
Thanks for stopping by my 1st Pink Saturday!
Hi Bo, I've tagged you on my blog. Hope you join in, it's lots of fun! Kathy
Hi Bo
What a cutie. How could you resist? I'm glad he's found a good home!
Hugs, Rhondi
Hi Bo!
Sorry I ahven't been around --my daughter has been very sick and I was over her place to take care of her. She has a Mac computer and I don't know how to use it ...lol!
Little Bear is adorable! My son has a Pomeranian who is the cutest smartest dog so I know your little guy will be a greta friend --so glad you rescued him!
Hugs, Pat
Lil Bear sure was leading you to his owners so that you could rescue him from those MEAN people!!!! I am so happy he is with yopu now and for the rest of his life which I am sure will now be SOOOOO much better! He is one of the cutest pomeranians that I have ever seen. I think he was posing for his pictures cause he was so darn happy to be HOME!!!!! Give him a kiss, hug and belly rub from me too. What a sweetie! Hugs, Pinky
Hi Pinky...Thanks so much for coming by to meet Lil Bear...he is a real sweetheart! ;-) Bo
What an awesome Christmas gift you were given and even more of a gift for lil bear to be given a second chance with such special people as you and hubby. Enjoy your lil bundle of love!
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