Precious Pups

I just cannot get my mind off of dogs these days... between missing our little guy, watching back to back episodes of the Dog Whisperer every afternoon while I work on my projects, and checking Petfinder/Craigslist compulsively to try and find a new one to love... it is really hard to concentrate on anything else! Most of our friends have darling doggies that we see often, and I miss my big puppy, Jordan, who lives with my Mom and Dad.

Those are all the reasons that I came *this* close to a full blown squeal when I opened my inbox today and saw these photos.

"That is a POOL, Bella. You're going to love jumping in there on hot days."

My best friend Brittany, just sent me these pictures of Jordan and their new family dog, Bella.

His eyes don't normally look that crazy... he just really likes giving hugs.

Britt and her fam lost their dog this summer, too, and they just recently got Bella from the same breeder as their previous dog, Angel. Since Britt and her family live right down the street from the house I grew up in (and where my parents still live), our dogs have always been best friends, just like our Moms, Dads, and siblings. It's one big fun family party when we get together (usually a few times a week!) and it makes it even better when we can have the dogs with us, too.

Ha! Looks like she is peeking her head into a lion's mouth!

"Ok, time for a rest now. Let's just lay here and spoon. I miss Angel, but I'm glad you're here, Bella."

Too cute. Now I'm off to try and convince G that we should swing by the animal shelter today. HEE! Ta ta, my sweets!