Callie is in for a big surprise today. Walt and I will be driving over to Chinon to pick up Natasha (a.k.a Tasha) and bringing her home to Saint-Aignan around mid-day. With any luck, the weather will cooperate and we'll be able to spend part of the afternoon out in the back yard with the two dogs, giving them a chance to get to know each other. Tasha is a 9-week-old sheltie (Shetland sheepdog).
Here's a recent photo of 10-year-old Callie the border collie. When I took the picture, Callie was trying to get Walt to play with her by throwing her favorite tennis ball out in the yard. He did, and she was happy. I hope she'll be happy with a new playmate, and not too jealous.
Here is a recent photo of Tasha — she's a tricolor Sheltie puppy — that I grabbed off the breeder's web site yesterday. She was born on February 23, so she's just 9 weeks old.
Here is a recent photo of Tasha — she's a tricolor Sheltie puppy — that I grabbed off the breeder's web site yesterday. She was born on February 23, so she's just 9 weeks old.
It is going to be an interesting exprience
ReplyDeleteGood luck with the new pup!
ReplyDeletePaws & Claws crossed for a smooth transition to the extended family. How exciting!
ReplyDeleteI'm sure you'll get through this just fine. I hope Bertie likes the new puppy, too.
ReplyDeleteTwo foxy ladies ... ;)
ReplyDeleteC'est vrai.
DeleteThis is so exciting :)
ReplyDeleteOh What A Beautiful Baby !! :)
ReplyDeleteThis is lovely, Callie will find herself being entertained and getting more exercise, this will be good for her ! She is a lovely dog, that puppy is gorgeous ... you make me want a dog even more now ...
We got back home at about 12:30. Callie is now sleeping on her regular bed, and Natasha has stretched out on the bed we bought for her. Peace and quiet. Who could ask for more?
ReplyDeleteOh, and Natasha didn't get car sick on the way home. Whew...
DeleteNow THAT is good news ! Our poor Pup got sick every time he stepped into the car. Except when he rode in a taxi in Buenos Aires ...
DeleteOur first dog, Collette, got car sick a time or two but always loved riding in the car. Callie got car sick during her first ride and has always been a reluctant passenger since then. Tasha was an angel in the car today.
DeleteI remember how sweet those puppy naps were and needed rest for puppy caretakers. I'm sure Tasha is happy to have a step mother/sister to watch over her. So far so good.
ReplyDeleteExactly. It's all going better than we expected.
DeleteTasha is so pretty! I wish you all years of good times together.
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DeleteBertie met her yet??
ReplyDeleteN. spent a couple of minutes with Bert. I was out on the walk with Callie. Walt said Natasha didn't seem to know what to make of Bert. The puppy had never encountered a cat before, after all.
DeleteA whole new world!
DeleteGood luck, Ken and Walt! And Callie! Tasha will keep you busy and anxious and wondering at first, but I'm sure there'll be loads of laughs. What's funnier than a puppy's antics? I'm wishing you all tons of love, consistency, and patience, which I know you'll muster for this darling little one. All the best, and I hope Callie falls in love as I'm sure you and Walt will. xoxo
ReplyDeleteSo far it's all going very smoothly. Tasha has slept a lot this afternoon. Calle so far is very calm about it all.
DeleteGood girl, Callie! So happy to hear it.
DeleteHow wonderful! Congratulations! I hope they become great friends!!
ReplyDeleteTasha is so little. She weghs about 5 lbs. Bertie the black cat weighs in at close to 15, and Callie at 40 or more.
DeleteI have the idea that grown Shelties weight about 25. She has very pretty markings.
DeleteI think they weigh around 20 lbs., maybe even a little less, when full grown. I remember the breeder, a young woman named Isabelle who has a dozen or more shelties of all ages, told me a sheltie is about half as big as a border collie.
DeleteSounds as though the initial encounter went well, and if they are both sleeping then they are happy with one another.
ReplyDeleteFun times ahead !
Can you imagine me bringing a puppy home ? with 3 cats waiting lol... I would do it in a heartbeat if / when the time comes :)
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