I haven't been blogging much but I have a good excuse! Here is the reason why: Introducing a new member of our family. Meet Java Bean, a five year old Min-Pin. He weighs 20 pounds LESS than BuddyTheElf but is one little whirlwind! We adopted him so he now has a "forever home". He has been through so much in the last month.
Java Bean was rescued from a kill-shelter in Texas, driven to Maine along with 21 other dogs and several cats, all of them in a trailer! When they all arrived in Maine the rescuers found that they could not have the animals in their new rental home. Lincoln County Animal Shelter was called in and they took all of the animals in. Java was part of the Waldoboro 22, as the dogs were called in all the news stories. I first saw Java's photo on-line and read the story of the rescued animals. The next day Mark took some old blankets to the Shelter for the influx of animals. When Mark came home he said he had "met" Java. We asked if we could adopt Java and on April 8th he came home to live with us, a week after we learned of all of the animals plight. 
Unfortunately we do not have any information on Java's background, as the Lincoln County Animal Shelter had not received any either. It seems the original rescuers had come to Maine to live with all of the animals who were in the kill shelter. So, Java had a thorough check-up the day after we adopted him and found he was underweight and without a medical history had to start "puppy shots". We returned to the vets two weeks after the initial visit for the next "puppy" shot and were happy to learn that Java had gained one pound! On such a tiny dog one pound is a big deal. 
It has been a bit of a struggle for BuddyTheElf. He has been the sole dog in the household, tolerating visits from Bode, Bella and Maple, and always happy to see them leave! He still sleeps on the bed with us and I suspect secretly likes the fact that Java sleeps in a crate in our bedroom. It will take time and lots of patience before all is peaceful in our home!
Ashton bought a nice, soft blanket and new toys for Java. My sweet nieces bought Java several sweaters to wear when its cool. Java wears a coat outside as he isn't used to Maine weather and doesn't have much fur to keep him warm. We have been blessed the last week with balmy 50 and 60 degree days so Java has been able to go for walks without his jacket.
"The boys" as I call them, resting after a play session. The two dogs will sit together in Mark's lap at night, so thats a start to being friendly to each other!
Found these hearts on a walk one day, I take Buddy with me for some "togetherness time". His world must seem to him to have been turned upside down by the arrival of Java.
The pileateds have had a field day with this tree at the Preserve next door! How nice of them to leave a "heart" for all to enjoy. 
22 comments:
Great post, Cheryl. Love the photos of Java and Buddy. It looks as if major progress is being made by both little guys. They're fortunate to have such a good home.
Java Bean is one lucky guy! He is adorable! :))) How wonderful he has a forever home with you!
Wow, that's a lot of destruction on that tree. I hope it can survive all that boring.
The boys look so peaceful together. How wonderful of you to take in Java. I loved seeing the photo of the two dogs at the window. I'll bet they'll be great friends...eventually.
Yay, for Java Bean....and Buddy looks like a wonderful big brother. Enjoy the lovely weather.
fun post, congrats on the new dog. it is difficult to read your typing with red backgroun and black letters....fyi!
Thanks everyone! And Lin, I will have to have Ashton "fix" my blog, thats her department. Time for a change anyways.
what a fun new addition to the family....love the photos...
I love this happy family.
Such a cute name Java Bean has, it matches him perfectly! Love the photo of the duo at the window and of course the pileated woodpecker's heart!
Yes, long time didnt hear from you Cheryl.. so kind of you to adopt Java Bean..did u give this name to him?
All beautiful - beautiful dog, beautiful name (Java), beautiful Family, beautiful post!
Sounds like Java was meant to become part of your family. He looks like a wonderful dog. I know you will help him be comfortable in a new place.
Lovely post, Cheryl. The photos of Java and Buddy are so beautiful!
Really amazing dogs!
Have a great weekend ahead!
Marinela
Short Poems
Hi Cheryl, Welcome to Java bean! Buddy looks HUGE compared to him. I came by to wish you a special Happy Mothers Day.
What a great post, Cheryl!! Java Bean is adorable and you are wonderful to take him in. I love the picture of the two pooches looking out the window - maybe they see some hearts out there!
Hi Cheryl, hope you still remember me. It's great to know that BuddyTheElf has a new companion at home now :-)
Dora
How kind of you to allow another critter into the family. Once in a while I wish we could have a new pet but buddy's skin shedding makes it unlikely. It would pose too many health issues for the pet.
Hi Cheryl!
Thank you for your sweet two comments on my blog:)
I have never had dogs but my my husband has been wanting a dog!
by the way actually I really love " dirty dancing" and
BON JOVI, too!!
actually I watched the movie yesterday! what a coincidence!
I don't know how I missed this introduction to Java Bean. I hope that by now he and BuddyTheElf are best of friends. I thinks it's great that you have given Java Bean a forever home.
Hi Cheryl! Glad to see you back in blogosphere! Love the photos of Buddy and Java, and of course, the precious hearts that never fail to show up for your keen eyes.
I like the two dogs looking out of the window.
I hope you are feeling better.
Love the dogs (Dobies I think). I had Ger. Sheps for most of my married years. After losing the last one we waited 3 years, but finally I had to have a dog and switched to a smaller rescue dog, about 40 lbs. that looks a little like a German Shep but is a whole lot Heinz 57. She too is a sweetheart and very devoted to us especially my husband.
You really found a lot of hearts too.
THanks for visiting my blog.
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