In case you’ve been wondering where I’ve been. I’ve been taking care of this little girl:
My youngest daughter adopted a dog that she believed was hypo-allergenic. After four days, the little puppy was not hypo-allergenic as my son-in-law was super, super allergic to the little dog. She’s half shih tzu. Half maltese with a little bit of miniature poodle thrown in, thus making her shedless. Didn’t quite work out like my daughter was hoping it would.
Unfortunately, the realization to both my daughter and granddaughter was the puppy had to be either returned to owner or another suitable home was to be found. After listening to an hour long plethora of tears, grandma here, succumbed and offered to take in the little puppy. This way the girls really weren’t giving up their beloved puppy after all. She’d still be in the family (and footing ALL the bills) and would live happily-ever-after at grandma’s house.
We already have a 10 year old catahoula, so we have no idea how these two dogs (one large, one very small dog) are going to get along. Right now, I’m keeping the puppy in my office (which has now been turned upside down AND has a very distinct puppy smell) Throw into this whole new mix and for the first time ever in my 37 years of owning dogs, our catahoula came down with a case of the fleas. We had to fumigate our bedroom. Now we’re working on the area rugs.
In other words: we’ve been busy!
Thankfully, the little puppy is wee wee pad broken. But I have to follow her around the room when she does her ‘dance’ to make sure her butt gets on that wee wee pad (literally)! Also, despite being only 9 weeks old, she sleeps through the night (thank you, Lord Jesus!) from midnight to 6:30AM. I can sit in my office while puppy runs around and makes a complete fool of herself before it’s ready for her first morning nap! We can’t introduce the two dogs or take the puppy outside for a walk till we see our vet. Hopefully we can get in on Monday despite their office having a 2 to 3 week appointment wait. (apparently, everyone has a pet nowadays thanks to the pandemic and veterinarians are super busy)
So wish me luck. BTW my garden is doing fine. Lots of tomates, eggplant and peppers coming to harvest. LOL.
Ciphers From Cindi 
What a cutie! However, after you described what you are going through, we will not be replacing our dear Ben after he goes for a long time. We can have grand pups, but they must live at their own homes. 😉
You are a sweetie for doing this! 🙂
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Sharon, my daughter was hysterically crying. She’s had a very tough year. Been through two miscarriages. She really wanted a little dog to love. It was too heartbreaking to see how much she hated to give up this little puppy. My granddaughter took it much better BUT kept hugging me and thanking me, so I think the puppy was pulling at her heartstrings too. I couldn’t see any more pain suffered by anybody. It was the right thing to do. I’ll make it work. Plus my daughter just bought a car, so now I am guaranteed they will at least come and visit once a month! It’s all good!
I’ve got 4 wee wee pads left. I get a delivery on Monday. Hope we make it till then! My daughter is footing all the bills (for now). Hubby and I couldn’t really afford another dog. Lucky, most RV parks let you have 2 dogs. It’s all good. It’ll work out. Fingers crossed. Gulp!
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Oh my goodness – how adorable!!! I’m certain puppy will be a lot of work but you always rise to the occasion – Happy Doggie Grandma Day!!!
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Thanks Lynn. How could anyone say no to that little puppy face???
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I love your heart!
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Thanks Wendi !
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What a sweet puppy. So glad that she will live in a good home. My husband and I have been adopting Sr. rescue dogs for over 20 years. We just got our 10th dog a week ago, a beagle who had been abandoned after the family got evicted. So sad. She is 11. Our other dogs are another beagle mix, 12 years (we have had him for four years), and a chi mix who is also 12, two years in our house. We love bringing these rescue dogs into our lives. They bring us so much joy and the ones that have come from difficult situations are able to live a life that offers them love, safety and everything else that they need. Congrats on your newest addition. Diane
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Thanks Diane.I have found that dog are eternally grateful when they finally get a good home. They never forget!
Thanks for your comment.
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My daughter got a puppy- a brown and white springer spaniel With the most gorgeous green eyes. I get to cuddle with him at my grandkids games. In a month he’s double in size. They have a 13 year old black and white springer spaniel who was not happy when the new pup arrived but now tolerates his antics. Hope your two become friends. Does Nick like having two dogs, too?
Now you each have a dog to walk on hikes. I guess you won’t have a free hand to take pictures.
My weekend was definitely not what I expected! I did some hard work Friday outside clearing my stone pathway of overgrown grass and clover and pulling weeds in my backyard which gave me a severe case of POISON IVY on my face, neck, chest, and hands and arms from my wrist to elbows. I keep slathering on Calamine Plus recommended by the pharmacist to relieve the itch. I haven’t had Poison Ivy since 1987! Wish I still didn’t!
Oh well.
It’s raining here! Boy do we need it. Suppose to get some sporadically through the week. My lawn is all brown in large areas. Today and tomorrow I have Lots of inside projects to keep me busy and out of the poison ivy patch! Sincerely, Lara
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Lara, that’s so awful with the poison ivy. Nick got it once. Boy was it brutal. And painful. Take care of yourself!
Nick likes the idea of two dogs. I’ve been wanting a little dog for years now. I’m glad she’s finally here. As for walking, I just bought a sling for me to carry the dog. We walk miles. Don’t think the little doggie can do all that.
So far the older dog is tolerating the little dog. They really can’t meet or socialize yet till the puppy gets her shots.
It’s been a lot of work. Thank goodness for naps!
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