New Addition

Sweet Pea is being fostered in IL. She is available in IL, WI, MN, and adjoining states. Sweet Pea is a 7.9 lb gold and white Shih Tzu who came into rescue from a puppy mill. She is shy but very sweet. She loves to snuggle and would be happy all day in your lap. She was shaved because her coat was matted. She will be a beauty when her coat grows out. She is learning to play and likes to run in the yard. She is very polite with treats and eats all her food very quickly! She gets along with older children and other animals. She is working on housetraining and leash walking and is a quick learner. She is spayed, up to date on her vaccinations and micro chipped. Sweet Pea came into rescue with 2 active ulcers on her eyes. They are healing nicely. She will need eye drops regularly to treat her dry eye. Sweet Pea is fostered in Carol Stream, IL and can be adopted in IL and adjoining states.

New dog the parents are looking into adopting. They have applied and their “references” (aka friends) have been contacted to prove they are suitable parents. Assuming that they get approval, this will be our new dog.

The thing I don’t approve of? The name. Sweat Pea? Hoping she’s not too old that we can’t change it. Oh, and the microchip factor. I'm don't endorse those.

I will admit I partially became emotional when my mom sent me the link whilst we were talking. Although it was a mix of various factors. Partially because I’m actually homesick. Have been for the past week or so. Not incredibly so but significant enough that when I stop to think I sadden and grow a little bit tired.

Anyways, back to the puppy situation.

When my mother returned to the States and during our weekly Skype conversation, she mentioned how we’ll discuss the matter of getting a new dog one I return. During the past couple days my mind drifted off to that conversation. And I made a reminder to myself to tell my parents to get a new dog if one comes there way. In all likelihood it would occur as my Dad was notorious for scouting the online dog-pounds even when we had Noel. Although, before I could even bring up the subject today my Mom mentioned how they’re going to go and get a dog without me.

Honestly, I’m fine with the matters. I assume the new dog will approve of me. And I really don’t want Buckles to be alone during the day. It was okay with Noel because she was always accustomed to that before we got Buckles. Plus her personality was much more of an individual. Buckles is far too friendly and playful of a dog to be alone during the day. He needs some sort of friend; or at the very least, support.

A new dog would do the trick. Now we’ll just have to worry that he’ll be okay with the new addition as well. Another matter I’m not concerned with because according to the mother he barely leaves their sides now. He was affectionate beforehand but it’s a combination of that and loneliness/desperation now.