Happy Tail

Just wanted to share some pictures we took of our dear little Sally today - she's such a little love and such a part of our family now. I'm only sorry she never got to meet our dear Li'lB - they would have been great friends!

The first thing we did on the way home was stop by PetSmart and get her a brand new halter that wouldn't fall off and a new name tag with our contact phone numbers on the back. (Don't worry, we also attached the alternate tag you folks provided and thank you for being so careful with our new baby!) The new halter and tag are both fitted out with rhinestones - she's got her "bling", all right! She slept well in her sleepy crate in our bedroom until @5:30 am. Then, just like Li'lB before her, she made some little noises to say "gotta go", so I took her out, put on her halter, etc. and let her go potty on the pad in our bathroom - with some coaxing! Once she was done, she hopped right up into our bed and snuggled in as if she'd always been there! At first, she curled up into a tight ball, but after a few minutes of tight snuggling, she unrolled herself, stretched out fully, and flopped over onto her back for some tummy-scratching - again, just like Li'lB.

We went for a little walk this afternoon at the Chattahoochee River Park and everyone, and I do mean EVERYONE, had to stop and admire her. She had to investigate them, trying to jump up and give kisses to young and old alike. We think she is going to make an AMAZING therapy dog and I can hardly wait to start her official training. We have already been practicing "sit" and done very well with that, even without treats. She is still having trouble with "down" but we've only had her for one day so that's not really an issue!!!!! Most small dogs do have a problem with that one because it makes them so vulnerable, but we have every confidence in our smart little Sally.

Thank y'all so very much for allowing us to bring this lovely little bundle of joy into our home. We still miss Li'lB, and took Sally down to Li'lB's gravesight earlier this evening to water the plants on her grave. They are not the same, each with their individual little personalities, yet both so loving and so sweet - we have been truly blessed and want to again say thank you, especially thanks to Amy for being so open to us.

Much love & God bless,
Christine & Larry H., and sons Alexander and Nicholas