A Peculiar Notion

Puppy Love

Recently one of our homeschool families sent out an SOS email.  They had adopted two new puppies, Blue Tick Beagles, for the purpose of hunting in the Fall.  Avid animal lovers, they already had three dogs, one of which is a very bossy Yorkshire Terrier.  Of course, this yorkie was just fine with all the females running around, but decided that the new male puppy was just too much for him to tolerate.  So he terrorized this poor puppy, hence the email to find the puppy new digs.

At first when I brought the issue to my husband's attention he balked at the idea of one more pet.  Actually, his exact words have been, "If you bring one more animal into this house I'm LEAVING!"  We currently have 1 cat, 1 dog, 1 fish, 1 guinea pig, and 3 hermit crabs.  I can't say I blame him.  Well, I mentioned it to him, said it would make a great dog for him, and didn't say another word.  My friend gave me some pics of the puppy, and he took a look at those also.  Nope, he wasn't budging.

Then on Friday as he was walking through the door after work (I don't believe he even had the door shut yet) he said, "Hey Hon, let's go look at that puppy."  No, "Hi Honey...how was your day."  Oi!  He'd been talking with some friends at work, and they went on and on about what great dogs they are...yadda-yadda.  We went over to see the puppy, and we're now the proud owners of this sweet baby, who Quinn has named "Boomer".  It quite fits him I believe...see what you think:

Isn't he absolutely adorable???

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5:37 PM, Jan. 23, 2008 .. Posted by sockmonkey

All right....he's adorable! But what kind of food is a "Boomer?" You've broken with family tradition there, haven't you?

Congrats on your new baby!

And one more thing....

5:40 PM, Jan. 23, 2008 .. Posted by sockmonkey

Why do you only have one guinea pig? Which one is gone?

How cute!

6:41 PM, Jan. 23, 2008 .. Posted by ClagettsFLStyle

He is adorable!! We have an older mixed hound(part beagle) and a young basset beagle mix.

My DH grew up with beagles and LOVES them. They are really good dogs and are very faithful and funny at times.

When he gets older , play a harmonica around him. I've know quiet a few beagles that sing with them.

awww...

7:29 PM, Jan. 23, 2008 .. Posted by Beth Lollis

How cute!!! Almost makes me wish we had a puppy. Almost being the key word here - we're definitely a cat family and I don't think our three furry beasts would tolerate a canine!

Hey, whatever happened to the turtle you used to have?

awe...

10:29 AM, Jan. 27, 2008 .. Posted by Anonymous

He is so adorable! Gosh I miss you guys!! The kids & I would love to come in the weekend of the 17th of Feb. if that is ok???
Love,
Allison