Elizabeth & Brendan

So we have our dog.  Eli.  We named him Eli because, like Elisha Nelson Manning, he likes blue, the number 10, is from the South, and gives an “awww shucks” look when he does something wrong.

Seriously, it is Day 2 of owning Eli, a German Shepherd/Beagle mix we adopted through Great Dog Rescue of New England and we are completely owned by this dog.  We talked about letting him on the couch before he arrived and we decided no.  (Brendan said yes because our couches are older.  I said no because what happens when we get new couches.)  He tried to get onthe couch and I said no.  He tried later and looked so cute doing it I said yes.  So he is now asleep on the couch.  Eli is kind enough to let me sit on the couch as well.

Eli needs attention and not just petting but he needs to physically be on you, even if it is just sitting on your feet.  So when Brendan takes a nap, this happens.

And then this.

He has no interest in food or water which is somewhat concerning. Yesterday in a state of panic, I got down on all fours and went over to the food and water bowl and pretended to eat. Finally, Eli had some water and food. I tried this morning and he drank water. Brendan just pointed and that seemed to work as well. But then, Eli has a special relationship with Brendan. Anywhere Brendan is, Eli is. It is quite cute but soon Brendan is going to trip over him, I just know it.

We didn’t know what to do with him last night so we moved the crate (he is fine in the crate) upstairs but both Brendan and I kept waking up to make sure the dog was okay. Needless to say we need a nap. I think we will be keeping the crate downstairs and just getting a dog bed.

We also have guests in town and Eli has glomed onto them and they are continuing in the spoiling of this dog. We wanted to get Eli outside in the back to see if he would go to the bathroom but Eli was having fun hanging out with Laura and Randy. So being the good sports that they are, Laura and Randy went outside so that Eli had to come out since that is where all his peeps were. He didn’t go the bathroom.

We are going to John’s wedding today and have a friend coming over to watch him. She is originally from Germany so they will get along well. She will take him to another friend’s house for a play date. I figure this will tire him out. I am going to miss him while we are gone. Ugh.

But who wouldn’t miss this guy, he is just too cute.

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