We're getting a puppy!

[Sheesh]

SO freaking cute! Congratulations on your new fur-baby!

[makbike]

What a doll baby. May you have many, many years of love and joy together.

[Pax]

How wonderful!! And what a beautiful pup!!

I read your post to my honey, we lost our beloved Border Collies three years ago and like you, have found the freedom of not having a dog enticing but lacking. Maybe when we buy another house...

[Wahine]

Awwwwwww, so cute. And, you'll have a running buddy when she gets big enough. My step daughter's boston is a great running bud.

[sundial]

Oh my goodness, could your baby girl be any cuter??

Ooooooh, puppy breath. Remind yourself getting a puppy is good for your health and mental well being once you get past the puppy chewy, potty, poopie stage.

[sundial]

Just wanted to add, here are a few things that I have found useful for all my fosters and puppies:

1. Nylabone puppy rubber chew bones
2. Comfort Zone plug-in diffuser
3. warming disc (or old fashioned hot water bottle) wrapped in a towel and placed in their crate or bedding at bedtime
4. bedding such as old sweatshirt or towel with your scent
5. Ruff Wear leash that snaps around your waist and the dog's collar--makes an excellent way to keep track of your puppy and to facilitate quicker bonding
6. Crate--best way to help potty train and reduce puppy destruction in the house.
7. Patience--you're gonna need it!
8. Camera--we want LOTS of pics.

Emily, you and your hubby are cute as a couple.

[Blueberry]

Emily-

Congratulations!!!!

I'm sure you'll enjoy every (or at least almost every) minute of it!!

CA

[emily_in_nc]

Just wanted to add, here are a few things that I have found useful for all my fosters and puppies:

1. Nylabone puppy rubber chew bones
2. Comfort Zone plug-in diffuser
3. warming disc (or old fashioned hot water bottle) wrapped in a towel and placed in their crate or bedding at bedtime
4. bedding such as old sweatshirt or towel with your scent
5. Ruff Wear leash that snaps around your waist and the dog's collar--makes an excellent way to keep track of your puppy and to facilitate quicker bonding
6. Crate--best way to help potty train and reduce puppy destruction in the house.
7. Patience--you're gonna need it!
8. Camera--we want LOTS of pics.

Emily, you and your hubby are cute as a couple.

Thanks for the great tips and nice compliment, Sundial! We have #6 and #8 above, will work on #7 and the others. Great suggestions!

Emily

[emily_in_nc]

Just wanted to add, here are a few things that I have found useful for all my fosters and puppies:

1. Nylabone puppy rubber chew bones
2. Comfort Zone plug-in diffuser
3. warming disc (or old fashioned hot water bottle) wrapped in a towel and placed in their crate or bedding at bedtime
4. bedding such as old sweatshirt or towel with your scent
5. Ruff Wear leash that snaps around your waist and the dog's collar--makes an excellent way to keep track of your puppy and to facilitate quicker bonding
6. Crate--best way to help potty train and reduce puppy destruction in the house.
7. Patience--you're gonna need it!
8. Camera--we want LOTS of pics.

Sundial -- thanks again for the list. #1, #3, and #5 have now been purchased (or ordered)!

Emily

[emily_in_nc]

Awwwwwww, so cute. And, you'll have a running buddy when she gets big enough. My step daughter's boston is a great running bud.

Yes, I can't wait until the day she can run the trails with me! I thought a lot about that on my trail run yesterday. BTs love to run!

Emily

[solobiker]

SO freaking cute! Congratulations on your new fur-baby!

I would have to second the above. After yet again another frustrating day at work I saw the picture of your puppy and it brought a smile to my face. Thanks

[Deborajen]

She's a cute little bundle! I'm sure she'll be a lot of fun.

Now it's time to save all the extra newspapers, get lots of paper towels/other anti-mess stuff, get something that ticks or makes a good sounds for sleeping, get a few good chew toys, and put away shoes/secure cords/hide wastebaskets . . .

and above all, make some play time!

Congratulations!

Deb