Well, this weekend did not go exactly as planned. The puppy arrived Thursday afternoon. Gracie and the puppy greeted each other by growling and snapping as if they wanted to rip apart each other’s throats. I had expected a little uneasiness from Gracie but was startled to see it from this little puppy.
Gracie exhibited some anxious behaviors over the last couple of days. By Sunday, though, they were playing a lot more. Gracie seems to be getting more comfortable with him.
I admit that I experienced some anxiety as well. It has been 14 years since Dino was a puppy and 18 years since Perdy was a hyperactive puppy. I had forgotten how diligent you must be with a pup. Everything goes in the mouth, like a toddler. He is particularly fond of rotten crabapples from a tree in my yard – and rabbit “caviar.”
He is fearless. He charges after Gracie at full speed and tries to climb everywhere she does. Ordinarily, this would not be a problem. However, we have to be extra careful since his little leg is still healing from the surgery.
We plan to keep him a few more days before we make a decision. We want Gracie to be comfortable. The good news is that a friend of the puppy’s foster mom wants the puppy if we do not. He will find a good home. We hope it is ours!
Rescue Mommy and Daddy
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