If Sophie Wins…& a WARNING!
You are probably wondering what I would do with the Cash Prize “If Sophie wins”? Well, that is an easy explanation! We first would donate some of the prize money to Homeward Pet Shelter. A local no kill Animal Shelter that is funded through private donations. Secondly we would repair some of the damage that Miss Sophie has contributed to here at Fishtail Cottage. (to vote ~ click on picture below)
Now I know puppies are not perfect – they only look perfect from the outside! This is my WARNING do not scroll down if you are looking bring a puppy home…this is almost like “birth control” for new puppy owners.
I would first get my carpets cleaned for all the “accidents” on the floors.
And take a look at this……To avoid “accidents” we tethered the puppies to the kitchen chairs so that they didn’t have free reign for accidents. My kitchen chair was chewed on while my husband sat there working on his computer – he apparently thought the sound was a raw hide toy. This too needs repair!
And my most favorite hooked rug in the world that I saved and saved and saved for back when I was young has had a few encounters with puppy teeth. I am so very sad about this & hoping I am able to take it somewhere to be repaired!
And another area rug – albeit just a cheap Costco rug to help keep clean feet as the puppies come in from out doors has been turned over and used as a scratching playground. This too needs to be replaced.
So you probably think by looking at all this damage that we don’t keep a close eye on our puppies. that couldn’t be farther from the truth…I swear it happens when I turn my head or leave the room for just a moment…how are they so quick to destroy? Just look at all these toys they have – yet they are in the basket & my possessions are being destroyed…(sad face).
To see what I am linking to this week – please check my “Cottage Links” label…xoxo, tracie
PS - Fishtail Cottage is now on Facebook
Comments
Sad to see the damage but also so very cute that Sofie feels comfortable enough at home to just tear it apart!
xoxo
Dore
Cindy
Happy Monday Tracie...hope you are well!
xoxo
Caroline
So love that cutie pie!
Have a beautiful week, my friend.
TTFN~
Hugs,
Marydon
Pam
When I was pregnant with our first child, we had a puppy just a few months old.
We bought a new coffee table right before I went into the hospital. When David went home after I gave birth he found that our puppy named "BooBoo" had chewed up the corners of the coffee table. So I know exactly what you are going through.
I brought home a 6 week old Rottie and she was the best dog I ever owned.. but, she ate everything the first 4 months to the point of me wanting to give her back to the breeder.... I did not and she gave us years of loyal loving!
Good luck to Sophie!
Thank you tracie for the seeds, was sweet of you!
Sandy
Tell Sophie she doesn't get the crown unless she behaves better!!!
xoxo Debi
~Debra
Sophie has my vote adorable so stinkin cute. Much luck
xoxo
Kate
Off to cast my vote :)
x Carole
Doesn't matter what they ruin, they look at you with those big eyes and you just gotta' love 'em.
However, like babies, puppies are cutest when they're asleep.
I hope Sophie wins the contest!
Judith
I had to laugh...I've been there and done that. Thank goodness, puppies DO grow out of this stage.
Hang in there...Soon she will be all cuddles and no chewing. Sophie's darling!
Donna @ Comin' Home
Cher Sunray Gardens
Goldenray Yorkies
After a few tastes of bitter apple, I only had to hold up the bottle and show her when I'd catch her chewing...she'd stop immediately!
Jan
Our first dog many years ago tethered to a chair chewed the 6" oak moldings and then stripped the wallpaper off the wall.
Just remembering these things has put me in fear of getting that second dog we talk about.
Eileen