Hi everyone!

My name is (obviously) Colleen. I am 20 years old, from Delaware. I own 2 dogs. One is a Lab/Pit mix from the local SPCA. She's now 4 years old. Large. Happy. But quite protective. (No one comes between me and Annie!)

My newest addition is an 11 week old Papillon male. His name is Colby. What a handful! He's such a joy though, and keeps me very busy. You know, up at 5:30 am, and finally goes to sleep around 1:00am.

I also own 5 cats. (Magic, Marmalade, Tootsie, Dweezil, Oofy) All are rescued from some place. 3 out of the 5 are SPCA cats, and one from the vet, and the latest is one that was abandoned at the Horse farm where I used to work.

Speaking of horses, I've also owned, trained and worked with horses since I can remember! I've rescued several from the Race Track that were headed towards the meat factories, reschooled them, taught them their manners, basic riding, and helped them with their mental and physical health. Then I found permanent homes for the babies. Does anyone else ride or work with horses?

Now that I've completely bored you all, I'll stop. I think that's all.

you have bored us NOT! welcome to cfp good to have u here with us. im maggie ~n~ im owned by my lil. b. who is a long-hair chihuahua. i love pits! u got a pic? i just learned 'bout papillons last week from another member that has one. i wasnt familiar with that breed. they sure are cute ~n~ at 11 weeks colby must be tiny! thats kewl u do rescue. cfp works with the humane society on rescue as well. i would luv to meet ur cats. dang! 5 is alot of them i wish!

i dunno much 'bout horses other than i think their beautiful. we used to have 2 when i was small but i dont remember them.

welcome again ~n~ i hope to see pics soon. let me know if u need help in posting them.

We are never bored by a new member at CFP! Welcome. I can't wait to see pics of your fur-family! Sounds like you have your hands full, but what fun would it be if you didn't!! Again, welcome to CFP! Hope you enjoy this site as much as I do!

Aw thanks for the warm welcomes.

Here's a picture of Colby:


And one of Annie:


I hope those work! I try to find some pictures of the cats and horses too.

[This message was edited by Colleen on June 06, 2003 at 09:03 PM.]

awwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww i want one!!!!!!!!!!!!
what a cutie-patunie!!!!!! i luv the ears sticking up like that. u must be trippin playin w/him ~n~ showing him off. now u make me wanna see more u got more pics? what a cutie!

hi colby
my lil. b. says woof! woof! woof! woof! i think she likes ya!

annies pic didnt work

Your lil. B. is sure cute too. lol I think Colby has a crush. I fixed Annie's picture. (I hope.) I'll go post a few more of Colby (and Annie if I have anymore saved on the computer) in the picture forum.

Thanks for being so welcoming!

Hi Colleen Welcome to our community. I'm so glad you stopped by and introduced yourself and your fur-kids. Colby is just for words!! What a cute little fellow!! And Annie is just beautiful. Kudos to you for rescuing her!! She is beautiful and so very shiny. I look forward to reading about them through your posts, meeting your cats, and seeing lots and lots of pictures. Can you tell we're crazy about photos here?

Welcome.
I'm Sabrina. It's great to see another Papillon owner. Colby and Annie are both really cute!

Hi and welcome!! What cute babies...great pics!

Proudly owned by Honey, Licky & Mee Mee

Dear Colleen,
Colby is ADORABLE! I Love Papillons, and if it weren't that they go for so much around here, and they were not as portable as a Chi, I would have gotten one as well! They cost from $1000 -$2000 (extreme ends) here in S. Cali. My cousin recently got one in N. Carolina (brown and white) but I prefer the blk/white or tri's.
I am owned by Bailey (Male-1yr 7 months) and Chloe (Female -5.5 months). Both are Long-Coat Chihuahuas. They are the lights of my life! I wish I could rescue so many animals such as yourself! Congrats on your efforts and new family addition!
Vivian, Bailey, and Chloe

http://us.f1.yahoofs.com/groups/g_4947073/Bailey/posing.jpg?bcinrb.ADyAtAvNY

My name is Gloria and I want to also welcome you. Colby is What is his temperament like? He looks a little bit like a Long-Hair Chihuahua and a Pomeranian. Very cute indeed.

I commend you for rescuing Annie from a shelter, plus on having so many felines. I look forward to meeting each of them and reading your posts.

Hi everyone It's nice to meet you all! I can't wait to meet your babies too!

Vivan, Colby was QUITE expensive. (I'm embarrassed to admit just how much. lol) But I will say he's in the higher end of your price range of the pups in Cali. But, he is a show dog, rather than pet quality, thus far at least! He better not gain TOO much more weight! Eh, if he does, that's fine too, I know nothing about showing. I just wanted a happy, healthy, well bred Papillon.

Gloria, Colby's temperment is amazing. He's inquisitive, outgoing with people, loving, extremely sensitive, highly intelligent and just a real dream to be around. I've owned and been around dogs all of my life, I've yet to find one that has his personality. By just 11 weeks old he had all of the basic commands down pat (come here, sit there, lie down, wait here). He's well mannered, knows when to "chill-out" and yet very playful. His best attribute is probably his ability and love of learning. He's always eager for the NEXT command. At first I thought I was overwhelming him with things to do, but in fact I wasn't doing enough! He keeps me very busy. (Can you tell I love him to pieces? lol) I'll stop before this post becomes a novel!

[This message was edited by Colleen on June 07, 2003 at 04:56 PM.]

colby sounds smart! thats alot of commands for a lil 11 week old pup. ive been trying to teach my lil. b. commands but shes 2 hyper to pay attention. i wish they didnt make buying a specific breed so expensive. it when u want a dog ~n~ cant get one. im lucky i have my lil. b. ~n~ she was free. thats only cuz my aunt owns her mom ~n~ then my mom got her for me as a bday present otherwise i couldnt have spent the $800 a tiny long hair chi goes for. shes the best present ive gotten in my entire life. my next dog is gonna be from a shelter or maybe a cat. i think my lil. b. would get along well with a kitty.

What cutie pies!!!

Hi Colleen!

I'm Anna & I'm owned by the 3 you see in the pic below (Angus-rottie~Roxey-siberian & Huney-chow).

Your furkids are just adorable!!!!!
Thanks for sharing some pics with us, I hope to be seeing more soon.

Mark,Anna,Angus,Huney & Roxey