What a lucky dog!
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What a lucky dog!
Well I posted on here 10 days ago that I had reached my 1 year of deciding to make a change but was a little bummed out about not having found a job in Accounting yet. Last night I was made an offer and I start on Tuesday. Yeah, another piece of my life is back. Anyway I just wanted to offer some words of encouragement. Keep it one day at a time and things will start to fall into place. I have finally gotten to the point again where I can set a goal and work to achieve it.
But I'm not sure if it is my hard work or the dog that just showed up on my farm 3 days ago. This dog seems to have some magical job seeking abilities. I think I'll keep her around for a little while. I wouldn't want to risk anything by getting rid of her. Call me crazy but as soon as she showed up things started to change for the positive. I'm not sure what to name her... She is black and white and is very lucky. Any suggestions?
Keep it real, work hard, and remember one day at a time.
:ghug3
But I'm not sure if it is my hard work or the dog that just showed up on my farm 3 days ago. This dog seems to have some magical job seeking abilities. I think I'll keep her around for a little while. I wouldn't want to risk anything by getting rid of her. Call me crazy but as soon as she showed up things started to change for the positive. I'm not sure what to name her... She is black and white and is very lucky. Any suggestions?
Keep it real, work hard, and remember one day at a time.
:ghug3
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roadguy
Congratulations on your new job!
I love dogs, please keep her! You need to come up with a good name that relates to your sobriety. LOL...by the way, great job on your one year coming up!
I believe that God gives us signs all the time...and just maybe, this dog is your sign that things are lookin' up!
Penny
Congratulations on your new job!
I love dogs, please keep her! You need to come up with a good name that relates to your sobriety. LOL...by the way, great job on your one year coming up!
I believe that God gives us signs all the time...and just maybe, this dog is your sign that things are lookin' up!
Penny
TheMostSordidSpotOnEarth
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RoadGuy, congratulations, congratulations and congratulations!! 
So much great news all at once, I barely know what to do with it, lol...
You should be very, very proud of where you are, and I sincerely appreciate your words of encouragement.
I love how you described being won over by the lucky dog that just adopted you.
You're right, she should have a very special name. I like the idea of making it meaningful. Do you have any idea what kind of breed or mix she might be? I'm assuming she's a large dog? Would you be more inclined to give her a dog name or a human name?
I've put together some ideas:
Hope
Grace
Mercy
Serenity
Mary Poppins
Stella (like your lucky star)
Vicky, short for Victoria (from the word victory)
Tabitha
Dawn
Gwen/Gwendolyn
Merryweather
Clara
Athena - Greek Mythology - Goddess of wisdom.
Amanda or Mandy - Latin - Endearing. This dog does your heart good.
Aretha - This dog is the queen of soul.
Astrid - Scandinavian - Power from God.
Audrey - English - Strong and exalted.
Aura - This girl dog has a special quality that surrounds her.
Beatrice or Bea - Latin - Bringer of blessings. This girl dog gives more than she receives.
Bessie - Old faithful. A dog who is always there when you need her.
Butterfly - "You can find me frolicking amongst the flowers and the bushes."
Clover - A super adopted pet's name. She will consider herself to have great luck.
Candida - An early Christian tortured and martyred by the Romans. She became a saint.
Cara - Italian - Special friend.
Casey - Irish - Full of courage. This girl dog will defend you at all costs.
Celeste - Latin - Of heaven. This girl dog is truly a blessing from God.
Cleopatra or Cleo - The famous queen of Egypt. A great name for the dog with many charms.
Consuela - Spanish - One who consoles. This girl dog is always there when you need her.
Colette - A French saint who lived during the 15th century. She was known for her great sanctity and visions.
Constance - Latin - Steadfast. This girl dog will never run away.
Destiny - "I was meant to be your dog - and you were meant to be my master."
Dharma - Hindu and Buddhist - The cosmic order or law. This girl dog keeps everything in its proper place.
Dara - Hebrew - Someone full of compassion. Feel free to tell this dog all your troubles.
Darby - Irish - Name meaning liberty.
Dorothy - The patron saint of gardeners. This girl dog enjoys helping you out in the garden.
Karma - You feel like powerful forces aligned to bring you and your pet together.
Kismet - "Fate brought me and my master together."
Melissa - Greek - Honey-bee.
Nanny - This dog is a mother to all - no matter the species.
Naomi - Hebrew - Name meaning pleasant. You just get a really good feeling around this dog.
Neely - Irish - A victor.
Nymph - A group of nature goddesses found in rivers, streams, hills, woods, forests, etc. This pet dog absolutely loves the outdoors.
Paloma - Spanish - A dove. This girl dog brings peace everywhere she goes.
Peaches - "I'm a sweet and fuzzy girl dog."
Rita - The patron saint of desperate causes.
Sage - Latin - Wise.
Salome - Hebrew - Peace. Petting this dog will bring you great peace.
Samantha - Aramaic - A good listener. Feel free to tell this dog all your problems.
Sonya - Greek - A wise counselor.
Talia - Hebrew - Dew from Heaven. You feel that this dog is a genuine blessing from God.
Tapestry - "My coat is a rich variety of patterns and colors."
Trinity - The Christian term for the Father, Son and Holy Spirit.
Valerie - French - Powerful.
Valkyrie - Norse Mythology - The goddesses who hovered over battlefields. They escorted hero's souls to Valhalla.
Vedette - Italian - One who serves as a guardian. This girl dog is your faithful protector.
Veronica - According to legend, she is the lady who wiped Jesus's face on his way of the cross.
Wilhelmina or Willa - German - The diligent guardian.
Zoe - Greek - Life.
Just promise you'll tell us what you pick, whatever it is!
So much great news all at once, I barely know what to do with it, lol...
You should be very, very proud of where you are, and I sincerely appreciate your words of encouragement.
I love how you described being won over by the lucky dog that just adopted you.
You're right, she should have a very special name. I like the idea of making it meaningful. Do you have any idea what kind of breed or mix she might be? I'm assuming she's a large dog? Would you be more inclined to give her a dog name or a human name?
I've put together some ideas:
Hope
Grace
Mercy
Serenity
Mary Poppins
Stella (like your lucky star)
Vicky, short for Victoria (from the word victory)
Tabitha
Dawn
Gwen/Gwendolyn
Merryweather
Clara
Athena - Greek Mythology - Goddess of wisdom.
Amanda or Mandy - Latin - Endearing. This dog does your heart good.
Aretha - This dog is the queen of soul.
Astrid - Scandinavian - Power from God.
Audrey - English - Strong and exalted.
Aura - This girl dog has a special quality that surrounds her.
Beatrice or Bea - Latin - Bringer of blessings. This girl dog gives more than she receives.
Bessie - Old faithful. A dog who is always there when you need her.
Butterfly - "You can find me frolicking amongst the flowers and the bushes."
Clover - A super adopted pet's name. She will consider herself to have great luck.
Candida - An early Christian tortured and martyred by the Romans. She became a saint.
Cara - Italian - Special friend.
Casey - Irish - Full of courage. This girl dog will defend you at all costs.
Celeste - Latin - Of heaven. This girl dog is truly a blessing from God.
Cleopatra or Cleo - The famous queen of Egypt. A great name for the dog with many charms.
Consuela - Spanish - One who consoles. This girl dog is always there when you need her.
Colette - A French saint who lived during the 15th century. She was known for her great sanctity and visions.
Constance - Latin - Steadfast. This girl dog will never run away.
Destiny - "I was meant to be your dog - and you were meant to be my master."
Dharma - Hindu and Buddhist - The cosmic order or law. This girl dog keeps everything in its proper place.
Dara - Hebrew - Someone full of compassion. Feel free to tell this dog all your troubles.
Darby - Irish - Name meaning liberty.
Dorothy - The patron saint of gardeners. This girl dog enjoys helping you out in the garden.
Karma - You feel like powerful forces aligned to bring you and your pet together.
Kismet - "Fate brought me and my master together."
Melissa - Greek - Honey-bee.
Nanny - This dog is a mother to all - no matter the species.
Naomi - Hebrew - Name meaning pleasant. You just get a really good feeling around this dog.
Neely - Irish - A victor.
Nymph - A group of nature goddesses found in rivers, streams, hills, woods, forests, etc. This pet dog absolutely loves the outdoors.
Paloma - Spanish - A dove. This girl dog brings peace everywhere she goes.
Peaches - "I'm a sweet and fuzzy girl dog."
Rita - The patron saint of desperate causes.
Sage - Latin - Wise.
Salome - Hebrew - Peace. Petting this dog will bring you great peace.
Samantha - Aramaic - A good listener. Feel free to tell this dog all your problems.
Sonya - Greek - A wise counselor.
Talia - Hebrew - Dew from Heaven. You feel that this dog is a genuine blessing from God.
Tapestry - "My coat is a rich variety of patterns and colors."
Trinity - The Christian term for the Father, Son and Holy Spirit.
Valerie - French - Powerful.
Valkyrie - Norse Mythology - The goddesses who hovered over battlefields. They escorted hero's souls to Valhalla.
Vedette - Italian - One who serves as a guardian. This girl dog is your faithful protector.
Veronica - According to legend, she is the lady who wiped Jesus's face on his way of the cross.
Wilhelmina or Willa - German - The diligent guardian.
Zoe - Greek - Life.
Just promise you'll tell us what you pick, whatever it is!
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Thank you steppingitup for all of the great suggestions and I am going with Zoe because I really do feel that now that I have a great job with a great company that I have a fresh start and literally a new life ahead of me. Zoe started out running out into the fields every time that I came around. But when I got the news of the new job she greeted me at the car and licked my hand. Now she is hanging around when I'm outside and is starting to let me pet her without tucking her tail. I think she may have been from a family where the boyfriend or husband was abusive because she has been a little slow in coming around to me. But when my girlfriend came over she was right there with her the whole time. Thank you again and I'll make sure Zoe is taken cared for.
:ghug3
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RoadGuy, how cool!! Zoe is an awesome name! Great choice!
My very, very best wishes to you and Zoe!! It's great that she's showing more signs that she's gaining your trust. Just give her a little time and a lot of love!
By the way, I picked up a big stack of dog care and training books before we adopted our puppy, and they made the whole process so much easier than it would have been without them. My personal favorite is The Puppy Whisperer by Paul Owens. You might want to consider seeing if there's a book )on adult dogs) that clicks with you.
There's nothing quite like the bond between a good person and a good pet!! Again, my very best wishes to you both. :ghug2
My very, very best wishes to you and Zoe!! It's great that she's showing more signs that she's gaining your trust. Just give her a little time and a lot of love!
By the way, I picked up a big stack of dog care and training books before we adopted our puppy, and they made the whole process so much easier than it would have been without them. My personal favorite is The Puppy Whisperer by Paul Owens. You might want to consider seeing if there's a book )on adult dogs) that clicks with you.
There's nothing quite like the bond between a good person and a good pet!! Again, my very best wishes to you both. :ghug2
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Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: Baton Rouge, La.
Posts: 15,241
My 2 cats are gifts in my recovery. I never grew
up with pets and wasnt sure if i ever wanted
any. About 8 or 9 yrs sober my family was blessed
with 2 cats. We named them Lucky and Gus.
Ive had other wonderful gifts added to my
sobriety and im so grateful and thankful for
them.
Thanks for sharing with us.
up with pets and wasnt sure if i ever wanted
any. About 8 or 9 yrs sober my family was blessed
with 2 cats. We named them Lucky and Gus.
Ive had other wonderful gifts added to my
sobriety and im so grateful and thankful for
them.
Thanks for sharing with us.
Dopeless Hope Fiend
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Location: anchorage Alaska
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Awwww.....I am SO glad I clicked on this thread this morning....
And Steppin you are so thoughty to post those names for Roadguys dog!!...I just love Texans! It is so funny when texans come up to Alaska..They can complain about the winter with a style I have rarely seen another state produce..!!! Between their way with words and their drawl!!! Love ya!
I love what you said..."I can finally work toward a goal and acheive it"...hey that is no small feet for us dope fiends!!
You know the saying.."Addicts consistently set low goals...then fail to acheive them!!" Boy is that ME...nice to be able to get what we want by staying sober....and finding out along the way that the results are not immediate...but they always come if we work for them..
I am just so glad I am not dope sick today...SO glad....I can enjoy the springtime ..
((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((ZOE))))))))))))))))) )))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))
love north
And Steppin you are so thoughty to post those names for Roadguys dog!!...I just love Texans! It is so funny when texans come up to Alaska..They can complain about the winter with a style I have rarely seen another state produce..!!! Between their way with words and their drawl!!! Love ya!
I love what you said..."I can finally work toward a goal and acheive it"...hey that is no small feet for us dope fiends!!
You know the saying.."Addicts consistently set low goals...then fail to acheive them!!" Boy is that ME...nice to be able to get what we want by staying sober....and finding out along the way that the results are not immediate...but they always come if we work for them..
I am just so glad I am not dope sick today...SO glad....I can enjoy the springtime ..
((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((ZOE))))))))))))))))) )))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))
love north
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