We have a new family member!

Yes, we do. We now have a Pomeranian puppy in our home. His name is Buddy. He is 6 months old and already knew his name, so we didn't want to change it. Poor little guy is going through enough changes. (grin) He is so dag-gone cute. Kevin and I love him, Callie and Aeris, not so much. LOL Here he is.

Isn't he cute?  Now, here is Buddy's story, or as much as I know.....
I was at our daughter, Carolyn's house this past Saturday. I took her a bunch of yarn that I didn't need. She makes Linus Project afghans. She also gave me several quilting books. Pretty fair trade in my opinion. LOL Here is a picture of the books.

Ok, where was I? Oh yes. While there, our son, Jon called and asked if I wanted a Pomeranian puppy. Huh? I hadn't even been thinking about a puppy, but Jon said that he had already talked to his dad and dad said it was fine with him as long as it was a boy. So I called Kevin. After talking to him I got the feeling he really wanted this puppy. We kind of miss not having a dog in the house. We lost our 17 year old rat terrier in Jan. So I called Jon back and told him to go pick one out for me. Trusting, aren't I? We made arrangements for me to pick him up on my way home. Jon lives half way between Carolyn and our house. I get there and find out the puppy is 6 months old. That is ok, I guess. He is also trained to a pet pad. Well, I will work on getting him to go outside. He answers to the name Buddy.  Not a creative name, but I don't have the heart to try to change it. Besides, I'm not that creative with names myself.  He is cute as can be and seems very friendly. So I bring him home.

Oh my goodness. I think I just witnessed the beginning of World War III. LOL I carried him in. Kevin was petting him and talking about how cute he was. I put him down on the floor just as Callie and Aeris came to greet me. All heck broke loose! The cats were growling and hissing with huge tails and eyes. Buddy was barking and howling and shaking like a leaf. The cats took off to hide and poor Buddy was a basket case. (big sigh) By this time, Kevin and I are looking at each other thinking, 'What have we done?'

It has been three very long days now and things are getting a little better. Buddy is getting better with the leash. At least now I am not either dragging or carrying him. He follows pretty good. I have been getting him to potty outside at least a couple of times a day. Our beagle, Thunder has decided not to kill him. Oh goodness, she scared me so much the first time I took him out to potty. I literally had to get between her and him. She ignores him now. Buddy only barks at the cats now if they startle him. Of course, I think he has realized that they are bigger than he is, so he had better start getting along with them. LOL Here is Callie looking down at Buddy. Look at that body language.

Callie does not like him and makes no bones about it. Aeris just ignores him and hides out most of the day. I am trying to crate train him at night. The first night in the crate, oh goodness, he barked all night long. By the middle of the night, we decided that we needed to find him another home. Things changed the next morning when we saw that cute little face and that little curled tail wagging to see us. Ok, I have really been working with him. He did much better last night and we were able to get some much needed sleep. He wants to sleep with us, but I am afraid one of us will roll over on him or knock him off the bed. He only weighs 5 lbs. I think it is better for him to have his own special safe place. Besides we already have two cats sleeping with us. Sure don't want a battle in the bed in the middle of the night. (grin)

I do not know much about Buddy's previous history. Jon said his mom is registered, but we don't know about his father. I am pretty sure he is not pure bred, but that doesn't matter one bit to me. Evidently his former owners are moving or something and had to either find him another home or have him put to sleep. Oh my goodness! When I heard that, I would have taken him even if he had been ugly as mud. Thankfully he is cute instead. (big grin) Our vet's wife (also his nurse and secretary)  said things should calm down in a couple of weeks. They will probably end up being good friends. Not so sure about that. I'll settle for tolerating each other. LOL  Anyway, the important thing is Buddy is healthy and smart and cute as a button. Don't you think so?

So now my blog will also have the antics of a little bitty dog. We have never had a dog this small, and no puppy for more than 15 years. I am thinking puppies are harder to raise than kittens, but we love him anyway. Now if Callie and Aeris will just accept him, my world will be right again. I have not had much computer time and very little quilting time this week. I am working with him. I put him on his leash and take him with me wherever I go. Today we picked green beans, tomatoes, and zucchini. He likes it outside, but was ready to go into the house when we got done. I don't blame him. I was pretty hot too. (grin)

I will end this post on a scrappy note. Look what my good friend, Cyndi sent me. As soon as things settle down here at the house, I will be getting creative with these scraps. Thank you so much Cyndi.

Now, I am off to snap green beans. Buddy likes to grab one and shake it. LOL He is so cute when he chases his toys. Ok, enough already about our new dog. Everyone have a great day. Thank you for visiting and putting up with my pet stories.