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Wednesday, December 18, 2013

My Christmas Puppy...Kind Of by Terri Weldon

I love Westies. And when my precious Ethel passed away I determined to give myself plenty of time to mourn before bringing another puppy into my home. Crosby, however, had an entirely different idea in mind.

A friend of mine who fosters Westies told me about him and my immediate thought was no way! He was a Christmas puppy, but somehow Santa dropped him off at the wrong house. And at eleven weeks old he found himself living with a foster mom, looking for his forever home.

Then I saw a picture of the little fellow and I thought he’s a boy, he will be so different from her. And he does need a home. So after just three months without a Westie, Crosby came to live with me.

I can honestly say life has never been the same. The first night he cried and carried on all night long! I went out the next day and bought a kennel for him to sleep in, a puppy playpen, and started taking him on walks. It had been so long since I had a puppy I forgot they could (and he did) get into everything – including my heart.

Now almost six years later I can’t imagine life without Crosby! He’s a sweetheart that loves everyone and is confident everyone loves him. He climbs up in my lap to have his head petted. And if I write too long and he feels ignored, he makes sure I know about it.

I won’t deny he’s been a challenge, but one adoring look from those beautiful brown eyes and I know he’s worth it! I’m thankful my Christmas puppy found his way to my house, even if it did take a few extra weeks.

Thank you for being here, Terri. Crosby is adorable!

Misty Winslow is determined to find her prince charming. She meets the man of her dreams through an internet dating service. Or is he?

Because the new dentist in town sets her heart a flutter.

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12 comments:

  1. Maria, thanks for hosting Crosby and me today. I love animals so your blog holds a special appeal to me!

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  2. Terri, your Christmas puppy was the best kind of present. Sure love the title of your book! Conjures so many pleasant thoughts!

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  3. Great blog Terri. Thank you so much for giving Crosby a loving home!

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  4. Ella - thank you for telling me about him! I'd have never been blessed by him without your influence.

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  5. Thanks Tanya! I'm so glad you stopped by.

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  6. What a cutie that Crosby is, Terri! I can see why you couldn't refuse him.

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  7. Hi Terri! I read Mistletoe Magic and loved it. Crosby is adorable and I can tell he loves his forever home.

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  8. Awww...how adorable! So happy Crosby found his forever home with someone as sweet as you, Terri. A golden named Bruiser stole our heart 9 yrs ago. :)

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  9. Loved your story about Crosby. I'm thinking of getting my very own Westie. Was your little girl Westie easier to handle than Crosby?

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  10. Anne - no, but the males I've had have both barked more than the females. Crosby really wasn't too hard too handle and he was very easy to housebreak, he just had a ton of energy. Taking him for walks really helped.

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  11. Terri, He looks like the perfect writing companion.

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