Readers of my blog may remember my obituary for Meli, our dog and faithful companion of 14 years.
After over a year, we now have a new dog to introduce. To be honest, I still find it hard to move on, but the missus was sorely missing one, and I want to make her happy, so… I’m officially introducing Izzy.
Izzy is just over a year old and I was hoping the story I’d share with you today is how she was found stranded on a mountain. She had just given birth to two puppies, only one of whom survived the mountain foxes. When she was found, she was a mess, and the lovely woman who rescued her and her puppy had to trim all her hair and treat various minor ailments. She posted Izzy’s story on Facebook and reached out to us. After meeting them, we decided to take her.
A couple of months later, Izzy’s puppy was ready to move to his new home, and we took Izzy to ours.
A Misnomer if I ever saw one
As for Izzy’s name, it was given to her because of her easy-going nature.
However, it’s starting to sound like a bit of a misnomer given her puppy-like traits, which include stealing, begging, and chewing on anything that moves (like the two increasingly freaked out cats) or doesn’t (like my Kindle). So, instead of the inspirational story of how Izzy became a member of our household, I find myself having to share the story of how she chewed up my trusted Kindle Paperwhite:
Of course, Izzy is blaming Perro the cat: he was the one who jumped on my desk (in a desperate attempt to save himself from her butt-sniffing affections) and accidentally kicked my Kindle onto the floor.
But I’ll let you be the judge of who’s to blame…
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Izzy sounds adorable, even if she has snacked on your Kindle.
Yes, she’s a literal bookworm. Truly an appropriate addition to the family 😀
She is so adorable. Delighted she found a loving home.
Sorry about the Kindle… may the letter to Santa begin. lol Cheers!:)
Ha ha — good idea 😀
Hmm … the results of an unintended tag-team effort. 🙂 … hopefully she’ll wind down on a couple of months/years. 🙂
From your lips… 🙂
Izzy looks adorable and will fill your home with so much love. Rescue dogs are the best. Too bad about the Kindle though. I hope we will see more of Izzy on your blog.
Judging by the enthusiastic welcome she’s had so far, I’m sure you will! Thank you, Darlene 🙂
I’m sorry Nicholas, but I cracked up when I saw the Kindle! OMG I’d be mortified! You must have forgotten the rules about leaving ANYTHING around when new puppies enter the scene.
My sisters has had many dogs through the years – all had certain fetishes for objects of their chewing desire. One loved to empty the dirty laundry hamper and chew the crotches out of all underwear. Another loved to chew holes into the baseboards and drywall. Another fancied eating TV remote controls. Nothing is off the table until it is! LOL 🙂
Your sister’s house sounds like a fun place 🙂
Aw, she’s so cute, how can you chastise her? She’s awfully young to be a mother and must be enjoying a second childhood. I have to admit that’s the first time I’ve seen a Kindle chewed up!
I’m glad to hear that 😀
Aww, she’s so cute and adorable, even with her…umm, minor character flaws, Nicholas 🙂 She reminds me of my sister’s dog, a black labrador named Bonnie. She’s five and still gets up to plenty of mischief and behaves like a puppy. She’s been to obedience training, but really that never took and to this day she bounces around, poking her nose into everything – a great big, oh so friendly, naughty rapscallion who has never out-grown puppy-hood 🙂
Labs are notoriously playful! We have these friends whose house was broken into. Their labs were caught on camera offering the burglars their balls to play catch 😀
Welcome to puppyhood, Nicholas! It can be so trying, but dogs are worth it in the end. Dogs take a ton of time to train, watch every move, walk, and feed. Very similar to growing up kids! Izzy will only want to please you and hear, “good no chew, good no bite, good work, good Izzy.” That’s down the road though. Time for training now! Always remember how she was affected by her “life” experiences. Behaviors show that too! Good luck. 🐶 🎶 🎃 Christine
You’re spot on, Christine. It’s unusual that such traits persist at such an age, but I’m sure it has to do with her lack of a proper “puppyhood.”
I can not believe that you brought Izzy to you ?? I have followed her story via facebook. Now to read that she has a new home with you / your family – with delicious Kindles for nibbling – makes me so happy!:-D <3
Lol–yes, we do have the best snacks 😀
I wasn’t aware she was so famous! Wow…
She looks adorable. Congratulations on the new addition to your family.
She looks adorable, congrats on the new addition to your family!
Thank you, Elle! She really is, even if a tad mischievous 🙂
Good thing Kindles are nutritious.
Yes, she’s quite the bookworm 😀
Bad girl, Izzy! Sounds like you guys need a visit from Caesar Milan, you poor thing 🙂 From what I know from his books and shows, naughty dogs need discipline to know who’s boss, and daily long walks too to wear off the excess energy. Grab some dog treats and get the training on… Good luck, guys. And bravo for saving her! I am sure you will enjoy her fully once she’s found the ‘lady’ inside her. She’s a doll!
You’re very sweet, but in my experience, puppies will be puppies. The only surprise with Izzy is that she still exhibits puppy traits–probably because she hasn’t had a chance to enjoy a proper “puppyhood.”
Oh dear! Naught Izzy. 🙂
Ollie may be a bit smelly, and very slobbery at times. But we are lucky that he has never chewed anything that didn’t belong to him.
Best wishes, Pete.
That is lucky, indeed! Give him a big kiss from me to thank him for being such a good boy 🙂