[Mrs Backlasher]

We've seen several of you wonderful folks with dachshund puppies recently. At the beach, at Harbormaster's place in Sargent, etc.

I've never been much of a dog person, I've always liked cuddly cats.

But I fell in love with those dachshunds! They're small, they're friendly, they're lovable... they're KINDA like cats!

So we've recently been looking for a dachshund. Belinda has been helping us look for one, and we've checked out several. Through Belinda's help, yesterday we found JUST the right one for us.

We're adopting from the Pearland Animal Shelter, and we'll pick her up Wednesday evening.

I've named her Molly (I must have had BillyStix on my mind!). She's a red dachshund, about 2 years old. Because she's already grown, we don't have any doubts about what she'll be like when she grows up. She was picked up just 4 days before we saw her.

She's very happy, friendly, and loving. She looks very healthy. She seems to be crate trained. She's confident and seems very at ease with people and cats. Now we just need to get our cat "Baby" to be at ease with her!

The lady at the shelter wouldn't tell me that Molly is a purebred dachshund, because of liability issues; but she said she doesn't see any other breed in her and that all her looks and behaviors are dachshund.

I asked if she's mini or standard. The lady said she thinks Molly is a tweenie. Large mini or small standard, between the two. She probably weighs about 12 pounds. I picked Molly up, and she laid her head on my shoulder - I'm in LOVE!

Over the next few days, Molly will get all her shots, she'll get a microchip injected under her skin to identify her as ours in case she gets lost (perish the thought!), she'll be checked for heartworms, and she'll be spayed.

I can hardly wait.

(I took a photo of her at the shelter yesterday, but couldn't load it up yet. My computer was down for a while and I need to reload the driver for my camera. I'll get to that when I can.)

 

[MsAddicted]

Sounds cute Mrs B. Load up that pic ASAP!

 

[Hooked Up]

That's 2cool Betty! One of these days I'm gonna have another weeny-dog. Just got to find one that will fetch my ducks for me! Congrats, Guy

 

[Bay Gal]

Congrats! Molly is one lucky pup.

Can't wait to see the pics.

 

[LIONESS-270]

Awesome Ms B, another fishin buddy I hope.....thats one lucky dog...

 

[Belinda]

I am so glad you were able to get her, they can be such fun little dogs. I think shelter dogs make the best pets. You saved her life and she will reward you with many years of happiness. I can't wait to see more pictures of Molly.

 

[Tortuga]

"Molly"

Mrs. B...I'll guarantee you that your life is gonna change for the better. Have had these wonderful wieners for the past 30 years..just got Hiedi about a year ago. I'll guarantee you are gonna laugh a WHOLE LOT more than you obviously already do..

Congrats on the wonderful addition to your family... Bring Molly up here in the big city sometimes and she and Hiedi can have us both in stiches...LOL

Jim

 

[Mrs Backlasher]

Oh! Molly looks just like that! Only a bit older and bigger.

Heidi is so precious! You are blessed, Jim.

 

[Mrs Backlasher]

Here is the photo that the Pearland shelter took of Molly. I think they were standing over her, so you can't see her legs, but she does have 4 of them. And the photo makes her look fat, but she isn't. I'll just have to post some more flattering pics of her later on.

 

[Tortuga]

She's beautiful, Betty..Notice in both our pix..the EYES..lol..they lock into your eyes when they want something like a 'stinger missle' and won't break the stare until you give in..(and you WILL.LOL)

Welcome to the 2cool Family, Molly .....

 

[ComeFrom?]

Dachshunds Are One Of The Best...

Here's a pic of a pup somebody posted years ago. I think it was here on TTMB. CF?

 

[sandybottom]

We really enjoy our two. Freckles and Daisy. I think your looks a little like daisy. She is a cross mini and standard. Congrats on your new fishing buddy. Glad you got it at a shelter they make the best of friends.

 

[portalto]

Congrats on obtaining Molly. I don't know who will benefit more, you or Molly!

 

[dixie lee]

cute

Here's a pic of a pup somebody posted years ago. I think it was here on TTMB. CF?

it so cute!!!!!

i think mrs b's dog is also very cute!!!!

 

[Mrs Backlasher]

it so cute!!!!!

i think mrs b's dog is also very cute!!!!

She's even cuter than that picture.

I won't get her until Wednesday evening. But after that, you'll get to see her the next time you and CJ come over. She's a sweetheart, just like you and CJ are!

 

[Bubbaette]

Hey Mrs. B. we have a dachshund too. They could be twins except ours is about 9 years old. Her name is Pep and even though I'm not a big dog fan she is a great dog. She does all sorts of tricks and is very well trained (my husband did all the training).

Just be sure and try to keep her off the furniture. They have weak backs and when they get older can injure their backs by jumping off the furniture. Ours had to have back surgery when she was about 5 years old because she apparently got tangled up in something in the backyard -- probably chasing a cat.

Your Molly looks like a sweet dog. I'm sure she will be a great friend. They have an awesome personality.

 

[Mrs Backlasher]

Wow! Sharon, they could be twins except for age.

FINALLY! Here is a better pic of Molly. I took this photo at the shelter.

 

[Old Whaler]

We have a three-year old mini. She's the best. Wouldn't trade her for anything!

 

[InfamousJ]

That aint fair Mrs. B. If your post title has Molly in it they should be pics from Florida. LMAO (BTW, Molly is the model for Billy Stix).

 

[Mrs Backlasher]

That aint fair Mrs. B. If your post title has Molly in it they should be pics from Florida. LMAO (BTW, Molly is the model for Billy Stix).

I know, that's who I named her for, LOL!

In my first post I said I must have had BillyStix on my mind. Molly just seemed to fit her. Don't you think MY Molly is as cute as the BillyStix Molly??? :wink: