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Oh, the Joys of Puppyhood


I am currently one week into my first foster project for LHS. Little "Peanut" came into the Humane Society a little more than a week ago as a 3-pound, scared little puppy. The guess is she was about 4-weeks old. My husband and I decided a few months ago that fostering puppies would be a great way to get my 6-year-old Shiba Inu used to the idea of having another dog in the house, without making the commitment of actually adopting a second dog. Sadie has always been the queen of her castle... but after about 20 minutes, she finally let Peanut past the doorway. That was 8 days ago.



Now, Peanut has become a member of our family. My husband and I work together, and each morning he comes in with a new Peanut story (today, she made it up our 3 steps to the porch all by herself)! Peanut has gained a full pound since we brought her home, and we're very proud to see her learning the rules of the roost.



It has been six years since I awoke to puppy yelps, and cleaned up a puppy's late night accidents. This is a great learning experience for us as a young couple. Our foster puppy has, effectively, become our baby. Every tiny milestone for Peanut, is a victory for us. Working together to make sure this puppy will soon make a perfect pet for a deserving family has been a great bonding experience.



Each day is a new adventure. Though it's going to be hard for me when it's time for this little ankle-biter to move on, I'll feel so happy to know that we played a major part in giving her a second chance at a full life!
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