Birkin (used to be Bean)

My name is Birkin (formerly Bean) and I was adopted from APR on April 10,2010 by my new parents. While I loved everyone at APR and received great care, I am happy to be in my forever home! I feel like I have been with my new parents forever and I can't imagine how anyone could turn me in- even over a divorce! It is their loss and my new parents gain.
From Day 1, I have been showered with so much love and toys galore. I love soft toys in the forms of ponies, lions and foxes, but they rarely last I enjoy tearing them apart to find the pesky squeaker. Mom and Dad caught on quickly from the first day and I now LOVE my stuffless Bernie the Beaver. I love going outside, walking in Piedmont Park, attempting to chase squirrels, my Kong, snuggles in the morning and even getting dressed up like Uncle Sam. My parents joke that I am a little "King Ding", as I love being the center of attention and will climb up on the back of the couch to get between them. I have also learned how to play dead and "stick 'em up"- I will overcome my nemesis, Digger the Westie, on YouTube.
I am currently on a "weight loss journey", as I gained a few pounds after APR from all of the love and attention. I don't mind- it means more time in the park with my mom. I have also conquered my fear of separation and now love going into my room because it means my kong with peanut butter! I did scare them the first few days (well, only mom) because I came down with kennel cough and would not eat anything. However, my wonderful vet (Ansley Vet Clinic) gave me some medicine to make it go away.
I am so happy to be with people who will never give me up and shower me with such love and attention. Thank you for taking such great care of me while at APR! I will be sure to keep you updated and hope to see you at Yappy Hour in October- I am starting to search for the perfect costume!

xoxo
Birkin (not Bean anymore) & Jen and Brent Schreckengost