Last week was National Dog Day – A day to raise Awareness
for homeless dogs, rescue dogs, dogs in shelters, dogs that might get put down
if someone doesn’t adopt them. I knew
that when I did get ready to get a dog it would be from one of the shelters.
But.
I live in a tiny space, I can’t have too big a dog, I don’t
want too small a dog, I don’t have a fenced yard, I .… ; I had a list of
excuses. Thursday one of my daughters
posted a photo to my Facebook page of a dog that was up for adoption. Friday
morning, I had a dog.
Well, he was darn cute and several people chimed in on just
how cute he was and that he looked like one of the family. I thought I might as well go check him out. I
had nothing else to do that day.
We spent some time in a ‘play room’ and when I left the room
to ask a few questions, I found him waiting by the door when I came back. Hmmm.
Looking at him in my car I thought ‘What have I gotten
myself into?’
A trip to the pet store for food, dishes, a leash, toys, and a number
of other necessities confirmed he was indeed an adorable dog. He found admirers
all over the store.
At the drive through picking up a burger (for me, not him)
the girl counted out my change “$3.81 And THAT is an adorable dog!’’ she
gushed.
At the stop light the woman next to me took time out from
her singing to give a big, squealing “Awwww! ’’
Hmmm.
I didn’t have a name and considered - with a lot of help - a
ton of them. I considered Toulouse
He was listed as a Chihuahua/Pomeranian mix but
I don’t know. He is a mix of something. Corgi I would think, and Sheltie perhaps – he has a Collie face. He is young enough to be playful and old enough to be house
broke.
Right now he is sleeping at my feet, next to my desk,
looking quite cute and innocent. I’m so very glad I got him. He is not just
adorable, he is going to be an excellent companion, and a good excuse to take
those ‘daily’ walks I’ve been putting off too many times.
I did it. I got a dog.
Meet Bailey!
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Positively AWESOME!!!
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