Hannah has been spending time on Petfinder, dreaming of a day when she can have her own pup. She texted me a picture of a pup, and I looked but wasn’t inspired. Yet I dared to linger on Petfinder and scrolled to peek at the other pups. (Dangerous, I know!) And then I spotted this little girl.
Without saying anything to Paul, I submitted a painstakingly long adoption application. The next day, I received a message that the rescue group wanted to set up a virtual meet and greet. I had to fess up to Paul what I’d done. That conversation started with, “So, Sweetie, I did a thing.”
So, two days after applying, Paul, Hannah, and I met “Odalys” on a video chat with the rescue group (out of Mexico) and the foster mom (in Houston), and the three of us huddled around my iPad (with Gidget). She was such a little sweetie! They found her mama on the streets of Houston in poor shape and, thankfully, had her babies in foster care. She is a six-month-old Yorkie/Chihuahua (and possibly something more) mix.
We agreed on the spot to adopt her. This rescue group sends a critter transport to the northeast every three months – and they have one departing next week. They had closed this trip’s adoption but reconsidered when they received our application. She is delivery #23 out of 27 on a journey up the East Coast. Given the timing, I believe she was meant for us. Kismet, right?
Foster mom sent this picture while she was waiting for her check-up at the vet.
We’re in a perpetual name-brainstorming mode, as she doesn’t yet know her name. The anticipation of a new puppy may do me in. There’s so much to think about and plan for.
I must say, I’m a bit in awe of the people involved in the rescue group and transport. It’s not their first rodeo, and it appears to be a well-oiled machine fueled by women passionate about saving these animals and finding them good homes. I can’t even imagine what it’s like to travel for days, sleeping in a van with 26 dogs and one cat!
Oooh boy. I’m excited and nervous at the same time! There’s more to come in this story.
Now, how do I break the news to Gidget?
That face! I’m in love.
I feel happy for you. You’ve had a tough year, and a puppy gives you a whole new world of adventure. We picked up our latest puppy on the first day of COVID lockdown in 2020. It ended up giving us a wonderful focus to what could have been long lonely days. I know you’ll have fun! but, you DO forget how much work and how frustrating new pups can be, haha
OH. MY. GOSH!!!!! She is the cutest thing ever! Best wishes on your new family member! (Tell Gidget to be nice to her new baby sister 😉 )
Very cute!!! I think her middle name should be Lucky! What a wonderful life she will have!!!
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What a wonderful thing! We just adopted a Chihuahua puppy last fall, we were looking for an older one and this little 3 lb’r became available. Wait till you see the “new life” she breathes into your household! Gidget will become a puppy again. Best of everything with your newest family member…
Oh my, a baby.
I hope Gidget will be wiggling with happiness
Yes, there will be some carefully placed time for attention
so the new baby receives the snuggling she needs and Gidget has a new best friend and not a competitor. It takes special skills, like the usual “scolding” and praising.
It will be an adventure but I feel good about this sneaky scheme. <3 <3 <3
I’ve been thinking of a new puppy as well. We’ve always gotten a new puppy when our current dog begins to age….so we’re never left alone when our older dog passes away. But the timing is terrible for a puppy right now.
It’s so exciting. She is beautiful.
Oh, my goodness! She is just precious! Gidget will eventually come to love this little fluffball! Jan in MA
Oh how lovely is she! I am sure you will give her a very happy home. Look forward to hearing more about her soon xx
Sweet ball of fluff!
Thank you. It’s exciting to have something to look forward to.
She’s a sweetheart. So lovely to adopt and give a dog a chance. I hope she have many happy years together, looking forward to seeing more updates and finding out her name!!
Aw, best wishes for the new pup! Babies are so much work. Our two kittens nearly did me in!