Tuesday, April 30, 2013

Z is for Zoë


     While home for Easter, my husband browsed Craigslist.    He loves to look for the sake of it and one of his very favorite categories is the free section.  That particular weekend he came across an ad for a free Chihuahua puppy.  I personally thought it was too good to be true.  People generally don’t give dogs like that away.   The pessimist in me figured there had to be something wrong with it.  I looked at the picture of the puppy the advertiser provided and saw the cutest little dog I had ever seen.   I had to call about her!  Luckily the puppy was still available and the more I talked to the lady trying to get rid of her, the sorrier I felt for the puppy in the picture.  The lady wanted rid of her yesterday.  She had too many dogs in a place where she wasn’t supposed to have them in the first place.



      Even though we already have 3 dogs I felt my resistance weakening.  My son pleaded with us to get the puppy for him.  Everyone else had a pet in the house who loved them best, except for him.  He wanted a dog that would love him and sleep with him at night.  I agreed to go see the puppy.  I knew deep down who would get stuck potty training and taking care of this animal.  It would be me.  I would be stuck picking up microscopic poop and pools of pee.  Deep down I knew the last thing we needed was another dog.  Our dogs all got along.   What kind of chaos would erupt adding a new dog to the equation?  Unfortunately, I am a sucker for cute and cuddly.  She had me at hello.


       We named her Zoë.   For such a little dog she has a powerful amount of energy.  She races around the house at full speed like Speedy Gonzales jumping around the other dogs and the cat with an exuberance I can’t even fathom ever having.  She also has a penchant for biting toes and nibbling ears.   Like the rest of us, all of my fur babies have taken her into their hearts.  She has brought unbridled joy back into my life.  Where only a short time ago life looked so bleak, the sun is now shining through this lovable little dog.  

        When she runs out of steam, she sleeps and is the

softest, cuddliest little canine I have known.  Often I will look down and find her asleep across my shoe.  Other times I find her sleeping in a heap with the other dogs.  Finally our miniature pinscher has a playmate!  But then, Zoë is a playmate for anyone game enough to take her on.  Amazingly enough, even house breaking her has been a joy.  She rushes right out, takes care of business, and then returns to the porch.  You simply can’t ask for better than that!
 


40 comments:

  1. Congratulations on the new furbaby!!!!!! <3

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    1. JoJo, thank you! Thank you for stopping by to read and for your kind comments!

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  2. Congratulations in completing the A to Z Challenge.

    Yvonne
    A to Z AMBASSADOR.

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    1. Yvonne, thank you so much for stopping by!! It is so thrilling to have made it!

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  3. Zoe is adorable!! I want her. LOL Puppies bring so much joy to a family. They are hard work but worth it.

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    1. Holli, never a truer word was ever said! Thank you so much for stopping by and for your kind comments!!

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    1. Lanthie, she is such a sweetheart! I highly recommend it! Thank you for stopping by and for your sweet comments.

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  5. Oh my goodness...these are the cutest furry children! And ya gotta love the name zoe.
    Kathy thanks for coming to my site and commenting. Everyone has been just great during this challenge. I look forward to watching zoe grow up through your site. Congrats on completion. Zoe

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    1. Zoe, Most definitely. No other name would do!! I have enjoyed visiting you. Thank you for stopping by and for your kind comments.

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  6. So cute - and congrats on completing the A-Z :-)

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    1. Paula, thank you for stopping in and for your kind comments!

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  7. Aah, she looks adorable, love Kenny Chesney as well.

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    1. I love them both! Thank you for stopping by and for your kind comments!

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  8. How adorable! A perfect z...congratulations on such a cute find, and finishing the challenge!

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    1. Andrea, she is the perfect Z. I racked my brains for a Z word and then looked down and seen Zoe nibbling at my toes. I had an epiphany "Z is for Zoe! Duh!" Thank you for stopping by and for your kind comments! ♥

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  9. Congrats for having a new fur baby in the family. And congratulations on finishing the A-Z Challenge!

    I expect I'll see you anon (and on, and on).

    Blessings and Bear hugs!
    Bears Noting
    Life in the Urban Forest (poetry)

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    1. Rob-bear, Thank you. She has been a joy, and the A-Z while being challenging at times was fun and something I would definitely do again!! It was as fun as last year. Thank you for stopping by and for your kind comments! ♥

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  10. Oh, she's adorable! We had Chihuahuas when I was growing up, and I absolutely adore them. :)

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    1. Dana, they are cute little dogs packed with personality. Thank you for stopping by and for your kind comments! ♥

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  11. What a cute little puppy! I'm glad that Zoe found a home with your family.

    And congratulations to you for finishing the A to Z Challenge!

    I'm glad I got to follow your blog this month. Feel free to follow mine too so we can stay in touch.

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    1. Cynthia, I had feared the other dogs wouldn't take to her but they have. The min pin has a playmate and all of the dogs take turn washing her. Thank you for stopping by and for your kind comments! ♥

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  12. Your dog is adorable! And congratulations for finishing the challenge :)

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    1. Anne, thank you for stopping by to read and for your kind comments!!! ♥

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  13. She's so cute. Congrats Kathy on completing the challenge. A great post to end it. I've enjoyed your posts.

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    1. Suzy, thank you! I am so pleased you have enjoyed my A-Z posts! Thank you for stopping by and for your kind comments.

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  14. What a heartwarming post about Zoe. Melted my heart, it did. She sounds like such a sweetie. Congrats on finishing the challenge, Kathy.

    Cattitude and Gratitude

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    1. Writercat59, she is a sweetie. She loves grabbing particles of toilet paper and racing through the house as if it is a victory flag having a merry ass time. Crazy dog, unrolled a whole roll throughout the house before I caught her. LOLOLOLOL Thank you for stopping by to read and for your kind comments.

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  15. She is so precious!!!!!! I can't stand how cute she is! :-)

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    1. Katie, I know just what you mean! Thank you for stopping in to read and for your sweet comments.

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  16. Aw! How could you say 'no' to those faces - your son's and Zoe's?! I used to have a Chihuahua named Sherlock Bones growing up. I was heartbroken when he disappeared. My Dad is the toughest redneck you've ever met, but he recently got a Chihuahua named Cookie and if you want to see a grown man melt, just watch him when Cookie jumps up at his knee caps to be picked up! Tough ol' farmer's really just a big softy!

    Congrats on completing A-Z!

    B from http://brandysbustlings.blogspot.ca/

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    1. Brandy, Obviously I couldn't. LOL. Amazing how sweet little dogs can make people melt. Thank you so much for stopping by and for your kind comments.

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  17. Hi
    I've enjoyed your posts on the A to Z and have nominated you for a Liebster Award. Please hop over to my place for all the details, cheers
    Liebster Award
    maggie at expat brazil

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    1. Maggie, how kind of you!! Thank you so much for stopping by, reading, your kind comments and for the award! I am honored. Looks like I have my work cut out for me...and posts to write.

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  18. Oh, she's an absolute doll. I know my Pablo (boxer) would love to play with her. I love the look of sheer delight on your son's face!

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    1. Corinne, Zoe has that effect on all of us. Thank you for st.opping by to read and for your kind comments.

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  19. You sure have your hands full Kathy, but what fun! :-) Zoe is absolutely adorable.♥

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    1. Debbie, yes I do. I am busy...but I have purpose and am happy. Thank you for stopping by to read and for your kind comments!

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  20. Awww. Zoe is precious! I totally get the can't resist the cute dog moment.

    http://joycelansky.blogspot.com

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    1. Joyce, I have acquired a real soft spot for that puppy. Thank you for stopping by and for your kind comments! ♥

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