Strange day..........

Sandie, left, and Rebel her mother. They were my first dogs back in the early 1980s.
@rebelann (112999)
El Paso, Texas
September 1, 2022 6:46pm CST
Yeah, a really strange day.................. First of all it was cool all day, it never got over 81f plus we got some rain, some nice slow rain. I just hope this isn't an indicator that it's gonna get really cold here this year, I'm not prepared for that. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ I am so very impressed with Chewy. At the end of July I ordered a vest for Roscoe. Now I've never actually figured out how to put those things on a dog but I gave it my best shot ...... poor Roscoe hates that thing plus it makes him too hot, maybe if it gets cold enough he'll like it ......... anyway, I called them and told them about the problem and the rep immediately initiated a refund without asking for the vest to be returned, I was stunned. So, not giving up on the idea to get Roscoe into a harness, I checked around other sites and found one. Well, I tried to follow their instructions about measuring him to get a good fit but that lil tyke fought me tooth and nail, just when you think you know your dog he throws you for a loop, well, I did get his neck measurement and got a close chest measurement but it wasn't a good set of measurements so now I have ordered another one in large which will probably fit him the way it's supposed to. I have a lot to learn about harnesses but I'm gettin there. It's a lot easier to control Roscoe with that vest than it was with a collar. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ I just wanted to show you my first 2 pups. Rebel is on the right and was the mother of Sandie on the left. They are forever in my heart. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Anybody a Bon Jovi fan? I love this song.
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@LadyDuck (472121)
• Switzerland
2 Sep 22
It is almost cold here this morning, only 66 F when we went out grocery shopping. This is a serious concern for the coming winter, we know we will have strict rules not to waste gas and electricity. For sure this means colder houses for the winter. Roscoe is a lovely boy but he seems to show a temper time by time. I hope the harness will fit.
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@rebelann (112999)
• El Paso, Texas
2 Sep 22
It got down to 68f overnight but at least it warmed up to about 75f before I went grocery shopping. 66f, as you know, is cold to me.
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@rebelann (112999)
• El Paso, Texas
2 Sep 22
Yes, we become accustomed to whatever climate we are living in. But I would imagine that it is very hard to get used to icy cold winters.
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@LadyDuck (472121)
• Switzerland
2 Sep 22
@rebelann We get habits. When we lived in Monte Carlo 66 F was cold for us.
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@RebeccasFarm (90523)
• Arvada, Colorado
2 Sep 22
Sweet doggos in the photo. Sorry you are having a time of it with the vests and harness. Hope you find the right fit. Yes this is my song for my whole life..and I ADORE Bon Jovi
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@rebelann (112999)
• El Paso, Texas
2 Sep 22
Thank you. I just wish I knew what happened to him during his first 13 weeks, he must have had some traumatic experiences
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• Arvada, Colorado
2 Sep 22
@rebelann Yes he must have Rebel..not sure. I hope it is not going to be too cold there for you too
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@rebelann (112999)
• El Paso, Texas
2 Sep 22
Thanks, I'm praying we'll have another mild winter.
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@Juliaacv (51498)
• Canada
2 Sep 22
Today it was hotter here then at y our place. The evenings it cools off, which is nice as it stays that way until about 9am the next morning. I bought a thunder jacket for Ellie years ago, and she never liked it either. We thought it would help her with car sickness, but it did not, it just indicated to her, in advance, that she would be going for a car ride. And back then we lived about an hour part, so it was always a long car ride. Putting lavender essential oil was a better way to relax her.
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@rebelann (112999)
• El Paso, Texas
2 Sep 22
Poor Ellie, getting car sick is no picnic for either her or the driver.
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@Juliaacv (51498)
• Canada
2 Sep 22
@rebelann And she would continue to get sick for about a 20-30 minute time period after she got out of the vehicle. We did try to get her to fast, which helped quite a bit.
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@marlina (154130)
• Canada
3 Sep 22
Not crazy about Bon Jovi
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@rebelann (112999)
• El Paso, Texas
3 Sep 22
I really like 2 of his songs but I'm not really a fan. If he came here to sing I wouldn't bother going.
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@marlina (154130)
• Canada
3 Sep 22
@rebelann My daughter in law loves him. She went to many of his concerts.
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@thelme55 (77164)
• Germany
2 Sep 22
Yes, I am Bon Jovi fan. The weather is getting cooler every day. It was only 18C this afternoon.
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@rebelann (112999)
• El Paso, Texas
2 Sep 22
That sounds cold to me. I like it better when it's at least 20c
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@thelme55 (77164)
• Germany
3 Sep 22
@rebelann That is still okay to me. I don’t have to wear a coat and socks.
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@Nakitakona (56486)
• Philippines
7 Sep 22
The mother dog and her pup. Is Sande a male dog?
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@rebelann (112999)
• El Paso, Texas
7 Sep 22
No. Both were female. They were the first pups I had once I was on my own.
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@Nakitakona (56486)
• Philippines
8 Sep 22
@rebelann thanks.
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@snowy22315 (182365)
• United States
3 Sep 22
I say enjoy the cool weather while it lasts, cute pups. Chewy is very nice and run by good people. When my sister's cat passed away they sent flowers..What other business would do that?
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@rebelann (112999)
• El Paso, Texas
3 Sep 22
I like it hot and dry, not cold and humid, well to me 70s is already a bit too cool for me for this time of year.
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@kaylachan (71931)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
2 Sep 22
Silly dog. I hope you can figure out how to get the vest on him or one in the right size.
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@rebelann (112999)
• El Paso, Texas
2 Sep 22
Yes he is. I think he probably had a few bad experiences when he was still in the humane society, pups are so easily traumatized if something bad happens to them when they're as young as 5 weeks old, they never forget.
@marlina (154130)
• Canada
3 Sep 22
For me, 81 is hot, hot
@DianneN (247184)
• United States
2 Sep 22
Sunny here and low 80s. We will be able to shut off the ax and sleep with the windows opened. Chewy is a wonderful company, and a harness is a good way to control larger dogs. That’s a precious photo and I love everything by Bon Jovi.
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@rebelann (112999)
• El Paso, Texas
2 Sep 22
Wow, you had it warmer than we did. Yeah, he has a couple really good tunes.
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@DianneN (247184)
• United States
2 Sep 22
@rebelann Used to it by now lol
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@JudyEv (342277)
• Rockingham, Australia
2 Sep 22
I see lots of big dogs here with harnesses. I hope the new one fits well.
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@rebelann (112999)
• El Paso, Texas
2 Sep 22
I think I finally got the correct size for him. The one he has now I'll give to the lady at Howl A Day Inn where I take him when he's going to day care, she also has a pet rescue.
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@JudyEv (342277)
• Rockingham, Australia
2 Sep 22
@rebelann I'm sure she'll appreciate it.
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@LindaOHio (182031)
• United States
2 Sep 22
Love the dog pix. I hope you get a harness that fits and Roscoe can tolerate it!
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@rebelann (112999)
• El Paso, Texas
2 Sep 22
I think the one that's on the way will be a much better fit.
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@gtdoss (1013)
• United States
2 Sep 22
First of all, your first 2 pups look like complete angels! Also, glad you were able to get things straightened out with the vest for Roscoe. I also use Chewy, and they have always bent over backwards when it comes to shipping things out right away and any customer service needs we've had. Also, thanks for the bonus Bon Jove YouTube link!
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@rebelann (112999)
• El Paso, Texas
2 Sep 22
Thank you. Rebel was the first dog I owned as an adult on my own, she was a german pointer mix and Sandie happened because I wasn't as aware of just what a male will do to get to a female in heat.
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@CarolDM (203422)
• Nashville, Tennessee
2 Sep 22
Such a sweet photo. I love it. Glad you got some rain. I use Chewy and have always been impressed as well. Good luck with the harness. Never used one on any of my animals. Yes, a Bon Jovi fan here and love this one too!
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@rebelann (112999)
• El Paso, Texas
2 Sep 22
Thank you. I'm ready for some sunshine, I'm not used to getting all the rain we've been getting
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@CarolDM (203422)
• Nashville, Tennessee
2 Sep 22
@rebelann I know, you are usually wanting rain.
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