Dawg

[jedishampoo]

So here is my doggie, whom I have called Fuu!





I drove 2-1/2 hours to get her last night from the home where she was fostered, in Louisville, Kentucky. (Oh, man, that house ... so many dogs, so much mess, and Fuu was in a laundry room because the other dogs stressed her out. I'd be stressed, too. Though the foster lady was very nice, of course. She must do this a lot.)

Anyway, the whole drive home and all last night, she was a perfect angel. So sweet, so happy to meet people, so happy to check out my house, and she has only gone potty outside so far! When I went to bed I put her bed next to mine, and I could tell she was waiting for me to pick her up and put her on my bed and when I didn't, she just laid down and went to sleep like a good girl. And she was so excited when my alarm went off this morning, hee.

I am scared to death, because it's been so long since I've had such responsibility for anything other than myself, d'oh! I wasn't expecting to be so frightened. But she went quietly in the carrier this morning for the drive to grandma's (my mom's house) and mom says she's been very good there, as well.

She is scratching and licking a lot, though, and I'm wondering if the fleas she had when they found her, supposedly gotten rid of, are either still bothering her, or if she has some allergy. Anyway, she has a vet visit Thursday night. She's going to get a bath soon, too. Lucky doggie! Heh.

Wish us luck!

Comments

[theskywasblue]

Aww she's adorable! And it sounds like she's settling in well.

Fleas are hard to get rid of, especially in a multi-dog situation. Also some dogs, especially if they've had a really bad or prolonged case of fleas, sometimes have a sort of...post-flea allergic response and are still itchy for a long time afterward. Mention it to your vet, anyway, and I'm sure they'll figure out what's what!

Congrats on your doggie - I hope you have many happy years together!

[jedishampoo]

Ahh, thanks! I'd wondered about the post-allergic response ... because I didn't see any fleas, but they are very small. I am probably gong to pick up some frontline tonight.

And eee, thank you! It's almost spooky, how sweet and easy she is so far and how naturally she has seemed to accept both houses.

[whymzycal]

Eeee, she's so sweet! I want to cuddle her RIGHT. NOW.

[jedishampoo]

She would be so excited to be cuddled by you, too! She even has my dad thinking she's a keeper. :)

[whymzycal]

Wow, that's impressive. Don't dis the power of the cute!

[avierra]

So cute! Now you need a Mugen and a Jin to complete the set ;D

[jedishampoo]

That would be good -- but Mugen and Jin will have to be fishes or something low-maintenance, heh.

[avierra]

...And that would be completely appropriate :D

[sekaiseifuku]

OMG, what an adorable little girl!! I want to squeeze her and love on her!! and I'm not even a dog person!

A~nd, for a bit of free advice from someone who adopted an adult rescue pet who ended up having health problems ... have you considered pet insurance? I can say only wonderful and fantastic things about PetPlan.

[jedishampoo]

Oh, it looks like a good idea -- the insurance -- but eee, more monthly bills. I will definitely have to get rid of cable at some point, heh. Thank you!!

[sekaiseifuku]

I'm not sure what their rates are like for dogs, but I have my cat on the best plan ($50 deductable per condition per year, 100% coverage, $20k/year limit) and it's something like $275/year. The price does vary by state (when I lived in MA it was well above $300/year for the lowest plan).

My kitty turned out to be a little sicky, so I've racked up thousands and thousands of dollars in vet bills in the 4 years I've had her. It's really saved my cookies.

[rroselavy]

**eeee** She's adorable!

[jedishampoo]

Thank you! She is so happy and sweet, and I hope she stays that way. :)

[ditch_gospel]

Aww, what a cute little dear she is!