Saturday, May 3, 2008

A new puppy

Morgan (2001)
Sometimes I do things spontaneously. After a conversation with Jeff who is a runner he was talking about having a dog. A big dog and one that he could take on runs with him. I am a VERY big dog lover. After my grandpa passed away (he also was the biggest dog lover I had known) I decided to buy another dog. Jeff was in Seattle and I went on my own to a place that has all sorts of fun pet merchandise as well as some puppies. In the cage was a black lab. I asked to see her. She was so fun and full of life. It was love at first sight. When I put her down to let her run she reminded me of Simba from The Lion King. She was adorable and so full of personality and life. I named this little puppy Morgan and she came home with me.


I talked to Jeff on the phone about what I had purchased for him and us as a new companion of him when he would run. He was NOT thrilled to say the least. He even asked me to return her. That was not an option because I was already in love. Jeff and I never have been a couple that would get in arguments or fight, but he was not really happy with me. His concern was our drive to Seattle with a puppy and the fact that she would be a big dog in an apartment.


In the end Morgan stayed. I will never forget the first time Jeff and Morgan met. She took instantly to him. He was a little hard on her at first trying to get her to sit and learn his commands. He ended up falling for her and they became instant pals.

3 comments:

Jocasta said...

I know exactly what you mean about falling in love instantly with an animal - mine's a cat called Fred!

Will Piper said...

Hey Laurie-
Since you've been so kind to post all sorts of comments on our blog, we wanted to post one on yours. Morgan looks like a real sweetie. Our Maggie is a black lab mix from the Wisconsin Humane Society. I can relate to you, Jeff and Jocasta and Wayne in that we fell in love with her instantly as well. She's been such a God send during this stressful time.

Take care,
Will & Jeni

mnreiter said...

I just fell in love with Morgan all over again! =)

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