Puppy love

I guess I have gone completely insane. After careful consideration and much contemplation on buying the "perfect" dog for our family we went and got a puppy Friday night. We have named her Tootsie. And she is quickly becoming the perfect dog although she is not what our research told us we should get.

The Dalmatian was, however, on a list of possibles and the price was right.

On Thursday I was walking with Kelsey and Jacob, discussing the puppy dilemma. Jacob, who has been the least enthusiastic about getting a dog, mentioned in passing, "I'd like a Dalmatian. I've always wanted one."

Kelsey said, "Yeah, that would be really cool."

When we got back I looked in the online Uncle Henry's, which is a swap and sell it guide here in Maine that comes out on Thursdays. I put in Dalmatian pup and found one ad. I showed all the kids the pictures and they all oohed and ahhed. It was the only dog that has managed to get an unanimous vote. They were within an hour's drive so I emailed the guy. As soon as he emailed me back on Friday, I called and got directions and we went and picked one out. Just like that.

Jossilyn would have loved her.