WOW STEVE!!
What a gorgeous, gorgeous, handsome boy he is - I want him!!
You are definitely doing the right thing - you need to have the company of another dog who you can love, life just isn't the same without a dog. I also think Dinahsmum is right about the food thing with dogs from animal shelters, you won't be able to open the fridge at first without Vegas sticking his head in it! It will soon wear off though when he knows you are going to feed him regularly. Awwww, have fun with him Steve, I know he won't be Abe, but you will find enough love in your heart for him too just like you did your old mate Abe - lovely pic of dear Abe there Steve that you posted. Btw, you mentioned about previous illnesses, so have you checked up on all that?

Vegas is going to love his new life with someone like you

The only medical problem Vegas has had is dirty ears,but fortunately he loves having them cleaned-just like Abe did! lol

The peeps at the shelter told me he has been there for a few weeks and plenty of people have taken him out for a "test drive",but his boisterous nature and size put them off.Their loss i say!

His only real downside is that he is terribly car sick-again just like Abe was at that age.I got Abe used to the car by taking him for short drives to places he would like to go-like woods,wildlife park etc and it eventually worked on Abe so will do the same with Vegas.

just sounds like this boy and you are meant to be steve!!!

Aw steve in so pleased for you he is gorgeous and what a great name it really suits him, i bet you cant wait to bring him home? He will never replace Abe but i think it helps to get another dog as you can put all your time and energy now into vegas, and it really will help you. I cant wait to see some more pics of him when you get him!i thought you were going to get another rottie from a rescue place, but how could you resist vegas so cute!
Lovely picture of Abe he was so handsomexxxx

he is lovely Steve I hope all goes well for you. Its a great idea and while Vegas is helping you, you are helping him by giving him a great home.

All the best steve, i have everything crossed for you xx

HI steve

Firstly so sorry to hear abotu Abe - havent been on the board a lot so hadnt realised - He ireally was gorgeous and so sad to hear about him passing. However like everyone has said, you gave him a wonderful life and I think Vegas is going to be a very lucky boy !!

He is also Gorgeous and sounds like he has some characteristics which will keep abe with you and I am sure Abe would approve !!

he looks like a real cheeky chappie and cant wait to see more piccies of him !!

Dani

what a beautiful dog such a cute face

Awww he' lovely Steve and I'm sure his will make you very happy and help you to get over Abe a little bit (although we know you will never get over him completely) Its great that you are rescuing a dog that has had two homes already (I bet the poor thing won't know whether he's coming or going) and you will be the perfect owner for him. It must be terribly empty when you lose a dog and there is no other dog to focus on. We had Benji a few weeks before Sabre was put to sleep (although we didn't realise at the time when we got Benji that Sabre was so ill) so that probably helped a little. I think the longest we have ever been without a dog in our house is 2 months and that was about 27 years ago and we have always had dogs ever since.

Will he grow bigger than he is now, I presume he isn't yet fully grown?

Can't wait to see more pictures so tell them to hurry up and let you have him

Abe was adorable, and though giving vegus a home will not replace Abe, it may help ease the pain of your recent loss. Lucky Vegus finding such a wonderful new dad he is a loveley chap and I wish you both all the luck in the world: may you have many happy years together.

Kindest Regards
Laura and Jake.