Puppy Love

I hope everyone had a wonderful Christmas! My husband and I were both down for the count with fevers and congestion and crud on Christmas Eve, but thankfully, we were able to rally and enjoy Christmas Day with the family.

We had a new friend join us for Christmas this year. Actually, he came a couple of weeks before Christmas.

This is Manti. (Named after Notre Dame linebacker, Manti Te'o). He and his litter mates were found dumped on the side of a road, and were saved by Pals for Paws rescue.

Every Saturday Pals for Paws brings their adoptable animals to our local Petco. And, for the past few Saturdays, the kids and I have gone to Petco. Just to visit the doggies. Not to get one. Not until Spring. Because it will be much easier to house train a dog in the Spring. And that is the practical thing to do.

Uh huh. Sure. One look at that face, and I was a goner.

Pals called him a "mixed-up mutt." Obviously, he's got german shepherd in him, and probably some lab. Whatever else is anyone's guess.

We love our mixed-up mutt, Manti, and can't imagine not having him in our family. Even if we have to spend more time outside on these cold, snowy winter days :)


If you are thinking about adopting a new pet, please consider adopting from a local rescue organization. There are so many great animals in need of loving homes, and the rescues work tirelessly to save as many as they can.