What in the world has my Mom signed me up for now? That was the thought that ran through my mind when she brought a 7 month old puppy named, Cooper into our home. Seriously… I wasn’t in the mood to deal with that thing prancing around and getting into my hula hoop space.
As I was perched on the arm of my Queen’s chair, I watched as my Mom showed the foster lady around my palace for their “home inspection”. My Mom was showing where Cooper would stay and outline the schedule he would have tomorrow. Ugh!
I wanted to follow up with he won’t be on this couch, he won’t be eating my food and he will not be lying anywhere near my Mom. However, my Mom is always crawling around in my head. I swear that I felt her pierce my soul and told me to knock it off.
WHATEVER!
Day 1
Let the beatings begin. Well, I tried anyways and not two seconds into that moment, I was shot down by my lovely Momma. I had to establish that I am the Puppet Master. Yeah, I have only three teeth left but that homeboy doesn’t know it.
What was so weird? He didn’t move. Cooper just stared at me like I had three heads. I think he mumbled under his breath when he went to go lay down.
Well, I must have done something right, because I had the whole living room to myself. As 8:30 p.m. came around, I was carried to the second floor and placed into my bed for a good night’s sleep.
Day 2
As my Mom picked me up and gave me kisses, I was saying, “Good Morning, Momma! I had a weird dream and you won’t believe it.” As we took our last steps off the stairs, my eyes bulged out of my head. Darn it! It’s him. The nightmare continues through today. As a Southern girl, I can’t state the words that were crawling through my mind. Let’s just say that May-O-naise, Tartar SAUCE and Sugar JETS were a few choice words that are Mom approved.
Ok, I get it. He is going to be around for a while. He’s being mindful of my space and well, I am getting lots of love and food for being nice. I just have to hold my ground. He will not gain access to my living room.
Day 3
What the heck?!?! MOM!!!! He is in the living room. Excuse me! This is unacceptable. Absolutely not! Mom has no idea that he is sniffing the floor.
Ok, I can’t stop this madness, but I can create another line that will NOT be crossed. I will maintain my couch! I will maintain my COUCH!
After a brief discussion and snuggle time with my Mom, I was told that I have a job to show Cooper the whole yard. Of course, in order to do so, I must go in and out of the house door first. Well, duh, I am the Princess.
Day 4
Did Cooper just do a bum drive by?
Seriously, I think he did. Apparently, he wants his bum kicked!
I thought he was dumb as a box of rocks but apparently, he has been playing me. I am so upping my game. Nobody does a bum drive by and gets away with it.
Day 5
Oh MY GOD! He is on my couch. He is so lucky that I LOVE my Mom. The moment that my mom looks away is the moment that I take him out.
Apparently, there is a rumor going around that my friend, Stella might be interested in having a baby brother. Good, she can have him.
Cooper is apparently trying to spread lies that I want him. I do not want any such thing. I am a widow to a lovely brother/husband, Trevie. I miss him dearly and nothing will replace that annoying but lovable fella.
Day 6
Ok, I have given completely up on my quest to own anything in my house while this pain in the butt is visiting my home. My Mom is allowing him to run the roost. Seriously, she has lost all control. My resting witch face is screaming my frustration. I am getting food for his very presence so I can’t deny treats. It’s my downfall. Plus, he is growing on me. He’s being polite and hasn’t gotten too much into my hula hoop space.
Day 7
Woohoo.. It is meet and greet time! Go Stella Go. Please, Please, Please keep your fingers crossed that this girl likes Cooper. I know Stella’s family likes him but, just like me, she decides who comes into her palace. It’s the Chihuahua way.
Day 8
Winner, Winner; Chicken Dinner! Cooper is going to his new home! Woohoo! Mom says it’s a perfect match. The plus side is that we can visit. What is this we stuff? I am not interested in visiting him. He still thinks that I want him. No, Thank you! I am not interested in a May/December relationship.
Day 9
It’s nice to walk the halls of my palatial estate with no other paws in my way. Mom and I do glance through the window to see Cooper, now named Elliott playing in his luscious backyard. Elliott is being loved by some amazing people and a girl that gets him. For that, I am grateful.
Things that I learned through fostering all of the dogs including Elliott are:
- When I open up my castle, I give another dog a chance of having a happy home like mine.
- My mom always has my back and will never let anything happen to me.
- It’s so important not to shop but adopt from a shelter.
Please do your part by donating money, time or your home.
Fostering helps give pets a second chance on life with a family.
Elliot in his new home.
