A day later, The Swede emailed me with a black Lab puppy up for adoption. I knew I wanted a second dog, I was just thinking it would be a few years away.
I was enjoying the calm in our lives and wasn't sure I was ready for a puppy. Still, with some trepidation, I filled out the form.
A puppy? A black puppy? Now nothing we wear will be safe. White fur for dark clothes, black fur for light clothes.
As the days went by, I grew more excited about getting another puppy but started scrambling to find a white one.
While looking online, I found a golden puppy at a local shelter and planned to take a look. Our younger son was home sick - but not sick enough I couldn't drag him along to the shelter with me. Time was of the essence! We could be approved for adoption any day and I needed to rule out all other options. (Being an anal-retentive, obsessive, catholic I comparison shop everything I purchase.)
We made our way past the cats, through to the jumping, yelping, clawing, barking dogs. As we passed one row of kennels, we were blocked by a man and his son crouching down looking at their dog of choice. We stood to the side next to another kennel. Sitting there on the cement floor, looking up at us from between the chain-link enclosure was a quiet, sweet black Lab. We commented how nice she was and went on our way, still searching for the puppy.
As we walked past again on our way out, I stuck my fingers through the chain and gave her a quick pet, wishing someone would come soon to adopt her. She seemed out of place like she hadn't been there long enough to participate in the kennel chaos.
That night, I couldn't stop thinking about her.
The next day I loaded the kids in the car and went back to get her.
I am so pleased that we just happened upon her. She is a great addition to our family.
Our new dog, Attie
8 comments:
Too sweet!
Isn't it amazing how they immediately become members of the family?
Oh!! She's gorgeous! And what sweet eyes. Congratulations to you all.
Good for you! I'd take the golden but I like having 1 dog after having 3. But now you have me thinking about the golden..thanks ;)
She looks EXACTLY like my Josie! What a sweetie.
Quit chewin' my cheek skin you airhole
So, so sweet. I might like to get a dog -- someday -- maybe when all of teh kids are out of diapers.
OMG, she is adorable! I love black Labs. And Chocolate Labs. And Labs in general, I guess :-)
Your blog keeps getting better and better! Your older articles are not as good as newer ones you have a lot more creativity and originality now. Keep it up!
And according to this article, I totally agree with your opinion, but only this time! :)
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