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Almanzo

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Christa
@ July 8, 2008 10:03 PM Permalink | Comments (30)

We have a new member of our family - a little dog named Snuggles. He came from a puppy mill bust in North Georgia and is about two years old. He is as sweet and happy as can be, and he's a wonderful addition to our family.

It's pretty funny to see Loomis and Snuggles playing together, as Loomis is almost 50 lbs and Snuggles is just shy of 8 lbs. They adore eachother and even sleep together.

So why did I title this entry Almanzo? All of you "Little House on the Prairie" fans out there will understand. I've been reading a chapter a night to Clare before bed from my prized book set by Laura Ingalls Wilder, and her husband's name was Almanzo. I wanted to name Snuggles Almanzo, but I was voted down by the family. Our new little dog is sweet, cute, and blonde - just like "Manly."

For anyone out there considering adopting a dog, I implore you to check out your local shelters. There are so many dogs out there that need good homes, you are sure to find a good match for you and your family. Want a pure bred dog? Find a breed rescue. We weren't looking for a purebred, but Snuggles happens to be a Shih-Tzu.

Thanks for reading this and I hope you had a wonderful 4th of July. I feel incredibly grateful to be an American.

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