The Crazybunch: 14 February 2010

About 4 weeks ago, we met a dog when we came out of the church. He was a black and white Jack Russell mix, a cute little thing. He was running around with a leash but without a name tag. No one was looking for a dog in the area. With cars coming and going as one church mass was just over and another one started soon, we were afraid that he might get hit by a car. We followed him a while and realized that he had no idea where he was going. In that cold weather, we were afraid that he might get lost in the cold. So we took him home.
As soon as we got home, we put a photo on facebook and on craiglist. We also posted it on telephone poles in the area where we found him. It took about 9 hours until we found his owner.
The dog went home, but the subject of getting a dog in our family resurfaced again. For the longest time that our kids had looked to have a dog, but our busy life style prevent us doing so. This lost dog re-sparked our interest in getting a dog. We struggled what kind of dog we want. Sue found a Jack Russell online she fell in love with simply because it looked just like the one we had found. Unfortunately that did not work out due to some unexpected delay in paper work and change of character of the dog that made him because unsuitable for family with small children. It is hard to look for a dog simply based on colors. There are thousands rescue dogs online. We even could not agree if we want a big or small dog as Joshua likes bigger dog and the girls wants puppy dog. Daddy is afraid small dog barks too much and big dog requires too much exercise....
As we were struggling with our search, our friend Elizabeth found a dog that fits just what we want. Elizabeth had a Border Collie/Spaniel mix dog - Luke. He is a very beautiful dog. Sue had always said that she wanted a mini Luke. A lady just divorced and moved to a small apartment. She could no longer provide the room and care for her Border Collie/Sheltie mix dog. He looked like a mini Luke!
After meeting him, it was not difficult to make the decision taking him home. We have had so much fun since we had him. He is definitely a keeper!

His name is Rex. We think we will keep this name though Mom/Dad think Max would be a better name. Our friend Elizabeth thinks we should call him Wolfgang or Wolfie because he really looks like a wolf when he plays rough. He weighs 20 lbs. He is 9 months old. I am told that he will not grow any bigger so I think he is just perfect to fit everyone's desire - not so big or not so small. On top of this, he does not bark! He does require a lot exercise - but that has been fun. I think it is good for us physically to have an active dog to keep Bert and Sue in shape:)

Do they say, dog is man's best friend? I think dog knows that. Rex follows Bert around everywhere in the house. Happy Valentine's Day to all, especially to Daddy!