Last year we adopted Sadie on March 26th on kind of a whim. I'd been saving and we knew we wanted a dog...just weren't sure when. Well, I found an amazing breeder online in Fort Wayne, IN and thought I knew just the dog I wanted from there. That week my mom and I were shopping in our traditional spring break fashion and on the drive to our destination had an "ultimatum" given to us. We kept seeing all these people driving next to us with a dog in the car. So, we decided if we saw another 3 dogs in cars as we drove to our destination, that meant Jack and I had to get a dog that coming weekend. Well...we all know that DOG spelled backwards is GOD. You better believe that GOD gave us our sign we needed!!
I convinced Jack that evening (the 24th) that we must go get this dog. That Friday he took off and it was the last day of my spring break, so off to IN we drove. When we got there and they brought out the litter and dog I thought I wanted...something in it just didn't feel "right". I asked about another litter I'd seen on the website...the dogs were a light brown, fluffy and awfully cute. ....With that, out came Sadie's litter. By this time there were about 6-8 puppies all running around the room with each other (an adorable site to see) not really caring about us being there. Well...almost all of them felt that way. There was one little girl who would go play with the others then come back and sit by my feet, then go play, then come back and jump on our laps, then go play....but finally was just happy sitting next to us. Out of all the pups, she was the only one that showed a true interest in us and well...look at her! We knew we loved her just as much as she seemed to love us! With that we were sold ...and on our way back to Chicago!
It has been an AMAZING year and she is one AMAZING little girl. If you know me, you know that I love children and want one... Well, I must say I'm really happy we got a dog first. Sadie has taught us soooo much and we've really even grown closer than we thought we could because of Sadie. I really believe that everyone should have a dog before having kids because you learn a lot about each other during the process!! It is a great prep tool and the most affectionate practice you can get!
Here's a recap of her real adoption day and of the 1 year celebration.
We love you Sadie! Thank you for loving us, letting us dress you, giving us endless kisses, always entertaining us with many laughs, for teaching us patience and how to stay "calm" in ER situations, and most of all...thank you for choosing us!!
The small pink dog in the pictures was a "gift" from the place we got her. Sadie got to pick out a toy for her adoption day. She picked this one.
It was a little windy that morning taking pictures outside. But we wanted to be back at the spot she first walked on our property. (We are corny...I know!)
Treats for your adoption day!
And the little pink puppy toy is still a favorite today!!
BIIIIIG Yawn! Look at those pearly whites! haha
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