Getting ready to bring home Rua!

[Dori & Rua]

This is my first blog post and I am thrilled to have a place to share my excitement in getting our new puppy. My husband, family and friends are going to be glad that I have found a place to express myself because I am sure I am driving them all crazy right now. Rua (Irish/Gaelic for red-haired) is a F1B Mini Goldendoodle and was born on 7/27/2010. We will pick her up on Friday, 9/24/2010 in Hull IA (150 miles from Omaha).

We have a 9 year old female DLH cat named PuffDog and I have been trying to get things ready so when Rua comes home, she won't associate all of the changes with the new puppy. The crate is in place in the bedroom with a towel and a toy (PuffDog will go in and investigate). The travel kennel is in my office, again with a towel and a toy and the cat climbs in and will lay down in it! So far, so good!

I have food, training treats, Neater Feeder food dish system, pooper scooper, puppy shampoo, lease, ID tags, collar, harness, phooey spray, enzyme cleaner, Bissell Pet Bot carpet cleaner, travel drinking dish, clickers, clicker training book, how-to books, two baby gates, Dremel nail file, toys, squeakers, balls, chew sticks, and I am trying to find a Puppy Scrapbook!

And, oh, did I mention I just got a brand new 2010 Honda CR-V to be able to drive her around in!

[Denise & Hunter!!!]

CONGRATULATIONS!! What an AWESOME name!! You have really prepared great - it is sooo exciting. I drive my family NUTS - they were equally as glad I had DK to talk to instead of them all the time LOL We can't wait to see photos :-)

[Donna Gilles]

Rua is so sweet. Right when I saw her, I wondered if you got her from the same breeder as us. And sure enough you did!! Chance's dad is Thad and his mom is Ruby. We had a four hour drive bringing Chance home with us on Feb. 27, 2010. He did get car sick...so be prepared for that just in case. You are going to love Rua!! We love Whispering Kennels. Chance has a great loving and playful nature. I know Sept. 24th can't come soon enough for you!! Enjoy!!

[Tessa, Ellie and Wheezy]

Congratulations on your new addition to your family!!! We brought home a new puppy 4 weeks ago....I can't believe how fast she is growing!!

[Allyson, Peri & Taquito]

Congratulations! I can't wait to see photos :)

[Jane, Guinness and Murphy]

Rua is so cute, and I can only imagine how excited you must be. It certainly sounds like you've got everything you're going to need. One thing I didn't see on your list is the ear cleaning solution...that's going to be important. I'll be looking forward to "puppy stories and pictures" in a little over a week!

[Jane, Rooney & Stuart]

How wonderful for you and Rua! I will also bring home a new puppy soon and I understand your concern to help your cat adjust, we have a cat as well. Good luck, take lots of pictures and keep us posted!

[Nancie & Gracie Doodle]

Congratulations!!! This is a very exciting time for you and little Rua is precious! Don't forget the combs and brushes and band aids!!! Puppy teeth and claws are amazingly sharp!!!! Have fun!

[shelly]

You sound very excited and this is just the place to find people who will be able to share your excitement. Rua (love the name) is one lucky doodle, and she even got a new car to boot! Congratulations! Can't wait to see pictures!

[Camilla and Darwin]

Totally jealous about the Honda CR-V. Rua is such a wonderful name, and she is absolutely gorgeous. Her coat color is so pretty! I can't wait until you get to pick her up, please give us updates and photos!

[F, Calla & Luca]

Egads, what a fortunate doodle.