Yesterday the family drove half way across the state to go meet this dog that Jeff found on an adoption/rescue website. (There is a whole crazy story that I won't go into, here.)
We don't really know anything about the dog except she is female & a mutt of some kind. There is a suspicion of some small poodle, and some type of terrier. Her age is estimated at 4-5 months.
Someone named her Marabella (which we probably won't change). And I'm guessing she weighs 10 -15 pounds.
Someone named her Marabella (which we probably won't change). And I'm guessing she weighs 10 -15 pounds.
She smelled like a dirty dog, was shedding like crazy, and had obviously been playing outside. Our very first stop was a pet store to get shampoo and a brush, (well, and some puppy food, a harness & leash).
next stop was pizza & beer
stop three: the tub.
(girls first, then dog)
(girls first, then dog)
she actually did pretty well - for a totally freaked out dog.
(she doesn't know it yet, but she's getting another one tonight!)
(she doesn't know it yet, but she's getting another one tonight!)
Mimi got caught in the shaking, wriggling, rubbing fest that followed.
So, day one with a rescue dog. Yes, she is stressed out; yes, she had an upset tummy; yes, she ended up sleeping in the garage; yes, Jeff and I were up more than a couple times each during the night to visit with her.
But she doesn't chew (yet), doesn't lick (much), doesn't bark (at all), doesn't whine. I guess over all we're doing just slightly better than I had expected.
But she doesn't chew (yet), doesn't lick (much), doesn't bark (at all), doesn't whine. I guess over all we're doing just slightly better than I had expected.
This is where 'Bella can be found at any given moment - under my heels.
Today it's cold and clear and windy, we bundled up & headed out to burn some energy on a mini hike.
Mission accomplished! Tired Puppy. (asleep next to my chair as I type this)
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