Meet Lola!

On Thursday, the opportunity arose for us to adopt another dog. 

You see, all summer McKayla had been begging to get her friend's grandmother's dog (they were a bit overwhelmed with the ones they had). His name was Blackie and he was a chihuahua mix. After a somewhat short conversation with Stephen, we agreed that we were ready for another small dog. 

I texted McKayla's friends grandmother to see if Blackie was still available. This was Thursday morning. She replied that she would have to talk to her husband that afternoon. I told the family and we waited. Later that afternoon I texted again and she replied that he wouldn't be home until 9:30. As we were thinking this was already a mostly "sure thing" I was crossing my fingers that this was still going to happen. 

Thankfully, she texted back at 7:30, unfortunately it wasn't the answer we were hoping for. Her husband wanted to keep Blackie but they were looking to find Fat Girl a good home. She knew that we would be a good home if we were interested. We had to go see her after hearing that! 

McKayla's first meeting 

Needless to say, it was a yes. As you can see, she isn't much to look at. She needed a bath, her hair isn't the soft smooth coat that we are used to (think the fur of a cairn terrier). But oh was she loving and cuddly. Its been five days now and I think she's getting the routine of our household. Finally eating and going potty normally. I took her to a vet around the corner from us and she weighs a whopping five pounds six and a half ounces! I finally have the girl dog who I can dress up and make her fancy! 

Here she is with a bow in her hair

and here she is with a build-a-bear sweater on

We did re-name her promptly, the night we got her because, sorry not sorry, fat girl is not a dog name in this family. So, her name is 

Lola Lynn 

Like a proper southern belle! I cannot wait to share more about how this beautiful little girl grows into her new family. We love her already!