The New Kid on the Block

This morning we awoke to silence and realized it is the last morning it will be like that for about 10 years. Surprise!!  Meet Samantha, or Sam.

She was found digging through the trash by a friend of a friend. He took her home - fed her, bathed her, took her to the vet and checked her out, verified she was reasonably healthy, treated her for worms and fleas - and made efforts to find her owner. Astonishingly nobody came forward during the week. Although he has fallen in love with her, his family is pretty full already with little ones and another dog with health issues.

Our friend knew we were looking for a dog and forwarded on the pics and the moment we saw her, that was it. Sammy is about 10 weeks old, the vet thinks part lab and part golden retriever. We now know pet stores are open til 9 on weeknights. The first of many puppyworld adventures on this steep learning curve ... :)

We pick her up this afternoon. Serendipity rocks!! 

Have a great holiday weekend! We will be Sam-proofing our world and figuring out this potty training business. Visiting hours are Saturday and Sunday, noon to 4. Puppy-rearing tips welcome.

:) :) :)