I got a new dog!

I went to Petco yesterday to drop off Ritz for his haircut and they had the pet adoption day. I was just looking at all the beautiful homeless faces, when I happened upon Kersee...a lab/shepherd cross. I fell in love. I am having her foster mom come over to my place and drop her off for a "trial run" but I think I have myself a new dog! This means that I won't be getting a golden any time soon, but there was a true spark between Kersee, Graham and me. Dan is really excited too. I'll tell you more and post pics when I get her tonight :)

I can just see the excitement in your post. Wow, wonderful news.
Can't wait to hear how it all works out, and don't forget plenty of pictures.
Jackie

How wonderful! I can't go to Petsmart because I know I will end up with an additional cat. Congratulations and I hope everything works out. Please do post a picture! Awwwwwww, just warms my heart so!

Great news!;)

I am so excited and nervous :) She's coming over at 6:30 tonight with Kersey (Dan LOVED her name but he really wanted it spelled with an "ey" instead of the way it was spelled before).

I am now finding a spot for her crate and starting to puppy-proof my house, since Kersey is only 8 months old. I can hardly wait :)

Dan wants to have a part in the training, instead of it only being my thing. When I met her she seemed perfectlly submissive with Graham which is essential. Graham and her did really well together.

You will all flip when you see her, she looks SO much like Graham, and she's got alot of gold in her, just like my Graham :)

I'll tell you all how it goes. I am litterly bouncing in my seat with excitement and nervousness :)

Her foster mom and I bonded alot, too. She's going to have a real hard time getting rid of Kersey. She got really attached so she wants to come and visit on occation...and when we go on vacation in May her foster mom is going to babysit Kersey for me, since Graham already has arrangements with the doggie daycare place :)

Dan really wanted to adopt a dog. He gets so sad when he sees pictures, or reads stories about all the homeless dogs in shelters. He wanted another dog, but he really didn't want to buy when there are so many homeless out there.

I already have plans on furthering her obedience. I am going to call on Monday and sign her up for her first class, and I am going to continue with obedience. If she likes it I will also put her in an agility class and see how she does. We have big plans for our new Kirsey girl :)

Aly, are you this excited when you are about to bring a new dog into yoru house? I am SOOOOO excited :)

Congrats!!!! It sounds like a perfect fit. Hurry up with the pictures!!! lol She sounds like a beauty. I like it spelled with an "ey" too.

Oh Leslie the joy in your post is so evident! I can only imagine how you must be in person right now! Congratulations to the whole family....you, Dan and especially Graham on the adoption of his new "little sister!" I can't wait for pictures either!!!!!!!!!

I couldn't be happier for you and Dan AND Graham, Leslie!!!:) How exciting!!!!! She sounds so lovely, and the perfect "mate" for Graham! I'll be on pin and needles waiting for the official word! And pictures! CONGRATULATIONS!!

Leslie!!! How exciting!!! I had no idea you would be ready to do this, but won't Graham be happy?? I really do hope he will adjust well to Kersey and they will be come best of friends. I can't wait to see her picture.

Hey, by the way, did you see that "Laughing Graham" won the Funny Dog contest over at Jackie's site!!! We all love that picture so much!! Congratulations, Graham!! He's just adorable and I can't wait to see a picture of his new sister. :)

Logan

WOW, this is very exciting news for you guys. I know
what you mean by that "spark" being there when you
happen to meet that 'certain' dog. I'll be praying with
all my might that this all works out Great for everyone.

P.S. Leslie, you've got quite a hubby there; but of course
you already knew that didn't you. LOL.
Very Best Of Luck that all goes well...Liz.

Tick tock tick tock tick tock...

The wait is killing me! I'm watching the clock and thinking of your 6:30 appointment with the new little sweetie--fingers and paws are crossed, of course. Put up pictures as soon as possible!

:) :D :)

I am soooo excited for you!!! I nearly jumped out of my seat when I read your post. I can only imagine how excited you must be. It is now 7:30 (Eastern time). I hope all is going well for you. I can't wait to hear how it went.

Isn't it great that we can all share and be excited together...I keep checking to see if anything has happened.

I AM SOOOOO EXCITED FOR YOU!!!!!

I hope everything works out well. I am so happy. Sounds like a perfect addition to your family!!! Good luck! I am waiting to hear what happened........and pics, too!

YYYYIIIPPPPEEE!!!!! GRAHAM HAS A BROTHER?SISTER?!!!!i forgot....doesn't matter which!!! we are sssooo happy for you.....cannot wait for the pics of kayley and graham together!!!! congratulations!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! oh!!! new PUPPY BREATH!!!!!!!!! yippee!!!!!!
i can tell by your post that "You have not thought about this much!!!"(just kidding) i am chuckling about how you've already got her signed up for agility....after her obedience...and after CRATE TRAINING!!!!....such a proud mama!!!!! and give dan a big hug for his part and understanding!!!!!!! you picked another winner in him!!!
:) :D ;) :) :D ;) :)

Here's Kersey. I hope it works.
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Real busy, can't talk long. Sofar Graham is NOT happy. He's so jealous and Kersey won't go potty on lead and I know she has to go, so it's going to be tough getting her to go potty.

Will post more later :) Thanks for the caring words.

Leslie. Im going to steal her! i swear! she does lok alot like Graham! same colorings!! you dont relize how happy i am for you... ooohh i want another doggie spooooo baaad

first i'm saying...Thats not Kersey!!! thats' graham!!!! then i see the two precious babies together...you don't have a new dog!!! you have bookends!!!!!!!!!:D :D

graham will warm up...give him time......she might just need another walkie later....maybe shes' used to going out later!!!!
they'll be great together!!! and they match!!!!!!!;) :) :D ;) :) :D
give them both lots of hugs!!!! graham first for now...till he gets over his jealous stage;)

Okay, is it just me or does Kersey have a smile? Boy, Leslie, I don't know what you do to these dogs to make them so happy. I can't believe that smile. The similarities in the two are remarkable. I wish you the best of luck.

I was just about to leave my computer and your post showed up! Boy am I glad I was still logged on! Kersey is so pretty and does resemble "big brother" quite a bit!! Oh Leslie you are in for some fun times ahead. Thank you for the pictures. I remember when we first got Bella I was so busy with her it seemed I hardly had time to do anything! Lots of love to you all! And good luck with the pottying! :D

CONGRATS LESLIE!!!!!!!!!

I am so happy for you!! Kersey looks sooo much like Graham!! Oh wowwwww, I can't believe you got another dog! I was SO excited and couldn't believe my eyes when I saw who started this thread.

Don't worry about the problems. As I'm sure you know, there is usually a rocky transition with adding any dog to a household. I am sure you, Dan, Graham, and Kersey will all adjust beautifully. Just be sure to give Graham his alone time so he doesn't think he's being replaced :) Hey, just act innocent and say you don't have another dog, he's just looking in the mirror ;) :p

Yes, I always get SO excited when I add a dog to the household!!! And I am just about as excited for you as I would be for myself! :) You're a wonderful mommy and I hope things will be smooth for you in no time!

I AM SO HAPPY FOR YOU LESLIE!!!!!!

Congrats on the new dog!!! When I was scrolling through the post and saw the pictures, I thought it was Graham. I hope it works out for you!!

It was so hard for us the first few days when Sadie was getting used to Cincy. Shewas so jealous at first and wanted nothing to do with the new puupy. Now they follow each other everywhere.


Congrats and Good Luck!!!!

Leslie,

Just wanted to say the pictures are GREAT. "Bookends"
for sure. With time & you and Dan's love and patience,
things will work out. Heck, it's Kersey's very First night
in her new place. Prayers & Best Wishes to you all. Liz.

I forgot to mention...I invited Anne, Kersey's foster mom, to join us. She was sad to see Kersey go to a new home, which I completely understand, so I told her about our wonderful community, and to come and join us :) She may just look around for awhile, but hopefully she joins us :)

G'night everyone....I'm BEAT!

What a pretty girl she is!!! She and Graham do look a lot alike. Graham will be fine as soon as he realizes that Mommy and Daddy love him as much as ever and he sees that he has a new buddy to play with, he'll forget all about being cranky. Good luck and keep us posted.

Read your post earlier about getting the new dog. Just came back to answer an earlier post and seen your pictures! They are wonderful! You are going to have your hands full for a while!
Good Luck!!!!!!

Good luck Leslie with your new pup. She is really pretty and really does look like Graham. As they say, you will have matching bookends. LOL
Hope it all works out for you, I'm sure Graham will get used to the new pup, just needs a little time.
Jackie

congrats on the new dog Leslie...Graham will warm up, he just has to get his head around the thought of having a little sister. The same thing happened to Smudge when we got Winter he loved her at the spectrum but when we got her home they had to work things out and now well now they're partners in crime who are playing as I type.

Oh, I'm so glad I came back one more time so I could
see her picture!!! :D They look a lot alike, bookends for
sure!!!

Take your time, Leslie. You may need to separate them for
a while until Graham can get used to having her there. I'd
do everything "first" with him, and make sure he gets his one
on one time. But you know, it may take a while to get
him used to her.

I'm so happy for you and Dan!!! :D

Congratulations!!! I'm sooo happy for you!

Oh, Leslie!!! She is ADORABLE!:) ;) She looks sooo happy!

Love,
Sarah & Sadie

Congrats Leslie!!!

Matchin' dawgies! how kewl is that?! lol

lI CAN'T BELIEVE HOW MUCH SHE LOOKS LIKE GRAHAM!! THAT IS TOTALLY COOL LESLIE!
You couldn't have done any better than if you would have 2 purebreeds!!
That is just wild!
Congrats and I can't wait to hear stories!!

A PERFECT MATCH!!

It will take a little time for adjustment, but all will go well!! How could it not? They're perfect for each other! Lucky, lucky, lucky!!! :):)

I also thought it was Graham when I looked at the picture! THeir resemblance is striking. I'm so excited for you and Dan!

I'm waiting for the next update :)

Graham, I know you like your new sister. Don't worry you're still No 1. :cool:

Graham has a look-a-like sister...what a stitch. For a minute I thought I was seeing double! And to top off all the ++++ here, she was *an adopted* girl!!! And she found her home with Lelie and Dan!!!!! Could life get any sweeter? We are just thrilled for you all.

Just don't expect Kersey to be Graham, Leslie. You know he is the Wonder Dog, one of a kind. He has set the standard fairly high in your house. Look at her for her own traits, qualities, and temperment. Let her have her time to get adjusted to a new routine and new parents and having a big brother. Happy day as this is, it is going to be stressful for everybody involved.

We know you are going to be busy, busy, busy, and are not going to have much time for us, but try really hard to keep us updated on every detail of how it is going. I am so excited, I can hardly stand it.

Leslie, Rachel is so right. Don't expect Kersey to act like angel Graham. In fact, when Shiloh came into our lives, I called her Little Devil and Killian was Angel!! LOL I wouldn't have changed her personality for anything! She was the little troublemaker, instigator, food hog, etc.! BTW, she STILL is and she has brought new life into Killian (who is still the Angel MOST of the time. LOL

Shiloh was first given a crate to be in safely when no one was at home. She was loose in the house when someone was. That was for her protection just in case Killian decided that she was not welcome when no one was home. Next, she graduated to baby gates separating Killian and her (only when no one was home, which was rare anyway). Then full use of the house when they were home alone. This worked out fine.

Good luck to you!! I am soooooo happy for you! :):)

Leslie, my miniature poodle Ashley was three years old when we got Whitney (standard poodle). Even though Whitney was smaller than Ashley when we brought her home, Ashley ran under my husband's desk! :rolleyes: That behavior didn't last long, though. :) Over time Ashley resumed her role as "top dog" and "queen of the house" with Whitney worshipping her and following her everywhere she went. It's funny how they fall into their respective roles over time. I can hardly wait to hear the stories but know you will be VERY busy so will be waiting patiently.

CONGRATULATIONS LESLIE AND DAN!!!! I can't believe how much they look alike...."separated at birth???:D What a doll! SMILES, SMILES, SMILES!!! And Leslie, the acceptance any new addition takes time and patience, as I'm sure you know! I think Graham will come around very soon.:) Till then, Sue's gradual introduction method sounds like the way to go. But you know them best! Can't wait for updates! I am SO happy for you all! Yippppppppeee!!

Congratulations to you, to Kersey, to Dan - and to Graham. He might not know right now that he's always needed a kid sister, but as a kid sister myself, I can assure him life will be much more interesting ;) with her around!

WOW! This was a big shock! When I saw the originator of the thread I couldn't believe it, but I am sooooo happy for you Leslie! I knew how much you wanted another pup.

And a Graham look a like was just icing on the cake! Just remember to give Graham lots of extra hugs and scratches during this transition period and he will be just fine! He needs to be reconfirmed that this dog is not taking his place. After all he has been the sun, stars, and moon in your eyes for a long time!

CONGRATULATIONS to Leslie, Dan and Graham on their new addition! :D :D :D :D :D

OMG! I am gone for a weekend and you got a new daog! He!He!He! Sounds like something Andreew would say to me :D

Congrats! I am so excited for you. I hope Graham's transition goes well and Kersey gets used to her new home quick! how exciting it must be! Glad that Dan wants to help out with her too.

You have to take more pictures! Can't believe how much she looks like Graham boy!