Finally!

Hello humans and most others,

Well, it's about time! Something exciting has finally happened at our house! We have a new member in our family. He is a Sheltie named Nelson. He is still a kid, but he is very well behaved. He has not barked even one time, and he has been here since yesterday afternoon. He is still very shy, but friendly. He already knows his name, and he has not had an accident in the house even though he is only five and a half months old. He is mostly black and white, which is usually the color of Sheltie that Missy Linda doesn't care for as much. Tio Kane told her that she doesn't discriminate against people because of color so she can surely extend that to dogs. Tio Kane was right, of course.

The minute Missy Linda held Nelson, she knew he was the kind of Sheltie she would really love. He does have a very pointy nose and very big ears right now, but maybe he will grow into them. Missy Linda likes the sticky-up ears. I am hoping to have a picture of Nelson and me for you to see tomorrow.

If any of you like pet stories that seem really sad but have a happy ending, you might like the blog of Chase the kitty. The web address is chasenoface.blogspot.com. I want to warn you that Chase is a very unusual kitty, but he is loved very much, is in no pain, and is living a good life now. (Notice that the name of the blog is "chase no face" to give you a clue as to what the problem is so you will be forewarned.) I feel that it is a very uplifting story.