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Comment by Abbea and Vivi on November 16, 2009 at 7:16pm

We're here in the hotel room in Kingman right now after getting everything done (and taking a nap). Guess what.. We're going to be taking him home tomorrow!!! I can't explain how excited I am right now. He's just the sweetest dog ever, and we love him so much already. He is such a nice dog, but he seemed a little distracted from being in the shelter with so many other loud dogs. He was shaking in his cage when we first saw him, but he warmed up to us after going to the quieter play area. He didn't make a peep at all while we were there. And he's a licker! So sweet! Ahhh, we just can't wait until he's home and settled in. :):):) Thanks for the comments, prayers, and thoughts everyone!

Comment by Kathleen on November 16, 2009 at 5:05pm

what a beautiful boy! He looks so friendly and loving! I am sure you will be able to take him home with you! The markings around his eyes look like a mask...maybe Bandit would be a good name?

Comment by Jessica and Zero on November 16, 2009 at 3:51pm

GOOD LUCK!!!

Comment by Kristen on November 16, 2009 at 12:49pm

What a handsome guy...Looks like my Brodie who is snoozing peacefully behind me in my office. I would concur with using the crate for the trip home. Good luck to all of you! How very exciting!

Comment by Alice on November 16, 2009 at 12:25pm

I hope it all works out for you Abbea. I'm sure it will. :)

When we got Finn he just laid on the back seat and napped. I sat back there with him and he did well on the 7 hour drive, of course he was just a tiny puppy. Where is the shelter at? You may want to stop for a potty break or two but be sure to lift him in and out of the car so he doesn't tear his stitches. Also, be sure and ask when he is ok to eat and drink since you have to wait a while after surgery.

When Finn was neutered he got the good drugs and slept but his neuter was more complex so I don't know what they will give your boy. I think my Mom said her boy got a pain shot after surgery which made him zonk out.

For traveling we use a leash that has a seat belt attachment so it locks into the seat belt then you can attach it to whatever you like so we use a harness. We keep it short enough that he cannot get off the seat but there is still enough room for him to lay on the seat.

As for a crate, we have the 36" and it's perfect. I wouldn't go smaller if he is going to have to be crated for extended periods of time like Finn. We went with one of the wire ones that you can fold up. Provides good ventilation and is easy for travel.

I'm excited for you. Now when you come to a meet up you'll have you very own Corgi to bring! I can't wait to meet him.

Comment by Simon & Anne on November 16, 2009 at 11:18am

A beautiful doggie!

Comment by Nicola Porter on November 16, 2009 at 9:25am

Good Luck Abbea, I am very excited for you. I want to see lots of drawings from you of him.

Comment by Joanna, Rainy and Calvin on November 16, 2009 at 9:10am

Good luck!! He looks very sweet!!

Comment by Abbea and Vivi on November 16, 2009 at 8:35am

Stay tuned for later tonight. The hotel we're staying in has free wi-fi internet so I'll be able to post about what happens.

Comment by Abbea and Vivi on November 16, 2009 at 8:34am

Thanks for the comments everyone! We're getting ready to leave now. We'll be buying the crate after we see him today, and if he really can't sit still or get comfortable in the harness we'll stop and set the crate up for him, as much as I worry about what would happen in an accident. I just hope it will fit in our little Honda Civic sedan..

And don't worry, I will be in the back seat with him. I would want nothing else. :)

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