Musings: Week Three in My New Home…

November 17, 2017

Shelby here – or as Dad spelled it this morning “Shelbe” – silly Dad, he needs to learn how to spell my name! Or maybe I might change it.. Hmmm… Mom said I could if I want to!

Tonight marks the third week in my new home! I continue to settle in and am bonding well with my new siblings and I love my Mom and Dad. I have learned to give kisses and I love when they call my new name! I spend every day with my Dad and my siblings while Mom is at work, and am so excited when she comes home and I can cuddle with her on the couch. I didn’t think I would ever be this loved!!

We have had a good week. My sweet brother Lincoln is feeling much better and has had a good week. He is my snuggle buddy at night and let’s me stay close to him, so I am not afraid. He is a fun puppy and I know one day soon he will be running with me. I am so glad he is better, it sure scared me when he didn’t feel well and was sick. Tesla, my oldest brother is spending time closer to me and I know now to not be such a super excited puppy with him. Although tonight when Mom got home, I jumped on his head and he didn’t even grouch at me! And Miss Bentley, Wow! What a special cat she is – who would have ever thought I would love cats! But Miss Bentley is no ordinary cat!

My biggest worry this week has been for my oldest sister, Porsche. She has cancer, and Mom and Dad call her their miracle puppy since she has survived many more months than expected. She is such a brave puppy and she is so loved. I’m pretty sure I wasn’t supposed to be listening, and Mom and Dad thought I was sleeping. I heard them talking the other night, “pillow talk” late at night, about how Porsche is doing and you could tell they were worried about her. Sometimes little puppies should not hear such adult human things. But it helps me know that I need to spend as much time with her and learn as much as I can while she is still with us. Most of the time she is pretty quiet, but nearly every night after Dad hand feeds her, she acts just like me! It is so fun to see and to hear, she gets so animated and playful. I love my sweet sister!!

This week will be fun! Mom and Dad brought out these big bags for us to sit on, something called luggage. I think they are really fun forts to hide in. I hear we will be having turkey and then we are going somewhere to chase seagulls! I don’t know what these are, but Dad says I will love them!!