Mia’s Furry Sister

I’m sitting here at the keyboard and shaking my head. What just happened? I think we added a new member to the family, that’s what happened.

It all started with a kindergarten field trip to the animal shelter. It took me off guard emotionally and I cried in front of all of the other parents. (those sad dog eyes looking at me from the kennels…) Afterward I called my mom and gave her the shelter report. She told me about an ad she’d found on KSL- for the world’s most perfect dog for Mia.

The next thing I knew I was calling the owner for a little more information, having a quick discussion with Mitch and then sitting Mia down to tell her the good news. Her dream was coming true. She got teary. I cried like a baby. I don’t know what got into me today- the emotions were OUT OF CONTROL.

Allow me to introduce the beautiful Miss Jessie Nelson.

Jessie is a 2 year old German Shepherd. She’s spayed, microchipped and in perfect health. She’s fully house trained, sits, stays, shakes…. The family had a 3 year old daughter who played with her all the time. Perfect, No?

The family is moving to Spain and couldn’t keep her. I truly believe she was meant to come live with us. (random fact: my very first puppy as a child was named Jesse)

Only one family member disagrees.

(classic scaredy cat pose) He’ll get over it ;)

She toured the house (doesn’t she look so pretty in the living room?)

( Jessie trying to get to Foxy- who has been hiding INSIDE the box spring since the scary dog arrived. She, too, is going to have to get used to it.)

We took her out on a walk to check out the neighborhood.

(mitch is head over heels for another female. What is happening to my life?)

As Mia and Mitch were walking along she looked at him and said “You’re Wonderful.” Getting Jessie has made her so happy already and that’s the best part of all.