The new man in our life...

I've been debating about doing this for a long time...

I've checked their website every day looking for the right one...

Well, I finally found him...

He has golden amber colored eyes...

Soft brown hair...

And a cute little button nose...

Welcome the new man in our life...

BUDDY!!!!!!!!

That's right...we got a puppy!!! I needed another pet (especially a dog) like I needed a hole in my head. But Riley, bless her little heart, has been trying so hard to help out around the house so we could get another dog. She feeds the cats and Elvis every morning and lets Elvis outside to go to the bathroom every morning and night. She even helps clean the litter box sometimes. Plus she bought (with her own money) a book at the neighbors yard sale on "How to Raise a Puppy." How could I say no to her after her hard work for the past several months?? I really wanted to wait until Christmas, but after searching the Idaho Humane Society website for months, I knew I had to check out this puppy as soon as I saw him. Boy did we get lucky!!!

So, on Saturday, after a fundraiser for my work and Riley's soccer game were canceled, due to the pouring rain, we made a spur of the moment trip to the pound to check out this little cutie. After playing with him for nearly 30 miunutes we knew we wanted this puppy AND we knew he would be a great dog. Since then, in the short three days we have had him, Riley has fallen in love with this dog and he has fallen in love with her...

A little about Buddy: Buddy, a border collie mix, is only 10 weeks old but he has a great demeanor and is super smart! He has only been on a leash a couple times and he all ready follows right next me and Riley. He has only had a couple accidents in the house and that was the first day we got him. When I went to work this week I was SO worried that he would tear up the house and go to the bathroom all over the place. So, I put him in Riley's room hoping I could isolate the damage to one area of the house. Much to my delight, when I got home last night and tonight he did not have any accidents and he didn't tear up anything in Riley's room!! What a good boy!! He all ready comes to his name when called AND he has started to fetch. I can't believe it! I am telling you...this is one smart dog!

But Buddy is not the only dog we have. Some of you may be wondering, what about Elvis?? Yes we still have Elvis. For those of you who don't know, Elvis is my 12 year old long haired dachshund. Elvis is slowly getting used to the puppy, but he is still a little unsure of him. Bless little Buddy's heart, he wants to play with Elvis SO bad and poor little Elvis is just not up for it. Can you blame him?? He's only 84 years old in human years!!

With a little puppy comes lots of responsibilities...such as training him. So, starting the second week in October, we will be going to puppy training classes. We are SO excited. I know he will excel.



Stay tuned for further updates as this story developes!!!