Introducing Millie!

Millie explores Nina’s garden

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.

Foster Parents Michael & Darcy watch as Charlie has Millie sit for a treat.

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.

Millie enjoying a bully stick

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.