This is Kira's boy, Cubba, and...

This is Kira's boy, Cubba, and Cubba's puppy, Rose. While I'm not a fan of having outdoor-only dogs, Cubba was too much for the kids to handle. He grew up big and strong and with a play drive that wore all of us out, which ended up with him being destructive when left to his own devices. After trying for the better part of a year with no success to find him a new home or a rescue to take him in (he's black with a sort of blocky head, but all I see is a handsome and smart boy) I decided to move him in with me and Shaun. Unfortunately, my two remaining dogs are ancient and cannot handle having Cubba in the house.

We have a nice fenced area for him, but I knew he wouldn't stay in the fence alone. I came across a puppy in need of a home (she was found dumped somewhere) and got her for Cubba. She is only 6 weeks old, but it's going ok. On the first meeting she was pretty sickly with worms and screamed bloody murder when Cubba approached her, but by the 3rd play date she'd seen the vet and was feeling much better. She's beginning to play bow to him and isn't scared to run up and bite him in the face. 😂😂😂 Thankfully, he seems thrilled!

I've definitely gotta get them more toys and will need to revamp their shelter before it gets cold, but for now they have a dog house and cots under a tent in an already shady area so they'll be ok for the warmer / hotter months. They are on flea / tick / heartworm medicine so they are safe in that regard. There is a bench for us to sit on and spend time with them and I will make sure to do that. The kids have promised to visit them, as well.

I know this is far from ideal, but it's honestly the best I can do right now. If everyone can hang in there until I graduate and get a money job next year things will ease up for all of us. Just 12 more months!

This is a screencap of a video of Rose. She is just so pretty!

Cubba getting loved up by me.

Rose tuckered out from playing. She's napping under the bench.

Happy Cub. 😊