This is Benny!

[Snowy's Mom]

Wow, you must be psyched about your Maltese! Have you picked out a name yet? Thank God that you got your Benny from a reputable, good breeder. Was Keith the one who wanted a second puppy, or was that your idea?

I got Snowy from an animal shelter in NYC. He was 9 months old, very, very sick and underweight. It was heartbreaking. I had already set up an appointment with my Mom's vet, so the night I got him from the shelter, I zoomed over there and got him on medication immediately. The stupid shelter gave me expired medicine for him--I was going to take him to the vet no matterwhat, even if the medicine they gave me was valid, just to make sure he was okay.

It took him 2 months to get better, and my whole family kept a vigil every night, all of us watching him and trying to give him special food from the vet since he couldn't and didn't want to eat much. I think in the first 2 months he went to the vet about 14 times, no lie--each time I kept praying that he would be okay.

The first time he barked was when I knew he was feeling a bit better, but it took a long time for him to even do that. He is wonderful now and healthy (knock wood), but I'll tell you--it has made me so overly protective of him. I am so afraid that he will get sick again...

Sorry this post is so long!

[senoritaamy2001]

Oh my Gosh!!! What a blessing you were to that little puppy!!!! It must feel so rewarding to see him healthy and happy! I bet you paid a fourtune in the begining with all the vet bills! When I was looking for a puppy, I looked at two of the animal shelters in my area, but they didn't have any small dogs. Since my boyfriend lives in a small house without a fenced in backyard, I thought it wouldn't be smart to get a big one.
Yes, I am SO EXCITED about my Maltese coming, I feel like I've been waiting forever (it's only been 1 week!). No, it really wasn't Keith's idea to get another puppy. It was mine, although he wasn't totally against it. I have always wanted a Maltese, but I live in a very small town, and it's sooooo rare to find one. I also wanted Benny to have a friend that he could grow up with. We have picked out a few names: Hershy, Jerry (Ben & Jerry), Toby, Duncan, Sebastien, and Cody. We are both leaning toward Cody at this point, but we really have to see our puppy to be sure.

[senoritaamy2001]

How does Snowy get along with other dogs? Do plan to ever get another one?

[tatsxxx11]

How did I miss Snowy??? What a precious pupster!!! P.S....One of my dog's name is Cody...hint, hint

[Snowy's Mom]

Hi Amy,


Funny that you should ask about Snowy and other dogs, because I had a very frightening incident yesterday....but here is the background....

Snowy is basically going to be staying with my Mom for a year until we get a house....I live in an apartment and don't think it's fair to trap him here, since he was used to living in a house with a big backyard. He is now here for 2 weeks visiting us.

We have never exposed him to other dogs, except for Poo Poo, whom he has lived with since he we adopted him.

So last night around dusk, I was walking Snowy near the apartment, and many, many people were out with their dogs. I encourage him to be strong around other dogs, just to keep walking and keep his head up--lots of positive reinforcement. So this monster Poodle, who seemed to be slobbering and dying to get off of his leash, comes heading for us, and Snowy GOT OUT OF HIS COLLAR SOMEHOW AND RAN DOWN THE STREET!!!!!

I chased him and Thank God he ran into someone's backyard, not into the street! I almost had a heart attack, I'll tell you--he was so afraid of the Poodle, so then I carried him home and told him it was okay.

So, in any case, we don't really socialize him with other pets, and my fiance always gets on my case about it and says I treat him with kid gloves.

I think I am going to scan his picture in today so you can see him--

[Snowy's Mom]

Hi Tats,

I have seen the pictures of your furbabies over the past year and they are so CUTE!!!!

SM

[senoritaamy2001]

Are you Serious????? Snowy was afraid of a poodle?? How funny! It's certainly good you caught him. That must have been scary there for a second though. Well Im gald that everything turned out ok.
But, you said Snowy will be living with your mom? She has the pekingnese mix right? Is that poo poo? (<~~ What a cute name!)
Im looking foreward to seeing pictures of Snowy!

[tatsxxx11]

Thanks Snowy's Mom!! Was wondering where in NJ you are from? I was raised in Tenafly/Demarest in Bergen County. Maybe we were neighbors????

[Snowy's Mom]

Hi Amy,

I was so relieved after I caught him---it was one of those giant Poodles too, and he was panting and drooling like a maniac!

Yes, the Poo Poo Girl lives with my Mom and she is the Peke mix--she is sooo cute! She will turn 4 in June, and she has never spent the night away from my parents. She is so incredibly attached to them.....I told my Mom she needs Doogy Sleepaway Camp so she can let her hair down (or poof it up!), so to speak.

Soon Poo Poo will have Snowy back in the house--my Mom said she's been really depressed! Not eating, not sleeping, etc...poor girl!

Do you and Keith leave Benny by himself during the day, and does he come with you when you do errands on the weekends?

[Snowy's Mom]

Tats,

I did grow up near you! I grew up in Fort Lee--have you been there?????

[Snowy's Mom]

Okay, here is the love of my life!

[Snowy's Mom]

Too bad!!!

[senoritaamy2001]

I've seen a standard poodle once and they are WAY bigger than the small ones. That's so funny. Ummmm......lets see.
Every other weekend, me and Keith go to see our parents who both live about 1 hour away. We always take Benny. And yes! We do take him errands. Benny's been many places in his short life so far: Barns&Noble, Walmart, Kroger, ect. I have a bag, that looks like a purse, and he just loves it. He sleeps at the bottom, or sticks his head & paws out and looks at all the people. At first we were scared we would be kicked out of the stores, but so far, we havent had any problems. Even the manager of walmart saw him and he said he was adorable.
Durring the day, Keith works all day, but I have class for about 3 or 4 hours a day. We put him in a crate so he won't get in to anything that could hurt him. At first he cried and cried when we put him in there, but now he doesn't mind. What about you?
*** I was so excited when I thought I was going to see Snowy!

[tatsxxx11]

Snowy's Mom...That's just 5 minutes from my house!!!! My husband's office is located at One Bridge Plaza!!! Finally, a "neighbor"!! Boy, do I miss good bagels, pizza and the smell of bus fumes! LOL! Next time I'm in NJ, I'd love to meet you!

[Snowy's Mom]

Oh that's so cute that you take him everywhere!

I know what you mean about those purses that carry the dogs--I just got one last week at Petsmart. Don't you feel like you are carrying around a real baby???? I swear, I feel like I am going to have to give him a bottle or something!

I am not sure if you have this trend in your part of the country, but here, people carry their dogs around in designer purses, like they are a damn fashion accessory or something.....it's so retarded.....they just want the attention from people because they have a small dog..sickening.


I take Snowy everywhere as well---we have been to Barnes & Noble, Petsmart, etc.....I think he is getting used to it now....he sits in the purse with his feet out and takes in the scenery. I am not working right now, so I have lots of time to spend with him.


My parents live and hour away from me too! I took a trip up there the other day and Snowy slept most of the time in the car.

Are you having a heatwave???