I brought your puppy
home today. He's tan and he's fuzzy and he smells good, like a puppy. The boys
loved him, pestered him so much I had to make them let him rest. They've named
him Buddy, even though I told them his long, fancy, pedigree name.
We stopped by the vets
on the way home, just like you said we should and then by the pet shop to get
that food you said he should eat. We've got Buddy's basket next to John's bed,
he's the oldest and so Buddy will be his responsibility; with my help, of
course.
We puppy proofed the
house, again, this afternoon. Buddy has toys to chew, a new collar, a new leash
and special food bowls. I signe up for that social class you recommended, with
David the Dogman all positive reinforcement!
We love him very much
and he seems to like us too, we're following all your instructions and promise
to take good care of your baby. I'll send you the pictures as soon as we get
them back.
Just a couple of quick
questions, you know how new "Mums" worry, so I'd like to know:
After Bud grows up if
his hips hurt him, will you explain to my boys why they can't take him for
walks?
If his elbows hurt when
he goes up the stairs will you comfort him when he can't sleep next to John
anymore?
If he goes blind will
you teach the boys to play carefully with him so no one gets hurt?
If he pees on the floor
every time we get home will you convince my husband that he still has to be an
inside dog?
If he growls at other
children will you help when we try to take Buddy to school for Pet Day?
If his heart should skip
one beat too many when he's only 3 years old and we lose him before his time
can you bring him back?
Dear Breeder, we already
love Buddy so much and I know how hard you've worked to produce
"sound", "typy" dogs. Did you do all you could? Was there
some little thing that you decided just wasn't necessary to check? You see our future
happiness depends on how carefully you did this breeding because Buddy is not
just a dog, he's part of our family now.
Respectfully,
Buddy's New Mummy
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