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His Name is Max
Feb 11, 2008 | 4:59 PM
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"MAX"

Hi folks!

Just dropped by to say “hi” and tell ya’ll I did it!

I know I shouldn’t have, but I did it anyway.  Late Saturday afternoon, just before closing time, I found myself parked in front of the Tri-City Animal Shelter in Cedar Hill.  The workers told me that there were no more adoptions for the day, but I was welcome to look around.

As I entered the room, the first dog I saw was a beautiful German Shepherd puppy around 4 months old.  It was love at first sight. I hadn’t planned on adopting a dog that day and I couldn’t adopt him even if I wanted to. I continued looking around the shelter and after a quick go-round, I found myself back at the Shepherd’s cage.  Much to my dismay, the cage was empty.

A man and one of the shelter workers had taken the puppy out to the play area. I could tell the man was already in love with the puppy.  I watched as the man and the puppy played.  Tears welled in my eyes as I relayed my story about losing Bugs to both of them.

The man wasn’t giving an inch; he wanted that puppy.

I obsessed over the puppy all weekend long, and so did my wife – and she hadn’t even seen him.  This morning we showed up at the shelter around fifteen minutes after they opened. I fully expected to see the man from Saturday, but he was nowhere to be seen.

Within minutes, I was filling out the paperwork and the puppy was on the way to being mine. Just as I was finishing up the adoption, the man from Saturday walked in. He took one look at me, grumbled something under his breath and left.

So here he is folks! The newest addition to the family is our son “Max”. His name on the paperwork was Phineas, but he didn’t respond to it, I can’t spell it, and he looks more like a Max. He was found roaming in a parking lot at around 12 weeks old and was quickly adopted. A few days ago the adopted family returned Max to the shelter saying their child was too rough on the puppy or visa-versa.

Max is beautiful and perfect in every way.  If he grows into his ears and paws, Max is going to be huge. Hope took a while to warm up to him, but they seem to be becoming friends fast. The cat just sits in the corner and growls;  Max stays far away from that corner.

Max loves being loved on and he’s fitting in perfect.

I hope everyone is doing well!

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Infectious_Sense read my blog view my photos
Feb 11, 2008 | 5:03 PM

YEAH!!!

That is SO cool, Bugs!! I am SO happy for you!

He is a BEAUTIFUL dog.
Bugs read my blog view my photos
Feb 11, 2008 | 5:14 PM

Thanks I_S. He is so beautiful and has a great personality. I kept telling my wife all weekend long that if it didn’t happen, it just wasn’t meant to be.

Now I have to look forward to triple the dog food, hair, and poop. Oh joy!:)
Marks read my blog view my photos
Feb 11, 2008 | 5:37 PM

Outstanding, Bugs!

Further, you have indeed confirmed your holding of a "Man-card" for dropping the "Phineas" and giving him a proper dog name!

My best friend growing up had a dog named Max -a Dalmation - and Max fit his name perfectly. Anyone was a target if they stood up too quickly or tried to go out the front door. It usually was a nip at your behind and it grabbed your attention real quick!

Anyway, Max looks like a great dog! I'm sure he is with the right owner now (actually, soon enough Max will own you). Give him a belly rub for me. :)
Bellafisk read my blog view my photos
Feb 11, 2008 | 5:58 PM

Bugs he is BEAUTIFUL!!!!!!!!!!

I am so happy for you. It was love at first sight AND was meant to be.

I grew up with a Max. Mine was a miniature dachshund.

Give him a lick for me. :)
Bugs read my blog view my photos
Feb 11, 2008 | 6:04 PM

Hi Marks.

The way this all transpired has to be divine intervention. I wasn’t even looking for a new dog, but, if I had been looking, I couldn’t have found a more perfect match.

Phineas? What the heck kind of name is that anyway? He’s definitely a Max.

Thanks Bell. I’ll hold off on the lick; at least until we can get some of this kennel smell off of him. You’re right about “it was meant to be” in so many ways you can’t imagine.
Bugs read my blog view my photos
Feb 11, 2008 | 6:09 PM

By the way, the Tri-City Animal Shelter only charges $75.00 for adoptions and that includes a tracking chip.

They have some really beautiful dogs including a massive Mastiff and a beautiful Chocolate Lab.
scottbee1948 read my blog view my photos
Feb 11, 2008 | 6:32 PM

I hope Max knows what a lucky dog he is to have such a wonderful owner-dad.

Congratulation on the new member to your family.

He really is a beautiful dog and I'm sure he is going to fill your life with so much happiness.
Bellafisk read my blog view my photos
Feb 11, 2008 | 6:33 PM

Bugs I am so jealous. Since we lost our Cassie in May of last year I have been dying to get another puppy.

We have been to Tri-City and it is a good place.
Marks read my blog view my photos
Feb 11, 2008 | 7:25 PM

Funny, I was considering a Chocolate Lab for my next dog. Hmmm...

As for the Mastiff, that is just a little too big! Anyway, I am glad you found a pooch that suits!
Klutzy2508 read my blog view my photos
Feb 11, 2008 | 10:09 PM

Max looks like a wonderful addition. Congratulations on the adoption.

Phineas? I had to copy and paste it, just to spell it. Let alone train a dog to the name. No, he looks like a Max.

Good luck on the dog food and other stuff...LOL
Onyx read my blog view my photos
Feb 11, 2008 | 10:44 PM

Max is beautiful, Bugs!! Just beautiful! I LOVE Shepherds. They are my favorite breed. Smart, loyal, and protective. I am so happy for you!

You have given him the perfect name!

Again, I am so happy for you!

God Bless!
cowboyswife58 read my blog view my photos
Feb 12, 2008 | 1:06 PM

Thats awesome bugs!It was just meant for Max to go home with you and not the other guy.Give Max a tummy rub for me.
laydownsally read my blog
Feb 12, 2008 | 1:26 PM

Wonderful, Bugs. I'm so happy for you. Give him a big squeeze for Sally! Max is a great name.
laydownsally read my blog
Feb 12, 2008 | 1:26 PM

BTW, Julia Roberts named her kid Phineas! LOL
emh1231 read my blog view my photos
Feb 13, 2008 | 1:09 AM

OH!! He's so cute. My neighbor across the street got a new GSpup a few months ago and he has gotten so big. I bet Max will be a big dog too. Good luck with him!!!
Grimpeur read my blog
Feb 13, 2008 | 1:49 AM

Cool!
Infectious_Sense read my blog view my photos
Feb 13, 2008 | 11:31 PM

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Feb 14, 2008 | 4:18 PM

Proud_Hawaiian read my blog view my photos
Apr 13, 2008 | 11:30 PM

Hi Bugs!!!

You are MIA again :(

Stopping by to check on you and Max...hope all is going well.

Miss you on the blogs :)
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