Daisy Comes to Linderhof

Her first name is Daisy -- her last name is Dawg

She is a playmate and best friend for Doogie

We believe in Rescue Dogs --

Dolly was one, Doogie was one

There are so many dogs without homes 

That it makes sense to adopt rather than buy a new puppy

And with the internet it's rather easy!

Petfinder.com

Makes it easy

We wanted:

1 - a small dog

2 - a dog that was part rat terrier

3 - a dog that was no more than 4

4 - a dog that Doogie would approve of

We didn't care whether it was male or female

Browsing the net, this picture came up:

Senshi she was called and was "part" Rat Terrier

She also was in the care of The Humane Society of Greater Kansas City

We liked her picture

 She had a look about her!

A mostly Rat Terrier look

But there was a "catch"

The Humane Society of Greater Kansas City prefers to adopt in the Kansas City area

But it does make exceptions.

We filled out an application

And were vetted

And contacted

And arranged a "meet and greet"

Between Doogie and "Senshi"

It was a good meet and greet.

We interviewed a couple of other "applicants"

Which were immediately dismissed by Doogie with a low growl.

Husband Jim, however, wanted "Senshi" since we first laid eyes on her.

I was the one who insisted that we interview others.

And yesterday . . . 

She came home to Linderhof

Not as "Senshi" -- for we gave her a new name --

Daisy Dawg

She's a  little shy

(but then she traveled by car from her foster home to the shelter

And from the shelter to Linderhof -- that's a big trip for a little dog)

Doogie greeted her like an old friend

And even invited her to play

But she was tired and wanted to rest.

And deemed under the coffee table as her "safe place"

(The sofa is Doogie's)

The first night went well . . . 

And this morning

She came out from under the coffee table

And joined Doogie on the sofa

He wasn't all that happy sharing his space

(but then he really doesn't like to share it with Jim either)

This afternoon . . . 

Both decide that it is the perfect place for a nap!

She's not totally acclimated to Linderhof

But she's getting there.

She still has to be taught to use the dog door --

right now we're opening the door for her

She is worming her way into our hearts --

She is a cute pup

And I thank Christine at the Humane Society for putting us together

And I thank Stacey who fostered her while she was in the care of the Humane Society.

And I can't preach "RESCUE" enough

There are so many homeless dogs

The good thing, though, is that are a good many no-kill shelters

If you're looking for a dog, please look at a shelter to see if you can find a dog

that will fit.

And wherever you get your dog -- spay and neuter --
I can't say that enough!
That's why there are often so many dogs in shelters!

They are there, just waiting for someone to love them

And the love they give in return . . .