Introducing Nate!

TriciaMilitia · 02-17-2011, 12:27 PM

Nate Von Fresno (along with 2 littermates, and a GSD mix puppy the pound threw in) was saved by Westside German Shepherd Rescue of Los Angeles in Dec. '10 /Jan '11. The whole lot was skeletal, and one had distemper, among other issues. (Generally just a sad sight.)

I put in an application, was approved, and asked to see a couple puppies. One ended up having parvo, and would need to be under medical care for at least another month, and the other just happened to be at a foster house about 10 miles from my house. (Which is quite a coincidence, as I'm about 1-2 hours north of most of LA, where the resuce is based, and where most of the fosters live.) So, my boyfriend and I ventured over to the foster house to see the little fuzzball. At first, I had intended on seeing his littermate, the mix, but Nate turned out to be more fitting for our extremely active lifestyle (or what I thought was 'extremely active', until I got this freakin' monster.

) PLUS, he really picked us.

We've had him for about a week, and couldn't ask for a better pup. So far, he's adapted amazingly well to his new home, crate, schedule, etc. We've finally figured out what tires him, and it's not the 2 miles we do every morning, or the dog park in the afternoon, or the 3-5 miles at night, or fetch for hours, or running around like a wild beast on the beach. It's mental stimulation! We went to PetSmart and then Wal-Mart last night, and not only was be the best behaved dog I've ever had on the end of a leash, but he was EXHAUSTED. Success!

We've seen all of the normal pup behavior- digging, fearfulness now and then, chomping on us when he gets riled up, but that's fine, he's just a little guy still. When we get frustrated, we remember that he's just a baby, and someday when he's snoring on our couch (I can't even imagine that at this point), we'll remember when he was just a little squirt.

Sorry my post is so long, but I feel like one of those annoying ladies at work that just can't shut up about her new baby/ grandchild/ neice/ nephew.

Zoeys mom · 02-17-2011, 12:33 PM

Ummm pictures please!!!! He sounds adorable, but I can't tell hint hint,lol

JustMeLeslie · 02-17-2011, 12:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Zoeys mom

Ummm pictures please!!!! He sounds adorable, but I can't tell hint hint,lol

I agree he sounds cute, but we need pics.

We love pics here.

TriciaMilitia · 02-17-2011, 01:06 PM

Pics! It's hard to tell how big he is, but he is HUGE. Easily 100 lbs when he finishes growing and filling out.
Hence, clicker training ALL OF THE TIME.

JustMeLeslie · 02-17-2011, 04:38 PM

Nate is so cute. I love him in his bandana-adorable.

Jessiewessie99 · 02-17-2011, 04:43 PM

He is so cute!!

I have heard of that rescue! They have some beautiful dogs.

Anja1Blue · 02-18-2011, 07:53 PM

Oh my goodness, what a darling little guy......congratulations!! And yes, Westside gets some gorgeous GSD's........
______________________________________
Susan

Anja SchH3 GSD
Conor GSD
Blue BH WH T1 GSD - waiting at the Bridge

vat · 02-18-2011, 08:38 PM

Congrats! He is just adorable, thanks for giving him a home.

TriciaMilitia · 02-21-2011, 06:23 PM

Thanks, guys. I take full responsibility for his good looks.

mygsdandme · 02-21-2011, 07:17 PM

Awwww...he is a cutie pie!!
I got Jen and Mr. Luke from Westside GSR.
Robin does get some nice dogs!

02-17-2011, 12:27 PM	#1 (permalink)
TriciaMilitia New Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Ventura, CA Posts: 11	Introducing Nate! Nate Von Fresno (along with 2 littermates, and a GSD mix puppy the pound threw in) was saved by Westside German Shepherd Rescue of Los Angeles in Dec. '10 /Jan '11. The whole lot was skeletal, and one had distemper, among other issues. (Generally just a sad sight.) I put in an application, was approved, and asked to see a couple puppies. One ended up having parvo, and would need to be under medical care for at least another month, and the other just happened to be at a foster house about 10 miles from my house. (Which is quite a coincidence, as I'm about 1-2 hours north of most of LA, where the resuce is based, and where most of the fosters live.) So, my boyfriend and I ventured over to the foster house to see the little fuzzball. At first, I had intended on seeing his littermate, the mix, but Nate turned out to be more fitting for our extremely active lifestyle (or what I thought was 'extremely active', until I got this freakin' monster. ) PLUS, he really picked us. We've had him for about a week, and couldn't ask for a better pup. So far, he's adapted amazingly well to his new home, crate, schedule, etc. We've finally figured out what tires him, and it's not the 2 miles we do every morning, or the dog park in the afternoon, or the 3-5 miles at night, or fetch for hours, or running around like a wild beast on the beach. It's mental stimulation! We went to PetSmart and then Wal-Mart last night, and not only was be the best behaved dog I've ever had on the end of a leash, but he was EXHAUSTED. Success! We've seen all of the normal pup behavior- digging, fearfulness now and then, chomping on us when he gets riled up, but that's fine, he's just a little guy still. When we get frustrated, we remember that he's just a baby, and someday when he's snoring on our couch (I can't even imagine that at this point), we'll remember when he was just a little squirt. Sorry my post is so long, but I feel like one of those annoying ladies at work that just can't shut up about her new baby/ grandchild/ neice/ nephew.

02-17-2011, 01:06 PM	#4 (permalink)
TriciaMilitia New Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Ventura, CA Posts: 11	Pics! It's hard to tell how big he is, but he is HUGE. Easily 100 lbs when he finishes growing and filling out. Hence, clicker training ALL OF THE TIME. Attached Thumbnails

02-17-2011, 04:38 PM	#5 (permalink)
JustMeLeslie Knighted Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Texas Posts: 3,116	Nate is so cute. I love him in his bandana-adorable. __________________ Jamie Lee~blk GSD~6/24/10 Lola~mastiff mix~2/10/08 Samson~minpin~1/29/06 Grover~terrier mix~1/28/11 Victor~GSD~(RIP)

02-17-2011, 04:43 PM	#6 (permalink)
Jessiewessie99 Crowned Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Lakewod, CA Posts: 6,807	He is so cute!! I have heard of that rescue! They have some beautiful dogs. __________________ Jessica-Shelter Volunteer Molly-GSD ✔ Certified Ninja Dog Tanner-GSD ✔ Certified Lovebug RIP: Max & Simba "No matter how dark the moment, love and hope are always possible."-George Chakiris, as said by Agent Derek Mogan

02-18-2011, 08:38 PM	#8 (permalink)
vat Knighted Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Kingston, IL Posts: 3,027	Congrats! He is just adorable, thanks for giving him a home. __________________ Valerie Shewana's Maximum Velocity (aka Max) Shewana's Hot-Spice (aka Callan) Kaycee 11/97-5/10 Rio 10/08-2/10 Handle every stressful situation like a dog. If you can't eat it or play with it, pee on it and walk away.

02-17-2011, 12:33 PM	#2 (permalink)
Zoeys mom Knighted Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Rockville, Md Posts: 2,941	Ummm pictures please!!!! He sounds adorable, but I can't tell hint hint,lol

02-18-2011, 07:53 PM	#7 (permalink)
Anja1Blue Knighted Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Denver Colorado USA Posts: 3,472	Oh my goodness, what a darling little guy......congratulations!! And yes, Westside gets some gorgeous GSD's........ ______________________________________ Susan Anja SchH3 GSD Conor GSD Blue BH WH T1 GSD - waiting at the Bridge

02-21-2011, 06:23 PM	#9 (permalink)
TriciaMilitia New Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Ventura, CA Posts: 11	Thanks, guys. I take full responsibility for his good looks.

02-21-2011, 07:17 PM	#10 (permalink)
mygsdandme Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: So. CA Posts: 69	Awwww...he is a cutie pie!! I got Jen and Mr. Luke from Westside GSR. Robin does get some nice dogs! __________________ Karen Jenny GSD rescue 11/01-RIP 7/11 Mr. Luke GSD rescue

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