Happy Little Things: We Adopted a Puppy!
February 05, 2018
Meet Luna, the newest addition to the Catching Happiness
family:
It’s been more than two years since we lost our family dog,
Scout. My husband especially has been missing the companionship of a dog. After
months of discussion, stewing, and trolling adoption websites, we came upon
this little face:
She was described as a lab/Jack Russell Terrier mix (though
we think she looks more like JRT/beagle or hound). She and her four siblings
had been abandoned. We adopted her from a rescue group about a week ago, and they estimated that she is about three months old. We plan to celebrate her birthday on Halloween!
Queen Prudy is curious but allows no unwanted advances. Since we didn’t change her routine or
territory, so far she’s OK with the new arrival. This morning she almost
looked like she was ready to play. Fingers crossed they can be friendly, if not
friends.
Luna is already sleeping through the night in her crate, and
knows how to sit and stay for short periods of time. She’s doing well on
housetraining.
(Clearly, she’s gifted J)
Her little tail wags a mile a minute and she greets a
30-second absence from the couch as though it were 30 days. She’s loving and
people-oriented, and my husband is thrilled with his new buddy—I think it kills
him just a little to leave her to go to work every day. They spent hours
outside in the yard together this weekend.
So things are just a bit chaotic here. I work when she
naps—just like when my son was a baby. She’s helping me to take breaks and go
outside, to get out of my head and pay attention, to simply be without
feeling I have to multi-task all the time. I know there will be many more
simple pleasures and everyday adventures ahead for us and I look forward to
them all.
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What’s making you happy right now?
8 comments
She's a doll! Cannot wait to meet her. As for what's making me happy right now...living vicariously through your new puppy.
ReplyDeleteCome on over anytime, Laure--she'd love to say hello. :)
DeleteAhhh, what a sweetie! She doesn’t look anything like a lab to me, but who knows?
ReplyDeleteI agree, Cheryl. She looks more hound or beagle in the face, or maybe German Shorthair Pointer? There were five puppies found together, two black and white and three blonde that looked more lab-y. Whatever she is, she's a real sweetheart and very loving. That's all that really matters!
DeleteOh, lucky her, lucky you all!! Dogs, I met a rescue dog this morning, and it was something the way she brightened my time! Love that she is helping you to be healthy and happy, and you her! What's making me happy? Being indoors these days, cozy and snug!
ReplyDeleteDogs do have a way of brightening a day.
DeleteStay warm, Rita!
Oh Kathy - just catching up on your posts - Luna is so adorable. Will be looking forward to watching this one grow. Enjoy friend. Hugs!
ReplyDeleteI'm sure you'll hear plenty more about her, Debbie. She's a handful, but a real sweetheart. Have a great weekend!
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