Oh so excited to be here!

It looks like we'll have our pups together! Duncan comes home this Friday, but it is just a little longer of a wait for Trapp, yes? My hubby and I are so excited! He has the day off (but has to work Saturday), so we're going to go in the morning (assuming the vet gives the all clear) and pick him up. It's about an hour to the breeder's home so it will be fun on the ride back.

Are you bringing Earnhardt along when you get Trapp? I wouldn't guess that a lab that big would be an easy transport. Just asking because Pierre has met Duncan twice, so he'll be there to pick him up as well! (And to see his birth parents again. I need to get a pic of him and his dad up... they look so similar! Down to the little French mustache.)

Comparing pics and stories will be so fun! I can't wait to see your little guy!

Edit: My goodness, I had completely missed that Trapp is from Granite's latest litter. How amazing! And he is so beautiful! You mill make that little Sheltie very happy.
 
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Duncan coming home!!

You must be so excited! I know we are.And as the weeks slip by,we get even more so.When I see a new video that Janets posts,we watch & watch.Sometimes I just can't keep from fighting happy tears,knowing he'll be coming home soon. We would love to bring Earnhardt,but for us it is a 4-1/2 hour dirve to Janets,which isn't far,but he takes up alot of room,and drools out the windows,or slobbers water all over when he's drinking from his dish in the truck (SUV). I'm sure he would love the interaction with Janet's babes,and a much needed open run for him would do him a world of good.We have 1-1/2 acres here fenced,but its differant when you have a pack of dogs to run with.
Our plan is to go to my son & daughter in law's house early in the morning,and just rest for a bit there.Eric lives about an hour to Janets house.We're hoping they may ride along with us.We already have directions off the internet...posted on the fridge!
I know that Janet is going to have that camera going that day..and I'm sure I'm going to cry happy tears,probably before we get to the front door~
 
That sounds like a plan!

I for some reason hadn't connected the Trapp from Janet and YOUR pup. I looked at some of the videos and he is so darling! I don't know if I could wait as long as you are! We had about 3 weeks to wait (and I snuck in a visit halfway).

Like you, the crate is all set up. I've been getting everyone's scent on a super soft blanket for it. I also went shopping a few times. The breeder has a tiger I brought over (had scent on it) and the pups love it. I saw that you had done something similar. I really think it helps all animals involved to have a familiar scent. Big brother Pierre knows the smell of the area of the breeder's home (he was born there as well, so I'm sure that plays a part in it). We get a few miles away and he is SO excited. And now that he has the pup's scent, even from the first time they met, they acted like old pals the second.

Also, just wanted to say that Bumper is adorable! All three of my kitties were rescues (the county's animal shelter has a 90% kill rate for cats - I just couldn't let that happen!). Chancellor was in really bad shape when I got him, all skin and bones and hardly any fur. Stanli climbed through a bathroom wall! Really, she was born under the house and climbed up and pushed a tile through. The family had to removed a wall to get her siblings. And Charlie, was found abandoned on a big lake at a park.

And btw, my name is also Michelle (two Ls though), but I go by Chelle.
 
Now that is just awesome!

Well now I find your name is also Michele (ll),and my dear friend Elaine,who is also a member here..her middle name is the same as mine.Which really is quite a thing.Elaine is the only person I know that has the name,as it really is not common.It is Vivian.My mothers name. I told her she was going to be Trapp's god mother! If it was'nt for Elaine,I would have never found Janite.And we met on FaceBook of all things.We both had farms on (FarmTown) application on FaceBook..I was either working on Elaine's farm,or vice versa,when the subject of our fur babes came up.Well that has opened up a chapter in my life,to finally find a breeder for a sheltie.The rest is history.We're here..learning,absorbing,getting ready for Trapp to come home.
Oh heavens,if I could be lucky enough to live closer,I would have visited before now,to hold Trapp.
We did send a blanket to Janet to put in the whelping box,and a few toys.I actually did'nt think about having something sent here,to have the scent of the pups,and Sasha.But Janet told me she always sends some thing home with the babes,that has familiar scents,so they will settle with out much stress.
I really am not worried about Earnhardt..and adjustment for him.I have never in 5 years,have seen him not be accepting of any fur babe we have had.Which have all been fosters,and rehomed eventually. He takes it all in stride,and is truely a gentle soul. I remember his first time meeting my son's tea cup chi..Lucy was nothing but a small handful of fur when they first brought her here.And she wanted up on the couch in a bad way to be near Eric.So Earnhardt decided to give her a boost...up she went,as she rested her little bottom end on his nose,and he gently laid her on the sofa.My poor daughter in law,bout wanted to die of fright,I assured her,there never would be a worry when it came to Earnhardt.As he would never hurt her,now they have another Chi,her name is Lexie.And she is a spit fire.I think she thinks she also weighs 100lbs.The way she torments him.He just looks at her..gives her a lick or two..and walks on.
Bumper will adjust well.She has been exposed to dogs.And lately since the crate has been set in its permanent place in the dining room,last night she crawled in sniffing around.
Are we ever going to have fun in the months ahead..looking at pictures,and seeing the changes that will happen with our pups! I cannot wait~
 
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