I would like to introduce you to my 2 years and 4 months old
lab-pit mix – Adoni. First of all, I am sure you are wondering where the heck
the name “Adoni” came from. Well, it’s a long story, but there is plenty of
time because this is a blog isn’t it? A wonderful friend of mine from Australia
was the inspiration for this unique puppy name. In the aboriginal language of
Australia: Adoni = “the sunset.” Okay, I’m sure you have seen my profile epicture
with him and are curious as to why a chocolate colored dog has to do with
sunsets. When my boyfriend and I got Adoni, he originally had a golden under
fluff as a puppy. It sounded like a good idea to me. Anyway, he lost that color
and is now just has black and chestnut coloring.
Ryan (boyfriend) and I got him from the Wake County Animal
Center on accident. We had originally gone to view a 1 year old black lab mix,
but he just wasn’t the right match. He was too hyper and could care less whether
we were his new owners or just the person with the food. After walking down a few
cages, there he was. He was in a pitiful heap in the corner of a kennel,
hacking his brains out. He had a limp, kennel cough, and gunk in his eyes. With
only a few days left before being euthanized, he didn’t have much chance of
finding a home. His brother had a better chance, since he was healthy and happy.
They had taken him away to an adoption event at the local Petsmart. Apparently,
they were surrendered as a pair to the animal shelter. He was PERFECT…except for
the name they had given him. “King” just didn’t sound right for him. Being 6
months old and only 45 pounds, he was just right. Later we found out he would
be 85 pounds, but that’s okay too. After we brought him home, he was excited
but still sickly, but with antibiotics and an anti-inflammatory he was a shiny,
new penny within weeks.
Now that you have the background of my chocolate man…you
will know have an understanding of my adventures with him on a daily basis, but
that’s for later posts.
-JJ
This is one of my favorite stores for Adoni. It has all
natural treats and chews – a good alternative for rawhide. Adoni CONSTANTLY
wants something to chew, which is fine---better than the furniture—so I figured
something that won’t cause an intestinal blockage is always the better option.
Don’t get me wrong…ducks feet, salmon skin rolls, elk antlers, bully sticks,
and tracheas aren’t exactly appetizing to watch him chew on….BUT they are so
much better for him. After all, if he was in the wild…that’s exactly what he
would be eating. Enough on the store, because I’m sure you will hear more about
it eventually. 