Saturday, September 4, 2021

Chronicles of Shanti, part 1 - the first 3 weeks

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 visited Debbie (from Earth Angels Golden) in Bruce to see her litter of 11 puppies. 
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

Last drink from Mama

coming home at 7 weeks old

coming home at 7 weeks old

Buddha, my ginger boy - not happy

making new friends



My 3 cats moved out into the car port, for a few days only

Helping with harvesting corn

First time I heard him barking when he saw his reflection




First trip and little swim in Lake Superior



First trip and little swim in Lake Superior


Trying to get closer to that cat!!

More new friends - having fun

Learning to fetch ball

Learning to fetch ball





Chew, chew, chew - on a rose flower





I put him in a basket with red cloth - he jumped out very quickly

I put him in a basket with red cloth - he jumped out very quickly

I put him in a basket with red cloth - he jumped out very quickly

Oh those white eye lashes








Sunset at the Chippewa Flowage - my friend Bill took this photo of me and little Shanti leaning against my right leg

Bill taking care of Shanti

Bill taking care of Shanti


Trip into the vegetable garden

Not so sure what to do with that ball??

Meeting another dog friend

Meeting another dog friend






































 

3 comments:

  1. Oh Susanne, this warms my heart so. Shanti is so loved and will experience so many wonderful adventures as your companion.

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  2. Congratulations on becoming a dog parent. Enjoy the ride. Ho, I really like the photo of the two of you on the Chippewa foliage.

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  3. thanks for sharing this new adventure.

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