I arrived in Utah on Oct 6th at 9:00 am. My mom and dad, (Barb and Dave), have been waiting for me to join their family for almost a year now. Of course mostly because mom didn't fill out the foster paperwork until dad finally pushed her and said "OK, we've built a new puppy-proof house, fill out the papers and get them in the mail". They were extremely surprised that within 2 weeks of filling out the papers the CCI organization, (Canine Companions for Independence), called them for a phone interview and the next day send out a CCI investigator to inspect their home, them, and their other pets. They were immediately give a thumbs up for adoption. CCI already had a puppy for them to raise, but they ask to wait until the week of September 20th for their puppy, so they could enjoy something called a Maui vacation.
In case your wondering what CCI is all about go to CCI.org but I am giving you fair warning, have a box of tissues handy, some of the stories are pretty heart wrenching. The link in on the right hand side.
Anyways, on September 22nd, mom got the call that I would be arriving at the Delta cargo hanger. Imagine someone as important as me traveling in cargo. You would think they would spring for business class airfare. Well, mom was waiting for me and she grabbed me up and hugged me and let me give her lots of kisses. First thing she did was give me a sponge bath - boy did I enjoy that! Then I got to walk around the cool grass and take care of business. Then we drove over to her office, (well I slept on her lap while she drove). Everyone there had to hold me and tell me how cute I was, and how I am going to be a big girl. And at the end of the day they all remarked about how quiet and well behaved I was. Guess this office work isn't all that hard after all. I just have to eat, take small walks, and sleep on my mom's feet while she works. I think I can handle this life.
Then we drove home, and I met my big sister Rowdy. She's a Border Collie, and she's so much fun to play with. We ran around the back yard, rolled in the grass, and dad even taught me how to climb the stairs unto the deck. Today my favorite things are to chew on the pieces of bark that mom has around her garden beds, carry sticks around in my mouth, cuddle with mom, and of course eat and eat some more. I just love to eat. By the way, I pretty sure there's a cat around this house, but I can't see it and I have looked everywhere for it. Make note to self: Find that cat.
When it was time for bed, mom took me for a small walk to the end of the street. Then I cuddle on the couch and she explained to me that I have a very important mission in life. Some lucky person is going to blessed with all the things that I am going to help them with in their life. But for today, my job is to just be a puppy and let everyone love me. I can handle that. Well - it's been a long day for me and I need to get my rest, mom says I have a long day a head of me tomorrow. Tune in and see periodic updates and PHOTOS. They may come late, but they will be there - if I can get mom to help me with the typing, I still am having trouble figuring out this keyboard thing...
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