Hello from 'Bama!!

[CaspersLife10]

Hi im Elizabeth and I live in Alabama with my 2 best friends who have a 7month old cat they call Walter. Yesterday, I got a new puppy. I estimate her age to be around 5-6wks old and I think she might be a Blue Heeler/ Choc. Lab mix. I found her wondering around the woods (Jasper) of Alabama with her mom.
The mama dog was clearly a Blue Heeler and a Stray.
Me being a sucker for helping animals... couldnt help but save this puppy. She, Casper, was covered in countless ticks that I spent 3 hrs picking off.

She has now had a bath and she has a very healthy appetite! Im in the process of paper training her. And as soon as I get my paycheck ima take her to the Vet to be wormed and checked for Lime disease.
Shes quite a baby... she woke me up at 5am this morning just wanting to play! lol its been a while since ive had a puppy this little. Walter the cat seems to really like Casper and Casper... well, follows Walter around and they seem to be good friends.

Casper is a Chocolaty Brown color with a white chest and paws that have black spotting. Though shes little... her face looks just like a Lab.

Well thats Casper!!

Casper and Walter...

Sleeping!

 

[Renee750il]

Thank you for taking in a stray puppy

What happened to Caspar's mother?

 

[drmom777]

Welcome, and I also am wondering about the mother and whether this pup is actually weaned. It's great you took the puppy in, in any case.

 

[MPP]

Welcome! Your new puppy looks soooo cute. What happened to mom? He IS a bit young to be away from her, but he lucked out by finding you.

 

[CaspersLife10]

Oh I forgot to mention, the mom dog was taken in by a neighbor who I guess was also holding another one of her puppies, a black one. Didnt realize I didnt mention that before, my bad.
The next time im near that area ill stop and get pics of the mama dog and maybe the other puppy.

Im not completely sure if she was fully weaned but she has no problem eating solid puppy chow. Shes already memorized where her food and water is.
Shes also very active! today I caught her running around the house chasing Walter and barking!! lol I was trying to nap while they were at play.
Ill try to get more pics later.

 

[filarotten]

Casper is a cutie! I'm glad to hear mother dog and other pup have a good home also.

 

[lizzybeth727]

Welcome to chaz! I grew up in AL, just moved away less than 3 years ago so I definately keep in touch with my roots! My sister's in law school at Alabama, too. Do you go to UA?

Your animals are adorable, looking forward to hearing more stories about them!

 

[CaspersLife10]

Welcome to chaz! I grew up in AL, just moved away less than 3 years ago so I definately keep in touch with my roots! My sister's in law school at Alabama, too. Do you go to UA?

Your animals are adorable, looking forward to hearing more stories about them!

No, im not in school. I just moved out here about a month ago. My best friends invited me out to basically help me get my life on track (was in FL and not doing so good)... every things been going great here so far and I actually like the area im in! lol also im expecting my first child.

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I found out that Casper absolutely LOVES getting her belly scratched!! lol ive never seen a puppy of her size and age beg to have there belly rubbed!! shes surprising me more and more!! lol shes also prefers to sleep on her back.

 

[Whisper]

I first read the thread as "Hello from Obama," lol.

Casper is soooo cute! And from what I can see from Walter, he is, too.

 

[CaspersLife10]

I first read the thread as "Hello from Obama," lol.

Casper is soooo cute! And from what I can see from Walter, he is, too.

Haha! if only Obama would join this forum!

Nah.. Walters just a Bug. lol Walters quite interesting, hes bigger than Casper and I think he forgets his size sometimes cause he'll do a run and tumble and tackle Casper who doesnt really fight back yet. lol

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So.. funny scare last night.... Casper really had me going!
I said before that Casper prefers to sleep on her back.. well last night she was sleeping when I climbed into bed and I pet her but she didnt move! she didnt even kick a leg! I picked her up and she was limp!! I started to freak when she woke up all startled!!
I guess she was in a very deep sleep! had me scared! haha.

I really need to find the camera for moments like these! The way she sleeps is the cutest ever!

 

[lizzybeth727]

every things been going great here so far and I actually like the area im in! lol also im expecting my first child.

It is a nice area, very pretty and still quite rural... in a good way. I grew up about 30 miles outside of Huntsville, and moved to Birmingham for college and stayed there until I moved to TX. Now I drive through T'town every year when I come back home, so I'm starting to get to know west Alabama a little bit better.

You're brave getting a puppy when you're expecting a baby! When are you due? I hope you have plans to really work hard on training the puppy before the baby comes, because you'll definately need him to be spot-on with his housemanners!

 

[CaspersLife10]

It is a nice area, very pretty and still quite rural... in a good way. I grew up about 30 miles outside of Huntsville, and moved to Birmingham for college and stayed there until I moved to TX. Now I drive through T'town every year when I come back home, so I'm starting to get to know west Alabama a little bit better.

You're brave getting a puppy when you're expecting a baby! When are you due? I hope you have plans to really work hard on training the puppy before the baby comes, because you'll definately need him to be spot-on with his housemanners!

Its my first time in Bama all together and im quite surprised at how nice it is!

I have plenty of time to train Casper before the baby comes, im not Due till around Dec. 16th.
Ive wanted to get a dog for a while now but I wasnt really trying to find one. My mom once told me if your meant to have a Dog it will come to you... its so true. I figure now is the best time to get one anyway cause im not to big or tired to keep up with training her yet and she'll be a good 8 months old before the baby comes so she'll be of age that I could focus on the baby.

Honestly I really never wanted a Lab (I prefer Pit Bulls, Rottweilers, ect.) but from what ive heard Labs are great at excepting new babies so this couldnt have worked out better!

I have confidence that she'll be a good dog when the baby does come. Plus I think with the right training and discipline any dog can except any "newness" to the family (I speak from experience).

 

[Barb04]

Welcome to Chaz! Both Casper and Walter are adorable!

 

[Lizmo]

Welcome to Chaz from another 'local'! I'm in southern Alabama.

Best of luck with your new pup - keeps us updated!

 

[Lossalfling]

welcome to the boards... My jack is just over a year old and still sleeps on his back..