So... This wasn't planned.

So... This wasn't planned. Shaun and I had discussed getting a friend for Cub - but in a few months after some work on our backyard is done.

For whatever reason, Shaun has been on PetFinder and some local pet adoption sites. We were back and forth about meeting anyone, but Cub has been really down and obviously I have a dog-shaped hole in my heart. Ultimately, we thought this guy looked sweet and decided to take Cub to meet him.

When I say those boys hit it off, I mean... The introduction went REALLY well. The rescue had us fill out a questionnaire, and before we knew it we were signed up for a trial adoption. We have a week to decide if he's staying, but so far, so good.

His name is Bear. He's about a year old. He does have a luxating patella (basically his knee cap slides around), but we're going to have that checked out and already have some ramps on the way to make the house more accessible. He was at the shelter through his prime puppy years, but never was adopted despite attending adoption events. I have my suspicions on why that may be, but to be honest when I saw him in person I loved him even more. 😂😂😂 To me, that Glamour Shot on his profile just didn't do him justice.

I'm gonna be honest and say that he's about as goofy as he looks. 😂 He's a little chaotic, but in the sweetest way. He trips over things and runs into things. He can definitely see and hear, but I'm not sure how well. He seems to really like feet. He also likes toys more than Cub does, so that's neat. He gives sloppy, toothy kisses. He plays well with Cub and both Kira and Shadow like him already.

I guess I can give it a few more days before I call it official, but he's doing well. He's had no accidents inside. He's figured out the doggie door. He spent the afternoon / evening making laps through the house, out the door, around the yard, and back in again. 😂 I counted about 8 laps before he stopped. I don't know what that was about, but whatever floats his boat.

Anyway, meet Bear! Hopefully, you'll be seeing a lot more of this funny face in the future. ❤️

The ride home

Checking out the view

Bear had Shaun retrieving a toy from under the couch

😛