We're getting a puppy!

[emily_in_nc]

I am so excited! We lost our sweet Pepper, the best Boston Terrier ever, in Dec. 2006 at the age of 14-3/4. We'd had her her entire life and adored her. Being childless, she was like the child we could never have. We had vowed that we would go at least a year after her death before considering getting another dog, in order to take time to travel and see what life was like without a dog in the house. We had a blast, and the freedom was refreshing, but as time went on, I really started missing having a dog around. Pepper was more entertaining than TV, computers, and most anything else!

I figured my DH was not interested in getting another dog, because life was definitely simpler without a pet, if not as rich. But recently he let it be known that he was getting way too lonely around the house without a pet (he's retired, I'm still working). I have a good friend of whose mom had a pair of Bostons who had just had a litter, so I checked into it, and she said our timing was perfect. We could have the pick of the litter if we came to see the pups this week before she advertised them next weekend.

So, we went to see the pups today, and they were darling. We met the parents too, and they are both very healthy and have great dispositions and are just the right size. We spent some time with all the puppies, and before we knew it, we had picked a female (SO hard to choose) and put down a deposit. We are so excited! Here she is:







And here are the happy parents-to-be:



We are going to name her Paisley. I had a dream about six months ago that we got a Boston Terrier puppy and named her Paisley (a name I had never consciously thought of or heard for a dog). So I figure it is meant to be!

Now, we have to remember all the things to do and buy for a new puppy as it's been 16 years since we went through this!

Emily

[Aggie_Ama]

Congratulations on the new addition!! Love the name. When does Paisley come home?

Sometimes I feel my girls are a big pain but they make up for it amusement and love. My mother wants a Boston after having one for years named Booger, they are such cuties!!

[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.

[emily_in_nc]

Congratulations on the new addition!! Love the name. When does Paisley come home?

Three weeks! We have a lot to do..... but it will be fun.

Emily

[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

[jesvetmed]

Gosh I love puppies at that age! Never get tired of seeing them and SMELLING them... think that is my favorite smell!
Enjoy her and good luck. You're going to have your hands full for awhile, but as you well know, it is SO worth it!
Jes

[LoriO]

Pick up the dog training books by the Monks of New Skete

The Art of Raising a Puppy and also the book How to be Your Dog's Best Friend.

http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_ss_gw...kete&x=18&y=23

Also check with your public library, thay may even have the books there. I do dog training part time and when our students ask for good books to read, these are the 2 that we always recommend. You will learn a lot from them.

[crazycanuck]

what a gorgeous pupppyyyyy!!!

[KnottedYet]

OOOOoooh, fuzzy cuddly puppy tummy! What a cute dog! You guys look so happy! Congratulations!

[roadie gal]

How adorable!