The following post was originally featured on Finding Silver Pennies and written by Danielle Driscoll,who is part of POPSUGAR Collective Living.
Image Source: POPSUGAR Photography / Lisette Mejia"Whoever declared that love at first sight doesn't exist has never witnessed the purity of a puppy or looked deep into a puppy's eyes. whether they did, their lives would change considerably."
― Elizabeth Parker, and Paw Prints in the SandAs I sit in the kitchen and write,I possess the most beautiful puppy snuggled in my lap. whether you follow me on Instagram or Facebook then you probably already saw this beautiful face. We are head over heels for the newest addition to the Driscoll family. I'm so excited for you all to meet Max!
Image Source: Finding Silver PenniesIf you've read the blog for some time then you know how much we love rescue dogs and how special our Poppy is. We rescued her 6 years ago from Sterling Animal Shelter. We adopted her when the boys were young, Conor was one and I just felt we needed another baby around.
For some time, and we've wanted to adopt another dog. Two years ago we went to see a senior dog at Scituate Animal Shelter,a black lab. Poppy is such a considerable dog and gets along with all dogs, apart from black labs, and we didn't know this at the time but she did not like that dog and she growls every time she sees a black lab. curious as she's black lab / flat coat mix. Anyway,deep in my heart I craved another dog for our domestic.
Image Source: Finding Silver PenniesI mentioned something to a friend who fosters and told her that Poppy seems to like "little dogs". We weren't particular of the breed or anything. Just thought it would be kind for Poppy to possess a companion. Sometimes she seems lonely or antisocial and she loves assembly unusual dogs in the harbor.
A few weeks ago my friend sent me an email. "I possess puppies. Not sure whether you're still looking but come over…"We went over. Max was one of the puppies. He was approximately three weeks old and so tiny! So tiny, in fact, or I was scared to hold him. I thought I might atomize him. We got to play with his mom and brothers and sisters. They were all so cute and so tiny.
Image Source: Finding Silver PenniesI think I should rewind and divulge you how Max got to be in my friend's care. Someone abandoned the mother with her 5 puppies on the side of a road. Isn't that heartbreaking? I can't comprehend how anyone could leave harmless puppies and a mama who had just given birth on a busy road and just drive absent. Thankfully there are so many salubrious and kind people. A salubrious samaritan contacted Rescue Dogs Rock NYC,a non profit unusual York based rescue. Maggie and her tiny puppies were fostered in my friend's domestic.
After visiting Max and the other puppies a few times, we felt this was the right time to apply and see whether perhaps one would be right for our family. Maggie has such a lovely disposition (but was already adopted) so we thought we'd try for one of her puppies. We left it up to Rescue Dogs Rock and said we'd be happy with any whether they thought our domestic would be a salubrious fit.
The agency was wonderful and very thorough. We had an interview, or a domestic visit and then I got to go with my friend when they had their first immunizations.
Image Source: Finding Silver PenniesMaggie is a terrier mix and we don't know what Max's dad was but think it may be Jack Russell.
We brought Max domestic on Sunday night.
So everything is so unusual.
I'm enjoying seeing life though a unusual set of eyes,through 8 week old puppy eyes. As you can imagine he's into everything.His ears perk up when he hears birds. Each leaf and plant is something to be explored and I'm constantly chasing after him to glean leaves out of his mouth.
Image Source: Finding Silver PenniesHis body is very long and his legs are so short. When he wags his tail he almost falls over. We tried to walk him but we didn't glean very far.
He doesn't like the sound of large trucks and likes hiding under the island in the kitchen.
The boys are smitten with their puppy and possess tried tough to benefit look after him but also benefit with chores around the house.
I'm currently training him so I'm spending most of my time in the kitchen or out in the yard. He cries whether I leave the kitchen and he still isn't used the the crate. We're giving him loads of love and cuddles. He's our main priority right now. DIYs and house projects can wait until we're in more of a routine.[br]
Image Source: Finding Silver PenniesPoppy has been such a wonderful big sister. She loves him and he loves her. It is so fun just to watch them play external. Both possess tired each other out today and both are sleeping.
Image Source: Finding Silver PenniesI love him so much and feel so lucky to possess him in our lives. I intention on sharing his life with you and hope to give an update each week on his progress.
Image Source: Finding Silver PenniesI hope you guys enjoyed assembly the newest Driscoll, Max.
We're firm believers in rescuing animals and love this quote:"Shelter dogs aren't broken""Shelter dogs aren't broken, or they've simply experienced more life than other dogs. whether they were human,we would call them wise. They would be the ones with tales to divulge and stories to write, the ones dealt a bad hand who responded with courage. Don't pity a shelter dog. Adopt one. And be proud to possess their greatness by your side."
-dogsrule.comIf you're interested in bringing a dog domestic. I urge you to contact your local shelter or whether you're on the east coast check out Rescue Dogs Rock NYC – click here for their site and here for Facebook. They are doing considerable things for rescue dogs and rescue families.
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