It's been busy around here!
So I'm up to Sept.21st now... that's the day I got the first toy I liked. The humans call it a Kong. Don't know what it has to do with King Kong though. Humans are so strange! Anyway, it's a nice toy that has a place for my humans to put some treats inside. I love it!!!! I love treats! Give me more! I can never get enough.
I met a few more dogs too. My favorite was Parka. He is a yellow lab. Very beautiful!! And such a gentledog.
On Sept.25th my family took me with them to see grandpa's sister and niece at a place they said was a convalescent hospital. Everyone there loved me!! All the residents and employees wanted to see me. I got lots of scratches and pettings. Everybody loves Mia!!
When we got home, mom & me played a game. She put a Cap'n Crunch in one of her hands and hid them behind her back moving it back & forth. Then I had to guess which hand it was in. I was right every time!!! You can't fool a canine nose!
Monday, Sept.28th I went for another walk with my grandparents and met a couple more neighbors. Just how many people live in this neighorhood?!? Good thing they are all nice. Anyway, Julia & Emily are the neighbors and they said I was very beautiful. Duh! Later on the walk we came across a house where a lot of cats live. I like cats. Several came out to play with me. Grandma told mom when mom got home from work. Mom doesn't like cats. She says she's allergic to them. She told me I shouldn't hang out with cats because they are a bad influence. I don't believe her.
Well, I think it's time for a nap. Catch you later!
Sunday, October 25, 2009
Sunday, October 18, 2009
The Days are Just Packed!
Well, this week has been very busy. More naps than usual...
Me first full week with my new family we went for walks every day and I met lots of neighbors and their pets. My favorite neighbor was Dash and I met him on Sept.13. Dash is a handsome border collie. I wanted to play but he just wanted to sniff. I look for him every day but so far I haven't seen him again. :(
When we got home after meeting Dash, I tried to take a nap. But I heard something outside. It was a couple of neighbor dogs, Luca and Lucy. I guess they wanted to visit me. That was very nice of them but I don't think they should be out without their humans.
I slept on the Lazy-Boy Sunday night. After my mom left for work early Monday morning, my grandma lay down next to me on the chair. That's how my papa found us when he got up. It's nice that grandma takes such good care of me.
We went for 2 walks around the block on Monday!!! That was fun! I love my walks. I met another neighbor.. A boy named Tony. And there was some strange man walking a ways behind us. I kept my eyes on him! Nobody is going to mess with my family.
On Wednesday my family went out to do some shopping. I missed them a lot. I cried and howled when they got home. I was trying to tell them not to leave me alone. I don't like to be alone. At least they took me for a walk after they got home. I met yet another neighbor (just how many are there?). She said I looked like a lobo. I'll take that as a compliment!
On Saturday (Sept.19) I met my cousins, Adam & Zachary. They are human cousins. Adam seemed to like me a lot so I gave him a smoochie. He gave me lots of scratches and tummy rubs. I hope he visits often.
Me first full week with my new family we went for walks every day and I met lots of neighbors and their pets. My favorite neighbor was Dash and I met him on Sept.13. Dash is a handsome border collie. I wanted to play but he just wanted to sniff. I look for him every day but so far I haven't seen him again. :(
When we got home after meeting Dash, I tried to take a nap. But I heard something outside. It was a couple of neighbor dogs, Luca and Lucy. I guess they wanted to visit me. That was very nice of them but I don't think they should be out without their humans.
I slept on the Lazy-Boy Sunday night. After my mom left for work early Monday morning, my grandma lay down next to me on the chair. That's how my papa found us when he got up. It's nice that grandma takes such good care of me.
We went for 2 walks around the block on Monday!!! That was fun! I love my walks. I met another neighbor.. A boy named Tony. And there was some strange man walking a ways behind us. I kept my eyes on him! Nobody is going to mess with my family.
On Wednesday my family went out to do some shopping. I missed them a lot. I cried and howled when they got home. I was trying to tell them not to leave me alone. I don't like to be alone. At least they took me for a walk after they got home. I met yet another neighbor (just how many are there?). She said I looked like a lobo. I'll take that as a compliment!
On Saturday (Sept.19) I met my cousins, Adam & Zachary. They are human cousins. Adam seemed to like me a lot so I gave him a smoochie. He gave me lots of scratches and tummy rubs. I hope he visits often.
Sunday, October 11, 2009
Naptime... now if only the puparazzi would leave me alone so I could sleep!My First Weekend With My New Family
Friday my grandparents went shopping and my new mom stayed home with me. She introduced me to a human cousin, Ryann. Ryann was very nice and gave me lots of scratches. I howled for my grandma for a while after they left. I always miss her when she's not home. :(
That afternoon we went for a walk and I met a couple of neighbor dogs. One of the humans didn't want to tell my grandma what her dog's name was because she thought grandma would be offended. She finally told grandma that her dog's name is Lucy. That's my grandma's name!!! She wasn't offended at all. She was actually honored and said something about all dogs loving Lucy.
I slept on the Lazy-Boy Friday night. It was nice and comfy! My family doesn't seem to mind if I get up on the furniture. Oh, except for that first evening I was here. I put my paws up on the dinner table twice. They didn't yell at me but they made it clear that that was unacceptable. I don't do that anymore but I do stay close to them when they're at the table. I don't want them to forget I'm there!
Anyway, in the middle of the night I woke up and went to check on my grandparents. Just wanted to make sure this wonderful new home wasn't just a dream.
Sunday I had my first bath at my new home. I don't know why my family thought I needed a bath. It's not like I was scratching a lot. Well, maybe I was. I do feel better since the bath.
I went for a walk with my grandparents later in the day. I met a neighbor girl named Alicia and her grandma. I liked them! They said I was gorgeous. I think that's a good thing. She also said something about wanting to steal me away! I'm sure she was a very nice lady but I'm very happy in my new home and don't want to move again. You know how much work it is to move, right?
Well, that's all for now. I'm going to try to upload a couple of new photos so you can see how truly beautiful I am!
That afternoon we went for a walk and I met a couple of neighbor dogs. One of the humans didn't want to tell my grandma what her dog's name was because she thought grandma would be offended. She finally told grandma that her dog's name is Lucy. That's my grandma's name!!! She wasn't offended at all. She was actually honored and said something about all dogs loving Lucy.
I slept on the Lazy-Boy Friday night. It was nice and comfy! My family doesn't seem to mind if I get up on the furniture. Oh, except for that first evening I was here. I put my paws up on the dinner table twice. They didn't yell at me but they made it clear that that was unacceptable. I don't do that anymore but I do stay close to them when they're at the table. I don't want them to forget I'm there!
Anyway, in the middle of the night I woke up and went to check on my grandparents. Just wanted to make sure this wonderful new home wasn't just a dream.
Sunday I had my first bath at my new home. I don't know why my family thought I needed a bath. It's not like I was scratching a lot. Well, maybe I was. I do feel better since the bath.
I went for a walk with my grandparents later in the day. I met a neighbor girl named Alicia and her grandma. I liked them! They said I was gorgeous. I think that's a good thing. She also said something about wanting to steal me away! I'm sure she was a very nice lady but I'm very happy in my new home and don't want to move again. You know how much work it is to move, right?
Well, that's all for now. I'm going to try to upload a couple of new photos so you can see how truly beautiful I am!
Friday, October 9, 2009
My New Home
My name was Mishan. I came from a high-kill shelter in southern California to a better shelter in northern California. They took good care of me at the NorCal shelter. The tips of my ears had been eaten away by flies at my home in SoCal but they were stitched up for me. I also had a cut on my lip but that was stitched up too. I don't know how long I spent in the shelter. I'm a pretty quiet dog and just minded my own business.
Some humans had seen my picture and read my story on the shelter web site. On September 2nd they came to take a look at me and see if I would be a good companion for them. They loved me from the moment they saw me! (who wouldn't? i am adorable!) They started calling me Mia which is pretty close to Mishan so I let them call me that. I heard them say that they couldn't remember how to pronounce Mishan. Silly humans! It's so easy even a cat can say it!
So these humans decided to submit an application to adopt me. Five pages long!!!! They must have really wanted me to go through all that! The staff at the shelter read over the application and asked some follow up questions. Then they asked if the humans wanted to take me home that day! They said yes!
They took me out of my cage and as I left, I said goodbye to all my canine friends at the shelter. On the way home my new mom opened my window a little so I could sniff the air. It smelled sooooo good! Freedom!
When I got to my new house, I investigated the first floor. Lots of new things to check out. I'm going to have fun here! My humans gave me a nice soft comfy blanket to lay down on. I think I'm going to like it in my new home.
My mom & grandma took me for a short walk after dinner. I got to meet a couple of neighbors and their dog, Gypsy. Gypsy is an Australian Cattle Dog. She likes to bark! It scared me at first. But by the time we had to leave Gypsy and I were friends.
Well, that was my first day at my new home. My grandma is keeping a journal of my adventures and I will share them with you as time permits. I don't know if I will be able to post every day as I am very busy with walks and sleeping and naps (gotta get in a good 22 hours of sleep every day).
Some humans had seen my picture and read my story on the shelter web site. On September 2nd they came to take a look at me and see if I would be a good companion for them. They loved me from the moment they saw me! (who wouldn't? i am adorable!) They started calling me Mia which is pretty close to Mishan so I let them call me that. I heard them say that they couldn't remember how to pronounce Mishan. Silly humans! It's so easy even a cat can say it!
So these humans decided to submit an application to adopt me. Five pages long!!!! They must have really wanted me to go through all that! The staff at the shelter read over the application and asked some follow up questions. Then they asked if the humans wanted to take me home that day! They said yes!
They took me out of my cage and as I left, I said goodbye to all my canine friends at the shelter. On the way home my new mom opened my window a little so I could sniff the air. It smelled sooooo good! Freedom!
When I got to my new house, I investigated the first floor. Lots of new things to check out. I'm going to have fun here! My humans gave me a nice soft comfy blanket to lay down on. I think I'm going to like it in my new home.
My mom & grandma took me for a short walk after dinner. I got to meet a couple of neighbors and their dog, Gypsy. Gypsy is an Australian Cattle Dog. She likes to bark! It scared me at first. But by the time we had to leave Gypsy and I were friends.
Well, that was my first day at my new home. My grandma is keeping a journal of my adventures and I will share them with you as time permits. I don't know if I will be able to post every day as I am very busy with walks and sleeping and naps (gotta get in a good 22 hours of sleep every day).
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