March 27, 2009 at 2:06pm
So sweet when he’s not biting everything…
March 23, 2009 at 11:55am
The First Night in Brooklyn
Well - overall - he was pretty good. Definitely could have been worse for a little guy separated from his family. I think I managed 5 hours of sleep if I was lucky.
I kept him in his crate most of the evening, but he had been apprehensive about eating all day long, and I woke to what sounded like a coughing up sound, to find his stomach rumbling pretty loudly. I let him out to find some food - hoping this would settle him down so he could sleep better. After eating a hand-full of food, he was kind enough to poop on his pad! I was very happy about this as you can imagine. We played a little and I returned him to his crate.
I have to admit that I cheated a little by bringing the crate next to my bed, but it kept him calm, so I’m going to have to bend rules a bit. Over time we’ll try moving the crate further away.
I woke up perhaps once more and let him out to pee, unsuccessfully, I think. The rest of the night until about 8 AM he was pretty silent, with only the occasional whimper.
March 22, 2009 at 1:26pm
Off to a new home… Franklin was completely at ease the entire way.
March 18, 2009 at 2:13am
Franklin it is!
Thanks for all your feedback and suggestions. Franklin seemed to receive the most positive overall response. And it was always one of my favorites!
We’ll be taking a two hour road trip with our friend Larry (thanks!) up-state, towards Middleton, to pick up little Franklin. It should prove to be a beautiful ride and momentous day. A simulatenously exciting and anxious feeling is sinking in.
Be sure to check back as there will be more updates and photos soon…
March 16, 2009 at 12:37am
Name this dachshund!
We’ll be picking up this little guy in a week, and we’re pretty excited. So, this means we need to give him a name. We’ve run all over the internet hunting for the best of the best. In an effort to avoid a life of disrespect for the little guy, we’re opting for people names.
Here is our running list:
- Arthur
- Avery
- Dixon
- Alden
- Franklin
- Emery
- Charlie
Leave your vote in the comments!
