So if you come here several times per day, you may have noticed that I didn't post anything after dinnertime last night.
That's because we went out to buy our new puppy...an adorable 10 -week old Shih Tzu.
His name? "Coupon"! I think that qualifies him to be the new Moms Need To Know mascot...don't you?
The bright side of me now having a puppy? I will be paying FAR more attention to prices on dog food & treats. As I have only had hamsters up to this point, I am sure that I have missed some good pet food deals. Well - no more!
And just for the record....
Yes, we did buy Coupon through a reputable breeder. I was very nervous about purchasing a puppy from a breeder in Lancaster County, because it seems that it is the "puppy mill capital" of the East Coast. It was a very nice Amish family and we got to tour their entire home, barns and garage before we decided to purchase (we WERE looking for any evidence of them being a "puppy mill"). We seriously considering adopting a pet, but really wanted a puppy and couldn't find one at the local SPCA. Additionally, the other rescue center in our area will NOT place a dog in a home without a fenced-in back yard (which we don't have) or in a home with children under the age of 8 years (which we DO have).
Jenn C.
He's adorable. I love the name.
Jennifer
In my experience, the rescue centers out there drive people to purchase from puppy mills with their gestapo-like restrictions. We had the same experience. Glad you found such a cute little guy from a reputable family.
Kristine
what a cutie 🙂
Melody
Congratulations on your new family member! Looking forward to Coupon's inspirations as we have two doxies! Great Mascot!
Mel
Cathy @ Chief Family Officer
Oh wow, he's so cute! And aptly named 🙂
Bonnie
So cute!!! And I love the name!
It seems so sad to me that you have to justify where you bought your dog for fear of someone writing something nasty in the comment section. What a sad world we live in. I think that it's great that you did find a nice home to get your puppy from though.
Maggie
Congrats on your new family member. He is adorable. I have a 7 year old Shih Tzu named Gizmo. Great companions!
miriam
He is way tooo cute! if you ever get tired of him let me know I will take him off your hands in a heart beat. LOL, enjoy!