no, i'm not pregnant! but in a week, it will be as if we had a newborn again.
we're getting a puppy. and yes, i'm crazy!
since our black lab abbie went to puppy heaven, we've been exploring the idea of a puppy. our other dog elvis is all by himself now, and he really does need a playmate. so, we decided on a border collie and proceeded to look for breeders.
that was crazy! apparently this breed is quite hard to find around here. we wanted a registered one so we truly know what we're getting. we found one near st. louis, but they wanted $500 for her! i'm sorry, but i'm not paying that much to add a whole nother level of craziness to my life!!!
seriously, $500!
so then i found this adorable little puppy in the rolla area, and they want $100 for him. since we'll be coming through there next sunday anyway, it does seem divinely arranged. we showed the pics to ellie, and of course she wanted him!
so it's settled. we've sent a $50 deposit to "hold" the puppy for us, and on our way home from st. louis sunday, we'll pick him up.
and then i truly will go crazy.
maybe the craziness has already set in, because i'm actually kind of excited about it. check back with my state of mind in about a week.
our next item of business will be to name the pup. any ideas? things to consider: he's a boy border collie, he's black and white, we have one dog named elvis and a cat named daisy. lauren (my cousin), you're working at the vet place, any awesome names you've heard? and any tips you've picked up on handling a puppy? ha! i just realized i'm asking my darling cousin who isn't really a "dog" person for puppy advice! i really am losing it! (just kidding lauren!)
oh, and did i mention we're crazy?
11 comments:
oh wow for a second i thought you were pregers again!
ok yes i'm not a dog person, as we all know, but i am getting more used to being around them. does that mean i'm ever going to have one?....um no! but there have been some cute names around here.
Diesel - very cute cause of jason's car fetish
Ranger, Chico, General, Woody, Bandit, Oscar, Dude, Rosco, Harley, Skipper, Scooter, Cowboy, Java, Skeeter, Rowdy, Zeus, Champ, Orange Julius, Itchy, Webster, Raider, Blazer, Wizard, Rocky...just to name a few!
I think you should go with Diesel. I think it fits. Let me know what the final verdict is!
lauren
hey what was Elvis' dogs name...that would be fun since the pup his for Elvis to play with.
DUKE, Digger, Spot, joe, Hot Rod, slugger, Louie, Scout, Patton, Jax
Don't name him skipper...might tbe weird to have a friend name Skip and a dog named Skipper.
Save Diesel for your next son! Diesel _'_ _ _ Sounds powerful
NEXT SON! i don't think so! we're done!
Girl, girl, girl! Puppies are sweet...that will be fun.
I am blank on any new names, but my favorite is...Harley.
Why does someone who doesn't like dogs working in a vet's office? Just wondering... :)
(officially shaking my head in wonder)
Oh, and my vote is for Diesel...
i'll answer for lauren. she has a temp job at the vet's office. she really likes cats, and dogs are growing on her!
I'm with Janelle I vote for Harley!
Since you've just added another family member, I'm sure you have plenty of time for a meme! You've been tagged!
yes i am just a temp right now. my last day is next wednesday. i was just filling in while they found someone full time.
lauren
ps. and diesel is still the best name.
My vote is either Pedro or Muchacho. It is, after all, a border collie.
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