*update* I can't keep it a secret: Photos!

[misticaleclipse]

Rocky has now joined my family.
Original thread found here

Now time for the pictures!

In the car on the way home

Checking out the yard

 

[misticaleclipse]

 

[Red_ACD_for_me]

That is soooo wonderful! Congrads!

 

[dr2little]

CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL OF YOU!!!! HE'S A REALLY CUTIE PIE!

 

[misticaleclipse]

After his hair cut

 

[Baxter'smybaby]

oh--they look happy together--congrats!

 

[misticaleclipse]

Thank you

Charlie and him get along, but being an older guy he does not want
to play, but Charlie of course keeps trying!

The poor guys coat was terrible, not just long and matted, but
very very brittle and thin

He got a groom just today and seems to be feeling much better
(though unlike Charlie he is a wuss about the cold )

We also took him to the vet for a basic check up, but being
an older dog we need to do blood tests and a fecal test
still. I am worried he may not be with us long, but I will
love him while he is.

 

[Gempress]

WOOOHOOOO! You have Rocky now! You get special kudos for adopting a sweet senior.

Is Rocky still Rocky? Or are you going to change his name?

 

[puppyluv2004]

OMG He's so cute!!! He looks so much like my first Shih Tzu, Bandit! Congrats on the new addition!

 

[misticaleclipse]

No, I am going to keep the name Rocky. After 10 years he clearly knows
it and I don't think its fair to change it at this point. Not to mention his
nickname was Rocky Balboa, which is kinda cool

 

[sam]

AW they're like two peas in a pod!
I like the name Rocky- adorable.

 

[adoptashelterpettoday]

Congradulations! He is definatly a cutie! I second the kudos for adopting a senior -- but he looks like he has PLENTY of life left in him!!

 

[Groch]

Congradulations! ......but he looks like he has PLENTY of life left in him!!

I agree, I bet he will surprise you. I think a lot of older dogs like Rocky and my Shadow don't do as well at a shelter, they don't like the noise and bustle after a quiet life with an elderly owner.

Shadow perked right up put on weight he had lost and got absolutely frisky after his first week back in a real home.

I think you did the right thing keeping his old name, he knows it and it sounds like his previous owner treated him well. I think you are in for some happy times ahead with your new family member.

 

[Barb04]

Oh, I'm so glad he's yours. Looks like both of them had fun together.

 

[Kase]

Awww he is so adorable! Congrats .

 

[Whisper]

Congrats on your new baby! What a sweet heart!
Kudos for adopting a senior!!!

 

[misticaleclipse]

Thank you everyone for your best wishes. I am going to
be relying on you all for help for sure, I have never had
a senior dog before and I am jumping over every little
thing

 

[TopShelfPets]

Ditto to pretty much everything said. Very cute, glad they get along, bonus points for getting a senior puppy.

 

[jason_els]

Very cute! Is he a Brussels? He must be thrilled to have a home!

 

[misticaleclipse]

Very cute! Is he a Brussels? He must be thrilled to have a home!

They had him listed as a shih tzu, but he is clearly not a pure bred, his snout sticks out a lot more. I was thinking hes a shih tzu, bichon mix