So, last Friday I went to a Doctor's appointment, which went well. Then, on the way home, I decided to swing by Hillsborough County Animal Services, you know, as you do. There are a lot of awesome animals needing homes and sometimes I wander through because you never know what you're going to find. After wandering past the kitties, and the room with two rabbits, a rat and a pigeon. You read that right...a pigeon. I moved to the dog section. Cute dogs, happy dogs, a few shy dogs and lots of awesome pit bulls. I had sort of been on the look out for a pit because they are amazing dogs. I really wasn't looking for anything small. I definitely wasn't looking for a chihuahua.
Then I walked past this cute little girl. She stared up at me from a cute/or maybe-slightly-ugly face and charmed me without me even realizing it. The next minute I'm asking about her at the desk up front, then I'm calling friends for advice (awesome advice), then I'm staring down at her again and she's snuggling up against the door to be near me, then I'm filling out this form, then I'm watching her run around in this grass yard and she's cute as a button (are buttons cute?) and then I'm saying "yes" I'll take her.
I didn't actually get to take her home that day. I had to wait for her to be officially property of the county (strays get a week for the owner to come in and find them.) While waiting I stopped by to see her again...
Then I walked past this cute little girl. She stared up at me from a cute/or maybe-slightly-ugly face and charmed me without me even realizing it. The next minute I'm asking about her at the desk up front, then I'm calling friends for advice (awesome advice), then I'm staring down at her again and she's snuggling up against the door to be near me, then I'm filling out this form, then I'm watching her run around in this grass yard and she's cute as a button (are buttons cute?) and then I'm saying "yes" I'll take her.
I didn't actually get to take her home that day. I had to wait for her to be officially property of the county (strays get a week for the owner to come in and find them.) While waiting I stopped by to see her again...
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Yup, still cute. I had to wait 4 more days, during which she was spayed, checked over and prepared for departure. Then today, I drove by, signed a few forms, and carried this little girl to the car. She was Miss Manners on the ride home - sitting calmly, occasionally checking out the window, sleeping a bit.
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Here she is running around in the yard. She is curious and a little cold today. Gotta make sure the heat is on going into this winter. Maybe I'll learn to knit so I can make her a mini sweater. I'm sure it's easy. Or I could sew one out of fleece, I'm sure it's easy.
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Right now she's sleeping. The cats are VERY unsure about her, but Duncan is just curious. I am keeping some distance between them just to let her settle in, but she's gonna have to learn where she fits in. I think she will. I also predict a snuggle bunny.
Below is a pic of Parker really unsure of her, but curious enough to get this close. I don't have a name yet, and still trying to figure out her personality and see what fits for her. It's the start of a new adventure and I'm excited. I officially have a pack...right? Maybe just a dynamic duo- one tall, one small.
Below is a pic of Parker really unsure of her, but curious enough to get this close. I don't have a name yet, and still trying to figure out her personality and see what fits for her. It's the start of a new adventure and I'm excited. I officially have a pack...right? Maybe just a dynamic duo- one tall, one small.
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