Well, we finally made the plunge this weekend and found a puppy at a shelter. The kids decided to name her Shadow. It was a name I threw out because I was trying to steer Ava away from blackie. All three kids agreed on Shadow so it stuck!
We are still working on getting her 100% housebroken, but luckily I'm home during the day to work with her on it. Ava loves to cuddle her, and most of the time Shadow is happy to oblige. She has been so wonderful with the kids, I haven't heard her growl or bark at the kids once.
Dawson was a little hesitant about getting a dog. He spent most of Saturday morning crying on and off and I finally asked him if he was scared about getting a dog. He just started sobbing because he didn't want to get a dog because it was going to eat angel baby. But once he met Shadow he wanted to take him home!
These kids run her ragged. She barely has time to rest during the day because as soon as she lays down someone makes a loud noise or tries to poke or cuddle or grab her. The kids are not allowed to disturb her while she is in her crate and luckily she seems to like resting in there.
I have to say, I've really been enjoying having a dog in the house!
Shadow is adorable. I love her already because she loves my lovies. True story, their great-great grandparents (Chester) had a beagle named Shadow. Is purple going to be her signature color? I will babysit Shadow from time to time. Another Grand-dog. Bob-Bob will be so happy.
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