Berkeley!

We have a new addition to our family--an adorable shih tzu/yorkie puppy named Berkeley.

Even though we've had her for a couple of months we keep forgetting to post pictures of her. She was four months old yesterday :)

So far life with a puppy has been a bit of an adjustment, for us and for the cats. The first few weeks it felt like we had a newborn, and she didn't sleep at all the first night we had her home. In addition, there have been the accidents (she doesn't quite understand asking to go outside when she has to pee, though she'll go if we're diligent and take her out), the chewed flip-flops, and the need to come home right after work and let her out of her crate. There is definitely a level of commitment that isn't there with cats.

It took the cats a few days, but they're fairly accustomed to having her around. They still run from her when she gets close, which just prompts her to chase them because she thinks they want to play, but I think they've worked out a co-exist agreement. And the cats still cuddle and sleep with us, which I'm very glad didn't change. One sad thing for them is that they don't have access to all of their fun toys anymore, because Berkeley steals them and they're too small for her.

Tomorrow she goes for her first grooming appointment and then Saturday, we're going to check out a dog festival at the local park. She should have fun!

Heather is in love with Berkeley and though it took me a little longer, I now view her as a fun addition to our family. It is nice to be able to take her places and she gets compliments from everyone for being so cute. Its kind of making her a bit of a princess, but she's so little and cute that its hard not to spoil her.