Beginnings of a Jeep Dog-

[IXNAYXJ]

My 13 year old Australian Cattle Dog has really started showing her age recently. She's got arthritis, is mostly blind and doesn't hear as well as she used to. But, she's very happy, enthusiastic and always eager to be part of the action.

I decided to take her along Monday just as a test run since it would be quick and close to home (little did I know) and see how she did. The verdict? You'll be seeing a lot more of Abby on upcoming snow runs!

I laid down the lower seat cushion of the rear seat and put her dog bed back there so she'd have her own little nest:

http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j160/ixnayxj/Fiascofest/Cimg3566.jpg

Let's go Jeepin'!

http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j160/ixnayxj/Fiascofest/Cimg3570.jpg

It was getting close to dinner time for her, so I brought along some kibble. I did however forget a bowl. I ended up making one out of the Jeeps old California license plates and some snow. Here she is waiting obediently:

http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j160/ixnayxj/Fiascofest/Cimg3571.jpg

Chowing down, with new rig in background:

http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j160/ixnayxj/Fiascofest/Cimg3574.jpg

-----Matt-----

[Ba-Riedo]

finally more pictures:yelclap:

[swbooking]

Sweet dog! My roomie has an Aussie cattle dog, she (CJ) is awsome. That will be my next dog.

[IXNAYXJ]

Sweet dog! My roomie has an Aussie cattle dog, she (CJ) is awesome. That will be my next dog.Heelers can be a handful, but I'm an owner for life. Amazing breed.

-----Matt-----

[mud1059]

Is it the same as an Australian Sheep Dog? I know sheep dogs are very impressive. A buddy's mom breeds/shows/competes them- she had one jump in the back of my Chevy because I didn't think they could jump 7-8 ft in the air. I was wrong.

So what are you going to do to this rig? Is everything swapping over or leaving this one alone for now?

[GlueNTape]

Pics of the rig ! ! !


That is a cool dog. I am a big fan of Ole English Sheep dogs. I Like the rear seat bed idea, thats awesome.


although you can stop showing off all your snow fun....:moon:

[Ba-Riedo]

no he cant. im not satisified with the amount of pictures yet

[IXNAYXJ]

no he cant. im not satisified with the amount of pictures yetNOW are you happy?

http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f361/jeepdogg/mattrescue006.jpg

http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f361/jeepdogg/mattrescue011.jpg

-----Matt-----

[Ba-Riedo]

yeah i like those pictures almost the ones of my swimmin in a mud hole at reiter to get my jeep out

-alex

[pSYChedXJ]

http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f361/jeepdogg/mattrescue006.jpg
Damn tree-huggers.....

- Jay

[OjXj]

IXNAYXJ, glad to see your good looking girl is taking over the Jeep - they are the best co-pilots for sure. Here's mine..

http://web.mac.com/oddie/iWeb/Site/My%20Jeep_files/slideshow.html?slideIndex=0

Note all the drool down the side of the Jeep. 105degF in CA this summer.

http://web.mac.com/oddie/iWeb/Site/My%20Jeep_files/slideshow.html?slideIndex=4

He hasn't quite mastered the whole winching thing.

http://web.mac.com/oddie/iWeb/Site/My%20Jeep_files/slideshow.html?slideIndex=3

But he's not too bad at a spotter side pull.

[IXNAYXJ]

Good looking pooch! Nice rig, too...97+ is where it's at. :cool:

-----Matt-----

[pSYChedXJ]

Nice rig, too...97+ is where it's at. :cool:

-----Matt-----Finally!! Next, how 'bout we say the more you spent on your Jeep (initially) the cooler it is?! :thumbup:

- Jay

[XJ_Owner]

I use to have a heeler her name was Zoe and man was she an awesome dog

[XJCasper]

Did Matt get a new rig?

Guess I have been out of it for a while.

Cute old Lady.

There is an adorable Healer/Pit mix at the Animal Shelter down on Oly.

[packratt53]

ours is 10 yoa and we have to race her for the MJ ---

[IXNAYXJ]

RIP

:tears:

-----Matt-----

[JBweld]

RIP

:tears:

-----Matt-----

That sucks Matt. Sorry for your loss. She was a sweet dog (at least in her old age!).

-Jeremy

[90exjay]

RIP

:tears:

-----Matt-----
Sorry to hear that Matt.

Sean

[IXNAYXJ]

It's really tough. I've had her since I was 11 years old, only pet I've ever owned.

-----Matt-----

[Ba-Riedo]

Sorry to hear Matt, she was a sweet old dog.

-Alex

[2xtreme]

Matt,
Sorry for your loss.

Just remember all the great things you shared!!
Michael

[Blkxjkrawler]

Sorry for your loss Matt.
-Ryan

[DrSockMonkey]

Sorry you lost a member of your family.

[pSYChedXJ]

That sucks, man. I remember when I lost my first dog. I was a wreck for days. But then you remember how much fun it was, start missing that fun, and go adopt a new dog (or two)!

Hope you're doing okay.

- Jay

[ladywolf]

Did Matt get a new rig?

Guess I have been out of it for a while.

Cute old Lady.

There is an adorable Healer/Pit mix at the Animal Shelter down on Oly.


my brother has a healer/pit mix. His name is Azog. Smart, and just kinda weird lookin! Cute tho.

[fubar XJ]

Sorry for your loss, Matt. Dogs rule, losing them sucks.

[ladywolf]

losing a pet, dogs especially, are really hard. i cried when we had to put our lab down. she had diabetes, and then the kicker was we accidentally fed her some of that bad dog food before the recall came out. so after that we couldnt bear to see her suffer anymore. plus she was about 13.

[88manche]

My first dog (i was seven when we got her) is now almost 15, Which is pretty old for an aussie. I can't even bear to think of the day i loose her. Shes Such a sweetheart. But we have another aussie to ease her passing when the time comes.

Don't worry, things will get better. You should consider getting another heeler ( or other dog of your choice) to keep you company and keep your passenger seat warm on jeep trips.

Dogs become a part of our lives. They're like the friend thats always there for you.

[in2fords]

Im sorry to hear about your pal. I had my Aussie for 10+ years before I had him put down, best dog I ever owned.
Jeremy

[Steve_Moore]

Soory to hear, Matt. I've lost a ton of good ones through the years. You just have to get another to share your life with, not to take the place of the other one. No dog can ever do that.

Great lookin' dog and Jeep there,IXNAYXJ. I have 2 Pit's right now that LOVE to go with me, also. All my dogs have liked riding, just some more than others. :)

[wingnutooa]

x2 on getting another dog.

i've lost a few animals but never a dog, but i know if i did i would mourn untill i got another little poop machine to help me cope and focus my attention elsewhere.

i've got a 1 year old australian shephard/coyote and a 2? year old chocolate lab/pitbull.

they thiink that they belong in the jeep more than i do for some reason...

we rarely leave them at home (not really good considering their kennel habits are nearly non existant)

but we wouldnt even think about going on a trip without them.


i just made them a doggy bed/cargo shroud for our sand trip (although i do like the idea of putting a dog bed inbetween the lower and uppers of the rear seat!!!)

only down fall is when descending a hill they tend to slide off the bed and slam into the two front seats....

they've learned that the only time they realy like riding there is two and from the destination...otherwise they generally occupy the back seat.


here's a couple pics.

pretty simple to put together.


http://img134.imageshack.us/img134/2673/dogbed1ur3.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img134.imageshack.us/img134/871/dogbed2ag9.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img134.imageshack.us/img134/1505/dogbed3go3.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

[Luckys Lady]

Matt -

I am sorry. You know she is now upstairs running around like a pup with your dad keeping a watchful safe eye on you and your mom. She called me the other morning - You hang in there and come over anytime - Sabot misses his buddy.

[IXNAYXJ]

Thanks for your thoughts, everybody. I was holding her in my arms when they gave her the shot and felt her go limp. I really think she knew it was time and was greatful; she looked very peaceful. Here she is on her last trip in the Jeep:

http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j160/ixnayxj/Abby.jpg

-----Matt-----

[XJLaredo]

Sorry i'm a little late, but sorry to hear about your friend Matt. Keep her picture on the dash.


Jamez.

[ManBearPig]

I also feel for you. She looked like an amazing pooch. I dread the day when my lil buddy has to leave but i know its inevitable and I try to enjoy our time together as much as I can. Hope you can cope with the loss.