Darryl Hattenhauer said:
Johannes, The people who lost him didn't want him back. So I don't think they "lost" him accidentally.
Hi Torpedo; my name is CrimeDog and I am a pure mxed dog; this is what I look like - the guy is the background is named Juan:
In my early years, I was a companion to a young boy who died at age 10 or 11. His death pretty well shattered the family and they were moving so I was left behind in a no-kill shelter. I was given a try-out or two at a couple of homes but they didn't work out. I have a nice way with people and befriended the teenager who worked at the shelter after school.
When Juan's wife Lane came to look for a dog, he suggested that she take me home. I'm a little hard on the eyes and she was looking for a more 'traditional-looking' dog. Anyway, the young guy convinced her to give me a try. For the last 8 years, it's worked out pretty good; Juan is a crappy guitar player which, since my hearing is pretty bad, doesn't matter as much as it used to but I like this Florida thing; no up and down steps and since I can't hear very well, not even the thunderstorms bother me any more.
Darryl says you are a conniver; I've had good luck with 'charm' - I sez "whatever works". Nice to meet you Torpedo;
CrimeDog