Duncan

This funny looking little dog has been a breath of fresh air in our house.

We had been dogless since September 22. I had decided the best plan would be to wait until my Christmas break and then get a puppy. It was killing me to wait. I didn't like being dogless. I love our twin kitties and they are fun and all. But, I am a dog person. I really missed having a dog. But, I am working everyday and am going to be gone for a week to Ethiopia next month...A puppy takes a lot of time to train. They have to go out to pee and poo every couple of hours... So, I was gonna wait.

Then, Sunday a week ago, my sister calls to tell me the Humane Society had some dogs at the pet store for a mini adopt a thon. I needed to come see this little pug looking dog. We headed over and met this cute little guy. He walked around with my nephews, sat on Birkely's lap and licked Brynly. Everyone just loved him. He was not a baby puppy, but a little over a year old, already neutered, up to date on shots. Perfect. But, someone had already been there looking at him and she came back with her son. They filled out papers for him and arranged to come get him. Alas... But wait, he had a brother the Humane Society lady said. I decided to go meet the brother the next morning.

I arrived at the shelter the next morning to meet the brother. As I walked in, the lady said, "they didn't take him." It was fate. I filled out the papers, wrote the check and said I would pick him up the next day. My mom stepped up and offered to go get him that day. Woo hoo.

Duncan is great. He is stubborn as all get out. A shoe and some other things have fallen victim to him. He steals our underwear and we are on cage #3 in an effort to contain him while we are gone. He is snuggly and loving and will sit on my lap through an entire soccer game. He snores and snorts and hogs the bed. He eats the cats' food and isn't quite housebroken. He gives doggie kisses freely and his whole body shakes when he wags his curled up tail.

I still miss my Rudi, but Duncan sure has softened the blow.