Wednesday, September 8, 2021

Puppy Fever

Oh my goodness! This little puppy of ours consumes every moment of every day. It is like having a newborn or a toddler! We were thrilled when she only woke up twice during the night last night to go outside and then went back to sleep in her crate with no fuss. The crate has been dry every night since we got her. She is definitely one smart little cookie, but that just means we have to be smarter than she is and I’m not sure I have that intellectual capability!

She thinks she’s a big dog, all 2.6 pounds of her. This morning she climbed the concrete stairs in the backyard all by herself. Each stair is almost twice as tall as she is. I don’t know how she did it. But she is a determined little girl.

And there is more news! There are now two puppies! On Friday Miss Piper and I went and picked up Zoey‘s sister Lizzie and now Piper has her own puppy. Oh the happiness of these two puppies when they saw each other and how we love them both so much already! Lizzie spent the day with Dennis and I, both Saturday and Sunday as Mandy had already made plans before getting the puppy. They were going to the lake with Brad’s family. They are camping and she didn’t want to take a new puppy who hasn’t had all of her shots around other dogs and there are also a lot of ticks there.

We didn’t mind a bit. The girls entertained each other, both went outside very well with no accidents in the house. I think it’s going to be great for them to grow up together. Since they are part poodle, they are hypoallergenic and Piper can be around them both.

In the above photo Lizzie is on the left and Zoey is on the right with the spots. Lizzie looks like a miniature golden lab. Her real name is Elizabeth, which is what Piper calls her but that’s such a big mouthful for such a tiny puppy. They are both such sweet puppies.

Plus Brad and Mandy have a friend who used to be a dog trainer before she retired. She is willing to meet with Piper and I and give us some tips for training them. I already have Zoey sitting pretty well when told and she knows her name, just doesn’t always respond to it.๐Ÿ˜

All of this doesn’t leave much time for anything else. I have been trying to decorate for fall for almost a week now and the bin is still in the garage! How can one little puppy take up so much time? The only stitching I have gotten done is on the crocheted baby blanket and it’s coming right along and almost completed.

It’s a simple two row repeat and doesn’t take much thought. I can pick it up and put it down without worrying about losing my place in the pattern.

Take care of yourselves. Wear your masks! Keep your distance! This nasty virus isn’t finished with us yet.

Blessings and hugs, 
Betsy

24 comments:

  1. Double trouble! How wonderful!!! I am so sorry that when I got Pup I did not bring her brother home too. I think she would have been a much happier dog with someone to play with. The Mister and I are no fun and she seems so bored unless we get her out everyday.
    Your blanket is gorgeous!!! I'm not sure how you are getting anything done with a puppy on the loose.

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  2. So cute. My daughter's family with 3 teenagers just got their first dog this summer. It is like having a newborn (but with 5 first time parents trying to raise it). We find their adventures hilarious. And they are all exhausted!

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  3. Uh-oh! You weren't kidding when you said you had puppy fever. Ha-ha! Double trouble and double the fun. That blanket is very pretty. Take care.

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  4. What sweet little puppies. I'm glad Piper could get one!!

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  5. They are adorable. Piper is the perfect age to get a puppy of her own. I'm so happy for both of you AND the pups.

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  6. What sweet girls! I can see why you love them! Good thing you each have one that way you can trade dog sitting! I bet Piper was excited!

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  7. Sweet puppies!! I'm sure they will be good as they grow and be trained as dogs should be. We've had a bit of smoke in area. Obviously rained some last night as there's ash and water on Megan's car. She just got it washed on Tues. I need mine washed as its dirty and not washed for a few months. I did get a part time job at Baumans for their harvest festival late September-late October. Looks like its finally getting cooler in our area. We still need rain as there's hardly any water in rivers for now. ๐Ÿ˜ข hugs and blessings, Becky

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  8. How nice to have another puppy to be a friend for Zoey!!! It will be a good arrangement! The blanket is so pretty--nice work on it!

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  9. Great is the Lord . . . Amen! I just smiled at your sweet dogbabies, that are so stinkin' cute!! :)

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  10. Those puppies are adorable and I'm sure they're endlessly amusing.

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  11. Hi Betsy! Hope you are all moved and settled.

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  12. Piper must be so excited!
    I'm a little sad that none of Jem's pups are being kept together. They have so much fun playing with each other.

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  13. Puppies sure can be a handful, but they are worth every moment ... just like our kids and grandkids! And now I have to do a second squeal! *squeeeeeeeeee* Cuteness overload! ๐Ÿ˜ Hugs and blessings for lotsa puppy fun, my friend!

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  14. What sweet adorable little puppies. I wouldn't get a thing done either, except play with them. Piper must be so excited. Lucky little puppies to have you and Piper. Your baby blanket is so pretty. Take care.

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  15. Oh, so sweet! Double Blessings!! So happy for Piper! And you both have built in dog sitter's Enjoy your day... Hugs, Roxy

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  16. Amen, love your verse Betsy
    Great is our LORD and of great power, His understanding is INFINITE. Ps 145:7 I love that verse too. Your two puppies truly are cute plus! Can see much attention will be lavished upon them.
    Thanks for sharing, and may God bless and keep you and all whom you love safe and well.
    Prayer hugs, Shaz in Oz. X

    {Wonderful Words of Life - Shaz in Oz}
    {Calligraphy Cards - Shaz in Oz}


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  17. What a pair! I expect Zoey was really excited to see her sister Elizabeth.They are so incredibly cute. I bet Piper is thrilled to bits too. I really look forward to hearing about all their antics. Gorgeous baby blanket and such a lovely pattern. Keep well Amanda x

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  18. two puppies. Double the fun. I am jealous

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  19. Oh my, those 2 puppies are the cutest! Lizzie looks bigger than Zoey. How nice that you can each baby sit for the other and they are sisters plus non-allergic for Piper. It works out perfectly! I'm so happy for you all! It will be fun for me to watch them grow since I don't have one.

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  20. Just catching up Betsy, what a joy to meet not one but two new additions. They are both adorable and will certainly bring you so much joy.

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  21. Oh, they are both SOOOO cute! I can only imagine how much fun you and Piper have with them. It is so wonderful that you were able to back and get Lizzie, so they can grow up together. God is so good!

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