like all the dogs we've ever had, duke is a rescue. and i can not beg people enough to rescue dogs instead of getting them anywhere else. duke was abandoned and was found around 3 months weighing only 35 pounds.
this was duke when he was first found:
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he couldn't even stand up straight.
a friend of mine got him from the shelter and "fostered" him until we moved into our house. she took amazing care of duke and we could not have gotten him from a better family.
in less than a year, with a lot of love (and more dog food), here's duke now:
{he's a model}
he's a great dane-lab mix and all love.he's about a year old, and still has every ounce of puppy in him.
he weighs in at 100 pounds!
he eats like a horse. and in fact has gone through a giant bag of dog food in just three short weeks! {insert that smiley face with wide eyes here}
he had absolutely no problem at all fitting in around here, and making himself right at home. he has the best personality and sometimes we have conversations.
{we get each other}
here's what you need to know about duke:
he has no idea how much he weighs. none at all. and in fact thinks he's a lap dog.
but, he is a total snuggle bug and i don't mind a bit.
he sleeps a lot.
he can open up doors.
and takes full advantage of his size when we're at the table eating dinner.
he likes to watch the dog whisperer on tv.
he loves playing out in the yard.
and he loves to lick mommy's lens when she takes pictures of him.
he's very smart, and may attend college one day.
although, first he should figure out how to get out of the shower.
and he likes to play drums with daddy on the counter.
he's my favorite and i love him.
and please please please, if you're thinking about getting a dog, go rescue one!
