Our new fur baby Rosco

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My in-laws came to visit and we went for a walk downtown. We ended up at the flower and pet market and walked through. I rarely ever go down there because I end up crying about how they treat the animals, but we were trying to show them real China. My husband took a picture of a puppy that grabbed our attention, but we had already decided that we were waiting to get a puppy until next spring, and everyone told us not to get a pet from the market because they weren't healthy. About a week later, we went back just to see if anyone had got the puppy yet. He was still there, and he looked terrible. They had stopped feeding him because he was getting to big which supposedly made him harder to sell. He looked so tiny and sick so we brought him home.

Everyone was right, puppies from the market aren't very healthy. Our baby had worms and ear mites which we've taken care of. He still has mange, a skin fungus, and is very skinny which we are still working on.

OK everyone....meet our new fur baby Rosco. We think he is a Boston Terrier mix, but any guesses are welcome because we're really not sure.

This is him not being potty trained

 

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Look how big his paws are

 

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Check out his eyes. We think they''re pretty cool

 

[Sundial]

Oh my goodness he is such a doll. Thank heavens you saved him!

Edited to add: Where are you in China? We visited there last month and enjoyed our trip SO much!

 

[KimberlyH]

Way too cute, Rebot! Congrats and thanks for rescuing a helppless little guy!

 

[goldenstar]

awww, cute. i love the pic of him not being potty trained. brings back memories... potty training is such work.

 

[clammer]

Sundial, we''re in a city called Yantai. It is about a hour and a half flight northeast of Shanghai. There are so many places in China that are beautiful and cultural interesting. Unfortunately, Yantai isn''t one of those. We do try to travel quite a bit though. I''m glad you enjoyed your trip. Where did you go?

 

[Lorelei]

Rebot - THANK YOU for saving this little soul, bless you. I truly mean that. THANK YOU for giving him love and care and a forever home. I wish I could hug you! He is gorgeous! He definitely looks Boston possibly crossed with a terrier, maybe a Jack Russell?

 

[Tybee]

Holy Cow!
that puppy is so CUTE! I love his little blue eye, and his big feet.
I''m a puppy sucker, I''d have scooped that little needy guy right up too.
Best of luck and joy with him.

 

[Sundial]

Date: 11/9/2006 12:29:35 AM
Author: Rebot
Sundial, we''re in a city called Yantai. It is about a hour and a half flight northeast of Shanghai. There are so many places in China that are beautiful and cultural interesting. Unfortunately, Yantai isn''t one of those. We do try to travel quite a bit though. I''m glad you enjoyed your trip. Where did you go?

Rebot we visited Dalian, Beijing, Xian, Shanghai, and Hong Kong as well as a couple of cities in Japan. I really liked Shanghai and could any city be more beautiful at night???

Keep us posted on how your new baby is doing!

 

[monarch64]

Aw, REbot he''s so cute! Bless your heart for giving him a home and a chance!

 

[ellybelly]

It''s wonderful and I am so happy that you rescued the little guy. Keep us updated on his health.

 

[Dee*Jay]

What an adorable addition to your family! And I am touched that you adopted him, knowing that he had health issues.

 

[curlygirl]

Oh, he's absolutely precious! Definitely looks like a Boston Terrier but those eyes and big feet are a mystery!! It was so wonderful for you to have saved him from a miserable fate. Enjoy your new addition!

 

[ellaila]

Oh congrats Rebot on your new little love!!! And yay!! to you for adopting him

 

[FireGoddess]

Bless you for taking him in!!! I go nutso when I see animals being mistreated...they didn''t ask for it, and they don''t understand. Drives me bonkers. He is a little love!!!!! Keep us posted with pictures as he grows!!!

 

[Tacori E-ring]

Very cute!

 

[Beacon]

You are my hero for saving this little dog. He is a total cutie. I wish there were more people in the world like you.

Hope you are having a wonderful time with your new family additon - he''s adorable!

 

[Tybee]

humor me!
I''d love more pictures of this cutie rescue success story!
You know that dogs who have been rescued from adverse situations
are the happiest and most loving... it''s like they know some how.

 

[Madam Bijoux]

Best of luck and happiness with your new puppy.