I'd like you to meet Oliver. Jeff gave Oliver to me as a Christmas present. He was born on November 4, 2010. He's a little 'Malshi' pup. When we got him, he weighed 1 pound and 7 ounces. He will only get to be about 6 or 7 pounds when he's full grown.
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It all started with a commercial featuring animals needing rescuing just before Christmas. We all ooed and awwed. I was also struck by how much our boys love the barn cats on the property. I even considered a cat. But, I gave my head a shake and remembered my allergies, and Josh's for that matter...also, how Willow completely loses it when a cat is around the house. As I was shaking my head, I ended up on Kijiji looking at puppies! One thing lead to another and I fell in Love with a cute little 'hypo-allergenic/non-shedding' puppy and realized there are dogs under the size of Willow's 60 pounds-they are small, and they stay small! My interest in a puppy got stronger and I recognized that part of the reason why had to do with the fact that my boys are all growing up... and while they hug me lots, we don't cuddle like we did when they were babies-combined with the knowledge that many friends and family members are having babies themselves! I guess I was needing a 'baby-fix' so to speak! :) Anyways, my darling Jeff told me that he would do anything to make me happy and on Christmas Eve, he called the owner of the puppy and made arrangements for us to go and see him. The kids were settled with Grandma and Grandpa Goodman, watching 'Elf' and didn't bat an eye when we said we had a Christmas errand to run at 7 o'clock at night!
When we arrived at the seller's home, we met two pups. Oliver picked Jeff essentially by kissing him and wagging his tail with happiness. His face was small and he had a sweet marking on his nose... So, we bundled him up in the sweater the woman gave us and brought him home to surprise the boys.
Close your eyes!
Then, O my goodness, he's sooooo cute! They were really surprised and happy about our bundle.
It didn't take long to hug, cuddle and play with him... as well as name him. Jeff picked the name that worked for us!
As we watched and listened to 'Twas the Night Before Christmas' on YouTube (haven't found our family book since the move)- Oliver scampered about and we all smiled wondering how we were ever going to get to sleep!
Since his arrival, we've had many visitors who love him and want one just like him! I think a few considered putting him in their pockets!
He is adjusting well and we love him to bits!
More pics to come!
May 2011 bring you spontaneous surprises that bring you joy!
