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Roxy was the name her original family gave her. But I wanted to have a fresh start together, so the first order of business was to give her a new name. Her coat was tan or blonde, and I actually started calling her “Peanut” the first night she joined my family. I guess “peanut” wasContinue reading “Naming “Happy””

At this point, I just wanted to make sure she will survive and thrive in the first month. Training and socialization will come, but right now, my focus was just on the essentials. Shopping List In 3 days, someone is going to be at the front door handing me my first puppy. I put togetherContinue reading “Finding Happy – Part 3: The Preparation”

I came across a listing that had a cute 3 month old Mountain Curr – Australian Cattle Dog mix named Roxy The Search Apparently, I was not the only one looking for a dog during the pandemic. It was nearly impossible to find a puppy from the shelter. Also, I never got any response, andContinue reading “Finding Happy – Part 2: The Search”

My grandmother just turned 96 and I knew having a puppy around would brighten up the mood The Decision About 4 months into the pandemic I started looking for a dog. I always wanted a dog, and the working from home situation made it possible. Also, my lifestyle was changing. I wanted a companion whenContinue reading “FINDING HAPPY – Part 1: The Decision”