I met Shanti, an English Golden Retriever, the first time when he was just 4 weeks old (see first photo). I had been looking for a puppy on and off for over a year but nothing worked out. But as so often in life, when the time is right everything just falls in place.
I noticed a tiny puppy and asked about him and she said, oh he is special, he is the runt. He had a rough start in life and she had to bottle feed him and take him to work. I said spontaneously, I want the runt! And 3 weeks later I was able to bring him home!! Wow, I was amazed how this all unfolded!
The first week our household (I have 3 cats!) was turned upside down!! The cats were not happy and moved outside underneath the car port! They wouldn't even accept treats that I would bring them!! But slowly they got used to this strange, white fuzzy thing - they still hiss and keep their distance but are back to their routine with a few adjustments. I had to put up a gate so the puppy can't get into the bedroom where the cats like to be during the day and snuggle with me at night.
Shanti - which means Peace - is doing very well and growing sooooo fast!! I can't believe how quick he is changing!
He loves people and has met several of my friends and neighbors.
Like all puppies, he brings a big smile on peoples faces. How can you resist such an adorable puppy and face?
And he likes to dig and chew - oh these puppy teeth are like needles!!
Naturally I have taken a lot of photos, many with my cell phone, and some with my camera.
Below I am sharing some puppy love in form of the photos I took.
Enjoy!
Susanne
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| 4 week old Shanti |
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| Last drink from Mama |
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| coming home at 7 weeks old |
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| coming home at 7 weeks old |
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| Buddha, my ginger boy - not happy |
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| making new friends |
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| My 3 cats moved out into the car port, for a few days only |
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| Helping with harvesting corn |
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| First time I heard him barking when he saw his reflection |
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| First trip and little swim in Lake Superior |
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| First trip and little swim in Lake Superior |
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| Trying to get closer to that cat!! |
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| More new friends - having fun |
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| Learning to fetch ball |
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| Learning to fetch ball |
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Chew, chew, chew - on a rose flower
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| I put him in a basket with red cloth - he jumped out very quickly |
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| I put him in a basket with red cloth - he jumped out very quickly |
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| I put him in a basket with red cloth - he jumped out very quickly |
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| Oh those white eye lashes |
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| Sunset at the Chippewa Flowage - my friend Bill took this photo of me and little Shanti leaning against my right leg |
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| Bill taking care of Shanti |
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| Bill taking care of Shanti |
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| Trip into the vegetable garden |
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| Not so sure what to do with that ball?? |
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| Meeting another dog friend |
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| Meeting another dog friend |
Oh Susanne, this warms my heart so. Shanti is so loved and will experience so many wonderful adventures as your companion.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on becoming a dog parent. Enjoy the ride. Ho, I really like the photo of the two of you on the Chippewa foliage.
ReplyDeletethanks for sharing this new adventure.
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