1.23.2011

Oh Henry!

Debbie and Lucy are having a little pet party for us all to show off our furry friends. Or feathered or scaly. I think I’ll just stick to furry.

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I’ll give you a little background on how Henry came to live with us. I’ll try not to ramble too much. My sister and I got it in our crazy heads that our parents needed a dog to keep them company. So we got online and started looking. I was in MS and she was in FL with my parents. I came across Henry on petfinders.com and he was not far from my sister.

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The plan was that she and her husband would go take a look at him to see if he would be a good fit for our parents. Henry was already over a year old and he had been in 2 different home. The first bought him with akc papers, had him fixed and had him micro chipped. Then they got orders and this other family took him in. Anyway, when they got there and saw his sad state of living her husband pulled her aside and said, we’re not leaving without that dog!

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He was living outside with another dog and was pretty skinny. There was all sorts of excuses about how they couldn’t take care of him any longer. My bil did not like the man that was living there and apparently neither did Henry. They were getting out of there fast with the dog. When they got Henry to their house he was covered in fleas. So, they cleaned him up and a few days later got ready to surprise my parents. We now know what a majorly stupid idea that was. My father, the stubborn Italian, was like NO. He did not want a dog. Prior to all this my hubby had volunteered us to be plan B if it didn’t work out with my parents.

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So, plan B it was. When we brought him home we found out that he had tape worms and a urinary track infection. Which was causing the piddling problem that would occur when someone walked in the door. He would not have been a good match for my parents. And surprising someone with a dog is a dumb idea. I’m not sure what we were thinking. But let me tell you, he came into our lives at just the right time. Faults and all.

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We already had a dog at the time. Our yellow lab Maggie was my baby. We got her as a puppy and she was such a good dog. They got along great. But Maggie started having health problems and it was getting worse. She was only 6. It was having Henry that helped me when I had to put Maggie to sleep. It was a long and crazy year.

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Now he is my shadow. He is always right beside me. The vet is amazed that he is 10 years old because he is so energetic. His little nubbin of a tail is like a propeller. See how it blurred in the photo above? It’s goes a million mph!

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He was getting very bored with me sticking the camera in his face. I was interrupting his nap. All that tail wagging wore him out.

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see ya,

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37 comments:

  1. Henry is a true blessing! He is so beautiful too. I cracked up at the stubborn Italian...yes I have a father like that too!!~) Although my Dad loves Lucy. I loved your story, and I thank you for sharing a piece of your heart with us..Henry was at the right place at the right time.

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  2. What a sweet, sweet story. So glad you rescued him! He was meant to be with you guys.

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  3. He is absolutely beautiful and thank you for taking him in and taking such good care of him. He looks healthy and well nourished and so clean and pretty. Love happy ending.

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  4. He is gorgeous Anita!! It is funny how they can wiggle their way into our hearts so quickly and easily! :) So glad that you found him! :)

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  5. I enjoyed reading about Henry and his journey to your home. Henry is so sweet and sounds like he is right where he always ment to be!

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  6. Anita that is a wonderful story and I am so happy for you and Henry, he is so beautiful!

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  7. I love this story. :) I'm so glad you adopted him.

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  8. Anita, he is beautiful. Love the shots you took. So sorry about your other dog. That is the hardest thing to do.

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  9. Looks like you both have a wonderful buddy-enjoy:@)

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  10. Oh Anita what a wonderful ending to the story of Henry. He is gorgeous and I'm so happy you have each other. I love his thoughtful eyes.

    *Smiles* ~Melissa :)

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  11. I have tears in my eyes after reading this story. Henry is such a special dog and is so fortunate to have a loving home to live in now.

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  12. You know how much I love that first photo of Henry. It is amazing. He is so pretty. I can't believe he is 10. He seems so much younger than my dog who will be 10 in March. I enjoyed reading his story and I am glad he was able to live with you and your family. Lucky Henry!

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  13. Henry is such a beautiful dog and looks so happy in his life with you. I'm glad his story turned out so nicely. Linda

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  14. WHat a sweet story!! Henry is so lucky to have you!! He is such a cute dog:)

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  15. what a cutie and isn't that feeling of a dog or cat always at your side so amazing...i miss that feeling

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  16. Henry is such a handsome guy! It sounds like he was meant for you :)

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  17. Hi Anita,
    You know that I really love Henry, too! What a sad beginning he had. I am SO glad that he found his way to you and is now a part of your happy home! I have always had a soft spot for spaniels, and who could resist that adorable face? Sounds like I need to get busy and join the party!!

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  18. Anita~ Henry is a happy boy! He looks like he has some Berner in him!
    And he is just the cutest!
    Hugs~
    Cricket

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  19. Awww...I love Henry's story!! It gave me chill bumps!

    He is so blessed to have a family to love him and take care of him! :)

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  20. i love tail nubbins! my dog nephews (two boxers) have them and they crack me up. i'm a cat person, though, but i just love all animals. so glad you ended up with your sweet pup...those eyes'll get you!

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  21. Aww, that little face! I bet he talks to you through his eyes.. they're so soulful. What a beautiful pup.

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  22. Mr. Henry is a real sweetheart!!! I know he will always be thankful that he got a real home with you guys.
    Rhonda

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  23. Oh I love this post, the photos are wonderful! Thank you for sharing.I enjoyed my visit to your lovely blog. Hugs, Katherine

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  24. What a sweet story about finding your doggie. I agree, surprising someone with a pet is probably not a good idea, but at least you got a great dog out of it!

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  25. Henry is a beautiful dog. What a sweet story, Anita. He has the perfect home with you and I'm sure he is ever so grateful for that. I bet he has brought a tremendous amount of joy to your daily life. Dogs are amazing. I am sorry for your loss of Maggie.

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  26. You can tell by his eys he's a good dog, loved your story and I'm sure it was meant to be!

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  27. what a beautiful pup! Isn't it amazing what a dog brings to a life? As ridiculous as my first year was with the two babies, I love them with all my heart. All three dogs are curled around me right now.

    How wonderful that you all were able to rescue him and give him a happy home. We had the same situation with my hub's parents and luckily my brother in law took the gift dog. He's perfectly content in his home with kids and other dogs to keep him happy. Life just has a way of working itself out.

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  28. he is precious. we've got soft spots in our hearts for these furry friends.

    xo
    ~Kolein

    love the photos, Anita

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  29. oh and yes, bad idea to surprise parents with pets. I gave my parents two kittens once. they both went home with me the next day. and drove me insane until I found a home for them. the kittens. that is.

    xo
    ~K

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  30. I love your Henry. I can't decide if he looks more like our Matty that died last year or our new doggie Piper. What treasures our Springers have been. Both were found at the pound. I can't imagine life without either of them.

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  31. Hooray for plan B!!!!!
    I've said it before, but I'll say it again. Henry is one of the most beautiful springers I have seen. My dad had them and they are the BEST. So glad you have Henry!!!
    xo
    lynn

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  32. Henry is beautiful and your photos of him are great. I really love the first one, he is so sweet. I do believe rescue dogs are the best. My Buddy is a rescue dog and I couldn't have a sweeter more devoted buddy.

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  33. Thanks for your kind comment on my post about my sweet Jackson passing on to heaven. It helped ease the pain a bit. And his middle name was Henry!!!!! I hope he and Maggie are running around with each other right now!

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  34. Your Henry is a handsome guy. We have two bad yorkies but we love them! They are "follower arounders", too.

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  35. Henry sure is beautiful...and loving life! He looks like he loves the boat.

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