HI.....My Name is Earl........

[MyLittleBoo]

Dee, Earl is absolutely adorable!!  And, it looks as though he has settled in nicely...  Love his coloring, just beautiful!!   

[DeeanDave]

I just emailed you Dee but Earl is STUNNING. One of the most beautiful doxies I've ever seen he sounds like a sweet boy too. He looks well cared for doesn't he, was he ravenous they first fed him do you know? I really hope his owners don't show up. They don't deserve him. What a story this is! I think he is a wild boar recessive, our Sam was and was a similar grizzly color but all over, very pretty. Earl has more distinct markings than Sam did. This is the only photo I have handy of Sam (mighty mole hunter) hopefully you can see. So happy for you and for Earl I am sure all 3 boys will be inseperable in no time, Sarge and Duggie have a lot of manuevers to teach!  :thumb:

edit: I found another shot of Sam...OK I was 12 at the time and the polar opposite of what I am now, which is why I had him on a horse!  :crazyeyes: But hopefully you can see the wild boar coloring. I think Earl is just gorgeous!

DeeDee, when they first found him, he was absolutely ravenous for food and water.  We know that he was out by himself for at least a day and a half.......he may have been out there longer but that is unknown.  The neighbors who captured him went around the area covering at least two miles to see if he belonged to anyone.......he didn't. They went door to door.  Dave thinks that a trucker may have dropped him......there is a truck stop across the street.  No one has responded to date and Kiley put signs up last Saturday and posted online plus her dad had also notified the shelter so it was on their hotline.  I didn't realize he had done that and I did it today again.....but I wanted to find out about getting him licensed.

[Dee Dee and Hallie]

Doesn't it make you just wonder about people and what kind of situation these guys come from!!! It's just odd his teeth and nails are good and his weight looks good but someone possibly decided to dump him... Not neutered makes you wonder too. It's just as amazing how thankful and trusting they can still be after going through something awful like that. He probably doesn't quite realize yet just how lucky he now is! But he will!! I sure hope his owners don't show up unless they are really wonderful and this was some fluke incident...

[Lowriders in Ohio]

Earl is so handsome!  Judging by your pictures, he looks very happy and cozy at your house already.  You are wonderful to give him a home, especially with these cold winter months setting in.  I think Earl is better off with you, and I am sure your dogs will adjust.  We have introduced 3 new dachshunds into our family over the last couple of years.  After some initial grouchiness, the boys always adjust and then start to play and sleep together.

[JetEd73]

no micro chip? No collar tags.

Stupid question I know.

I hate to admit it but I lean toward the "Finders Keepers" philosphy when it comes to lost dogs. Finders Keepers baby.

I find it usually takes bout two weeks to get all the dogs to play nice when you bring a new pack member in. You should know by now how your boys look and act before they get aggresive, put a stop to it the second you realize whats going on. Redirect their thoughts along another line with a stearn voice, water bottle etc etc... just distract them somehow. It would probably be best if you kept the new dog separted from the boys if you are not right there in front of them. Just for awhile, until the boys get used to the new comer and they know you mean business about no fighting. Better safe than sorry.

you probably already know all that....I'm just reminding ya.

[DeeanDave]

No microchip, no collar, no tags, no identification at all.  The boys are adjusting just fine...just a few looks but one of us is always with them during this adjustment.  They are warming up to allow Earl to lay with them......as the boys are on the pillows and under the blankets, Earl is gently walking over to them and crawls next to them and they are accepting of that.  The only time Sarge will get up and leave is when Earl won't lay still.  Even when Duggie does that, Sarge will get up and move.  Earl can be quite the mover and shaker when he sleeps which is on his back with his little legs straight up in the air and then he twist around and groan!

[JetEd73]

I'm glad to here things are going well.

Earl is a fine looking dog and I'm sure he'll turn out to be a blessing to the house with your care.

[Roberta]

I know no tag no chip, but maybe he took himself off for a walk from the truck stop and the person may not have realized it or they looked but had not the time to stay and look. Both things........... not good parent but.................Earl you are better off now. Glad to hear the boys are allowing him to snuggle, nothing like a pile of daches. Just think of the big mowers adn three chasing may have to widen the track.
Roebrta

[papbouv]

Earl is really a hansom fellow his color is really nice. He does not look like he has been out long on his own his nails are really not that long does not look too skinny.I always hate it when people do not microchip or tag their Fur Kids possible his owners were on holiday for Thanksgiving and do not know he is loose.Surely no one would dump such a great looking boy, I do hope you get to keep him he looks like he settled in quick seems very comfortable.Good Luck

[David C.]

Sam was probably wondering "How on earth am I going to get this in my mouth!

[DeeanDave]

Mission has been accomplished of all three snuggling together on the same big pillow sharing the same blankies.......We have a doxie sandwich....Duggie and Earl on the sides and Sargey is in the middle.  And they are all three touching each other!  I took some pictures. I'll download them a little later and post them.  Yea!!!!!

[klsb]

Aw Earl is smashing!!! Im jealous I WANT ANOTHER ONE!

[PattyInAK]

He is gorgeous, his coloring is absolutely beautiful.  Bless you for taking him in.