Bella is getting a little brother!!!

[Pam]

OK I can finally post about this!!! Last week I rode up to the shelter where my daughter got little Dandy. She had to return the paperwork regarding her spaying in order to get a little reimbursement that they provide when you spay/neuter. Of course we had to go inside and see all of the kitties and pupsters. What did they have???? Oh my gosh!!!!!!!! A little male, black toy poodle who had been picked up the night before as a stray. To say I was smitten is putting it mildly!

I returned on Saturday with my hubby and of course Bella. Bella and this sweetie sniffed noses and wagged tails happily and hubby 'examined' (hehe!) him as best he could. He was a matted mess, almost the point of abuse. I will never understand how anyone could have neglected him like this!! Long story short, in my opinion his becoming Bella's brother was a done deal, but we had still had to wait until Thursday (today) to see if he was claimed.

Now, I just got the call! He is mine and I can pick him up after 2:00 p.m. today. They shaved him to the skin (I had visited him again on Tuesday) and he doesn't resemble a poodle at all at the moment LOL! but he is much more comfortable. I just can't wait to get my arms around him again!!! I am trying to condense this whole experience into a few words but it is hard. He is a little doll baby and I feel so blessed to have found him. His name will be Ripley. My only hurdle now is to get the cats to accept him and for him to accept the cats. I have no idea how that is going to go. All prayers would be much appreciated. I will try and get some pictures today but must warn you he looks a little pathetic right now. I am picking up a little sweater for him on my way up to the shelter and have a bath planned for him later on today. I already made his first vet appointment for Saturday for shots, stool sample, etc. On Tuesday, without all of his matted fur, I was able to see that his 'manhood' is still intact. Unfortunately for him "the big snip" appointment will be set up when we talk with the vet on Saturday. Just wanted you all to share in my joy!

[Logan]

Can't wait until 2 pm, just knowing you have your new baby, Pam!!!!!

[aly]

OH MY GOSH PAM!!!!!!!!!!! I am absolutely THRILLED!!!!! This si SO exciting!!! Post as many pictures as you can as soon as you can! Its okay if it takes you awhile though because I know your hands will be full. I'm so happy the little sweetie is going to be in the BEST home!

Give us an update ASAP!!!!

Prayers on your way for a good vet appointment and for everything working out with the kitties.

YAY Bella has a wittle brudder

[Sudilar]

Pam!!!!!!! Great news!!!!!! My day is getting better and better. You don't know how happy I am for you and the little pupster!!!!! AND a life saved!!!!! Woohoo!!!!!! Congratulations!!!!

[Tina]

That is such great news!! Can't wait to see pictures of the new boy!!

[DoggiesAreTheBest]

Oh Pam! How exciting!! It's 45 minutes till 2 here!!

I am sure that Bella will show Ripley the ropes and help him adjust! I can't wait to see pictures!!

[sasvermont]

Congrats Pam! I just know the cats will be fine with Ripley. If Ripley is smart, he will obey!

Pictures please!

SAS

[Cincy'sMom]

Yeah Pam!!! We knew you'd crack sooner or later. Thre are just too many adorable poodles out there not too!! Congrats!!!

[delidog]

Yeah!!! A new Poodle Pupper!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Yeah!!!PAM!!!!Bella and the Kitties!!!!!!!!
Cannot wait for PICS!!!!!!!!!!!

Its' after 2.........Got new pics yet???????? HUH???HUH????

Sorry,...couldn't resist!!!!!!
CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!!

[jenluckenbach]

Ripley, believe it or not, you are getting a new home!!!

That is such wonderful news. I just love people who can't say "no" to just one more.

[lizbud]

Pam,

I DO share in your joy. This is wonderful news.Congrats to
Ripley on landing a loving home. I can just imagine what he
looks like(or will look like with hair) Pics would be nice after
he gets settled in. Great news....

[Rachel]

The only reason I haven't called you tonight is because I know you have to devote every minute to the care and nurturing of the new addition. It was such an effort to restrain myself because I couldn't be more excited, unless he was coming to my house. You are going to have so much fun pampering this little boy and giving him all the love that he has missed out on. I hope everyone will have a good night's sleep. I putting bets on his wanting to sleep under the covers like Tucker does.

Welcome Ripley. You have a whole extended family waiting to hear every detail about you and your new life.

[tatsxxx11]

Pam, dear friend Pam...........WHERE ARE THE PICS???? I'll just bet that right now you and the whole gang are cuddled up on the couch, getting acquainted!! We're so happy for you Pam! And little Ripley has no idea how wonderful life can be...YET!!! Love and hugs and kisses to the precious little Poodle pupper RIPLEY! Sleep well, little one; YOU'RE HOME!!

[Sara luvs her Tinky]

AWWWWWWWW
THIS THREAD IS JUST EXPLODING WITH EXCITEMENT .... so I had to join in !!!! I am so excited for you Pam... and Ripley and Bella AND the cats!!! Can't wait to see the pictures!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[sasvermont]

Pam, how are things going? We can't wait to hear about and see pics. of the new one!

Fingers crossed!

Keep us posted!