This & That | Meet the Newest Addition to the Fam

If you follow me on Instagram or Snapchat, you may already know this… but for those of you who don’t, something pretty major happened this past weekend…

WE GOT A PUPPY!!!!!!!!!!

Yup, we are now the proud parents of the cutest 10 week old all black Frenchie.

This was definitely an unplanned puppy, but we are thrilled (and v. sleepy). Swear, it’s like a newborn!!!

So, here’s how it all went down…

Zack went to his friends the other week who breeds Frenchie’s & when he got home, he was raving about how cute they were & I immediately wanted to schedule a date to go play with them, but that was it. Getting one wasn’t even a thought in my head.

We have been talking about getting a dog for a hot minute now, but we specifically wanted to rescue so we could give a dog in need a loving home. We rescued a dog before, the sweetest German Shepherd, but unfortunately Bitzy & her didn’t hit it off too well & the dog bit Bitzy (luckily she was okay… by a hair). It wasn’t the German Shepherds fault, but we still had to find her a new home. This time around, we knew we needed a puppy.

Plus, I never thought we’d get a Frenchie. No particular reason (they are so damn cute), but we were pretty set on a Corgi.

Fast forward a few days later & Zack gets a text message from said Frenchie friend. He says that out of there latest litter, one little baby had two bum knees & they had to find her a good home. She couldn’t be sold because of the flaw & also couldn’t be bred (whew!).

They wanted to see if we wanted her.

UM, yes!!! She may not be a rescue, but being that Bitzy suffers from the same knee issue, we knew we could take on the challenge & give her all the care she need (we are already planning water therapy & acupuncture!). Right now, she is just fine, but this is definitely a serious issue that could progress, but we are 100% prepared for what the future may hold for our new wee one & will do everything in our power to keep her healthy & mobile.

Right now little girl is nameless, but we are tossing around a few ideas. If you guys can think of anything that seems fitting- please share!!!

Also, any puppy tips are GREATLY (x 1000) appreciated. It’s been 11 years since I had a puppy, & I totally forgot what hard work it is!!! There is so much pee, poop, & vomit… and the worst part of all- Bitzy is not quite adjusting just yet. Lots of growling & teeth showing around here these days. I know she is just establishing her role in the pack & the puppy takes it well, but I have horrible mother’s guilt for my first born. Will they ever get along?! Is this hurting Bitz emotionally? Is she mad at me? Ugh- if you guys have any experience in this, please share your thoughts!!!

All of that said- the puppy breath & all the cute shit she does every second makes it all worth it! She is the biggest snuggler & a smart girl too- already peeing on the pee pads & learned how to play fetch. Doggy prodigy, swear.

Now… for some other weekend highlights (although not much tops a puppy)! Happy Monday babes. x

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