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[JustJules]

Thank you Preds!

[birddrops]

I love Mia's story Jules. She belongs with you. I do believe she was sent to you. One day all the crazy puppy stuff will be behind you and she will be your beloved companion. Try to ""enjoy"" the puppy stuff. It really doesn't last toooooo long.

[JustJules]

On 5/23/2014 birddrops said:

I love Mia's story Jules. She belongs with you. I do believe she was sent to you. One day all the crazy puppy stuff will be behind you and she will be your beloved companion. Try to "enjoy" the puppy stuff. It really doesn't last toooooo long.

Hi birddrops Yeah, I think you are correct. She really is actually a very good girl in spite of the crazy puppy stuff lol. We have established some routines, and she is happy sleeping in her crate at night, she no longer expects to sleep with me because I wasn't getting much rest every time she would move. She knows getting on the bed with me is now a treat. We still need to work on the jumping and chewing thing, but overall she is a real joy! She got me through some really dark days, and I'm sure she will continue to do so. I adore her.

Hope all is well with you and that you have a very safe and Happy Memorial Day holiday!

[mousiegirl]

On 5/19/2014 Jules5280 said:

On 5/19/2014 mistriTsquirrel said:

Jules--

Since I haven't been around much, I don't know the story about your puppy...

How did the two of you meet? What breed is she?

Mistri!!!!! (((((hugs))))) so good to hear from you. Many people have been so concerned. I know this is a very difficult time for you, I do understand. Please just know you are loved and cared for and if you need anything just drop a note.

Mia found me.... she was a stray running around the neighborhood of the nursing care facility my dad was staying in. One afternoon in particular, I had been visiting my daddy but he wasn't having a good day and so the nurses put him to bed to rest. It was about a week before my dad died. I was feeling overwhelmed and went out on the patio for some fresh air, it was a pretty spring day with a light breeze and the trees blossoming. This cute little black puppy was running all around and she came up to me. I looked around and nobody was with her, nobody calling her. I was petting her and giving her scratches, and her coat was all dirty and she was thin as a rail with her ribs clearly showing. She wanted up on my lap so I picked her up and she cuddled up to me all content. We just sat there taking in the sunshine while I held her and she would give me puppy kisses. Several of the nurses would come out for smoke breaks and they all said they had noticed her running around but they had no idea where she belonged. She was clearly starving, was dirty and smelled like pee. The nurse in charge of activities said puppy looked very happy with me, and I was like "Ohhhhh nooooo, don't need a puppy right now, have enough on my plate to deal with." and she just smiled and laughed and said I should keep her. I let her down and she ran around a little more then came back to me and wanted back up in my lap.... and my cold icy heart started to melt. I said to myself. well I will take her and give her some food and then if someone is looking for her I'll give her back.... well, nobody was looking for her. I took her that night to Petco because I didn't have any puppy food, only senior dog food leftover from when we lost Nook. The groomer lady at Petco had time and so I got her bathed, and the groomer fell in love with her too, told me she loves water and was so good during her bath. So she smelled sweet, got her food and some treats. She loves the car and is so curious....sometimes too curious. The first few days were difficult because she could still smell Nook in the house, and she had several accidents. She's finally figured out that she has a yard to go potty in and she lets me know. My neighbor lady loaned me a large open steel crate and she loves it in there, in fact she is in there right now taking a nap. I do let her sleep with me in bed sometimes, and she's a bed-hog. Queen size bed and I'm lucky if I have enough room to turn over. So when I really want some rest I put her in her crate.

She is definitely part Lab, and not sure what else, although my neighbor lady used to raise and show Border Collies, and she thinks she might have some collie in her too. She is very lean and lanky, long legs, not a chunky Lab. She is jet black with some white markings under her chin and on her neck. In fact. as she is growing the white markings on her neck form a cross. She also has white tips on both back paws. I certainly wasn't looking to get a dog so soon, and she would not have been what I was looking for, but she found me and now I love her. My daddy died about a week after she adopted me. I took her to see him a few times but he was too out of it to be aware, so I'm not sure he ever understood we had a new furbaby. She did sniff him and lick him. I am really thankful I have her now because those first few days were horrible and she MADE me get out of bed to feed her, walk her, let her out.... she kept giving me puppy kisses when I felt all alone. I think maybe my mom sent her. She has definitely been a handful but she is a blessing too. I had the most difficult time choosing a name for her... nothing came to me that seemed fitting. In fact, I just called her "puppy" for a couple weeks. One afternoon I went to a small local Mexican restaurant and took her with me, we sat out on the patio and they weren't busy at that time, and said it was fine for me to have her there with me. I was just having a margarita and some chips & salsa, and she was on her leash but wandering around checking things out. All the servers fell in love with her and would come out to pet her and visit. Of course they asked me what her name is and I told them I hadn't decided on one yet. This really sweet waiter that is Native American wrote down some names, most of them were Indian words, and were really beautiful, but some were long and complicated. But he also suggested "Mia" and said it means "Mine or Beloved" and I thought, that is her name. They are cool people, and I went there on Cinco de Mayo (left Mia at home that night) and they all ask me how she is doing and tell me to bring her back by anytime. She is that dog that everyone likes, she is so friendly, but she clings to me like a shadow. I can let her off the leash and she will run around but come back to me. I've never experienced that before, even though Nook was an affectionate dog, he had a stubborn streak and if he didn't feel like coming when I called he wouldn't. Anyway, that is the story of Mia..... I guess she is stuck with me. She has chewed on me, chewed up bills and paperwork, got into a bag of recycling stuff and scattered it all over the yard, she has chewed the screen of my patio door so I need to replace that.... but it's all worth it. Not sure I could have made it through this past month without her.

Mia was most definitely "sent" to you.

[PIT-HAG Melissa]

On 5/18/2014 PinkSugar said:

I have a Chi named Mya.

My sisters pittie is Maya..

[AnikaBrodie]

Jules, Have you seen the responses on your post in Pet Lovers re. puppy chewing? As of this morning there are 19 responses to your OP.

Today, it's been one month since we lost Brodie. His garden stone arrived this morning so again I was in tears. It's beautiful with his name, cairn terrier likeness, dates and paw prints. We had a red bud tree planted as a memorial to him and the stone was placed near the tree. So touching, I can see it from the patio and my kitchen window and that is wonderful. Aah, the memories ...

I'm so happy to hear Mia is growing into a wonderful companion. The puppy chewing stage will pass, hopefully soon. Mia will continue to be your guardian angel and will be with you through thick and thin. You were meant to be together.

[croemer]

On 5/23/2014 AnikaBrodie said:

Jules, Have you seen the responses on your post in Pet Lovers re. puppy chewing? As of this morning there are 19 responses to your OP.

Today, it's been one month since we lost Brodie. His garden stone arrived this morning so again I was in tears. It's beautiful with his name, cairn terrier likeness, dates and paw prints. We had a red bud tree planted as a memorial to him and the stone was placed near the tree. So touching, I can see it from the patio and my kitchen window and that is wonderful. Aah, the memories ...

I'm so happy to hear Mia is growing into a wonderful companion. The puppy chewing stage will pass, hopefully soon. Mia will continue to be your guardian angel and will be with you through thick and thin. You were meant to be together.

Aww...how sweet Anika.

[JustJules]

On 5/23/2014 AnikaBrodie said:

Jules, Have you seen the responses on your post in Pet Lovers re. puppy chewing? As of this morning there are 19 responses to your OP.

Today, it's been one month since we lost Brodie. His garden stone arrived this morning so again I was in tears. It's beautiful with his name, cairn terrier likeness, dates and paw prints. We had a red bud tree planted as a memorial to him and the stone was placed near the tree. So touching, I can see it from the patio and my kitchen window and that is wonderful. Aah, the memories ...

I'm so happy to hear Mia is growing into a wonderful companion. The puppy chewing stage will pass, hopefully soon. Mia will continue to be your guardian angel and will be with you through thick and thin. You were meant to be together.

Hi dear Anika, no, I had not seen... in fact I haven't really kept up for a few days. I will have to go read it. I'm sure there are some really great ideas there, thank you for reminding me.

I was wondering how you were doing.... it's a month already? I think your memorial to Brodie is so lovely and he will always be with you. It's very fitting that it came in time for the Memorial Day weekend. I know the loss is still raw, even with sweet Mia I miss Nook every day. It's wonderful that you will be able to view it from your patio and just know that Brodie is healthy and happy and romping in a perfect place.

You will still have tears many days, just remember that each tear is a precious memory honoring your sweet Brodie, and those memories are endless. I hope you can find some joy and solace this weekend with your beautiful and touching memorial in place. ((((hugs))))

[kittymomNC]

Jules, I've been away from the boards for a few days, but I responded several days ago to your thread about Mia chewing you up!

I saw your post saying that today is your Dad's birthday, and just wanted to say that I hope you will treat yourself special today. I'm sure that is what he would want for you. I truly believe that Mia was sent to you at exactly the right time. Hopefully her sweet puppy tricks will make you feel better and help get you through a difficult day. Sometimes when I'm at my lowest, I put my face into my little cats' fur (both of them-but one at a time!) and just "breathe them in". Somehow it does have a very soothing effect on me - pheromones in their fur? Who knows? But it helps, and I don't know what I would do without them. Wishing you and Mia a beautiful day!

[JustJules]

On 5/23/2014 kittymomNC said:

Jules, I've been away from the boards for a few days, but I responded several days ago to your thread about Mia chewing you up!

I saw your post saying that today is your Dad's birthday, and just wanted to say that I hope you will treat yourself special today. I'm sure that is what he would want for you. I truly believe that Mia was sent to you at exactly the right time. Hopefully her sweet puppy tricks will make you feel better and help get you through a difficult day. Sometimes when I'm at my lowest, I put my face into my little cats' fur (both of them-but one at a time!) and just "breathe them in". Somehow it does have a very soothing effect on me - pheromones in their fur? Who knows? But it helps, and I don't know what I would do without them. Wishing you and Mia a beautiful day!

Thank you kittymom I have sort of been preparing myself for it all month... May has been difficult. My mom's birthday would have been earlier this month, then Mother's Day, and my dad's birthday.... it was always such a joyful month for our family full of celebrations and cake and dinners and I miss it. I know my dad is having the best birthday ever because he is finally reunited with my mom, and that gives me comfort. Of course Memorial Day is special too since my daddy was a WWII Veteran, so I will choose to honor him and all the good memories. I used to always bake him a cake (he loved sweets) and today has been a rainy, stormy day. So I am making some chocolate brownies, and later today I will take them over to my lady friend at the nursing facility and spend some time with her. She loves chocolate, and I know some others there do too, so they can help me celebrate my dad's b-day. Mia did snuggle up with me in bed this morning and it's like she knew.... she didn't chew or play, she just cuddled up and we slept in while it rained. Beautiful comes in so many different ways, and if I could have the day like they used to be I would for sure, but this one isn't so bad. Thank you again for all your kindness! You're a sweet lady.

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