Introducing Seamus, the Newest Shadow Dog
Published On: 05-19-2012 08:42am
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The end of April and May have been very busy for me in many ways. After loosing two Shadow Dogs in six months, our sweet Chase in November and wonderful Loki suddenly last month, we adopted a new puppy from the El Paso Humane Society on Earth Day. We had actually picked out another dog a week earlier, but when we came back with Mesa, there was no way they would get along together. Mesa made that very plain for the whole world to see.
Then we found Seamus (his name there was "Cowboy" - ugh!). He was sitting in the corner of his run, looking very dejected and sad. He almost had an Eeyore look to him. We called to him, he got up and came over to us with a slowly wagging tail and beautiful eyes. My husband and I were smitten at first look. And, even better, Mesa wagged her tail and they touched noses. We walked out of there about 30 minutes later with an 11 week old puppy.
Adopting a new puppy has seriously but a kink in my jewelry designing, blogging and networking - was just barely able to keep up with several custom orders that came in. But I'm not complaining. Seamus, the new puppy, is a joy. He is extremely smart and so wants to please. Potty training has been a breeze and he quickly learned his new name, to come when called and to walk on a leash. Now I'll be the first to admit that the puppy devil does get into him at least once a day and he becomes an ankle shark! When we fuss at him for having punctured ankles, he gives us that big "who me?" look and will stop, for a little while at least. We have now developed a routine where I can get some work done when it's siesta time for him in the afternoon :)
Both my husband and I are amazed at how well Mesa has taken to Seamus. We weren't sure how she would react once he was home because she had been badly abused the first year of her life before she came to live with us. She is extremely protective and has real trust issues, both with humans and other dogs. But Mesa took to him almost right away and they have long play sessions, ones that she often initiates. Seamus loves being around her. It's so much fun to watch them together and I find myself just sitting outside in the grass with them, enjoying their dogginess.
Below is a photo of Mesa after a long, hard romp around the yard with Seamus.
And just a side note: Seamus (pronounced "shay mus") is a Gaelic word for James. But if you follow the history of the name even farther, Seamus, in Old Hebrew, means "one who grabs at heels" - which is perfect since the vet thinks Seamus has a lot of blue heeler in him. We don't know what else he has, maybe some boxer, maybe some pit bull. Whatever . . . we love this new shadow dog like there is no tomorrow.
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Reader's Comments
By ShadowDogDesigns on 09/19/2012 @ 08:57am
Thank you so much, Guest! It's always amazing how dogs win our hearts so quickly. I can't ever imagine being without one.
By VanillaExtinction on 09/19/2012 @ 07:35am
First of all, I am so sorry for the loss of your two puppies. So much sadness but worth it for the love you shared while you had them. Second of all, bless your heart for adopting. I try to be an advocate of adoption and rescue and love to see other people that believe in it as well. Thirdly, he is adorable!!! Those eyes...they melt my heart! I would love to take photos of him and those eyes. He is a lucky boy. MicheleBy Guest on 07/08/2012 @ 07:37am
Adorable new addition to your family! His face is so cute... I can see why you picked him! I love my two Shih Tzu's, Niki and Bogart. By ShadowDogDesigns on 05/21/2012 @ 09:33pm
Thank you so much, Mary! Love the "little prince of personality" because he definitely has that in spades :) I appreciate you stopping by and commenting :) Peace and joy . . . Catherine
By PrettyGonzo on 05/21/2012 @ 03:39pm
Love the entry! Seamus is a little prince of personality and cuteness. (Of course, Mesa, with her gorgeous ears and eyes, is the queen.) :) By ShadowDogDesigns on 05/21/2012 @ 09:03am
Many thanks to you, Guest! I appreciate you stopping by and commenting. Peace and joy . . . Catherine By ShadowDogDesigns on 05/21/2012 @ 09:02am
Thank you, Kathy! Yes, I totally feel dog blessed :) Thanks for the wonderful comment! Peace and joy . . . Catherine By ShadowDogDesigns on 05/21/2012 @ 09:01am
Thank you, VintageEye :) We think so! Peace and joy . . . Catherine
By KatsAllThat on 05/20/2012 @ 11:33am
This is great and how lucky for him to have found a wonderful home with you. By ShadowDogDesigns on 05/20/2012 @ 10:57am
Thank you so much, VintageEye! He is a sweetie, even when the puppy devil gets into him and he becomes an ankle shark! Peace and joy!
By ShadowDogDesigns on 05/20/2012 @ 10:29am
Thank you so much, Teaman! Appreciate you stopping by and making a comment. peace and joy . . . Catherine By ShadowDogDesigns on 05/20/2012 @ 10:28am
Thank you, Elaine! Had a feeling the first comment was you, but I wasn't 100% sure! Think he KNOWS he's cute! LOL! Peace and joy . . . Catherine
By zoomgraphik on 05/19/2012 @ 03:02pm
I forgot to sign it .....But he stil is cute ..cute :O) Elaine By ShadowDogDesigns on 05/19/2012 @ 01:58pm
Thank you so much! Seamus is a cutie - and I have a feeling he knows it, too! Thank you for stopping by and commenting. Peace and joy . . . Catherine |
By ShadowDogDesigns on 09/19/2012 @ 09:00am
Thank you so much, Michele! Hahaha . . . you should see how big he has grown! Not the small cute puppy - now a 66+ lb. 7 1/2 month old cute puppy! And thank you for the kind words about Mesa. Unfortunately, we lost her in June. My whole world shifted when that happened. I'm s glad she picked out Seamus for us (: