Sunday, April 1, 2012

Welcome to the Family!

Eight months ago, I was getting ready to move into a new apartment and was under the assumption that pets were allowed (the tenants before my roommate and I had 2 cats), but after one month of settling in I sent an email to my landlord confirming that it was a-okay to bring a pet into the building and promptly received this, "Unfortunately, dogs are NOT allowed, but cats are. We will allow up to 2 cats.  Hope this helps." Um no this actually didn't help, but instead crushed my heart.

For the past 2 years I've been set on getting a Golden Retriever. You've read about it on here, Mike thinks I'm going crazy over this dog that doesn't exist, and everyone at work knows  about my future plans with "Nugget" (again the dog that doesn't exist).  So where does this story leave us - to today, the most amazing day!  Seven months ago after receiving the heart breaking news, I decided to start volunteering at Golden rescue shelter simply because if I couldn't have my own, I'd help out those who would soon be bringing their newest family member home. During this time, I filled out the necessary paperwork for puppy adoption and put a tentative date of 2013 on the application.

Last night I got a call from the on-shift coordinator at the rescue saying a young woman dropped off her 3-month puppy after realizing she had to move back home due to financial situations. Her parents sadly weren't on board of having a puppy in their house.  The coordinator "thought about me" and called to see if my 2013 date could be bumped up to 2012.  I about peed my pants thinking of what might be if I could bring home this puppy. I called my landlord at 8 am this morning, told him the story, let him know I would be more than responsible and would pay for any damage or clean-up necessary, and then held the phone waiting for a response (what seemed to take 5 minutes), and heard, "We'll make an exception.  Go get her!"

Off I went without having anything ready for this new addition (I also thought I'd have Nugget's bed, food, toys, puppy pads, etc. purchased and waiting for her when she first came home).  I arrived at the shelter, said hello to the other pups playing outside thinking I'd see her among the others, but then walked inside hoping she would be waiting with a big ol' pink bow looking at me with relief.

She was there when I first walked looking at me alright. I knew this was meant to be ...

She is already the best and my dream of having a Golden has come true! Welcome to the Family!

This was so cruel (especially for me). Unfortunately, I still can't have a dog, but I promise the next time I post about Nugget or make any mention of her, it will be legit.

P.S. Usually the pranks are on me, and I didn't think this would take off like it did, and thought about deleting the post, and then I remembered life is too short and couldn't stop laughing.

P.S.S. And then I realized again how cruel this was.



11 comments:

  1. YOU suck :) I was all ready to go out and put a puppy package together. Meanie!

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    1. I'm so sorry. I needed a good April Fool's and figured this has been the only topic of conversation lately. When Nugget comes, I'll let you and Dakota know :) P.S. I'm still waiting for your email update!

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  2. Boo! I was seriously screaming, "yay! she got a Golden!" then scrolled down and got a super sad look on my face :( Next April you WILL have a golden!

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    1. Ashley, it was so cruel. I honestly thought I should delete it 100 times, but somehow people just kept "liking" the story and I though oh shoot, here goes nothing! Next April I will definitely have one!

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    1. I promise this was the only successful prank or April Fool's I've ever had. It will never happen again :)

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  4. This broke my heart! I was so excited. Hahha.

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    1. Hey Maria, I know it was pretty rude. I promise she will come someday soon :) What's your blog?

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    2. Oh hey! I didn't realize my profile was turned off. I'm from "la nostra vita". You'll have to bring her to DC when you get her for a play date with my pup!

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  5. i know this is an old post, but can i just say i think we are sisters from another mister?!?!?!???

    i want a golden SO BADLY! it is my DREAM! i know this was a joke but i do hope one day soon you can get your puppy. Nugget is a great name for a golden.

    GOOD LUCK!

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    1. Um Ariana, I'm thinking we must be related! Love your blog. Lets both get goldens and meet up!

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