Good Lord,
What have I DONE???!!!??? Binx (note the new spelling, my mistake) had my heart at first galoopy look, and he is now residing and presiding over the tuxies, who must be obeying his every command, as they are MIA!

I picked him up at 6. The woman 'suddenly' found his litter registration papers- as I explained to Phred, not that I truly care that he is pedigreed, but, she wasn't 'giving' him to me. I paid for him- which is what I felt led to do, to provide a better environment for him. He is underweight. Maybe that was from the ADULT DRY FOOD she was giving the not yet 5 month old puppy with NO TEETH! He seems somewhat lethargic...but, I know some of that is the breed. Oh, did I tell you he LIMPS? Apparently, he got himself caught underneat the dresser last week. I am thinking it could be dysplasia (Yup, Phred, just as we discussed). But, it is possible he sprained something, too. He is a puppy, after all.

So, we said our goodbyes to his temporary mom, and headed to my mom's house. Binx met Grandma, whom he loved, and one of her cats. Then, we went to Petsmart for some things...a BIG crate for daytime (until we get to really know each other), a plush lambskin for the crate (wonder if he will chew it?), some large breed puppy food, and home we went. We went on a long walk about 9. I thought it would be good for both of us, to help relax. When we came home (Oh, I fed him before the walk, he gobbled it all up!). I made him a bed in my bedroom, and he slept in comfy style (a down comforter folded in quarters, and a sheet on top). No problems during the nighty night time-unless you count this strange noise that sounds remarkably like a freight train. I guess we musta got some new train tracks or something recently??

This am, we got up at 5 and went for a walk, after getting positive attention for going potty in the backyard right away!! He showed a little more energy, grabbing the leash with his mouth, a little prancing about. Then, home to get ready for work. He seemed more interested in me and the tuxies...barking, wagging his tail, bobbing his head, BUT raising his fur....I hope he was playing, and I didn't do much in terms of discipline, cause he is so new to all this. I left about 730,and Binx got his first introduction to the crate. He didn't unwillingly go in, but, I don't think it was his preference. It is in the basement, and I left the light on, and the tv tuned to HGTV. I thought Animal Planet might be too much for him...what if the elephants roared? He might get scared. I heard him cry as I left, but, I remained firm in the belief that this is best for him and me, for right now. I need to shorten the crate a little bit, but, figured I would go with it today. I am going home at 11 to let him out/feed him, then, head downtown for awhile. I will remember to give treats this time when I crate him.

We are set to go to the dental vet on Tuesday, 8 am. This was the first appointment. So, in the meantime, I am going to keep him away from other doggies, for his safety. We haven't had a case of rabies here in something like 30 years, but, still.

He is really really cute, guys. You will love him. I already do. We are going to sign up for puppy class starting May 1. So, we are gonna be in tip top shape for the dog park!!!!!

Thanks for sharing my good news.