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Norman · September 20, 2008, 06:28:00 AM

Well kind of.I first encountered The DC on Prodigy back in 1990!It never occurred to me to look it up until today 18yrs later!!!

Anyway my dad fell down back in June and was in pretty rough shape and unable to care for his Dachshund "Simon",a nine year old red medium my dad adopted when he was around 8-9 months old.So my girlfriend and I took him in and he is now part of our family which includes a 9 year old Yorkie and 15-16 year old cat and my girl's 18 year old daughter.It truly is circus in the most literal sense of the word!My dad has since recovered quite well but will never be the same as before and Simon would be burden for him though we take him to visit every weekend.

Dachshunds have been a part of my life since the day I was born.They've been in my family always.

That's my story in short.

jillkilleen · September 20, 2008, 07:23:07 AM

Welcome! most of us live in a circus too

so you are in goo company!! This is the best place for well, just about everything!! So this is how ist works for me do this :meme: if you need help, do this

then this

when you read something from Auntie Karen she will kill you with her wit!, do this :apls: when you read something you like, and then just nbask in all the weiner

that's what it's all about!!! :thumb:

Norman · September 20, 2008, 09:51:24 AM

Thanks Jill.

Yup I can relate to us living in a circus.Last night Simon went for a skunk.We bathed him but he still had a slight odor to him and didn't sleep well meaning we didn't sleep well.
This has been his 3rd encounter but my 1st.Thank god my dad had the de-skunk shampoo at his house!Simon just had a proper bath and smelling fine and looking sharp with his new collar.

Kari · September 20, 2008, 11:15:51 AM

Welcome! So glad you looked up the site again!

Norman · September 20, 2008, 11:32:36 AM

My Simon:

papbouv · September 20, 2008, 05:56:34 PM

Welcome from Oklahoma I'm the door person for a 2 yr.9 month old Red Long Haired Tweenie Dachshund & her big brother a honary Dachshund A Black & Rust Doberman he is 2 yr.& 5months old.
I have a recipe for a skunk shampoo it is suppose to be really good:
3% Hydrogen Peroxide
Baking Soda
Liquid Hand soap (any brand)
Other Items needed
a clean 8oz. or 16 oz. container
plastic spoon
waterproof gloves ( dishwashing gloves may be used
For 8 oz.
8 oz of the 3% hydrogen peroxide
1 level teaspoon Baking Soda
1 drop of hand washing soap
Mix well 15 seconds
for the 16 oz
16 oz Hydorgen Peroxide
2 level teaspoons Baking Soda
2 small drops of the handsoap
Mix well
THIS CANNOT BE STORED IN ENCLOSED CONTAINER IT MAY EXPLODE
You can pour any unused down the sink or toilet.
This is also good to remove cat urine always test in a inconspicous area first.
Papbouv

jillkilleen · September 20, 2008, 06:00:56 PM

what a cutie!!! and tomato juice works great for deskunking in a pinch too!

Kari · September 20, 2008, 07:55:10 PM

Quote from: basswipe on September 20, 2008, 11:32:36 AM
My Simon:

What a cutie!!

Ruth in MT · September 20, 2008, 09:33:10 PM

Oh my ! Handsome

eLlIe in Montana

Single Black and Tan Wirehair in Montana.... loves long walks on the beach .......

cheryl186 · September 22, 2008, 11:45:15 AM

Simon is so handsome!!! Welcome!!! I live in a Circus also...I have Zoe and Winston, two red smooth tweenies and an Australian Shepherd mix named Sheba....there are also 5 C-A-T-S in our house.....We live in Cincinnati, Ohio.....We are very pleased to meet you :apls: :apls:

Frankys_mom · September 22, 2008, 06:31:19 PM

What a handsome little man! I love those Frosty red faces!
:thumb:
Dawn

Norman · September 23, 2008, 04:59:20 PM

Quote from: Frankys_mom on September 22, 2008, 06:31:19 PM
What a handsome little man! I love those Frosty red faces!
:thumb:
Dawn

Its unbelievable its been as long as its been.I remember when my dad rescued him and now he's with us.Every weekend we take him to see his daddy and he still remembers home and yet he's ours at the same time.

Simon is an amazing little fellow that has so much love to give to all.

Norman · September 26, 2008, 03:16:12 PM

Not the best photo but one with Simon and toy:

Norman · September 26, 2008, 03:19:33 PM

Another with Simon "playing".

cheryl186 · September 26, 2008, 07:48:23 PM

Gee, what a nice big yard Simon has to live in!!! He sure is one lucky pupper

And he is so handsome too

Norman · September 27, 2008, 07:43:11 AM

He loves the yard.

Just wish I had better grass.

jillkilleen · September 27, 2008, 08:32:06 AM

we had grass once but we have moles and our girls love to dig up their tunnels trying to catch them!! my poor hubby have given up! he refers to them as the digger-dogs!

Barb · October 05, 2008, 06:02:37 PM

Welcome from Texas ! Owned by Rudy and Brandy - both black and tan mini smooths.

Simon is adorable and looks like he has a great yard !!!

Norman · October 14, 2008, 05:46:51 PM

I never uploaded a pic of Benji,a Yorkie who's Simon's best friend!

cheryl186 · October 15, 2008, 10:57:22 AM

Benji is a real cutie! It's grat that Simon has a best friend to play with :apls: :apls:

Norman · October 15, 2008, 04:04:35 PM

Simon loves to play with Benji.They have a great toy chasing game that they love,I'll have to bring my dad to my house to see.