New puppy troubles

[luvdatbritt]

We are doing better. My husbands interest in helping more dropped again after 2 days. I kind of figured this would be the case. So Katie and I have enrolled in a puppy clase that starts this weekend. And the trainer has said I can bring my son on days when my husband works. She felt that it would be good for all the pups to see a stroller and it's little occupant. So Katie and I are getting a routine and getting settled.

On a sad note-my parent's lab has Lyme Disease (diagnosed the weekend I got Katie). Now my dad is trying to convince me that Katie should come live with him and my mom to keep Slick the Lab company as he is trying to get better and let her get through the puppy stage. They have 2.5 acres and a pond. My dad is heartbroken-Slick is 9 and is his best bud (he built a dog house that was large enough for him to get in with Slick when they got him because Slick was scarred to be outside in the country). He is totally taking the blame for the illness-he didn't put the drops on at 30 days, he let it go for a few more days and then Slick got sick. Today he called to say that despite the treatment the vet has had him on, Slick didn't want to get off the porch. They are taking him to the vet now (new vet) to ask if the treatment will really help or is Slick going to suffer and would it be best to put him to sleep. His kidney function has really dropped and the last lab test showed his lvier function is very bad too-he had issues with these prior to the Lyme. I have given some thought to letting him take Katie-I know he will be soo sad to see Slick pass away and having Katie to play with might help. He came to visit this week and is planning to come back Sat to keep my son so I can take Katie to puppy class.

[Danegirl2208]

hi again

glad to hear that you got her enrolled in a puppy class, that is wonderufl! Just remember to be patient, puppies are a lot of work..i am so very sorry to hear about your fathers dog, ill keep him in my thoughts for you...it is really up to you, do you think katie would be better off living with your father? I can imagine that is a very tough decisan, just always keep in mind whats best for your little girl. Good luck, and keep us updated!
(by the way i saw katies pics on dogster, shes ADORABLE! )

[luvdatbritt]

Thanks for the kind thoughts. I don't think I can part with Katie now-getting very attached. Plus she wakes PJ up in the morning and he now says Katie more than anything else. I just feel so bad for my dad. But now that he has met Katie, perhaps I can convince him to rescue a Britt. My parents have a perfect home for a Britt and they already have a special needs dog in the house (my mothers-Slick has always been my dad's dog). Maybe-depending on what the vet says-I will talk to my dad about adopting a Britt from rescue. I'm just hoping the vet trip for Slick doesn't have terrible news. But I can say that Slick has had a great life with them and has been a wonderful companion.

And when I called to check on the family from work (my husband's schedule gives him two days on, two days off) I found that he and my two step girls had walked Katie to use their words "way far off and then put her on her dog trolley and she could fetch". The girls were amazed-I have been working on fetch for a few days and the trolley lets her run full tilt. My husband even took Katie with him to run errands. She really wiggles into your heart. If only the charms worked on the cats-it would be peace in the land. Hopefully it will be good news from the vet and Katie's puppy class will be great fun.

[bckrazy]

Congrats on the good news! I'm glad that Katie is now part of the family, that's wonderful. She is so adorable! Good luck with everything, definitely keep us posted (you can post updates, pics, and an intro for her in Dog General) and come back if you need any advice.