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.
Major kudos to you for adopting. Some people are convinced that if they don’t get a tiny puppy, it will never bond to them, which is totally untrue. I got my dog (he was about 4 at the time) from a shelter about 6 years ago, and he has been the gift that keeps on giving and couldn’t be any more closely bonded to me if I had bottle-fed him from birth. Congrats on your new addition!
awwww congrats on the new family member!
yay congrats! All of my fuzzy family members have been rescues. At the moment, I have Apollo, my Great Dane. He is a big, needy pile of love. I also share a rescued English Bulldog named Chauncey, and some cute rescued ferrets with my ex. They live with him, but I get to see them every few weeks.
Hey Katie!
Just got back from Punta Cana – I just saw your blog! OMG!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I love him. You are a girl after my own heart….
He looks like a Pablo to me, or Julio (Pronounced Wholio), or even Coaco…maybe even Panda (Black and White?)
I would personally just call him Bubba Boy – again….LOVE HIM.
YOu rock Missy.
Natasha
He is so handsome! You are awesome for adopting a shelter dog. They are the best. If my boyfriend and I didn’t have to spend so much time away from the house (at work & long commutes), we would get one in a heartbeat. For now, it’s just us, a chinchilla, and three turtles he rescued from someone who “couldn’t take care of them anymore”. (I don’t like turtles as pets – they should be wild!)
Awe! Your puppy is so cute! I have a kitty cat. 😀
Have you considered reading Jon Katz’ new book: “Going Home. Finding peace when pets die”? Fantastic book. Healing. Story form. (Jon Katz is a FANTASTIC writer. He writes mostly about his dogs…and his farm animals. His blog: http://www.bedlamfarm.com/ is sooo worth checking out!)
Thanks Jan! I will look into it! 🙂
Hi Katie!
Your dog sure looks like a sweetheart and I love the name Batman 🙂
In fact our dog’s name is Batman (we’ve had him for three years and the owner’s 4 year old son named him- we liked it so much that we kept it). I wish you and Batman many joyful years together!!!
I used to have pets..
I miss them now that I live with my Dad. :(:(.
I miss them all!!..
The cats: Max, Elsa, Casper, Ozzy and Zack. The horses: Otis, Ben and Filby. The dogs: Bandit and Harley. The rabbits: Buddy and Rocky. Brother’s hamster: Hammy ((LOL)). My rat: Prince.
So yeah, I guess going from 14 to 0 is pretty big. Still, I occasionally get to see them now :):).
I’m having trouble getting to the chocolate chip cookie dough dip recipe. Fix it quick, I need some;)
Hmmm… that’s weird! It works for me. Is this the link you’re using? https://lett-trim.today/2011/05/23/want-to-eat-an-entire-bowl-of-cookie-dough/%3C/a%3E%3C/p%3E
If so, what error message are you getting? Sorry for the trouble!
Your puppy is so cute…….I’m glad you found him. We have a female PUG named Roxy and my husband and I both just love her. My Pinterest is: corvette6speed
Kathy
Nixa, MO
My dog looks EXACTLY like yours and I named her Batsy!!