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Behind the Aegis

(54,862 posts)
Fri Sep 8, 2023, 03:41 PM Sep 2023

Introducing Nabu! (pics)

Back in January of this year, we lost one of our babies, Zatanna. It was a devastating blow, especially for my husband. We all mourn differently. I cried for months. He withdrew, and then I saw him constantly searching something; it was websites for chihuahuas. Eventually, we found one; his name was Milo. We drove to Arkansas in April and picked him up. He was immediately affectionate and playful.
We decided to name him, Nabu (Nah-boo) after a magical helmet in DC comics. The reason was two-fold. First, the Helmet of Nabu was worn by the comic book character, Zatanna, and the last syllable has the "oo" sound as in "Voodoo", who we lost two years ago. It was a nice combination of the memories of the two babies we had lost.

Without further ado...Nabu, a.k.a "Demon Dog". We was about 4lbs when we got him, and now weighs in at almost 9lbs!









And as "Demon Dog"!


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Introducing Nabu! (pics) (Original Post) Behind the Aegis Sep 2023 OP
I am smitten. 💜 irisblue Sep 2023 #1
People who claim dogs don't smile have never met this one Warpy Sep 2023 #2
Awwwwwww. What a sweetie. Now you've really gotten yourself in deep. japple Sep 2023 #3
May you, your husband and Nabu have many happy years together. He's a doll. Fla Dem Sep 2023 #4
Congrats! 2naSalit Sep 2023 #5
That face! So cute! 😍❤️ lucca18 Sep 2023 #6
Wonderful! IrishAfricanAmerican Sep 2023 #7
Awwww! I love him! What an adorable pup! Rhiannon12866 Sep 2023 #8
May your dog overlord treat you well. LakeArenal Sep 2023 #9
OMG, BlueSky3 Sep 2023 #10
Nabu is a real cutie! slightlv Sep 2023 #11
Aww! Elessar Zappa Sep 2023 #12
Adorable. scarletlib Sep 2023 #13
Now, that is outrageously cute! PatSeg Sep 2023 #14
💚💗💖 onetexan Sep 2023 #15
What a face! Jean Genie Sep 2023 #16
What an absolute cutie pie! StarryNite Sep 2023 #17
What a cutie! Trueblue Texan Sep 2023 #18
Longhair Chihuahua!!!! lambchopp59 Sep 2023 #19
Awww... rubbersole Sep 2023 #25
He is the most adorable thing I ever saw! nt Susan Calvin Sep 2023 #20
He is sooo cute!! MacKasey Sep 2023 #21
Forgive, I'm a cat person... Lithos Sep 2023 #22
What a little cutie wendyb-NC Sep 2023 #23
ridiculously cute Skittles Sep 2023 #24
Little guy screams attitude. So adorable.😁 BoomaofBandM Sep 2023 #26
Bright-eyed Cutie-pie! calimary Sep 2023 #27
What a beautiful, sweet baby! Goddessartist Sep 2023 #28
❤️❤️❤️ sheshe2 Sep 2023 #29
So cute! UpInArms Sep 2023 #30
I love that face!!! ismnotwasm Sep 2023 #31
OMG. Love the devil costume! Evolve Dammit Sep 2023 #32
Superhero face mask markings! Evolve Dammit Sep 2023 #33

Warpy

(113,130 posts)
2. People who claim dogs don't smile have never met this one
Fri Sep 8, 2023, 04:32 PM
Sep 2023

Nabul has a nice grin in a couple of these pics.

Doesn't seem real thrilled with the costume, though.

japple

(10,332 posts)
3. Awwwwwww. What a sweetie. Now you've really gotten yourself in deep.
Fri Sep 8, 2023, 04:42 PM
Sep 2023

You're going to have to post pictures of this little heartbreaker on a regular basis.

Rhiannon12866

(222,356 posts)
8. Awwww! I love him! What an adorable pup!
Fri Sep 8, 2023, 05:06 PM
Sep 2023

And you must know who he reminds me of - and you know that I've been there, too, my friend, and can identify...

BlueSky3

(705 posts)
10. OMG,
Fri Sep 8, 2023, 05:20 PM
Sep 2023

he is adorable. My mom and grandmother both raised Chihuahuas and they’ve always been my favorite dog. The dog we have now is kind of a Border Collie cross our daughter found abandoned on our dirt road. She’s 16 now and I find myself thinking that we may have time left for one more Chi. Many happy years to you and Nabu!

slightlv

(4,341 posts)
11. Nabu is a real cutie!
Fri Sep 8, 2023, 05:27 PM
Sep 2023

Looks like he could be a handful, tho... mischievous as anything, I'll bet. Many blessings on your expanded family.

Jean Genie

(409 posts)
16. What a face!
Fri Sep 8, 2023, 06:03 PM
Sep 2023

Precious little "Demon Dog." May he bring joy to your family for many, many years. He does have a lovely smile!

Trueblue Texan

(2,927 posts)
18. What a cutie!
Fri Sep 8, 2023, 06:32 PM
Sep 2023

If he's anything like my little dog, (Tibetan spaniel) he's hell on wheels, knows he's irresistible, and is always ready to play, taunt, and stand his ground. They do enrich our lives so much. Congratulations on your new baby! He's adorable!

lambchopp59

(2,809 posts)
19. Longhair Chihuahua!!!!
Fri Sep 8, 2023, 06:44 PM
Sep 2023

Rare in the states.
I adopted a senior longhair Chihuahua in Santa Barbara from the shelter many years ago. I named him Bartholomew. He was veritably barkless and absolutely not the "nervous" little dog at all. Now, whether those were common traits or related to his health issues I'm uncertain. But I loved that pup for the few years he had left with me.
Now I have to share his story. He was found in a field, and the poor thing covered with fleas had scratched nearly all his fur off. Both myself and the shelter people thought he was a Pomeranian at the time. They just fell all over me when I said I wanted to take him home and nurse him to health best I could. Those eyes reached deep into me.
So, arrangements made for me to pick up the dog at the contracted vet's office the next day. I showed up and asked the clerk behind the desk that I wanted to pick up the little Pomeranian dropped off yesterday. She immediately gave me a look that could have burned an shadow image of me on the wall behind me. Hmmm, what's that all about? methinks as she sashayed away saying in an icy tone:
"The DOCTOR wants to SPEAK to YOU!!"
A minute or so later the vet appeared, clipboard in hand. PPD'd best I recall: "Your dog?" "Yes, I'm taking him home today" Icy tone again from him this time: "What have you been feeding this dog?!"...
Um...
"I haven't fed him anything yet, I just adopted him from the shelter yesterday"
"Ohhhhhhhhhhhhh!" in uinison came response from the vet and the clerk simultaneously. He quizzed me some more about my plans for him and seemed satisfied and relieved. He told me the dog was already quite old. I figured that part out anyway.
Then he told me the sad part. "This dog has been on a steady diet of tortilla chips and beer."
Stunned. He had occasional seizures. But otherwise he was a playful, happy pup once he got better, and looked very much like your Nabu there. Once he regrew his luxurious fur back, everyone was instantly in love with him for over 2 years.

Lithos

(26,457 posts)
22. Forgive, I'm a cat person...
Fri Sep 8, 2023, 07:46 PM
Sep 2023

That said, Nabu is very cute. I am glad he has found his forever family and has helped bring some joy into things. It is truly amazing how easily a furbaby can wheedle its way into your heart.

I also love how you find names.



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