Wednesday, August 20, 2008

Our Puppy Girl - Cadi!


She's impossibly big . . . hearted. Who knew that a dog could have such a personality! She wins over even the most suspicious.

"Arcadia" was a blessing in our lives! She filled a void for us, and she wasn't even 'ours' yet. We found Cadi online at "puppyfind.com" - and we instantly fell in love with the picture of that little puppy. She was pretty tiny, and had an adorable little diamond or spot on the top of her head.




In the weeks before she arrived, she brought hope and joy to our home. We'd been told by yet another specialist that we would never have children - - - so we had turned to a fur-baby. (Emphasis heavy on the FUR!) Family told us later that preparing for HER arrival brought happiness back to our voices that had long been sad.

When we picked her up at the airport on Dec. 10, 2003, she weighed in at a staggering 22 pounds for an 8 week old puppy. She gained 5 pounds every week, and now goes between 130 and 150 pounds.


THIS IS A FULL SIZED SOFA BEHIND HER! (NOT A LOVESEAT!) DOES THAT SHOW YOU HOW BIG SHE IS?

In November of 2007 when she fell and blew out her knee, we thought we'd have to put her down. It was a very sad few days at our house. With the help of some angels - we still have her, and she is back to full activity.

She herself is an angel. She'd have to be to put up with all she does - with these two boys. She's protective of them, and loves them.

2 comments:

Zack and Victoria said...

Zack and I are in love with Cadi.... we can't wait to have a house where we can have a dog :o) We love the first pic (the black and white one) she is so cute

Ryan and Mistie said...

We'll let you borrow her.... j/k She's a total sweetheart, and I am afraid she has spoiled us for any future fur-babies. We just don't know how another one could be as good as her!!