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The first chapter of my life with the mighty Zeppelin.
So, we had 3 cats. And if Mrs. Glam was home, I got no attention from any of em. I made plenty of verbal threats to the kitties. "If you guys don't show me some love, I'm getting a fucking dog." Truth is, I'd been itching to get a dog anyway. And, I have to admit, it worked once the dog entered the picture. But that's another story.
Mrs. Glamrock said we had to do a rescue. Cool. So I started combing Petfinder.com. She had never had an indoor dog and I was in a travelling band, so big dogs were right out of the equation. I also wanted something short haired. Ya know, avoid the hair clumps all over the house. We're not slobs, but we're not ADD either.
So I start looking for rat terriers as they're supposed to be relatively chill with regard to being a terrier. Also looking at MinPins, just because they're so cute. Steering clear of Jack Russells at all costs.
So, I'm looking. Almost ended up with two Chihuahua pups. They were found in a trashcan. One lost an eye. Just tugging at me heart, dig? Thought about it for a couple days. Decided to pull the trigger and.....they'd found a home. Awesome. I didn't want Chihuahuas anyway. Little pricks in my experience.
So I keep looking and one day I come across this Jack Russell/Italian Greyhound mix. He's. The. Cutest! All white with brown speckled ears. The add says, "I love to play with the kitties!" Important to me. One of my kitties is diabetic and I don't want her stressed, ya know? The add continues, "my name is Zeppelin!" Well shit. I definitely don't want a Jack. But this is like a sign from the Gods. Zeppelin's a huge influence on the humble Glamrock. And he's good with cats? Blink, blink, blink. Flashing neon sign from the powers that be. "THIS SHALL BE YOUR DOG."
So I contact the Foster. She lives in the new subdivision behind my friend/dealer. I make arrangements to meet the dog. Show up and he's like a normal dog. Find out his cuteness factor saved his ass. He was found in Ohio did his time and no rescue. Dead dog walking. He got sent to another Humane Society in Indiana. No rescue. Dead dog walking. Sent to another. Foster grabbed him the day he was to be put down. She's telling me all this and he's giving me "the eyes". Just playing arpeggios on my heartstrings. I agree to take him.
Take him to the car and he slips out of his collar. Of course. His neck is bigger than his head. He's running around completely ignoring me. He's known me for 30 minutes right? "Zeppelin! Come here!" "Fuck you dude. I don't know you from Adam." Somehow, the alarm bells ain't been tripped in the old noggin. The Foster sees me chasing him all over and calls him back into the house. She puts him in a harness for me and we're off.
Decided to stop by the aforementioned friend's place. His property butts up to the new subdivision. Go in show off my new dog. Zeppy is trying to dominate the huge Doberman on the premises. Alarm bells still not tripped. Don't ask why. Got no answer. Anyway lots of bs'ing. Got a bag and it's, "time to go buddy. We got vocal rehearsal tonight at your new home." Good seeing ya man, thanks for the bag and we're off.
Trying to get him to hop in the car. He pulls a Superman pose. He's now escaped the harness. Fuck! He's off. I'm chasing him around the yard and Mike's 15 yr old boy comes out to help. Zeppy heads back into his subdivision of course. We're chasing him through peoples backyards, sideyards, frontyards. Goddamnit! We corner his little ass half a dozen times. But he's half Italian Greyhound. He's a fucking rocket on four legs. Did I mention it's January? Yeah. Awesome. I'm in a thin jacket to go from car to house and back. Oh yeah, I'm in beatle boots too. In the snow. Alarm bells are going off now!
At some point, a woman drives by, sees what's going on, and kicks her 9 yr old daughter out of the car with a Pomeranian. She's thinking Zeppy will run up to the dog and we can snatch him. And it worked! Almost. Just too fast. Little fucker. What have I got myself into? Jesus Christ! I've owned him for two hours, half of which has been spent chasing him.
Eventually he's leading a parade. Me, my buddy's kid, the little girl and the Pomeranian. In the street is the mom of the little girl shaking a box of dog treats out the window, another car doing the same thing, and my buddy in his van laughing his ass off. Zeppy walks ten paces, looks behind, see everyone following and continues on. Prick! Eventually, someone saw what was going on and coaxed him into their garage. Closed the door on him. Trapped! Finally! I'm fucking froze man. Got back to the car, and couldn't get him out if my lap all the way home. It's like I proved myself. He literally sat at my feet the entire vocal rehearsal. My new best friend. The rest is history.
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Zeppy was probably 1.5-2 years old when we got him. And he's great with the cats by the way.... 
Probably both. Congrats to you both!
Knowing him? Planning. I call that picture the "most interesting dog in the world" pic. Like the beer commercial. 
...so Zeppelin is a great name for your pooch! 
He's loud, obnoxious, and it's all about him.
...you should have named him Axl...
Sitting here laughing my arse off!! Tears in my eyes!! Too flippin’ funny! What a great story. Thanks for the laugh!
First impressions!
Maybe the alarm bells stayed silent because it was going to turn out alright in the end.
Also wonderful. You done good.
What a great story! I've never met a dog that didn't love a car ride. How crazy. And she stands up and hugs you? How awesome is that? I can get Zeppy to do the same thing. I say "hugs?" And he wraps his paws around my neck. Pets are the greatest invention ever. So much love returned for nothing. If they only knew how much love was on the other side, they'd rule the world.
Current mighty Zeppelin
He me best buddy!
