Rebecca L. Blizzard

  Hi! I was born in July 2007 and came to live with my family in September after their friend found me. I was only 6-weeks-old. Mom wasn't sure a puppy would fit into their lives at that time because they were both so busy, and they had just adopted my older sister Sabrina. But, as soon as they met me they were hooked.

  It took a lot of work taking care of me my first week home. I was covered in fleas. They estimated more than 1,000 of the annoying little creatures.  A few swipes of the face produced more than 200. The fleas made me anemic and tired, so I wasn't very active at first. That changed though because mom worked on me all weekend. 

  After fighting for two days trying to rid me of the pesky fleas with no end in sight, mom called my new vet. They told her to wash me in Dawn liquid dish washing soap. It killed all the fleas! I have lived a flea free life ever since.

  My mom has loved me since the day she laid eyes on me. She has spoiled me since that day too. I get lots of treats and lots of toys to keep me busy! They even bought me a pool! I love playing in the water and tracking muddy paws all over the wood floors. Good thing they don't have carpets! But heck, even if I did, they'd love me anyway.

  Speaking of wood floors, you may be wondering where I got my nickname. Well, dad gave it to me. Every time they would come home I would jump up and run to the door as fast as I could. Only problem is hardwood floors have no traction, so I couldn't stop. Well, actually I would stop when I crashed into the wall. Dad would laugh and say I was 100 percent committed because I would never slow down, and then he would say "crazy man" and it stuck. Now that I am bigger I don't crash into the wall so much, but I still love to get crazy when I am running around outside. 

  Mom says that happiness treads in the paws of puppies, and I think it is in the bottom of an ice cream bowl. Just kidding. I love my mom and dad and am always at their feet. I even still sleep in their bed because I out grew mine. They have a sleep number bed and it is very comfortable, so I am not sure I want to give it up anytime soon. I heard dad say just the other day they were going to have to get a bigger bed. Not sure why because I still seem to have plenty of room to stretch out.

    For all you humans out there. There are lots of puppies and dogs just like me waiting to be adopted at your local shelters. Just remember, puppies are like babies and require a lot of work and need love. But, love us and we will love you back unconditionally. 

  If you want to see more of my photos in mom's gallery. Just go back to the Home Page and click on the photo link.  

  Well, just heard mom and dad come through the door, gotta go get some lovin' and maybe a treat! 'Til next time, keep those tails a waggin'.