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It’s hard to believe it’s been two months since Murphee (the little itty bitty tiny one) joined our family.
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She arrived from Texas, a six-month-old rescue puppy, so nervous and tentative about everything. She’s gotten used to us and seems to feel at home here.
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We’ve learned that she’s not a fan of snow.
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Now that the weather’s warmer, we’ve learned her favorite place it outdoors basking in the sun. While Gidget it a porch puppy, Murphee is happiest lying in the dirt with a good stick.
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We’ve learned that she’s mostly a quiet puppy–unless she’s growling at her reflection or chasing the deer away. She cannot abide the deer and they’re not particularly fond of her either.
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She’s asleep on the sofa by 7 pm each night, completely done in–there’s no waking her. She sleeps in her cozy kennel through the night! Although, the first month was rough. She’d yip and cry at about 3 am. I’d race out of bed to put her outside. She’d do her thing outdoors and I’d tuck her back in bed–yet she’d be crying again in 20 minutes. I followed all of the suggestions for crate training to no avail. I was a zombie–sleep deprived like a mom with a newborn baby. Until Paul suggested that we move her crate from the living room to our bedroom. That change did the trick and I too am happily sleeping through the night and waking on my own.
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We’ve learned that she doesn’t mind the cats too much–unlike Gidget who goes on hyper alert when Snape or Cinder is in the vicinity or looks at her cross-ways.
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She really didn’t like Paul very much in the early days. She would cower and run from him at every opportunity. When I spent a week away with my dad, Murphee learned that Paul is a softie and the bestower of all things good–dinner, treats, and snuggles. They are now fast friends, much to Gidget’s dismay who considers this her spot.
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The two pups now coexist in the same space, Gidget (who is almost 9 years) is more tolerant of this wild, energetic little being. In fact, Gidget is a bit protective of Murphee when she’s being groomed or has a bath. There is solidarity when it comes to bath time!
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After this week’s vet visit, we learned that Murphee is a good car traveler (unlike Gidget, who has to be sedated), and she’s a whopping 6.06 lbs. I never imagined having a dog smaller than Gidget, who tops the scale at 8.5 lbs–both are smaller than our cats.
And she’s mostly house-trained, which was one of my biggest misgivings about adopting her. She adapted to our routines like a champ.
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We’ve learned that while Gidget is a reserved, shy pup, Murphee is all goof. She’s the silliest dog I’ve ever met.
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And the sweetest, most affectionate dog. Paul and Hannah comment daily how much they love Murphee–and that’s a relief given my impulsive move to adopt her.
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Murphee has brought much new life and joy to our house. I can’t imagine our home without her now. It’s amazing the changes two months can bring!
Wonderful it’s working out. Both dogs are adorable.
Thank you for sharing.
Susan I enjoy reading your stories of life and pups! They are adorable! We have also thought of getting a second Westie but worry how it might affect Kip!