September 4, 2009

Three boxes came today—filled with stuff for me! My kennel is here, along with some fun things like a KONG (you fill it with treats so I have to work hard to get them out), a pink ball, a stuffing free squeak rabbit for play, a brush, stainless steel food and water dishes, a 4 ft. leash (kind of too big but we’ll see what Mr. Allen thinks. I gotta tell ya, the super duper pooper scooper is HUGE - I wonder how long it will be before my poop can warrant the use of that! So, you see, they really are funny people. They want the very best for me and honestly, I think they are trying way too hard! This does, however, give me the advantage – I’m going to try to worm my way into their hearts and get my own way. I’ve had to follow enough rules with Mom and the boys. I’m bidding my time – they pick me up in a week.

September 3, 2009

I think the decision has been made on my kennel pad – the rectangular one will work best so today she has to take the kitty mattress back to the store. They e-mailed Nydia to ask a special favor – they are mailing the mattress to her to put in our bed so my Mom and siblings will leave their scent. When they pick me up and take me to my new home, they think this could help me adjust…go figure!

September 2, 2009

What a Wednesday. Mamaw spent all afternoon going from pet store to pet store looking for just the right kennel mattress. They have ordered two different ones on the Internet—they are both on backorder. So, she took it upon herself to go and investigate that. She even drove all the way to Ankeny (21 miles from their house) – and in addition, she purchased two different pads and they will decide which one is the best. The breeder told them that I will cry a couple of nights when I am separated from Mom and the boys. She suggested and encouraged them to purchase a stuffed toy about the same size as me so I can cuddle. She bought a frog—with dangly legs and everything. Her name is "Froggy" and she is perfect!


They have also confirmed with the breeder that they will pick me up around 10:00 a.m. on Friday, September 11th so they will have time to show me around my new surroundings. Please, doggy God, don’t let there be huge dogs that will frighten me!!!

September 1, 2009

I think they get to pick me up after September 11th. Do you realize that is only 10 days away? And trust me I see my life evolving each day. I got to be outside for a while today and the leaves are falling. They say some of the leaves have already turned fall colors but how would I know? I just like the fresh air! I really wasn’t sure what to think though. The outside noises scared me. I cried most of the time. We did chase after the 3 little girls…that was fun! Mom keeps her eye on us but let’s us explore in the backyard. She corrects us though, if she thinks we’ve gone too far. I’m trying to learn to run but my behind gets ahead of me and I fall. I hope growing up doesn’t become a real job.

August 31, 2009

Oh my gosh – only 52 degrees this morning. I hope winter isn’t going to come too soon. I want to play outside and get used to my new surroundings before it is too cold to enjoy it. My adoptive parents have been to PetSmart and an Animal Hospital to check whether they approve of their facilities. PetSmart has all kinds of stuff available: grooming, supplies, Doggy Day Care and a hospital. They also have a vet on staff there but they didn’t seem overly impressed about that. The Animal Hospital has 3 vets; 1 male and 2 female. I wonder which and what options they are going to decide on. I’m becoming convinced though, that they really are looking out for my best interest. I’m starting to get excited too!


That’s the good news – the bad news is they have 8 pages of “how to” train me which includes the commands for watch, sit, down, stand, stop barking (I can’t even bark yet), quiet, wait, stay, leave it and take it. Did I say 8 pages? I hope I don’t have to learn all of this at once; I’ll be exhausted. And…I hope they still have the energy to play and love me. We’ll see…

August 30, 2009

It was COLD when I woke up this morning – I cuddled up to my brother’s big time! If I’m going to have to go outside to “go potty” when I get to my new home, I’d better try to toughen up a little. Mom isn’t nearly as acceptable of nursing now – if she’s not in the mood, she just stands up and leaves. I hope when I get hungry, someone will feed me.

Mamaw, my adoptive Mom, e-mailed Nydia this morning to thank her for putting my 4-week picture on the website. She is going to do a genealogy page for me and she has asked for some “special” pictures of my breeder. This lady must have the time to do something like this. It will be a nice remembrance for me. I hope we get to know the names and adoption facts for each of my brothers too.

August 29, 2009

I have to confess I had mixed feeling when my breeder told me the adoptive family is older. I’m thinkin’ oh boy! No energy; just sit around and not want to do anything…but I’ve heard by the grapevine that the house is being “puppy proofed” and everything will be cleaned and polished. I can almost smell the Pine Sol from all of her cleaning. My breeder updated the website and now they’ve saved the pictures of my Mom, my Dad, my brothers and me at 4 weeks. Well, Mom and Dad for full grown, of course. But get this, they are sending them to everybody—and I mean everybody to pre-introduce me. I’m really happy about that cause that means they are excited. I think 2 more weeks and I’m out of here….

August 28, 2009

My breeder told me today that my adoptive parents have been very busy getting ready for me. They are an older couple and have had dogs before but they didn’t train their dogs to be well mannered. They are spending their day reading everything on the Internet about training a puppy so I suppose that means I’ve got my work cut out for me! Oh, but the good thing is, they are ordering all kinds of really neat stuff from kennel to brushes….Mom says I can’t stay with her forever; I’ve got to get out in the world and make my own way. I’ve been trying to get my act together and accept it. Sounds promising though, like they just might turn out to be okay people?

August 27, 2009

I woke up early today to the realization that I have one less day to spend with the “pack.” I’m sort of grouchy today – it’s raining and the boys are driving me crazy! They are just climbing all over me so I think they are jealous that I am the first one to be adopted. That doesn’t give them the right to just walk all over me though. Frankly, I think I’m the best looking. One of the boys is a buff color and the other four are party colors with spots on them. I, however, am red in color. I think that is why I am to be Scarlett O’Hara.

August 26, 2009

I was born July 30, 2009 and just today my breeder told me that a family wants to adopt me. It’s too soon yet so I need to make the most of the time left with my 5 brothers. I’m the “runt” in the family and the boys can be a little rough on me. I have so many questions – I wonder if my new adoptive family does too? Will they provide all I need? I’m going to need a lot of love. Will they be able to give it to me? I’m afraid I’ll cry myself to sleep when I get separated from my Mom and the boys. Why can’t we just go on with life as it is? I don’t want things to change. I expected to grow up and live with Mom and the boys…I have to be careful – I don’t want to get stressed out. Maybe I should just lie down and take a nap…hummmmmmm.