Cecil!

The Cute and Wonderful Wife and I have talking about getting a dog for almost a year now and decided we would wait until after the wedding for many reasons. We've scoured the web pages of local animal rescue shelters and hadn't found a dog that sounded like it would fit in our home. One dog was described as "She really likes to GO GO GO and wants a family that does the same." Others had problems with cats or with children. As fate would have it The Cute and Wonderful Wife had been chatting with our wedding photographer Clare Norton about our search for a dog. Clare recommended the Almost Home Rescue shelter it's where she landed her 2 wonderful dogs. The Cute and Wonderful Wife checked out the page and found Cecil. We knew as soon as we read the description he has the perfect temperment and energy for our household.

We don't have any pics that you can coo over so put on your thinking caps. Come on now don't be shy. He's a black and white hound beagle border collie mix. He's only 2 and he's had a tough go of things already, he was chained up outside by his prior owners and just left there while other dogs from the neighborhood would come and attack him. He still has some scars on his legs from when he was attacked. Through all of that he's kept a stiff upper lip and by all accounts he gets along well with other dogs, animals, (his foster parents have chickens and he doesn't really pay any attention to them) and young kids. His foster mom said he's listed at 25 pounds but that's pretty generous. She also mentioned he's a mellow laid back kind of guy and likes to lay on the couch and chill with his pack leaders. She repeatedly said he's so well behaved and calm that would make a brilliant therapy dog. While we're not looking for that it certainly is a great thing to hear.

We have had our home evaluation (and passed-obviously) we've sent in our paperwork and arranged for the pick up. We've secured a den for him (a crate with some nice blankets for him to lay on) and a couple toys, a leash, food dishes, and some food. Now all we have to do is....wait! Gah! We can't pick him until tomorrow afternoon. It feels like an eternity. We are ready and excited to bring home our new companion and want to make the transition a calm balanced and safe affair for him and for us his pack leaders (yes Moxie is a pack leader too!) We'll post pics of the newest member of our pack very soon. Cecil!