Wednesday, March 19, 2008

Our new bundle of joy...

Not a single post in February, Pollywog? Nope, been very busy. Quite busy indeed. Lots of school (which sucks by the way). Joined the gym hoping to lose the 10 pound that Boyfriend's fine cooking has added to the ol' bag of bones. And here is the biggest thing, a new addition to the family.



Announcing the adoption of our girl, Justinie Halloweenie!!!













Justine was raised by our friend and coworker, Monica, as a guide dog for the blind. The dogs are raised and socialized until they are about 16 months old and then they go off to guide dog school. There they have to make it through 10 phases before they graduate. Justinie made it to phase 8 and flunked out, much to our delight. (Sorry, blind people.) So, we had told Monica we would adopt her if she didn't make it. And her she is. By the way, she failed because of "food distraction". Hey, I'm food distracted too so she'll fit right in. And that's where she got the name Justine but we already have Monster and Ghost so she became Justinie Halloweenie!




Cats are not thrilled. Luckily, they are not scared but nor are they chomping at the bit to play with her. Justinie has had several swats to the nose. In fact, Monster was so distressed, he decided to give up his life as a cat and become a professional mousepad.















Anyway, we are thrilled and today is her 2 year birthday.

Happy Birthday, Halloweenie!


2 comments:

pygalgia said...

Nice doggie! Keep telling her that if I stop over.

bradi said...

Hooray a post! Double hooray! A dog! Welcome to the family, Justinie. Dobler would like to play with you. Come to Portland and sniff our dog. You look fabulous. And I'm excited to know you are food distracted because SO AM I!!!