My son was with Tucker every single day, training him and teaching him about his world for about the first 15 months of his life. He knows so many tricks, like shake, high five, roll over etc. Then Tucker's mom (Jessica) had to move back to Tennessee to help her ailing mom. Ande was absolutely devastated. It was a very hard loss for him.
In late April, the Universe worked it's magic ways, and brought Rusty into our lives. He is truly my grandpuppy, and even at 9 months old still wants his daily "grandma nap", where he snuggles into my neck and falls deeply and heavily asleep. We absolutely adore him, and even our 8 year old beagle, Georgie likes to have him around.
When Tucker came through that door, Georgie absolutely lost her you know what! She was beyond excited to see her old friend! When Tucker and Rusty met, they instantly bonded, chased each other around the house and played tug of war with every toy they could find. I don't think that either of them stopped playing to sleep for the entire 10 days!
The day Tucker had to go back to the airport was a very sad day around here for all of us. Tears were shed, by both people and puppies. After 2 days of really, really sad doggies, I was beginning to get worried. They did not want to play, they did not want to eat. Georgie always wants to eat, so I called a family meeting.
The decision was made. A high energy miniature pinscher mix was a little much for a beagle with a seizure disorder and a hip issue. She just can't keep up with Rusty. We needed another puppy.
In our case, three is not a crowd. It is perfect. We got to bring Woodson home yesterday. He is a blond min pin mix that my son named after his favorite Oakland Raiders player. It is puppy mayhem, they are all having a ball together, and we are all sore from laughing so heartily.
Life is good...
Aww, they are all adorable. I would never tire of getting fuzzy snuggles from those three =0D
ReplyDeleteNope! Me either! It is amazing how therapeutic pets can be!
DeleteHello Jodi,
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on the handsome addition to your family. tey are all just gorgeous.
Big hug
Giac
Thanks Giac! It is a lot of fun to have them around! Now I just need Santa to bring me an iRobot Roomba for Christmas!
DeleteYou had me by the heart strings! Those dogs are adorable!! I can only imagine the mayhem they will get into with wrapping paper!
ReplyDeleteAnd you might be required to post a pic of them doing cute things with each blog post. Just sayin'
Ha ha! So far, it's the stuffing from all of their toys all over the house! It looks like it snowed in here! I definitely will post photos when I can catch them! I am not too good at that, tho!
DeleteAWWW I loved Tucker and was so sad when he left your home , then you added Rusty even though I have never met him he was surely a gift ! Now you add Woodson !!!! So cute !! I am sure Georgie is thrilled that Rusty has him to keep him out of her hair !
ReplyDeleteThanks Mom! Georgie is happy, except that Woodson is not at all afraid of her. He uses the rim of his bed like a bunker. He peeks over, barks and growls at her, then quickly ducks for safety! She has this look on her face like "are you kidding me puppy"!
DeleteLovely boys!
ReplyDeleteI'd been a cat person all my life until recently. Maybe it's because my girls are no longer tiny, I'm finding every dog I see adorable!
We've had both all while my kids were growing up. I'd say I am a "whatever needs love" person - or maybe it's me that needs it!
DeleteAwww.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on the latest addition to your family, he is very handsome.
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