puppy

We’ve (my significant other and I) have committed to getting a dog.  I sent off my deposit for our soon-to-be-puppy and we’ll get him on Thursday of this coming week.  He’s a red/fawn and white pied French Bulldog, born October 31st, 2007.  We’ve name him Jimi; I’m adding ‘the Savage’ at the end for street cred.  I’m very excited.  He’s such a cutie!  This is Jimi the Savage.

I’m spending the long weekend puppy-proofing our home.  There will be a trip to PetSmart to gather necessary item and I’ll be deep cleaning the homestead in anticipation.  I forgot how much effort a puppy is.  My mind has been full of preparations: gates, dog bowls, harness, shampoo, neuter, vets, poop bags and poop picking up devices.  I’ve scouted out NY Giants dog collars and know where to buy a NY Giants jersey for him.  I’ve been doing breed specific research so I know what to expect of a 12-week old pup, when he should be shipped to us, what’s appropriate behaviors, etc.  the ladies at my work copied an article about pet insurance, so I spent the past hour looking at coverages and rates.  I think we need to get him insured ASAP because they do not cover pre-existing issues and bulldogs are prone to short lives and ailments.  Some of them even cover vaccinations and neutering, which is highly applicable to us.  If $40 a month will cut down on a possible $5000 vet bill in a few years, so be it. 

I’m so excited to have a little dog companion again.