Hi everybody, We’re here! It’s us!
The parent humans call us Marigold and Spencer. We’re ten weeks old. Marigold is on the left. She’s a little bit lighter in colour and a touch smaller than me, Spencer. Mum says I’m more serious.
When we got home, the parents put us in the side hall “to settle in”. I don’t know what that means, but a big dog came and stared at us. His name is Churchill. We didn’t feel very well on the way home in the car, and we both threw up on Mum. She said it was fine but that we’d better take a nap.
Later we got up and found another big dog in the house. Her name is Taylor. She’s very nice, but kind of old. She doesn’t play very much.
We have lots of toys. There’s this rope thing that I can pull on.
Mmmmm. Good and chewy.
Hey – what have you got?
Yummy. It’s a sort of rubbery thing. Chomp, chew.
We can both play with the ropey thing.
It was a very exciting day, and we got sleepy really quickly.
When we got up, it was time for dinner!!! Yeah! We love dinner and breakfast and then dinner again. At least, we do now. When we came home, we ate the same food we had at our first house. It was ok. Little biscuits. I think it’s called kibble. Now we eat something else because Mum said we had runny bums. I don’t know what that means, but we had to go outside a lot. Anyway, now Mum cooks meat and brown rice and mixes them with vegetables. Dad says it’s the same as the big dogs get, but it’s cooked.
We waited outside while the parents filled up our bowls.
After eating, we went outside again and played some more.
Then we came inside and kept playing.
Then we had another nap.
A few days later, Mum brought home some new stuff for us. Toys and treats and these funny outfits we both had to wear. Marigold didn’t like hers very much, even though it’s a nice green colour.
Mine is blue. I think it’s better than green.
Marigold was very worried we were going to drown. She said people only put on these things when getting into a boat. She said it was a life jacket.
But it’s not! We wear them to go on a walk like the big dogs. Mum said we are doing very well, even though it’s like walking a kite in a high wind. We try to stay straight, but there is so much to see and sniff!
When we got home, we slept for a long time.
At first, Churchill didn’t seem to like us very much. Taylor was ok, but Mum said Churchie needed to stop pouting. So today, he invited us to play.
We had so much fun! We jumped on him and wrestled.
We tackle him from both sides.
We try not to jump on Taylor because she’s kind of old. She doesn’t growl at us, but she goes into another room and lies down if we get too close.
Everyone is good friends now.
What do you think, Marigold? Are we going to live here forever and ever now?
I think so, Spencer. We might as well snuggle down and relax. We’re home.
Such happy news and we got to see them already. They’re precious and we’ll enjoy seeing them grow up! Lucky dogs, lucky mum and dad. Congrats
Speaking of growing up – they’re growing by leaps and bounds. I feel like they’ve doubled in size in a week.
We feel very lucky to have them
Marigold and Spencer…You are both absolutely adorable and gorgeous
Congratulations on your new forever home – you are both so lucky to have Helen and her family . Wishing you many wonderful years ahead ❤️
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Rachelle
Thanks, Rachelle! They’re a pair of cuties. Such happy, good natured little souls. It is like having a pair of toddlers I the house, though! You can’t take your eyes off them for a second.
Dear Helen, How cute times a million! This must put a spring in everyone’s step, including the old dogs. Changing homes is always upsetting to pups, hence the dreaded tummywumps (my technical term). Good to put them on a neutral diet for a while. Looks like you still have cool-ish weather; in Europe it’s been a see-saw tending towards cold. I actually appreciate that, because it means all the flowers last longer. Enjoy your two new “children!”
Hi Beatrice,
They are indeed adorable and are bringing much joy to the household. Thundering little feet, endless wide smiles and happy snuffling growling sounds.
Your description of tummywumps is dead on. We will continue with the cooked version of raw until they can join the big dogs in their diet. I’m not risking the kibble again.
It’s still cool, and the daffodils are lasting longer than expected, for which I’m very grateful. Like you, I’m not fussed about cool weather and really appreciate the floral bounty it allows.
Chat soon,
Helen
They are so adorable, and sounds like they have had a wonderful few days checking out their new home.
Hi Cindy,
They’ve settled in beautifully. We had one day this week of outright toddler-territory insanity, but things quickly settled down with a few naps. Just like little kids, they can get overtired and scrappy, then forget their potty training.
All part of the fun and it goes by soooo quickly.
Thanks for dropping in!
Oh sigh…the cuteness! These pictures will keep me coming back for more. So looking forward to watching them grow and so very happy for you and Glenn for the years of happiness they will bring you.
They’ve brought so much happiness already. Churchill is recovering from his poutiness, though he got downright grumpy when no one offered him his own KONG yesterday. I’m having to produce a new toy for him each time I offer one to the “kids”. He looks like Clifford among all the little school kids as he tries to participate in the training. It’s hysterical.