Lacey is beautiful

When I got back from taking Betsy on a walk I felt bad that Lacey couldn't go too, so we went out soaked up some sunshine in the yard.

For now, we must wait...

I got an email back from my CFR this morning. Here's what it said:

Maddie,

Since the list is tentative, then yes, maybe we can change the recall date. It really will depend on the number of intact vs altered dogs they need on that truck. I hope to know more in about 2 weeks and will give Betsy all the consideration I can to hold on to the next trip!

Thanks, Barb


So basically I still know nothing about when Betsy is going back. For now we are going to assume she is going back in a month and start doing all the last minute trips and pictures. 

I'm definitely not ready to say goodbye to this pretty girl!


Maddie and Betsy and Lacey

What's in a name: Betsy

Betsy

Meaning: Consecrated to God

Origin: Israel

Alternate Origins: English Hebrew

GDB Betsy
4W03
Baker x Cuesta
04-28-09
Puppy in Training


"Pet" Betsy
Betsy Sue
Sue
Bets-a-roo
Pain

Maddie and Betsy

Meet Miss Lacey

I am watching Miss Lacey for the week. At first it was just because I wanted to see how Betsy would act with a young puppy in the house, but if she is going back in June, I won't have to worry about that.
Lacey is 12 weeks old and so sweet! She loves to play with Betsy, but is also great at sleeping. I'll try to get some cute pictures that show her little face before she goes back on Friday. :)

Maddie and Betsy 

Just when I get my plans made

everything changes.
I just got an email from my CFR saying Betsy in now on the June recall!! Ahh! I would be not really okay with Betsy going back so early if it was any day but June 25th! That is right in the middle of me hosting a 4-H exchange student. During the week the exchange kids are here I am basically not here. We try to show them everything in Colorado in a very short week. So if Betsy went back on the June truck I will basically not get to see her at all during her last week with me. She will probably be with a sitter most of the week because the days are so busy and I want to focus on hosting my guests, not making sure Betsy isn't getting overwhelmed.
After I got the email I replied to my club leader and CFR asking if there was anyway Betsy could go back on the next truck. So now it is all a waiting game. I know my CFR is understanding and will try to change Betsy's recall date if she can, but if GDB wants Betsy back, they want her back.
So for now, we must wait...

Maddie and Betsy

Puppy Sitters

This past weekend Betsy stayed with Stacie and Alex during my brothers graduation. 

While she was there they got a surprise visit from Eve, who went into heat unexpectedly. Betsy must have had a lot of fun running with Eve, she was exhausted when she got home. 

Stacie and Alex are expecting there first child in a few months, so Betsy and Eve helped set up the crib. :)

Thanks again for the help!

Maddie and Betsy 

My Future Puppy

The debate on when to get puppy #3 is still underway. Right now it looks like June is basically out of the picture. I will still be way too busy. I am looking at possibly getting a transfer puppy in June, or having someone help me with Betsy and puppy #3. I think I am just going to wait until Betsy goes back to get a new puppy. It will make my summer much easier. I will just have to convince my counselor to plan my class schedule around caring for a puppy. My brother will be living at home for college, so he can help too. My mom only works half time, making her available for puppy watching. And if need be, there are plenty of puppy sitters than live within 20 minutes of my house.


But of course, plans are always changing. If my leader says they need PRs for June, I'll still gladly take a new puppy. So I guess the point of this post was to say...I still don't know when I'll get a new puppy. It will probably be a last minute decision.

Any advice on overlapping puppies would be great!

And with that..this is what I want my future pup to look like :)

Cute huh?

Maddie and Betsy 

Success!

Today I left Betsy unkenneled for the second time. The first time didn't go so great, but this time I made sure all the bedroom doors were closed so there was basically nothing for her to get into. My mom was supposed to be home an hour after I left, but her plans got changed for her. Betsy ended up being unkenneled for 4 hours! She did awesome :)

I am hoping to have a post with updated pictures soon. I have been busy with finals and the end of school. One more week!!

For now...here is baby Betsy being mischievous.

Maddie and Betsy