Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News Editorials & Other Articles General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

George McGovern

(8,020 posts)
Mon Jun 30, 2025, 10:56 AM Jun 30

Our puppy dog Shadow's had a quiet week at our new home.

Last edited Mon Jun 30, 2025, 01:32 PM - Edit history (1)

Relaxing on her porch.

Somebody wants to play Jolly Ball.

She got it. Now return to tosser.

You pointing that camera at me AGAIN?

Poopered out Puppy.

Peek-A-Boo

A Younger Shadow catching her tail.

Younger Shadow with a buddy.

22 replies = new reply since forum marked as read
Highlight: NoneDon't highlight anything 5 newestHighlight 5 most recent replies
Our puppy dog Shadow's had a quiet week at our new home. (Original Post) George McGovern Jun 30 OP
I am in love with her! get the red out Jun 30 #1
Thank You get the red out! (Great username, like Visine, only perilously political!) George McGovern Jun 30 #8
Awwww, thank you for my required dose of Shadow pics!!! niyad Jun 30 #2
You are welcome niyad!! If it is, your imagination has a good eye! Thank You! George McGovern Jun 30 #9
Shadow loves her new home. Love the peek-a-boo. Polly Hennessey Jun 30 #3
Thank You Polly! George McGovern Jun 30 #10
"New home" scared me for a moment... 3catwoman3 Jun 30 #4
Whoa, I'm glad you remembered 3catwoman3! I share your relief!! Thanks! George McGovern Jun 30 #11
Maybe change your OP to "our" new home... 3catwoman3 Jun 30 #15
Excellent suggestion 3catwoman3! Done. Thanks! George McGovern Jun 30 #16
Happy to be of service. 3catwoman3 Jun 30 #17
Great. You do good! George McGovern Jun 30 #18
She is such a big smiler. irisblue Jun 30 #5
Thank You irisblue. She's a happy puppy dog. George McGovern Jun 30 #12
Great dogs, great pics, great owner. twodogsbarking Jun 30 #6
Thank You kindly twodogsbarking! George McGovern Jun 30 #13
She seems happy with the move Figarosmom Jun 30 #7
Thank You Figarosmom. Shadow's doing better here than we'd expected. Friendly's her "middle name". George McGovern Jun 30 #14
Shadow looks like a very happy girl! ShazzieB Jun 30 #19
Thank You ShazzieB! Yes it is! George McGovern Jun 30 #20
Sweet Shadow. Always a pleasure to see her! SheltieLover Jun 30 #21
Ohhhh -- Yw SL!! Ty!! George McGovern Jun 30 #22

get the red out

(13,833 posts)
1. I am in love with her!
Mon Jun 30, 2025, 11:09 AM
Jun 30

I almost got puppy fever when I checked petfinder "just for fun" last week and saw two female Aussie puppies. But a puppy would be unfair to my very old dog. My young do OTH would love it. If I saw a speckled girl like that I wouldn't be able to help myself.

I keep telling you what a beautiful dog she is because I can't help it. I meant to ask you, is she a Texas Heeler (Aussie/Heeler mix)? I keep thinking that there must be Austrailian Shepherd in her, but maybe BC. I love herding breeds! I need somebody intelligent around the house!

George McGovern

(8,020 posts)
8. Thank You get the red out! (Great username, like Visine, only perilously political!)
Mon Jun 30, 2025, 12:22 PM
Jun 30

Shadow's a lovable eight year old puppy-at-heart. She was rescued in a litter of ten, then chosen with another of the pups to live with a foster mom and that's where we met her. And fell in love right away. As a young puppy she followed us around outside, inside, wherever we went, there she was. So she became our Shadow.

Her heritage is: 1/4 Border Collie 1/2 Blue Heeler plus Husky, Golden Retriever, Austrian White Shepard.

As it happened, we adopted Shadow when our old female dog Sandy was still alive. Sandy tolerated Shadow and even began to play with her. Here they are/were together.


niyad

(125,167 posts)
2. Awwww, thank you for my required dose of Shadow pics!!!
Mon Jun 30, 2025, 11:18 AM
Jun 30

By the way, is it my imagination, or does that spot of paint/dirt/peeling (???) under the door, to the right of her Jolly ball, look remarkably like her coat? In the first pic?

3catwoman3

(27,134 posts)
4. "New home" scared me for a moment...
Mon Jun 30, 2025, 11:33 AM
Jun 30

…until I remembered that you had moved. It sounded like you’d had to rehome her, and I panicked. Sigh of relief here.

3catwoman3

(27,134 posts)
15. Maybe change your OP to "our" new home...
Mon Jun 30, 2025, 01:30 PM
Jun 30

...in case there's another nervous Nellie DUer like me?

George McGovern

(8,020 posts)
14. Thank You Figarosmom. Shadow's doing better here than we'd expected. Friendly's her "middle name".
Mon Jun 30, 2025, 12:34 PM
Jun 30
Latest Discussions»Culture Forums»Pets»Our puppy dog Shadow's ha...