Dog Hair Don't Care

14/04/2020

18/11/2019

I've officially had Vince for over two months. He's my little shadow and knows that I'd do anything to make him happy. After first bringing him home, I was SO worried that he wasn't happy here. I had this crazy thought that maybe he was happier at the shelter. Clearly, he is content here, and loves having an entire apartment to hang out in. Today, I was thinking about how I want to adopt another dog....don't worry, though, I'll wait a couple years. 😉 Jacob and I have started looking for houses and a MUST HAVE (and possibly a higher priority than the size of the actual house) is a big fenced in backyard, or in a price range where we could put in a nice fence. We want there to be space for Jett to run, and I would feel safest if Vince had a physical fence instead of just a shock collar. Gotta prioritize my doggos, always ❤ (also small win: Vince wasn't barking when I got home tonight 😆)

25/10/2019

I realize this is slightly blurry but LOOK AT HOW GOOD THEY ARE ALL BEING. GUYS. These three are NEVER this calm around each other. They are usually running around and playing (which is adorable, so no complaints here), but just hold some treats and BAM we have paused play time. Lol!

25/10/2019

"So let me get this straight...you want me to wear a BOW TIE? Mom, no, please...."
Jacob and I are wanting to take some pictures with Vince and Jett on our wedding day. I think our two fur-boys would look quite handsome in bow ties?!

25/10/2019

Jacob and I got engaged yesterday and I'm just really excited to one day have a house and a bunch of dogs. Ok, Happy Sunday, bye. 💕💕💕😊😊💍

16/10/2019

This morning's walk was eventful and short. Koda managed to find a bone 🤦‍♀️ so obviously I tried to get it out of his mouth. So um he sort of bit my finger....and broke skin on both top and bottom. 😅 I had to walk home with my finger over the grass bc it was dripping blood. Sorry that is probably tmi but hey these things happen. Now my finger is swollen but my love for dogs is unfazed. ALSO it was mid 30s so my finger was so cold that it didnt even start to hurt until after I got home for it to be cleaned and bandaged up. Silver linings, y'all. I've never been bit this bad by a dog. Who would've guessed it would be by the Kodsters (literally the chillest, sweetest pup on the planet--he sleeps even more than Vince). DO NOT FEAR THE DACHSHUND I PROMISE HE DIDN'T MEAN TO HURT ME. He has stitches on his neck and top of his head, too, and fyi stitches really freak me out so I avoid looking at them. Touching them is just a no no. That's the end of this story time! Life is never dull with so many doggos. 😂 .

16/10/2019

Vince likes to help me with homework.

16/10/2019

My little dude is always looking dapper. ❤ .

08/10/2019

Koda and Vince got along beautifully this past weekend--after a not-so-great first meeting and Vince getting territorial over his toy. They are both great dogs, so with a little correction, things were all good again. I also brought Vince over to meet Jacob's parent's dog and they LOVED each other. Them two + Jett were just having a BLAST playing around the house. I've never seen Vince that active, but I am glad he does so well with other dogs. He kept trying to play with my sister's dog, Lexi, but she wasn't sure how to react to his boisterous play attitude! Most of the time, she just sat there wagging her tail but not moving lol...overall, the weekend went better than I thought it would. .

07/10/2019

Hey hey hey Raphael! You're name is cool. You're cool. You're smile is cool. So yeah, let's find you that furever home that you are looking for!! This guy is about 3 years old and is a Boxer/Pit Bull mix. He is super handsome and loved going on a walk. ❤
@ SPCA Cincinnati

04/10/2019

Tina thought selfie=kisses and I am 100% ok with that!! She is a 3 1/2 year old Pit Bull/Terrier mix and has a BEAUTIFUL brindle coat. As you can tell by the pictures, she's a sweetheart. Also, she loves to sniff around outside! Come check this girl out and see if you can give her the furever home she is looking for! 😁
@ SPCA Cincinnati

03/10/2019

"Sun's so bright gotta close my eyes!! Sunday was SO GREAT. Ran around while mum and dad watched. They brought the weird smul doggo...not sure wut his deal is? He always grumpy and sweepy..." -Jett, 2k19

02/10/2019

My men ❤

01/10/2019

The last picture represents their respective personalities. 😂 Jett: somewhat oblivious goofball who is just fun-loving and ready to GO. Vince: chill, loves naps, gives off grumpy old man vibes, loving and thinks he is a big doggo.
When I filled out the adoption application for Vince, they had a section where you had to check your most liked traits in dogs. So, um, I MIGHT have checked every single box. 🤷‍♀️ Then I didnt want to come off overly crazy so I unchecked "independent" even though I don't dislike any dog trait. Clearly, I've got two doggos with completely different personalities, but I love them equally. I've got my giant cuddle bug and my obedient shadow. Vince was the PERFECT edition to our little family and I cannot get over the fact that we have TWO dogs around when I'm with Jacob. Sadly, Jacob said no more doggos until we are married with a house (why must he be such an adult with logical thoughts???). Lol...honestly, I want to wait 2-3 years to consider getting another dog. I predict it'll be pit bull mix or a corgi (I just really want a corgi lol), but honestly who knows. I'm just out here loving all the doggos. THANKFUL for Koda (my 11-year-old pup who has basically been adopted by my parents ❤ -- bittersweet situation), Jett, and Vince. HAPPY TUESDAY!

30/09/2019

This pretty girl is Carma! She is a 4 year old Pit Bull/Terrier mix. I think this sweet girl would be down for anything. Carma is looking for her furever home!
@ SPCA Cincinnati

29/09/2019

As you can see, Elliot is quite a sweetheart. He is about 4 1/2 years old and is a Pit Bull/Terrier mix! His coat is absolutely beautiful. Everytime I see a dog with a brindle coat, I think of my dog Koda. Elliot has been at the shelter for a little while and is a volunteer favorite! He walked so good with me, so we took an extra long walk together. After that, we hung out and I received some kisses. ☺😍 Elliot is looking for his furever home!
@ SPCA Cincinnati

29/09/2019

This is Jett! He was very handsome and he reminded me of an oreo. 🤷‍♀️ I enjoyed hanging with him! At the end, he decided to take a dip in the kiddy pool to cool off (it was mid-80s today). This guy is a pit bull/terrier mix and is about 2 years old! Just look at his happy face. (Yes, he's adoptable 😉😉)
@ SPCA Cincinnati

29/09/2019

Vetigo is a BIG fan of the game Fetch. I like to take him over to the play yard before our walk so we can play a bit to help him stretch his legs! He is only 1 year old, so he has some puppy energy left in him. Just look at that smile, though! He wanted to take the tennis ball with us for our walk but I made him leave it in the play yard for his doggie friends. .
@ SPCA Cincinnati

29/09/2019

I decided to walk Sharky again today. When I hang out with this guy, I can tell he is a senior. He gets tired out much quicker than his young kennelmate, but just wants to be loved on. Once we got back from our walk, he just laid down in the lobby so he could be petted. He even rolled onto his back so we could pet his tummy! Sharky is so sweet, and walks so good. This big guy is certainly a gentle giant. ❤
@ SPCA Cincinnati

29/09/2019

I've never seen a dog that just wanted to nap at the vet, but that is exactly what Vince felt like. Everyone loved him and he did great! I had them check his teeth because some of them look really worn, and they said they honestly look really good. They'd even guess he might be just 18 months old! Most likely, he has chewed on a lot of different things in his lifetime. He also has dry skin so they recommended I give him fish oil (lol). Then, the doctor gave me a list of things to try for his separation anxiety. Gonna be doing some shopping on Amazon today to see what I can find!

29/09/2019

No worries, guys! Jett is back to being his normal, energetic self. I love this cuddle bug. Have you ever cuddled with a 70 lb dog that WANTED to be cuddled as the little spoon? I hadn't before Jett came along. I promise it is even better than it sounds. ❤

29/09/2019

We call this command "pray". I almost teared up when I saw these pictures bc I love them so much, so enjoy! ❤😍

29/09/2019

Good morning! Vince woke me up this morning because he was puking. 😓 He swallowed some of his treats whole. 🤦‍♀️ Silly guy needs to learn to chew his food. But now he is laying next to me with his head on my body pillow and his butt against me, so I'm just going to soak that in. Happy Wednesday, Frendz!

29/09/2019

This is his favorite spot. Anytime I don't see him lounging on the couch, I can find him here. This is where he can look out the window in my bedroom! ❤ .

29/09/2019

Vince, thanks for dealing with all my shenanigans ❤ happy 1 week together 😋☺

29/09/2019

This is Vetigo and he wanted me to let you all know that he is looking for his furever home! He likes to play fetch, and has lots of energy. I think he'd make a fun running buddy with a little leash training! He is about 2 years old and is a Pit Bull mix! Fun fact: it's adopt a less desirable pet month (I think that's right). Pit bulls are considered an undesirable breed. But I thought of a good (or what I think is good) analogy today: if we aren't going to accuse all people of being murderers because of a few people who decide to kill people, why do we consider all pit bulls dangerous because of a few incidents we see on the news? I've never met a Pit Bull I didn't like...just saying! ALSO, black is considered an undesirable color when people look to adopt. I cannot explain why, but there's another fun fact for you. ☺

29/09/2019

I'm OFFICIALLY a dog mom to another fur baby! Our first 5 days with Vince have been amazing, so I will be keeping him. He is such an amazing dog, and I'm thrilled to keep on loving him ❤ .

29/09/2019

Yesterday, I took Vince to the dog park. If I'm being honest, it was an experiment to see how he would act around other dogs. After the incident with my brother's dog, I was freaking myself out, thinking he wouldn't get along with other dogs anymore (ik it sounds dramatic, but it is called anxiety 🤷‍♀️) BUT we are all good. He did AMAZING at the dog park and didn't bark once at the other dogs (but a big poodle was jumping on him a bit so he had to communicate that he wasn't ok with it--but he handled it well). I was amused bc he said his hellos to the other dogs then went off on his own to sniff then lay in the shade....this is what Jett does too lol. Vince likes to be in the presence of dogs and people. He wags his tail at everyone he sees, thinking they want to pet him. It is absolutely adorable. ALSO. Small victory with crate training: he is now ok with eating his food with the cage door closed as long as I'm within his range of sight. It's the little things that make me happy. .

29/09/2019

Y'all have heard me say "Jett is a GOOD dog" like a million times, but here I am gushing about that YET AGAIN. So Leo here was kind of a whimp (an adorable one). He would get scared and whimper when Jett ran up to him. Jett wouldn't touch him, but Leo would get so scared once Jett got close. So Jett being the very intuitive fella he is, decided to just lay down in the shade and let Leo pounce on him and run around in circles. 🤷‍♀️ Jett just reads body language really well. I feel like I also have that trait, so I want to say he got that from me...lol! But anyways, I'm proud of Jettsters. He. Is. So. Good. Maybeeee he will gain a brother soon and teach him his ways 🤷‍♀️ idk. My anxiety level has been really high so far this week, but today it is a bit better. I feel more like myself and more clear headed. I've had a lot of support with the Vince situation and I'm SO grateful! Whatever happens, I know it'll be perfect. 😁

29/09/2019

Another day with Vince, and I must say coming home to him makes me feel so loved and needed. Seeing him run over to me with his tail going crazy, ready to give me lots of kisses, is so fulfilling! Things are going well. He has already claimed my bed as his favorite spot. 😂 .

29/09/2019

Vince hasn't had a single accident, knows what "potty" means, tells me when he needs to go outside, loves me and my roommates, is a sweetheart, isn't aggressive, is playful, is a BUM (he slept basically all day yesterday lol), is curious, is smart, is hypoallergenic (we think), loves people, loves dogs (&gets along with Jett), is learning his name, responds to me well, and his size and looks are amazing. BUT he has separation anxiety, meaning he gets destructive when I crate him, he didn't get along with my brother's dog last night, he scared my niece, car rides make him anxious, and he barks A LOT out of excitement and playfulness when he sees other dogs. Does it sound like the pros outweigh the cons? Yes. So this is me telling myself to chill. Out. ALSO...I found out my niece is scared of big dogs so that means she will be scared of Jett. AND she was TERRIFIED of the ocean at first, and it took DAYS for her to be okay with it. She's a baby; new things are scary. My brother's dog is finicky and I've seen him attack a neighbor's dog before. 🤷‍♀️ Vince wanted to play. Charlie did not. Furthermore, I do not live with my brother, so that is important to remind myself. As far as the separation anxiety goes, that requires time, training, and trust. The excessive barking upsets some dogs, so I already looked up training methods to help this. Going to keep seeing how the rest of this week goes, and trying to focus on the positives. I knew this would be hard, and tbh I started tearing up at the shelter when Jacob told me to give this a try. I was so scared I'd have to bring Vince back. But guys, sometimes things get rough before they get easier. I hope everyone has a great Tuesday!

29/09/2019

Boscoe was looking so cute that I had to snap LOTS of pictures of him on Friday. I LOVE his ears so dang much. He just such a happy expression on his face. Pit bulls are seen as such scary dogs by many, but does this face look scary to you? Guys, he just wants to go on walks, play, and be loved/love on you like any other dog! .

29/09/2019

This is the first Doberman I've ever interacted with. I think he is about 4 months old if I remember correctly. The owners are a couple and the guy used to dress up as Leo from the Ninja Turtles, so this pup's name is Leo and he has a Ninja Turtles collar! 😂 I love it! They decided not to get his ears clipped, so at first I was shocked to hear he was a Doberman. Regardless, he is going to be a BIG (like up to 110 lb), handsome fella! .

29/09/2019

So I did a thing today. This is Vince the Schnoodle (Schnauzer Poodle mix). I am his foster mom for now. I gave him his first bath already and he did pretty good! I put some peanut butter on the side of the tub on the inside for him to eat and it made it easier (for both him and I). Loving this little guy already. He was rescued from a hoarding situation and they believe he is two years old.

29/09/2019

Boscoe is also ADOPTABLE!! He is Diesel's roommate. This energetic boy is almost 2 1/2 years old and weighs about 45 lbs. He is very playful and is a pro when it comes to the command "sit". He is a Pit Bull/Labrador Retriever/Terrier mix!

29/09/2019

This is Diesel and he is ADOPTABLE! This guy was such a sweety. He was super eager to go on our walk and did pretty well on a leash. This guy knows the command sit and listens like a pro. He is a pit bull mix, about 3 years old, and weighs about 60 lbs. He also gives kisses ☺

29/09/2019

I've posted this photo before, but I just want to post it again to show how much JOY dogs bring me. That smile is candid. This moment was not planned. I knew I loved dogs before Wag!, but I think I fell more in love with them once I started walking them. I've had random dogs come up to me and give me kisses and cuddles after just meeting me. I've had dogs go from being scared of me to loving on me. I've had a dog p*e once he got out of his cage because he was so nervous to being completely content and happy. I've had dogs that pull like no other but were terrified of loud sounds and wanted me to protect them. I cannot wait to find a shelter dog to bring home. I'm feeling impatient, but the perfect dog will come when he/she is meant to come. Until then....I'll just keep shopping on Petfinder.com lol!

29/09/2019

Yes, Jett came from a pet store. No, we cannot verify that he didn't come from a puppy mill. They gave us breeder information and said they don't get their puppies from puppy mills. When I tell people this, the common response is "yeah, but you don't know that". First of all, I value honesty and believe what they tell me out of respect. I believed that lady at the pet store. Jacob did not purchase Jett that day, nor was it even the plan to buy Jett. To be honest, when we were picking a random dog to play with, Jett was not my choice, it was Jacob's. BUT I fell in love when this 5 month old pup settled into my lap, using my arm as a pillow, with no interest in going to Jacob. (Lol) We left that store, and Jacob was in love with Jett. It was clear. He went home, and researched the breed. After watching lots of videos and reading lots of info, he decided he wanted a Weimeraner. I thought it would be a future plan, but no, Jacob wanted a dog at that time. He looked for Weimeraners on Craigslist that needed rehomed, but those were all dead ends. He ended up going back to the pet store and felt as if Jett's personality was perfect for us. He bought the pup that day. I remember Jacob asking me if he was a bad person for getting a dog from a pet store instead of a shelter. My reply went something like this: "No, because at the end of the day, those puppies need good homes, too. I know you won't give Jett up and that we will give him the best possible home." Jacob is well aware that I want to rescue ALL the dogs, and he 100% supports me. (Okay, okay, I will keep it reasonable, no worries. I will only rescue when we have the resources and love available for each and every dog.) Jett has been a blessing in our lives AND for our relationship. Neither Jacob or I like to just sit around and watch movies. Jett gives us a reason to get up and go to the dog park, or on a run, or on a walk. Those things bring us so much joy, and we have both fallen in love with our weimaraptor. Thank you to everyone who stuck around until the end of this post! Lol

29/09/2019

Happy Tuesday, all! Bootsie was taking a break in the grass during our walk and I was ready to snap a picture. 🐶