Yesterday morning’s weather was abominable.
Abominable.
Like the snowman.
Thankfully, breakfast made up for the weather.
Warm, cinnamony Snickerdoodle Oatmeal.
Dear spellchecker, “cinnamony” is too a word. Don’t you know anything??
Usually, rainy days are reserved for staying inside with a warm drink and a good book. Yesterday, however, I had somewhere special to go. October is “Adopt a Pet” month, and even though I’m not over the death of my dog (and I never will be), I know I can offer a good home to a lonely puppy.
Can you believe this guy was scheduled to be euthanized?
He looked so sad in his crate; it would’ve been impossible to not take him home. If you’re ever thinking of buying a dog, please consider adoption so that adorable pups like this one won’t be put down.
I really want to call him Batman. (Check out those ears!) But my sister informs me this would be cruel and I must give him a proper name. So far, he-who-must-not-be-named seems to be getting along with Henry, my other dog. Henry pretty much ignores the puppy.
Grumpy Henry.
Please, please, please name him Batman. What else would you call him? Seriously. Normal names are sooooo overrated.
Also: cutest thing EVER, I want him / a dog of my own. Alas, no pets allowed in the place I currently live 🙁
What I sweet pup, I’m SO glad you rescued him! That makes me sad of what could have been, but thanks to you he has a new lease on life <3
Batman is an awesome name! What on earth is your sister talking about?? How cute is that little guy? I’m so happy he has a good home with you! 🙂
Aw! Congrats!! I have two pups- littermates in fact. We got them when they were 8 weeks old and they’re almost 2 now. They have LOTS of energy and I love them to death. And I can’t stop taking pictures of them still- I must have about a million (I try to show restraint on my blog, but they still make an appearance every now and then!)
Your new baby is ADORABLE!!!! So cute! I’m a huge advocate for pet adoptions too. My last two pets were senior adoptions – they are normally the last to be given home because they are older. Right now I have a Mal Shi (Maltese/ Shih Tzu) that I adopted just over a year ago – she’s ten.
My dog’s name is Buffy – hate the name but love the dog. Name the new pooch anything that you like! Just go for a name that isn’t embarrassing to yell out at the dog park : )
There is nothing wrong with naming him Batman. There was a news story in MN about a dog named batman who had cancer and has helped many with treatments and studies his parents participated in. What was studied on Batman is used in humans today to help them with cancer.
Inhave a dog named dobby and I keep promising him a brother or sister (our 18 year old chin died in July) but we haven’t found just the one yet!
What breed is your new puppy? He’s super cute… And seeing as I named my dog after a house elf I think that batman is a great name!
They say he’s a chihuahua, but I think he’s got something else mixed in.
P.S. We always call Henry “Dobby” because he looks JUST like Dobby! He hs Dobby’s eyes :).
He’s adorable. Go with Batman. It’s so cute and suits him.
Solid names are for when you have children.
Naming dogs should be fun and quirky.
Congratulations! Rescuing is not only the right thing to do, but rescues make the VERY best companions!
That is a sweet little puppy. 🙂 I’m so sorry for your loss, but happy you are able to move on and start new beginnings by helping another little friend. 🙂 Take care Sweet!
Sooo cute!!! And I don’t think you should listen to your sister…I think Batman fits perfectly and it’s a cute name!!! 🙂
i really hope you name the pup batman! the name is perfect, and i think it’s such a cute name! i love your puppy!!! i really want one, but i still live at home and my parents are not too keen on a dog right now.
anyway!!!!!!! what is that dollop of fabulousity on top of your oatmeal?
LOL it’s just coconut milk ice cream, for the photoshoot. It’s so hard to make oatmeal look pretty!
Your new pup is adorable! I’m so glad you adopted him! Adoption is so the best way to go 🙂
We have one puppy, Maggie Mae. Well, technically she’s not a pup anymore, but I think she is 🙂 We actually got her from the streets when she was dumped near our apartment complex with a box that said ‘free puppies’. Maggie was the mama and we never found her pups. When we took her to the vet they told us she wasn’t quite a year old and must have gotten pregnant on her first heat. She’s a crazy little thing, we like to warn people she’s from the streets 😉 but she’s the best 15 pound furball ever!
I have to admit, I’m not a dog person. We had cats growing up. No dogs. But…that little guy looks soooo adorable! Congrats 🙂
My two cents .. call him BATMAN! I think it’s perfect 🙂 I got my mongrel from the pound (I live in NZ)
congratulations on your new puppy! He’s beautiful. And your oatmeal looks beautiful too.