My dad texted me (and then called me immediately after he sent the text ) and told me that he's getting a boxer puppy!

One of the guys that works over at the truck shop went and got him one.. He didn't even go to a shelter- he went straight to a breeder and bought it for him.

I'm completely gobsmacked. I mean, I know that the guys who work over there (& their wives) love my parents and they're incredibly happy to have my dad back over there, but this is just beyond sweet.

The puppy is actually already 10 months old and supposedly housebroken. If she really is, then that's excellent!
I worry that she may be too much for my dad, and that Squirt (his 14 year old min pin) won't take to her so easily. But at the same time, Squirt has -never- been the only dog in the family before. So, my dad thinks that having this new dog will be great for him.

I hope he's right. And on the plus side, it'll give my dad more to do during the day. Having a puppy that's active will hopefully keep him off the couch more and keep his mind occupied.. And he won't get too frustrated with her like he sometimes does with Squirt.

I jokingly asked him if he'll leave her to me in his will.. He said "You plan on me dying that quick!?" lmao..

And my Parker -finally- sent me something in the mail! She wrote me a little card & sent me her Spring picture, which I'll poast later.

She got the treats we picked out for her from FAO Schwartz today, too & loved it! Thankfully the shirt is a little big on her, so she'll be able to wear it for awhile.hehe