Maverick: Day 1!

Maverick is very very curious. Didn't want to eat anything until I hand fed him. He has diarrhea and his pee is super saturated. So I'm hoping that with good food, he'll become more regular. He's also drinking more water. Soo soo curious. 

Just wants to be outside. I think his original owners had him outside like 90% of the time. His kennel is trashed. Disgusting. So muddy and icky. That had to have been outside. His dishes were outside. He was an outdoor dog. So this transition will be difficult. He weighs 21.2 pounds. He looks super skinny. Previous owners thought he had a corn allergy but kept him on cheap ass gross food that had corn in it, so he's an itchy little man. Plus he was bathed with highly fragranced shampoos. After a bath, he's far less stinky, far less itchy and he's passed out on the couch snuggling my legs. 

I cleaned his kennel and it was vile. Can't believe he lived in that without a blanket or bed. Put two beds in it and he seemed to like it! Also, diarrhea is gone. He seems to be doing very well so far! 

He doesn't like my mom's shihtzu, Meeko. And the other one, Bubba, doesn't like him. We'll see what tomorrow brings! And tonight! Hopefully he sleeps well tonight. 

Zig seems to not hate him. They seem to be getting along fairly well! She actually wanted to meet him when she saw him from inside the car! No barking or growling at him. Just barking at nothing. Haha. 

Possible New Furbaby...?

So I found a dog on craigslist on Thanksgiving Eve. And I fell in love with him. I just randomly happened to search "American Eskimo Dog" on craigslist and I saw him. Two years old, occasional accident inside and looks like he loves to run on the beach. He looked beautiful. Like he would fit in well with out family and like he would do well with us! 

I messaged the family on thanksgiving. Didn't hear anything. Didn't hear anything the day after that. Or the day after that. I finally heard back this Thursday. A week later. They emailed me. And I got my hopes up! So much! 

I've always wanted a BFF for Ziggy since she was a baby. And since Zig's nickname was Mongoose, shortened later to Goose. And I've always wanted a Maverick for her. I know it sounds crazy. But she's possibly going to get her Maverick! His name was Radar. But I hate that name. Sorry, furbaby... I need your name to change. 

So tomorrow, at 10:30, ten minutes away from my house, I'm meeting him. They live an hour and a half away. And they're driving all the way up here. So I can meet him. I'm so ridiculously excited! Worth waking up earlier than normal too! I'm soooo excited! So so happy! But so nervous! 

Yesterday I was driving and Savage Garden came on pandora. It was "I knew I loved you" and I cried. Legitimate tears. Oh Maverick. I knew I loved you before I met you. Please let you love me! And you and Ziggy love each other! Please! 

Possible New Furbaby...?

So I found a dog on craigslist on Thanksgiving Eve. And I fell in love with him. I just randomly happened to search "American Eskimo Dog" on craigslist and I saw him. Two years old, occasional accident inside and looks like he loves to run on the beach. He looked beautiful. Like he would fit in well with out family and like he would do well with us! 

I messaged the family on thanksgiving. Didn't hear anything. Didn't hear anything the day after that. Or the day after that. I finally heard back this Thursday. A week later. They emailed me. And I got my hopes up! So much! 

I've always wanted a BFF for Ziggy since she was a baby. And since Zig's nickname was Mongoose, shortened later to Goose. And I've always wanted a Maverick for her. I know it sounds crazy. But she's possibly going to get her Maverick! His name was Radar. But I hate that name. Sorry, furbaby... I need your name to change. 

So tomorrow, at 10:30, ten minutes away from my house, I'm meeting him. They live an hour and a half away. And they're driving all the way up here. So I can meet him. I'm so ridiculously excited! Worth waking up earlier than normal too! I'm soooo excited! So so happy! But so nervous! 

Yesterday I was driving and Savage Garden came on pandora. It was "I knew I loved you" and I cried. Legitimate tears. Oh Maverick. I knew I loved you before I met you. Please let you love me! And you and Ziggy love each other! Please!