DAY ONE WITH BELLA

Oh how quickly we have taken this little lady to our hearts....she is adorable.

Since I am still on holiday today I took Bella into work to visit and, of course, everyone just loved her.   We then had a visit from Barbara and Harry this evening as they wanted to meet the new arrival

and she is getting plenty of good reports and cuddles.

 

Last night (her first night with us) I kept her in her basket at my side of the bed.....was a BIG mistake.

Bella was as good as gold and didn't get out of bed once.....I was awake ALL NIGHT...keeping an eye on her and making sure everything with her was ok.  Tonight she will sleep in the kitchen which will be her space for the future nights anyhow....and I am sure she will settle well.

DAY ONE - A LITTLE MUM AND BELLA BONDING

 

MISS BELLA ARRIVES

Collected our little Miss Bella on the way home from the airport - flight was slightly delayed and with our own diversion to collect the puppy we weren't actually getting home until 10pm.
Have just spent a couple of hours with this little lady and we are so seriously in love with her.

Just arrived in this new home for me - Daddy seems to like me ok !



DOGGY MEMORIES

Thinking of training a new puppy, all the internet searches I'm doing at present, since it's been an unbelievable 20 years since we trained our puppy girls, Jessie and Jo.  And all this thinking has had me reliving many of the experiences they brought us through.  They were wonderful companions and such great company and I don't imagine we will EVER forget them.  And I do imagine little Miss Bella will often be compare to them ...... I just hope she lives up to her forerunners!

BEAUTIFUL, FEISTY JOJO

THE GORGEOUS, GENTLE, KISSING JESSIS

 

And we STILL say these are the two prettiest girls we've ever seen!!

WHO WOULD HAVE THOUGHT?

We have always said we would never have another dog.  We both loved our two girls right through the 15 years we had them but, once we lost them, I was determined I never wanted to put myself in the position where I would have to inevitably face the same grief again.

 

Ben came to stay with us for a week....was here since last Friday.  He had just been here ONE NIGHT when I knew the battle was lost....we had to have another dog! 

We will never, ever forget our first two girls, Jessie and Jojo but

I am now ready to give a home of love to another little puppy.

 

I spent the week checking the newspapers and online -  initially thinking of a mini Schnauzer - then a Lhasa Apso, then a Shih Tzu.  I really was open to any offers!  There appeared to be no mini Schnauzers available, or Lhasa Apsos.  And then I found the most adorable little Shih Tzu puppy.... oh my goodness.... what's not to love??!! 

PUPPY BELLA FROM HER GUMTREE ADVERT

I could hardly wait to see her but we arranged

with the breeder to meet at Sprucefield on Friday evening and....

she is ADORABLE!!   Here's my first pictures taken

with the darling Bella.   One look at her, one cuddle

and she had both our hearts.....Jonathan is as

taken as I am!!

OUR FIRST MEETING WITH BELLA

What's not to love?????????

We pick her up on our return from holiday and I can hardly wait!!

 

BEN COMES TO STAY

JUST BONDING

We've had Debbie's Shih Tzu Ben here to stay with us for a week.....what a pet!

He's always been ready with a growl for me at ANY time - but not so this week....Ben knows not to bite the hand that feeds him :)   He has been a darling and is such a character.  We just love how he brings a toy to you when you come home....and he even tidies his own toys away!

We've had a great week with him while Debbie has been in Rome - and we will miss him when he goes home......didn't think we would feel that way!

  

......even better bonding!

Just going to help Auntie Linda with the gardening

                               

Uncle Jon and I keeping up with current affairs

Off walkies

Our bedtime selfie