Living 3,000 miles (without a car) from the town I grew up in creates some interesting challenges for me and my sweet baby pup. I decided to bite the bullet and book a flight to share my little joy with the rest of my family... and their chihuahuas.



I wanted to take advantage of his age and his size, because the only other time we'll be able to do this is when I get a car and drive cross-country... which won't happen any time soon...



Jackson is only 6.2 lbs right now and… Continue

Today the baby Jackson, who I am completely obsessed with at this point, had his 12 week check up. My fantastic vet said he is doing simply amazing.



He had *another* wormer today and his second set of shots (DA2LPP). Our doc said he didn't event cry when he got his shot! What a good pup.



Everything is going so well with him I'm kind of in disbelief. If I spend a lot of the day/night out, I will let him sleep in my bed with me for a little while. I eventually want him to,… Continue

I mean, look at him.

11.5 weeks old and he is a delight. So rewarding. I am so happy. :D

Today is the first day that Jackson has gone into his crate by himself. And he's done it 4 times to nap. Makes me so happy :D :D :D



He's been home for almost two weeks! I think he definitely knows his crate is his "safe place" though I'm shaking it up a bit by getting him a bigger kennel this week. The crate I have for him now is maybe about 20" long which I admittedly bought on a whim because I needed something. But I figure now is the time, while he's still learning, to get… Continue