What's there to know about me? Well, I'm pretty awesome (not to toot my own horn) and adorable. I learn just about as quickly as I grow. I may be young, but don't underestimate me! I already recognize my bedroom (crate), I can sleep on my own bed without getting into trouble at night, I don't have (many) accidents, and I learned how to fetch the other day!
Chew toys are my favorite. Scratch that. CHEWING is my favorite! But I won't chew my owner's shoes. Don't get me wrong, I like to play on them-- I like to play on my owner-- but that's just because I love humans. Humans are the best. Especially when they feed you and play with you and give you ear scratches and belly rubs... I could go on forever and ever!
Don't I sound great? I may be your soulmate. Who knows? Please give me a chance to love you! Did I mention I love humans?"
I'm so glad I answered Kipp's personal ad. It's an interesting story how I ended up adopting Kipp (formerly Colin) from MSRH just three weeks ago, and it was entirely NOT my idea initially. That's not to say that I was not in the market for a dog, but just not one from Texas, being that I reside in Central Virginia.
A few months earlier, I had decided to take a trip to visit my cousin, who currently studies at Texas A&M. My mom got word of the trip, and after stumbling upon the MSRH website, asked me if I could pick up the adorable Soffee for her stating she "pays well." As an addendum, she signed off, "And Colin for you..." It wasn't until I got her on the phone that I realized she was serious about Soffee, and by that time I had already fallen in love with Kipp (Colin) myself. I'm 100% sure she was not 100% serious about me adopting Kipp, but you can't just send an adorable puppy picture to someone looking for a puppy and expect them not to take the bait.
Fast forward a couple of weeks and several emails--one that ended with me in tears thinking I would not be united with Kipp--and I was meeting Marilyn at a vet in Houston, getting the pups' travel health certifications and prepping them for the plane ride back to Virginia. And now I can proudly say: I have a puppy! (And my mom now has three miniature schnauzers...)
I may have only known this little fellow for 3 weeks of his short 3 1/2 month life, but I know I made the right decision. Kipp has so much spunk--he's so quirky and full of energy, and honestly, he takes after his "mom." And as his mom, I'm quite the proud parent. I constantly show him off (or his picture, rather), and to be honest, I would put his artwork on my fridge if he was capable of such things. Kipp is just what I needed, and best of all, I now have a running partner!
The happiest of New Years, thanks to MSRH-- Love, Liz & Kipp!
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