On the road

[John&Andrea]

We are on the road for a few weeks. Since 2009 we have traveled with babies ( dogs ). It is different without any, Pixie was our first and she passed February 24. They are all missed.

 

[Rollin Ollen]

So sorry for your loss. We know how you feel. You will have their memories for ever.

We have always had a dog and most traveled very well. We lost our Mimi two years ago but within six months Bella chose us as her servants. This a picture of her doing her "zoomies" in the coach. She has no problem full timing with us.

Darrell

 

[wiscampsin]

Our condolences on your loss. We've been thru it 4 times and it never gets any easier. Pets leave our lives but their memories will stay in our minds and hearts forever.

 

[John&Andrea]

I will add, we picked Pixie up on a Florida trip to Fort deSoto in 2009. In her good years, she was always ready for a trip.

 

[lostinfla]

Our condolences on your loss. We've been thru it 4 times and it never gets any easier. Pets leave our lives but their memories will stay in our minds and hearts forever.

Agreed. We have lost a few pets over the years and it seems to get harder each time. We took a short trip after our last pup left and it seemed empty without him, although the coach did stay much cleaner inside with no "German Shedder" hair blowing around. That said, it was the last trip without a pet. Irma has been to every state with us for the past 7 years and loves traveling.

 

[John&Andrea]

It was eight years before Andrea was ready for Pixie on 2009. We lost all our girls 2021, 2023 and 2024. It’s tough.

 

[Boat Bum]

I grieved more over the death of my beloved dog than I have over many relatives that have passed. I haven't had a dog now for over four years and I need one badly, my wife is still not ready.

 

[Neal]

Just start looking at breeders or rescues. Did me in for #4!

 

[Boat Bum]

I would definitely get one from a shelter and give that lil guy the best life he could imagine.

 

[lostinfla]

I would definitely get one from a shelter and give that lil guy the best life he could imagine.

So true. For those that don't know, our Shepherd was found during hurricane Irma at 2 months old by some people in our area (S Florida). They took her in, but had several other dogs that must have beat up on her as she has bite marks on her nose and one ear. We also believe someone in the house mistreated her before they eventually turned her in to Animal Refuge Center in N. Ft. Myers. We found her there at 7 months old and adopted her. It was at least a week before I could approach her without her going into full defense mode. 2 months before we could get a garden hose near enough to give her a bath. 3 months after we became her "parents" we loaded her into the RV and set out for 6 months coast to coast trip. At 7 yrs old now, she's been with us every trip since, most around 6-7 months, and has seen most of the country. Yes, her name is Irma.

WARNING: SHEPHERD PORN..

 

[Boat Bum]

@lostinfla I bet the first time Irma let you pet her was euphoric.

 

[lostinfla]

Yes, but she had recurring amnesia so to speak the next time I approached her. Even now if someone she's not to familiar with puts their hands down near her head, better count their fingers. We always warn people that want to meet her to just act like she's not there till she becomes comfortable. She considers any reaching toward her as aggression.

 

[Rollin Ollen]

I grieved more over the death of my beloved dog than I have over many relatives that have passed. I haven't had a dog now for over four years and I need one badly, my wife is still not ready.

My wife was not really a dog person way back when, but one day I just showed up with one and that was the end of our being without a dog. Can you just get her to even look at a puppy?

 

[team bradfield]

So true. For those that don't know, our Shepherd was found during hurricane Irma at 2 months old by some people in our area (S Florida). They took her in, but had several other dogs that must have beat up on her as she has bite marks on her nose and one ear. We also believe someone in the house mistreated her before they eventually turned her in to Animal Refuge Center in N. Ft. Myers. We found her there at 7 months old and adopted her. It was at least a week before I could approach her without her going into full defense mode. 2 months before we could get a garden hose near enough to give her a bath. 3 months after we became her "parents" we loaded her into the RV and set out for 6 months coast to coast trip. At 7 yrs old now, she's been with us every trip since, most around 6-7 months, and has seen most of the country. Yes, her name is Irma.

WARNING: SHEPHERD PORN..

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More shedder porn, this is Meg

 

[Boat Bum]

My wife was not really a dog person way back when, but one day I just showed up with one and that was the end of our being without a dog. Can you just get her to even look at a puppy?

My youngest has told me to just come home with one and mum will cave. I have a better chance saying Merissa told me to do it, she likes her better than me.