This weekend was a busy one for Paul and I. Saturday we went to Adrian to see Cheri cheer for the girls' basketball game. It was the first basketball game we had been to. Unfortunately, most of the games are on weekdays that I bowl or teach Zumba. The cheer team did a wonderful routine at half time and Christina's mom taped it and you can watch it if we are friends on facebook. We also met the new 4 month old puppy that is the new Adrian Bulldog mascot. He is really cute. We heard that he cost $4000. Wow!
Sunday was Paul and my 8th anniversary and we celebrated it by going up to meet our new puppy, Romeo. Romeo is a black Newfoundland, called Newfies by the people that love them. Romeo's dad was there and he weighs over 150 pounds. Linda (the breeder) said Romeo might get to 170 or 180 pounds. It's a good thing we have 10 acres and a big house! Linda said Romeo is doing great and if the vet check this week gives him a clean bill of health, we can pick him up next weekend! I am so excited and now I have puppy food, dog cages, and chew toys to buy.
I have wanted one of these dogs for over 30 years and now I am getting him. He will look like a big black bear; he looks like a little bear cub now. I met one at a dog show years ago and fell head over heels in love with the breed. I have been researching breeders for years and always come back to Linda. Linda breeds for health and guarantees that the dogs don't drool. That is one downfall of Newfies and St. Bernards. She breeds her Newfies to have tight mouths and eyes so there is no drool or eye problems. I have checked her references and talked to other breeders about her dogs. I have never heard a bad thing about her pups. She also told me her dogs tend to live 12-14 years, if properly cared for; most Newfies only live 8-10 years. Like I said, I always come back to Linda and now I am getting Romeo from her.
Here are some pictures of my new baby boy....and my baby girl cheering!
THE RAMIREZ, ANDERSON, AND DEFALCO FAMILY - WE LOVE FAMILY, FRIENDS, FOOD, FUN, AND FUR!!!
Sunday, February 14, 2010
Saturday, February 6, 2010
Romeo, Romeo wherefore art thou Romeo?
As many of you know I have wanted a Newfoundland dog since I was a very young girl. I met one when my Dad's friend hired me to show his dog when I lived in Rhode Island. I was sitting on the grass watching a show, waiting for my show, and turned to come face to face with a big, black bear. I let out a blood curdling scream and then realized it was a huge dog. I started talking to the owner and fell head over heels in love with the breed. All these years I have gotten the dogs everyone else wanted and now it is time for my boy. I will get him the last weekend in February or the first weekend in March. I get to go visit him next weekend for the first time. He is in Mt. Morris, Michigan, which is about an hour and a half from my house. I can't wait to get my hands on him. I will, of course, take my camera and post pictures of him next weekend. The ones below are the ones the breeder emailed me.
To update everyone on how Paul is doing - he is doing really well for now. We went to the University of Michigan and spent the day in classes, getting Paul tested, and talking to different doctors. We learned a lot and understand the process of a kidney transplant much more than we did before. His numbers for his kidney function have gone up a bit so that is good news. He isn't on dialysis yet and we are hoping he can avoid that all together, but we will see. He is in the process of getting on the transplant list and that takes time because he has to get more tests done to make sure he is a good candidate and the team of doctors need to talk about it. It takes about five years to get a kidney unless you can find a live donor. We have several people that have already offered to be tested, which is good. There is a lot to donation so they will have to go through extensive testing to make sure they are not only a match, but in perfect health. We can't even start getting them tested until Paul is officially placed on the list. We are hoping his number keep going up and we can avoid any surgery for now. Keep him in your prayers that his health improves.
Enjoy the pictures of our new baby, Romeo.
Love you all!!!
To update everyone on how Paul is doing - he is doing really well for now. We went to the University of Michigan and spent the day in classes, getting Paul tested, and talking to different doctors. We learned a lot and understand the process of a kidney transplant much more than we did before. His numbers for his kidney function have gone up a bit so that is good news. He isn't on dialysis yet and we are hoping he can avoid that all together, but we will see. He is in the process of getting on the transplant list and that takes time because he has to get more tests done to make sure he is a good candidate and the team of doctors need to talk about it. It takes about five years to get a kidney unless you can find a live donor. We have several people that have already offered to be tested, which is good. There is a lot to donation so they will have to go through extensive testing to make sure they are not only a match, but in perfect health. We can't even start getting them tested until Paul is officially placed on the list. We are hoping his number keep going up and we can avoid any surgery for now. Keep him in your prayers that his health improves.
Enjoy the pictures of our new baby, Romeo.
Love you all!!!
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About Me
- Cindy
- I am a mother and a grandmother (how did that happen?)I am a teacher. I teach English, Yearbook, Speech and Theater, and Zumba. I have taught many other things over the years. I love teaching.