Introducing Our New Grand Puppy

Our daughter and her family in Nova Scotia had to say good bye to their beloved lab mix, Abby a few months back.  She was such a beloved, gentle girl...but with her age and rapidly declining health, the hard decision to let her go peacefully was made.   Abby had been adopted from their local animal shelter as a puppy.

Our grand daughter Dana was visiting the shelter and it was love at first sight!  And the rest is history...so introducing Miss Stella....seen here on her way for a play date at the dog park!!

Cuteness overload or what?  She is currently nine months old and reported to be very sweet and gentle.  The shelter suspects she is a lab/whippet mix...and needed to put on some weight..but she is not an over sized girl.  The grand daughters love lavishing her with affection...and Stella is more than happy to indulge in play and snuggles!  Welcome to the family Stella!

Pretty quiet week here...my Doxie Lovers group is holding a contest...photos of each member wearing the group's swag!  We participate in various fundraising events to benefit dachshund rescue...this is my Valentine t-shirt from last year!  

I happened to be at physiotherapy and Emily, one of the physiotherapists snapped this photo of me for the contest.   Can't believe I'm still smiling after an hour of exercise, stretches and biking!  

The prize up for grabs is a goodie bag of treats with this year's St Paddy's t-shirt...for dachshunds who can't hold their licker!!  

And will share a t-shirt Liesel ordered for her Mama...(perhaps an upcoming birthday prezzie?)

It says "Heart Disease Warrior" Unbreakable. A great fundraiser for the Heart and Stroke campaign don't you think?  February is Heart and Stroke Month....awareness is crucial.  I live with heart disease...(which is hereditary).  Due to great medical care and modern life saving procedures,  I am alive today when my Mom passed at age sixty two and grandmother at age fifty-eight from heart disease.   Way too young...but research, education and treatment has come a long way!!  Can I get an Amen.

Let's see...oh yes..the weather.  It sucks.  Freezing rain and wind warning in effect today...but it's winter in February...in Canada.  Nuff said.  

Next week is Valentine's Day!!  Mr. Seventies & I have reservations to our favourite restaurant and pub for date night!  Anybody else doing anything special for Valentine's Day?

In the meantime, have an awesome weekend!!