Mon, 18 Jan 1999 19:28:55 EST - from Susan

Emily wrote:

<<Which leads to my question about Buddy. He's been on the website for awhile now. What's his story? Anne in FL has him.>>

Emily,
Write directly to Anne (RAT2220@aol.com) and reference Buddy in the subject title. She's had the dog for a couple of months, so she knows best.
Thanks!
Susan

Fri, 22 Jan 1999 13:33:29 -0500 - from Emily, Mike, and Glory

Hi, Everyone!!

Well, I've been absolutely dying to tell this, but I wanted to wait until it was absolutely certain before I did! A few days ago, I sent a message asking about Buddy, the minpin who'd been on the list for quite some time. Susan referred me to Anne, Buddy's foster mom (and official godmother). So, I contacted Anne, told her about Mike, Glory, and me and asked for more info about Buddy. Well, after several emails back and forth, I am happy to announce that Buddy will be joining our family next Saturday, January 30.

HOOTS and HOLLERS and YIPPEEEEEEEEEESSSSS!!!!!!!!!!

I've already gone to SuperPetz and bought his new crate, leash, collar, etc., etc., etc. He already has his own Booda Velvet bone (Glory loves these) waiting for him and several other toys. And he'll be getting his own Kong--Glory's favorite thing when it's filled with something yummy! Mike is very excited too!! He's hoping Buddy becomes a Daddy's Boy (Glory's a big-time Mommy's Girl)! But we'll see about that! =-)

In the next few weeks, please send your prayers up for Anne. After all, she's really turned Buddy's life around and has fostered him for over 3 months. (She said she already misses him and he isn't even gone yet!) I have a feeling that it's going to be quite the emotional meeting next Saturday. And I can't thank Anne enough for all she's done for this little guy. When she rescued him from the shelter, he was deemed "unadoptable" and faced certain doom. But Anne really saved him and has done so much work with him--even obedience school!

I always get excited when I read of successful rescues. I'm glad to now be a part of one. And thanks to the one who sent out the "Two Dogs in Bed" article. I'm going to be needing that really soon!

Happily Expecting!!!!
Emily, Mike, and Glory (and Buddy's on the way)

Fri, 29 Jan 1999 12:33:08 -0500 - from Emily

One more day!!!!

Michael and I are so excited! We will meet Anne and her family (and Buddy) in Georgia tomorrow to meet the newest McGinnis family member, Buddy. Thankfully, this week has been a busy one and has gone by quickly! I was worried it would drag along, which is what usually happens when you're excited about something.

We keep telling Glory that she's getting a "brother." She just cocks her head from side to side. Plus, she has big uncropped ears that stand straight up (just ask Mary in WI) and they look like they will throw her off balance and topple her over. She's just too adorable! She'll be staying with Mike's parents tonight and tomorrow until we get back and can introduce her to Buddy. Mike's mom is also really excited. Another dog to spoil!!! She is waiting awhile to get her own dog, so for now she spoils ours (and we let her because they deserve it).

I will probably post to the list tomorrow evening to let you all know how everything is going. This is just such an exciting thing. I'm thrilled to be part of it.

Well, Glory is causing a stir and practically begging me to get off the computer. Since this will be our last little bit of "girls only" time, I better go make the best of it.

More tomorrow!!!
Emily and Glory

Sat, 6 Feb 1999 22:05:44 -0500 - from Emily

Hi Everyone!

I just wanted to give you all an update on Buddy and Glory. They are pretty much inseparable by now. Wherever one is the other HAS to be. They chase each other everywhere. It's a trip! They'll be sitting on the bed, jump off to run around the living room and then run back and jump on the bed and start the whole process all over again. They are like two little balls of fire. Sometimes I have to calm them both down because they get so wound up.

They haven't yet learned to share (as in, share a pillow). They've been forced to learn to share me, although Glory doesn't always like it. She's always preferred to sit in the fold of my legs. Well, Buddy likes to be near my face and Glory acts all upset. So, I try to give her a little extra love when I can because I don't want her to think I'm deserting her.

Buddy is a little sweetheart. He just loves and loves and loves. Last night, he slept with his little head on my shoulder! How adorable is that. And he just looks at me with the most loving little expression. He's definitely a doll!! Right now, he's snoozing on my lap. He's kind of gotten more attached to me. I think it's because Mike hasn't gotten to spend a lot of time with him because of his mom being in the hospital. I come home for lunch and get home first after work, so they see me more than Mike. And we've been at the hospital some this week--Mike every single night since Tuesday. But now Mike's mom is at home and doing a lot better. So, Mike can spend some time with the babies! In a few weeks, when his mom feels up to it, we'll take Buddy and Glory over to their house for a visit (and they also may spend a few days there with her to keep her company).

Glory and Buddy sent her the sweetest card. And they totally sympathized with her operation since Glory had a hysterectomy and Buddy had his operation also. I guess I should explain---Mike's mom had a hysterectomy because the doctor really suspected she had cancer (there was a mass behind her uterus). Four years ago, they suspected she had cancer and came back a month later and it had disappeared. And again this time, the tumor was benign. It's truly a testament to the power of prayer. Miracles do happen! But she's obviously in a great deal of pain. Anyway, she loves our babies--kept a picture of Glory by her bed with her card (we didn't yet have a pic of Buddy--we do now, but I'm not about to give it up!). She also kept a Doby beanie baby that we gave her by her bed. I said if you hold the ears straight up, it's Glory; if you fold the ears over, it's Buddy (he's cropped). That rendered a smile--laughing hurts her!

Well, just wanted you all to know that the IMPS dog in my home is doing great. And I tell everybody I know about him. My neighbor (who owns a minpin) is very interested in IMPS. But we just love Buddy. One question though ( I don't mean to be crude)-- he passes a lot of gas. Is there something to this? Glory doesn't have this habit. Is this normal for some minpins?

Well, Mike needs the computer and Buddy needs out. So, I'd better go!

Emily, Glory, and Buddy