Saturday, May 5, 2012

Hunter settling in

Good morning to you; I hope your weekend is off to a great start.  Unfortunately I didn't get any photos last night with Lily and the grands-Hunter is still pretty unsure of his new home and family and being a bit timid  I decided not to press our luck. He didn't even play with Lily like we thought he would.  So far, he is easy and I'm hoping that in the coming days he'll relax and feel totally comfortable with us.  Bedtime was one source of uncertainty; he knew to lie down on his bed but it was a hot night and I could tell he wasn't used to the heat or being without his old pack. He would come and sit up next to the bed(he probably already has me figured out, being a softie).  So after he kept roaming(I was afraid he might have an accident), I held him for awhile but he kept panting a lot, so I took him downstairs for some water.  At that point, it was so much cooler downstairs that I decided to just sleep on the couch-after all he had been really comfortable on it earlier in the evening.  He did really well throughout the night and let me know at 3:15 a.m. that he needed out-he went out and then headed back in.  He fell back to sleep, and woke up ready to play around 5:30a.m.
He's eaten his breakfast, gone outside and taken care of business and stays pretty close to me when inside.  Although our kiddos came over last night,  I'm hoping that we can just let him settle in today and the tomorrow; on Monday he goes to the vet for a check up.  I think I'll give him about a week or so before we have him groomed, don't want to overload his senses.
Have a great day my friends.
Noreen, with a sleeping Hunter at my feet.

10 comments:

  1. Just like having a newborn baby isn't it? Enjoy!!

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  2. Hi Noreen! I'm catching up on your blog and all I can saw is WHATTA CUTIE!!!! I am so glad that all is well so far and I'm sure that's going to continue--He looks like he can truly do no wrong!! :-))

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  3. Sounds like it will be pretty easy for Hunter to settle in. What breed is he? Enjoy, sweetie.

    Feeling a little under the weather today, though my other issue is much better.

    Love ya,
    Beck

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  4. So glad to hear that he's settling in. {{hug}}

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  5. Oh- It sounds like he had a pretty good "first night". What a fun baby he is going to be..I can't wait to see some pictures as he grows and changes- xo Diana

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  6. Oh my...what an adventure you are having. He is adorable (o:

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  7. It sounds like you're doing okay, Hunter. Molly still cries a lot during the night and I keep wondering how long before we all get a nice quiet peaceful night!

    Love ya lots,
    Mitch and Molly

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  8. I so enjoy reading about this new adventure in your life. I am sure that you will work each other out. Dogs are amazingly adaptable.
    Please keep writing and sharing. We will all learn so much from your experience.
    Sending lotsaluv
    C

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  9. He just needed a little time , reassurance, and lots of love, ....Boy is he at the right place.~smile~
    Sue

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  10. I think Hunter is adorable and I am so excited that he has gotten you as a family.

    It will take a bit of time but there will be such a celebration of love in the future for you as you all build your relationships.

    Bert

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