A new addition

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11 Responses to “A new addition”

  1. bbum Says:
    October 5th, 2008 at 10:03 pm

    Gus looks and sounds like just one awesome personality wrapped up in a dog’s body.

    Thank you for sharing.

    b.bum
    (Who has a couple of pretty special dogs himself: http://flickr.com/search/?q=Ruby&w=49503114554%40N01)

    bbums last blog post..Another Summer Ends

  2. vee Says:
    October 5th, 2008 at 10:25 pm

    Congrats on the new addition to the fam!
    adopting a dog is one of the most rewarding things I’ve ever done and it seems the same for you.
    This is a great post

    vees last blog post..So You’ve Decided to Be Evil

  3. Apryl DeLancey Says:
    October 5th, 2008 at 10:55 pm

    Thank you so much for having me again! Gussie’s adventures get more fun every day!

    Apryl DeLanceys last blog post..Sunday Sports Wrap – Insanity Edition

  4. Chris Says:
    October 6th, 2008 at 5:52 am

    Lindsey, thanks for your kind words left on our blog after we lost our Jackie. It means a lot to know you care.

    Chriss last blog post..Memories of Jackie

  5. jan Says:
    October 6th, 2008 at 9:55 am

    Excellent advice. I’ve worked with rescue groups as a volunteer and so many people have unrealistic expectations when they adopt a dog. They need to understand the commitment they are making and the incredible rewards they will receive.

    I love Apryl’s sports blog. I can read it on my Google reader but somehow my browser crashes when I go there. I have used IE6 and am now on FF, but it still crashes.

    Anyway, love you, Apryl.

    jans last blog post..How to teach a puppy to be vicious in 1 minute

  6. Lindsay Stordahl Says:
    October 6th, 2008 at 8:16 pm

    Thanks for writing about Gus, Apryl. I really like him because he reminds me of Ace!

  7. Biggie-Z Says:
    October 7th, 2008 at 11:14 am

    Wow, that video of Gus is just like all my “tired Biggie” videos! sometimes you need video to show that really, the dog is NOT moving.

    Congratulations on adopting Gus – he is a real cutie.

    Biggie-Zs last blog post..Teaching a kuvasz not to guard – is it possible?

  8. Abz & Chels Says:
    October 8th, 2008 at 12:12 am

    Great post and gorgeous dog. Last week in my blog travels I came across about 5 different Bloodhound blogs but I forgot to bookmark them (but theyre out there)..love the snoring, much more rythmic than Chelseas

    Abz & Chelss last blog post..Juste parce que je l’aime

  9. Mayra Calvani Says:
    October 8th, 2008 at 12:19 pm

    How wonderful of you to adopt Gus, Apryl! You’ve made a difference in a dog’s life. He’s lucky!!!

    Mayra Calvanis last blog post..Review of Nina’s Waltz, by Corinne Demas

  10. Apryl DeLancey Says:
    October 8th, 2008 at 4:23 pm

    We love our big, silly guy more every day! He is really starting to settle in. I feel like a new parent of an infant child – I show his pics to everyone and can’t wait to get home from work to be with him! Thank you for the kind words and comments to all!

  11. John Holtz Says:
    October 14th, 2008 at 11:10 am

    Hey Apryl!

    Ann and I thank all the powers that be that you read our ad, made the long journey out to the IE(twice!), and adopted Gustav. He is a special boy and you and Matt are a special family. You are just the forever family that he needs.

    We found Gus last February in Norco and he was near to being put on ‘The List’. I was not really wanting another dog just yet as we had lost our old red Bloodhound,Abigail, recently. But when I came across Gus in an animal shelter and got his story I knew something needed to be done. So when we brought him home, we knew it would not be forever, but we did believe we were the best shot for him to make it.

    Gus was pretty much wild. Gentle, but unmannerly. I would like to say I taught Gus manners and civility, but honestly, I believe he taught me more. He taught me that patience is more than lip service, it is hard at times! I mean really hard! He taught me that dogs can be just as smart as me, and just as tenacious. And lots quieter. Sneaky lil bugger he is.

    Gus was a joy at times, a monster at others, but most of all, Gus is just a darn good ol’ dog.

    All our best to you, Matt, Gus, and the kitties.

    John and Annabelle

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