Picking up Emme

September 9, 2006
We picked up Emme yesterday at 1 PM at the breeders in Tallmadge. We spent about an hour talking with Darlene, the breeder, about the puppy. We enjoyed our visit and got to meet both McKenna and Brutus, the parents. McKenna spent a long time just curled up on Ken’s lap as we talked. I was sure that he would have just taken that dog home too, if he could.

As we left the breeders, the Emme cried and I told Ken that I felt like we were kidnappers, taking her away from all that was familiar and comfortable. She cried all the way to Tallmadge circle and then she settled down and rode quietly in my lap all the rest of the way home.

We introduced Rudy to the puppy in the back yard and both did well. Emme was quite interested in Rudy. Rudy seems a little nervous around her especially if she makes a sudden movement, but they seem to be getting along fine.

We have purchased a crate for Emme and she slept in it last night in our bedroom. She fussed and we took her out during the night but other than that, we all slept well. This morning I wiped off her eyes and mouth and paws and brushed her a little with a pin brush. Right now I have finished my shower and am working on the computer and she is in the kitchen in her crate. Ken and Rudy and watching TV in the family room and all is peace and quiet.