holy shit, we got a dog!

and Destroyer died. That's the only really sad news today, apart from my having to stay home from work today cos I can't keep any food, etc down. Because I already wrote this entry once before I lost the page, I'll keep this tale of tails short with a sort of speed version.

Brad "rescued" a smelly beagle [from traffic] early this morning and tried to keep it here. I was not pleased as it was not fully agreed upon by me and it had mutant fleas that kept attacking me. Also, it was not what we agreed upon at all when we talked about getting a dog. We agreed on a small dog, most likely a miniature doberman pinscher, which we would purchase with our tax return money next year. Well, it's ok cos the dog isn't here any more. It had to go. It howled when left alone in the living room. Also, it had to have belonged to somebody cos it was wearing an old ratty collar. Brad called the Human Society and they came and picked him up. So, how do we end up still presently having a dog out of all this?

After only four hours of having a dog here, Brad decided he must get a dog... TODAY. He feverishly searched shelters and classifieds on the internet and made some phone calls. He got hold of some people that had eight week old chow/shepherd mix puppies for only $25 a piece.

And so now we have a chow/shepherd mix puppy named Ace. This I agreed to... though the verdict is still out on Cleo's official answer. So far she hates him. I figure he's adorable, lovable and what Brad really wants so it has to be a good thing for our little family. Besides, $25 for a good healthy puppy when we were prepared to spend upwards of $300. Damn, you can't beat that. Still needs to be wormed and neutered but Cleo has yet to be spayed. When we get the money, they'll both get done. It will happen soon with Brad's overtime and everything. The only thing I'm worried about is if this will cause complications with the apartment manager. I doubt it, we already pay a pet fee. I need to review the lease agreement to be sure, but we should be ok. I just don't know how I'm gonna get any rest or any of my homework done having to babysit this puppy and take him out to potty every hour or two. Ugh. On that note, I shall close. I think it's about time for puppy to go pee pee again.

ciao ciao all