Meet Odessa!

[Martinjmpr]

So I didn't post this before, but back in April we lost our wonderful little red heeler, "Shaila." She was an awesome dog, well trained and so much fun to be around. But she had really bad arthritis in both her hips and knee injuries that made it painful for her to walk and it eventually got to the point where she could no longer use her hind legs so we had to have her put down. It was heartbreaking but I think we gave her the best life she could have hoped for.

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After Shaila, the wife and I both decided that we weren't ready for another dog and weren't sure we'd ever be, it was just that hard on us.

Well, as time went on, and especially when we were surrounded by other people's dogs, we really started to long for a new dog of our own.

And so, here she is: "Odessa" (or just "Dessa" for short.) According to the rescue we got her from she is a heeler/Plott Hound mix (I had to look that one up.)

She's only about 10lbs right now but we think she'll be a little bit bigger than Shaila was after she's full grown - we're estimating 40 - 50 lbs.

As you can see she's just as cute as can be and has been having a good time running around our house. Training has begun and I know it's going to be a process, but my wife only works part-time and I work from home 2 days a week so we think we'll be around enough to reinforce her training.

Just thought I'd share our good news! We still miss Shaila a lot but we think having a new puppy will help heal our broken hearts.

Here she is, both awake and asleep (her two modes: 100 mph or out cold):

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[beast556]

Good looking dog, im sure she will bring lots of joy to you guys.

[Irving]

My neice just got a Heeler/lab mix puppy. Same ears, same description of energy.

[Bailey Guns]

Look at the belly on that little girl! Pure awesome.

Heartbreak gives way to joy. We can't replace our dogs that pass on but we can give love to another. All dogs deserve a good home. Dessa seems like she's found hers.

[Mazin]

She looks like a sweetheart congratulations!!!!

[TheGrey]

What a precious pup!
Plott hound AND Heeler? My goodness, the drive of that pup is going to be intense. When she gets a bit older, you may want to look into Flyball. Or a flock of geese for her to work on herding. :)

[Mercula]

She gorgeous! Congrats. So awesome.

[Irving]

Here's ours, looks to be the same age.

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Same as yours, either attacking feet, hearding chickens, irritating our big dog, or passed out.
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Here it is violently baring its teeth at me.
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[jamesm7485]

We were told our latest rescue was a plot hound / great dane mix and after running an embark DNA test we found out she was a German shepherd / Pit mix. Mighty fine looking pup you have there!

[Irving]

We were told our latest rescue was a plot hound / great dane mix and after running an embark DNA test we found out she was a German shepherd / Pit mix. Mighty fine looking pup you have there!

That's quite a difference, but at least you didn't find out that she was a serial killer.

[DeadElephant]

Nice pup.
Its always hard loosing one but sure is fun having a new one around.
I think we need an official "Lets see your dog..pooch..mans best friend..canine" thread.

[motoboy]

Well howdy little Odessa !

She looks like that she will be on point a far bit.


For some, myself included, never truly get over losing our animal friends.


But your new friend Dessa will help with the hole.[Flower]

[Martinjmpr]

Here's ours, looks to be the same age.

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Same as yours, either attacking feet, hearding chickens, irritating our big dog, or passed out.
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Here it is violently baring its teeth at me.
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Wow, such a cutie! Ours is about 10 weeks so we've arbitrarily selected 5/5/18 as her birth date.

[OtterbatHellcat]

Great pups....that's cool.

[Gman]

Nice pups!

[GilpinGuy]

Awesome! Nice looking pup! We're looking ourselves. Can't wait to have some new paws in the house.

[Ah Pook]

I think Shaila and Odessa will have/had an incredible ride. Both look like incredible pups. Healers are my favs for a reason. Welcome Odessa and all the best!!

[Jer]

Glad I opened this thread! Look at all these cute puppers!

Congrats on the new family member (simultaneous condolences for the loss of Shaila :( ) and also for adopting/rescuing versus shopping/buying.

I'm sure Odessa is going to be a blast and you're going to have your hands full.

Seeing posts like this brightens my day.

Thank you for sharing.

[jamesm7485]

That's quite a difference, but at least you didn't find out that she was a serial killer.

Very true, the results make sense with her high protective drive and brindle markings.