Hello All!
I'm just introducing myself as I've been on here for a few days trying to familiarize myself with this whole forum thing. I love all of the advice that others give, even though at times is a bit overwhelming.
I got my Lillie a week ago Sunday and she will be 14 weeks on Thursday. Long story short, she is my first dog, pet, ever. When I was a little girl my parents would never let me have one because I had severe allergies, I was always in and out of the hospital, etc. But now I'm 28 and the Lord has let me grow out of them and I can finally have my little fur-ball that I've wanted since I was a little girl.
I decided I really need a companion around the house. My fiance is a pilot and he's gone a lot. He will also be joining the Air Force Reserve in January. He and I decided it was time to get a puppy especially since he will be off for pilot training for 3 months at a time for a whole year. This has been the best decision thus far. Lillie gives me so much to look forward to during my lunch hour at work and when I get home. She absolutely LOVES her crate (which I'm amazed at!
) and she knows how to 'potty #1' on the piddle pad. (Still working on #2---a bit frustrating but I'm so pleased she's figured out #1, one step at a time I guess.) She does sleep ALL night long without a peep, LOVE that!
I know they say that doggies don't have feelings like we humans do, and they say you have to treat them like walls, but whats the point in having a little fur-ball if you can't just love her? I have to tell you, she's a HUGE part of my life right now and entered my life at a perfect time. Even though I'll be sad once my fiance is gone, Lillie will be right here by my side all of the time.
=) Hope to run into some of you soon!
-Cara and Lillie