Wednesday, March 19, 2008

Of Dogs and Duty

Oh yes, I'm neglectful, I know...I haven't updated in almost a month!

My online life has been consumed, though, by the search for a dog. Yes, I am dorky enough that that has consumed my life.

See, when I was 10, I helped out at the house of a friend of Mom's who bred Jack Russell Terriers. No backyard breeder either, she's one of the top Jack Russell breeders in the country. Long story short, I developed a very strong bond with a particular dog, Yikes!(the ! is part of his name) and he ended up being my birthday present that year(she was happy to see him go, too, as he was somewhat deformed, and had every fault possible for a JRT). He grew up with me, and helped me through some of the hardest times of my life. He was my best friend, my baby, everything. Unfortunately, I had to put him to sleep this past summer, and I assure you it was the hardest thing I have ever done. It tore me up.

Well, now I'm at the stage of grieving where I need another dog, hence the search. I decided that I wanted a small dog, no more than 30 lbs. And female. And I think I found her, too!

Isn't she adorable? She's a Papillon whose ears never went up(in my opinion that makes her cuter) Some say that would make her a Phalene(A breed of dog that is essentially a Papillon with ears that go down instead of up), but no organization would register her as such, because of her Papillon parentage. Which doesn't matter to me, as I'm only looking for a pet. I do have to wait almost a month to get her, but I'm filling the time by knitting dog sweaters(3 1/2, completed as of this moment)

Though, I need to figure out a name for her, and it's very hard, finding the perfect one. Any ideas?

5 comments:

Twinkerbell said...

Congrats! She's very sweet! Welcome to the group on Ravelry, love those Papillons :)

nancy said...

So! There you are. Wonderful dog choice. I know you'll be very happy. I love dogs. I've missed you, dearie.
Love,
Nancy

nancy said...

Hey there Louisa. Did you take the children to the library today? I haven't heard a thing from your mama for such a long time, I'm checking with you! Is Amelia ok?
Love,
Nancy

Ally said...

Excepting mine, that is the cutest dog I have ever seen in my life. Have you narrowed the name down any further?

nancy said...

Good grief, Louisa! I've emailed your mother and left comments on her blog, but to no avail. I can't believe you all have just disappeared. I don't know what to think. I'm just so disappointed.
If you receive this, please drop me a line. :(
Nancy