Well some of you probably guessed by my Wordless Wednesday post that we would be adding a new member to our family. I am pleased to introduce you to Millie! She is a 5 month old girl of unknown parentage and a real sweetie.
We adopted Millie (formerly known as Midnight) from Big Dogs Big Hearts a local rescue group that specializes in rescuing German Shepherd dogs and other large breeds. When she first arrived last night we spent some time in the yard while we chatted with her foster parents Michael & Darcy.
She even did her “business” while we were out there so we knew it was safe to bring her inside.
While the adults went over the adoption paperwork Millie enjoyed a bully stick and explored the house. When it was time for her foster parents to leave, I took her out to the back yard so they could slip out without much fanfare. When I brought her back inside Millie wandered around the house for a few minutes whimpering and looking for Darcy and Michael, but settled down to a play session with her new toys and Charlie. She soon crashed and fell asleep for a couple of hours and thankfully when she woke up all she was looking for was the door to take her out to pee! Yes, that is correct she is already house broken.
Last night she whined for about a minute when it was time for bed and she was in her crate, but she slept right through the night and didn’t wake up for almost 7 hours. It was a bit earlier than Charlie and I have been used to getting up so we were thrilled that after being up for a couple of hours Millie was happy to join us on the bed for an early morning nap!
Right now she is hanging out in the sewing room with me and playing with the stuffed bone I made for her. We have a baby gate at the top of the stairs and recently she got up, walked over to the top of the stairs and whimpered. Charlie took her outside and she peed right away.
When we were looking to add another dog to our home we didn’t really think we would want a dog so young, but meeting her for the first time last weekend there was no question about adopting her. She is sweet, smart and confident. While she loves to play like any puppy would she also enjoys a good snuggle and giving kisses. I can’t thank Darcy and Michael enough for taking care of her for the past few weeks and teaching her what she already knows. Charlie and I are excited to be starting this new chapter in our lives with Miss Millie.
Oh! My heart. I love this story and I love her. I hear you on the young dogs. I go puppy for some stuff I need, but rescue I have no problem with older dogs and even seniors. To be hones though, you don’t need to go right to senior right now.
I love that you are in the puppy stage in which they start to have a brain and actually care more about you. She is gorgeous and I love Shepherds.
The weird thing is that after your wordless Wednesday post she was in my dream last night from the photo. I am pretty sure that is the first time ever a blog post has been in a dream. How funny is that?
I look forward to watching her fit into your lives!
Millie is smart and adorable! We are so happy for you 🙂
Love ya lots,
Mitch and Molly
Oh boy!! I know someone who is smiling from ear to ear…. Nina!! I think she would wholeheartedly give her paw of approval! And as a black beauty myself, I give my paw of approval on adopting another black beauty. Thank you ever so much for opening your hearts and homes to Miss Millie. Did you knows that Millie was the name of the LB’s grandma? She’s particularly happy about the name choice!
I gotta run now. I feel a happy dance coming on!!
Big hugs from your pal, Miss Fendi HoneyBuzz!!
Oh welcome, Millie! You are SO smart and boy, did you ever SCORE on a forever family!!
-Bart and Ruby
I looked for your blog first thing this morning. Nothing. Millie is adorable & I want to snuggle with her!
We knew it, we knew it, we knew it! We are so delighted for you and of course for Millie too! She is gonna love her new home and especially her new pawrents!! I’m giving her one more day before I officially call her spoiled… Happy, happy, happy smiles all around!!
Congrats Cindy & Charlie! Your sweet Nina would be so proud of you.
Kim & the Doxie Gang
She sure is a beauty! Have lots of fun with her!
Lovies, Miss Mindy
We are thrilled for Millie (I love the softness of her new name). I felt odd to me last night and this morning to not have her there, the energy in the house is different, but the update and pictures brought a smile to my face. I am especially happy to hear her transition is going smoothly. Thank you Charlie and Cindy for loving her. I have no doubt that Millie scored highly in the forever family category! Please give Millie a hug from me. Enjoy your first weekend together.
Oh my goodness!! MOM and I are so excited for you. She is just to cute. And we can tell right away she is smart too. MOM just wants to give her a big hug. WELCOME MIllie. I bet Nina is smilin’ real big no doubt.
Blessings,
Goose
Congratulations – we think Millie is just what your heart needs:) All the best to the new family. We can’t wait to see more of Millie.
Woos- Phantom, Thunder, Ciara, and Lightning
She’s gorgeous! You are going to have so much fun. Roxy came from a foster family…..they are wonderful, generous people. Welcome to Blogville Millie.
XXXOOO Daisy, Bella & Roxy
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(¸.•´ (¸.•` ¤Welcome Millie & Congratulations!!!!
Whatta cutie!! I’ll look forward to getting to know Millie and reading about her puppy antics!!!
By the way, I know exactly what you mean about what you ‘thought’ you wanted when you were looking for a new addition to your family–It was how I ended up with a Scottie!! :-))
OMDs Millie I am Madi and I’m so very very happy to meet you. Just in case you haven’t figured it out by now you have landed smack in the middle of two laps of luxury and love. Angel Nina paved the way for you by being such a good dog as did those before her did for her.
Be sure to leave some of your lovely lady scents on the crochet caddy your mom is making for my mom!!
Hugs Madi your new BFFF
WELCOME TO BLOGVILLE MILLIE…. This is the bestest Place in the world and you will have a BLAST here with US. Congratulations on chewsing a grrrrreat set of PEEPS.
Welcome Millie! Mom and dad say that watching pups grow up is so fascinating. Mom says she never noticed things before that she notices now. But we just think we’re extra special! Looking forward to getting to know Millie!
Your friends,
Murphy & Stanley
Hey there Millie! Good to meet ya! But now I know who your family is 🙂
Wonderful news! So nice to meet you, Millie, and welcome to Blogville! Can’t wait to learn more about you.
Congratulations, and a big welcome to Millie! She is adorable!
Well many congratulations. She looks like ca lovely girl! Deccy x
Congrats on adopting Millie, she so cute and sounds like such a good puppy!
Ahhhhhh!!!!!
Welkhome!!!!!
Hugz&Khysses
Khyra
COngrats! Welcome, sweet Millie!
Nola
Welcome Millie. Looks like you have a great home and will fit in just perfect.
wags
Jazzi and Addi
Ooooooh! She is adorable! Congratulations! Her ears are getting nice and pointy! 🙂
Oh how exciting!!! Welcome Millie Welcome!
Waggin so much my tail’s a blur!
Roo
Well done Cindy! Milly is lovely. Our first dog was Milly and we have so many happy memories of the 18 years she was with us. A very warm welcome to Blogville Milly, you have landed on your paws for sure!
Lynne x
Oh this is so wonderful. We wondered on Wordless WEdnesday but didn’t watn to jinx it by asking. Congrats to all of you.
i love German Shepherds too, always have, in fact if ever I think about getting a guide dog it would be a shepherd 🙂
I bet Milly loves her stuffed toy, you make the best! … I’m sure Maggie is still playing with her fish!! (latest update is I hope to have her on a flight before Thanksgiving)
Say hello to Miss Milly for me 🙂
YEA!!! We’re so happy for you! Millie sounds (and looks) like a doll! Already housebroken?!?! What a bonus! 🙂
Please give her some tummy rubs for me – and a hearty WELCOME from the boys!
KZK
Nice to meet you, Millie! We are getting all weepy over here, cuz we love us a good story about dogs finding such great furever homes 😀
We look forward to hearing all about your new adventures!
Wyatt and Stanzie
She’s just beautiful!!! Thank you for adopting her. I’m sure she’ll be a wonderful member of the family.