LETTING THE UNIVERSE FIND ME A PUPPY - JULY 2015

Isn't it curious how one is "led" to the right thing?

JULY 2015 - Right after WILLOW died, I was distraught, lonely and the house was TOO QUIET. A psychic friend told me a female puppy from PENNSYLVANIA would find me before AUGUST.

I was thinking I would instead, wait until SEPTEMBER when I return from my family trip to France - save money on dog sitting, etc. So I had in my mind that I should look for a dog pregnant NOW so that in 2 months the PUPPY would be ready to come home with me.  

Here is what was been presented to me once I put the word out that I was looking for a puppy........

• A 1.5 yr old Shepherd was returned to WILLOW'S breeder. I've felt a concern about why she was returned AND why she hasn't been placed yet after several months there.  REALLY pretty dog, but she comes with "risks".

• Found a breeder in MARYLAND and puppies were born that week. Pick up would be September. PERFECT.

• Found a rescue SHEPHERD MIX coming from the South due to arrive in PA JULY 25th. I had an appt. to meet her. Not sure what she'd grow up to look like nor how big, nor if bloodline has a sweet temperament.  A risk.

• Found a litter born 2 weeks prior, but I didn't fall in love with the look of the mother when she sent me photos (yes, I'm PICKY, PICKY, PICKY!!)

• A friend had suggested I check at BRAXTON'S (a reputable, local pet food store) for puppies they might know about. By "coincidence" (?), a few days later, I drove by there, stopped in and asked - they gave me a list of good local breeders (PA, NJ, DE, MD). I emailed one who is nearby with the story of losing WILLOW and asked if she had any puppies. No, she didn't, but suggested I call her good friend, who did. I found her friend on FACEBOOK (gotta LOVE FACEBOOK!!!) and sent her a private message. She messaged me back and said she would call me the next day. When we spoke she said that she had the PERFECT 12-week-old female puppy for me (based on my description). The one she had in mind was the same puppy that caught my eye in her FB video of the litter - Lime Green collar - female. And I LOVE the look of the father AND the mother!! The AKC puppies are all show quality and the father is a Champion.  WILLOW'S breeder is "coincidentally" (?) related to this breeder.  She's in PA. 

As predicted this PENNSYLVANIA PUPPY found ME - before August. I named her CLOVER.

She sure is adorable.  I mean LOOK AT THAT FACE!!!  But she's been in "THE TERRIBLE TWO STAGE" since August. She doesn't hear me when I say "NO!".

I have to say, it was a LOT easier to train a puppy when I had an older dog who would do most of the work AND keep the puppy entertained. Thank goodness for her crate or I would get NOTHING accomplished!

More photos to come!!


JOAN