Good Boy!
My Boy HemiHound…So Expressive, So Smart!
Hemi was a rescue from a kill shelter in Tennessee. We adopted him when he was 8 wks old. At the time we recieved him he was on 4 medications and not eating very well on his own ( I was spoon feeding him). After a couple of days he stopped eating and off to the vet we went. He spent 2 weeks at the vets office with IV’s hooked to him ( I didn’t think he was coming home I was very upset) while they ran tests and pumped him up with puppy power I paced the floors. When Hemi came home he was 8lbs and had 6 meds now for the next 10 days. I boiled chicken ground up with puppy chow and spoon fed him to make sure he received his meds on a full tummy and that all bodily functions were working correctly. After 2 weeks Hemi was eating on his own and received a clean bill of health from his vet. Today Hemi is 1 yr old weighs 95lbs and is extremely intelligent… he sits, lays down, shakes hands, plays ball & retrieves anything, catches a frisbee, plays soccer and walks about 4 miles a day and last but not least wears me out. He is my constant companion and I love him and hope he is with us for a very long time.
Please be part of the solution & not part of the problem…never purchase puppies from puppy mills & always adopt/rescue animals; there are so many to be saved!
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pryere
Great shot, great dog.
SharonD
Great pose.
mgeritz
What a beautiful boy! This shot brought tears to my eyes, reminding me of a dog I had years ago who has long since gone to doggie heaven. Old Ralph looked just like this fellow.
DonnaM
Thank you all for your nice comments…We rescued Hemi, he came from
a kill shelter in Tennessee (comphiscated from a backyard breeder) and was a very sick pup when we adopted him. It is truly amazing what a little
TLC can do…unconditional, loyal, feeling, and just great company!
Just Love Him! Hemi has a web page on dogster check it out:
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geraint
I can get my Bas to do most looks but I’ve never managed to capture him cocking his head to one side. A treat of a picture, well done
Michael Oubridge
Delightful image, you are so right about how expressive he is
DonnaM
Thank you, he’s to smart for his own good sometimes…lol :)
FelicityB
So expressive – I could almost hear him say “did you say cheese?”
DonnaM
Felicity…How did you know? lol :)
lisa1970
darling dog, i’ve seen that look before, in my house it normally means “but why cant i share your dinner?!” beautiful :-)
cmsdesign
Get OUT OF TOWN! This is the CUTEST puppy in the world! What a fantastic shot, such a beauitful face, and what a look. Could make butter melt!
DonnaM
Thank you Lisa, He is quite the character…I do believe he’s part clown…lol :)
DonnaM
Hey cmsdesign, thats what I think too, but I tend to be a bit biased…lol!
And because of his ability to melt you like butter he is quite spoiled and knows it! Thank you for taking the time to comment your opinion is always appreciated & ps: I love the work in your bubble, very talented :)
paigesmom
“what are you saying? “you talking to me? blah, blah blah…
Lucindawind
just gorgeous !
DonnaM
Thank you Lucinda :)
John Brotheridge
Great. Is this ‘off kilter 2’ ? He’s positively posing!
DonnaM
Story of my life…even the dog is off kilter…lol!
Thanks John, he’s just one crazy pup :)
Joe Thill
haha you must have asked him if he wants something he really likes.. my dog does that same thing.. i think she twists her neck more everytime i ask her if she wants to go for a walk. Very cute pup, great shot!
DonnaM
Thanks Joe…lol, you said the magic word…walk! :)
Heidi Powers
awww..this is so cute..and i love it in b&w..nice job
DonnaM replied
Thanks Heidi! He’s my buddy :)
JoanIreland1970
awwwwwwwwwwww. this is one of the most adorable pet shots I have seen.
DonnaM replied
Thanks Joan your comments are always appreciated :)
DonnaM replied
Thank you Joan for favoriting :)
Susan King
Beautiful
DonnaM replied
Thank you very much Susan :)
Micki Ferguson
great detail! :)
DonnaM replied
Thanks Micki :)
BubbaGeorge
What a sweetie! I read his story and it made me cry. I had to put a dog down last year, because we were moving and my ex was abusive to him (making him a biter.) We moved away from the abusive ex years ago, but it had already traumatized Bubba.
DonnaM replied
Now you made me cry…so sorry for your loss…unfortunately I can relate to that situation also. It took me a little while to get another one. And this is him…all of mine have been rescues & somehow it always ends up we need them just as much as they need us! Thank you for taking the time to comment :)
webbie
Beatuiful…and Congrats on being featured at Animal Kingdom.:)
DonnaM replied
Hi webbie, thanks for taking the time to look and the congrads are greatly appreciated Donna :)
Dayonda
Congratulations for having your good work Featured on the ANIMAL KINGDOM Home Page! 28 July 2008
He is GORGEOUS!!
And one of the most intelligent and eager-to-please breeds or mixes you can get. Bless you for taking such good (and expensive) care of your sick baby. I’m sure you were rewarded by the help you gave him in itself, but now you have the love of a guy who knows you saved him. Such a sweet photo of him!
DonnaM replied
Thank You Dayonda so much for the congrads! Sometimes I look in his eyes & just can’t believe that thousands of these beautiful animals are put down every year due to irresponsible people, I wish I could save them all but unfortunately, as you stated above it does get very expensive. I feel I am very blessed to have him…he really is such a good boy! Have a Great day! Donna :)