New dog - postponed

Foster mom brought Mr. H to visit.

Mr. J was excited about adopting doggie.

Foster Mom informed us that it would be traumatic/confusing for Mr. H to come for a few days and then move again.  The rescue will keep Mr. H until we get back.

Dr. B was disappointed.  Mr. J spent most of the visit ignoring Mr. H and watching iPad, probably giving Foster Mom a bad impression.

Mr. H really took to Mr. C.  

After the visit, Mr. J cried.  "There is a chance we won't get Mr. H after the trip.  It is a bad idea."  Mr. J is such a pessimist.  Dr. B won't have guessed he cared from his behavior.  Or is it possible that he didn't want to bond with Mr. H because he was disappointed that we are not getting him today after all?  

New dog

Today we will welcome a new family member.

Mr. J had wanted a cat, but changed his mind upon learning that cats sometimes eat fish, which might be hazardous to the pet fish.

Dr. B hoped the dog will jump start a somewhat active lifestyle for family.

Dada reluctantly went along.  

None of us has had a dog before.  Are we going to be able to train him?  Are we going to have time for walks, grooming, bathing, cleaning, etc.?  Can we go out?  What happens when we go on trips?  How do we make sure there are no tics and fleas?  What if someone is allergic?

There is no anticipating what the experience may be like until we plunge in.  Kind of like any other new family member.

Mr. J picked out a "cute furry face" from a bunch of rescue dogs needing a home.  Dr. B still does not understand what makes a dog a "pumpkin face" vs. a cute furry face.

Met the dog and his foster moms last week.  It is good for the soul to meet people who are passionate about something so different from our left brain oriented worlds.  They seem to be nice people.  Maybe they can be a good resource on matters related to dogs, I hope.

Excited about a new experience...