Well, we've given in. We broke down and told the kids we can get a puppy. It's been non-stop puppy talk ever since. Kate is seriously on a mission to find one. So far we haven't had much luck...here's why. Dad (a.k.a. - my dear hubby) isn't thrilled about the prospect of a 4-legged critter running around again - all he sees are visions of dog hair and poop, and says that every house that has a dog smells. But it was his decision to concede, mainly on the basis that Seth is such a lovey, nurturing kid, and just seems like the type of boy that just NEEDS a dog.
However...Todd really doesn't want to spend $$ to actually get the dog. (Our last dog, Casey, was a mutt from some friends whose dog was a little loose with her morals, shall we say. They needed to get rid of some puppies and so we just went and picked out the one we wanted. She was a great dog that we had for 12+ years. And then she died, and though we missed her, Todd felt greatly relieved of the responsibility.) So the thought of shelling out a lot of cash for something he's so torn about to begin with doesn't sit too well (besides the fact that the money isn't really in the budget). Problem is, we don't know of anybody simply looking to unload some cute little furballs, and even shelters charge an 'adoption fee' - not to mention there's a whole 'screening process' to go through, some even wanting to come do a "home inspection"!! Sheesh - there isn't that much screening to have a baby (thought, with some of the parents I've seen, maybe there ought to be! J/K...)!!
We've mostly been looking online at the rescues, SPCA, etc. There's plenty of dogs, but not necessarily puppies - and we want a puppy for several reasons. One is that Luke is fairly afraid of dogs at this point and we're hoping that the 'cute little baby' factor will help ease him into it. Secondly, Seth wanted a small dog that he can hold, but Todd & I don't like little dogs, so we want one that will be big...the compromise is starting with a small one that will grow. Also, we have a lot of activity around our house, and I want the dog to be very trainable for our lifestyle. So... that leaves us still searching... I'm not sure which of our criteria we may have to 'give' on...
At any rate, Kate wants to adopt every puppy she sees (most of which are out of state!!) and she totally reminds me of the part from the 'Esther' Veggie Tales. I couldn't find that exact clip online, but found this one, which really made me laugh because Kate loves "My Fair Lady" and I've officially dubbed this her theme song! So here's my tribute to Kaitlyn for today:
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Wish we lived closer---one of the nurses I work with is looking to find homes for some puppies!!!
YAY FOR PUPPIES! IT'S A FUN PROCESS! : )
Oh, the fun of the quest to find THE dog. Have to say again how similar we are in that our hubbies aren't animal lovers (mine's a tolerator). When all is said and done, tho', MOM is chiefly responsible. Paul made a deal: he'll pay the vet bills, but that's it. Of course he is also the mender of fences, the patcher of holes, the reseeder of grass....but he truly loves our dog, a golden retriever we got from GRREAT (rescue in the tristate area). About the home "inspection," it's such a hoot. I agree (and I'm not j/k) that some PEOPLE oughta be required to have one before getting pregnant. Don't get me started! Anyway, praying you'll trust God for the special 4-legged friend. Your Sethie will forever thank you.
Good luck with the puppy search! I wouldn't go back to a puppy right now for all the tea in China! Jane's just now getting to where she's not a total mess all the time! She's a 5 year old black lab! But your kids are older, and so I think you do NEED a dog!
Oh, I think every kid needs a puppy. Some good friends just got one for their kids and Wyatt and Dylan are crazy for him. Can't wait to see pics of your new friend.
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