Week One with Luna
I was very nervous awaiting the arrival of my new corgi puppy in my life. I mean, yes, I couldn't wait - I missed River dearly - her loss had broken me in a way I didn't think was possible and I wanted a dog in my life again. The way River died, though, was so sudden and unexpected that I couldn't help the feelings of unease bringing this new baby home.
Every week, nay day, I awaited pictures of my new little one and thought seriously about what I would name her. As the days grew closer to the time, I could barely contain my excitement and probably drove everyone around me nuts. Since I live in San Diego and the breeder was in Hesperia, I decided to take the opportunity to visit my mom, as she lives an hour away from there in Palmdale, something I hadn't done for a few months. Actually since right after River died.
My mom really wanted to go with me to pick up the new puppy - since she never had an opportunity to meet River. My best friend, Kristy, also made the trip with me.
Once we got to the breeder's - right away I zeroed in on my pup and picked her up. My mom was surprised I knew which one was mine and kept asking if I had the right one, and how did I know. I pointed out the pup's star on her head and that I was sure that one was mine and confirmed it with the breeder. The puppy seemed to know she belonged to me - cuddled up and kissed right away. Once the paperwork was signed we placed the pup back in with her littermates to say goodbye. She seemed a little jealous when I was petting her brothers and sister, and sat back away from the group to observe - LOL! I found out one of her brothers will be down in San Diego, too, so maybe we'll encounter him one day!
Linda took a picture of the four of us once we were ready to depart - and off we went!
I decided on the name Luna - my mom had actually suggested it when I was thinking of names and no one else could say Xochitl properly - so Luna it is! We spent the night at my mom's so Luna could play with my mom's dog Belle. Belle had so much fun with the puppy that my mom is thinking of getting a new dog herself! - I'm trying to convince her to get a corgi. Actually she tried to convince me to leave Luna behind - no way that was going to happen!
On Sunday (Halloween) we drove home to San Diego. Luna is doing really good at home. She has made friends with our neighbor dog, Billie, who is a Pekingnese and plays with her every evening. She's mostly doing well with her potty-training, but has started peeing in the middle of the night in her crate, so no longer gets bedding and I have been having to give her a mini-bath for the last two days in the mornings. She cries to go outside to poo, but has stopped crying for pee for some reason - so I'm going to start setting a timer at night for myself. She now wears her collar most of the time and I now have to put the leash on her when I take her out to go potty - she is fast and hops like a bunny!
I can't wait to see how much she's going to learn in the coming weeks.
Every week, nay day, I awaited pictures of my new little one and thought seriously about what I would name her. As the days grew closer to the time, I could barely contain my excitement and probably drove everyone around me nuts. Since I live in San Diego and the breeder was in Hesperia, I decided to take the opportunity to visit my mom, as she lives an hour away from there in Palmdale, something I hadn't done for a few months. Actually since right after River died.
My mom really wanted to go with me to pick up the new puppy - since she never had an opportunity to meet River. My best friend, Kristy, also made the trip with me.
Once we got to the breeder's - right away I zeroed in on my pup and picked her up. My mom was surprised I knew which one was mine and kept asking if I had the right one, and how did I know. I pointed out the pup's star on her head and that I was sure that one was mine and confirmed it with the breeder. The puppy seemed to know she belonged to me - cuddled up and kissed right away. Once the paperwork was signed we placed the pup back in with her littermates to say goodbye. She seemed a little jealous when I was petting her brothers and sister, and sat back away from the group to observe - LOL! I found out one of her brothers will be down in San Diego, too, so maybe we'll encounter him one day!
Linda took a picture of the four of us once we were ready to depart - and off we went!
I decided on the name Luna - my mom had actually suggested it when I was thinking of names and no one else could say Xochitl properly - so Luna it is! We spent the night at my mom's so Luna could play with my mom's dog Belle. Belle had so much fun with the puppy that my mom is thinking of getting a new dog herself! - I'm trying to convince her to get a corgi. Actually she tried to convince me to leave Luna behind - no way that was going to happen!
On Sunday (Halloween) we drove home to San Diego. Luna is doing really good at home. She has made friends with our neighbor dog, Billie, who is a Pekingnese and plays with her every evening. She's mostly doing well with her potty-training, but has started peeing in the middle of the night in her crate, so no longer gets bedding and I have been having to give her a mini-bath for the last two days in the mornings. She cries to go outside to poo, but has stopped crying for pee for some reason - so I'm going to start setting a timer at night for myself. She now wears her collar most of the time and I now have to put the leash on her when I take her out to go potty - she is fast and hops like a bunny!
I can't wait to see how much she's going to learn in the coming weeks.
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Comment by Cindi & Twinkie on November 9, 2010 at 6:05am
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Thanks for sharing your story. I cannot wait to see pictures as Luna grows up. She is a lovely girl.
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Comment by Krystle (Luna & Twinkie!) on November 9, 2010 at 12:40am
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Of course I remember you and Sidney, Geri! I hope he's doing well and recovering/recovered nicely from his surgery. I'll look for those smaller meets on the meetup site and look forward to bringing her to them.
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Comment by Geri & Sidney on November 8, 2010 at 11:29pm
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Congrats, Krystle! I met you at the Halloween corgi meetup, I remember I could not pronounce Xochitl (so-shi?) either! I really like the name Luna, that was my favorite too. We have smaller meetups in Rancho Bernardo once a month, if once Luna is cleared to go to the park, you want to start her with a smaller group. Just check the San Diego COrgi meetup site. We'll see you and Luna around the park :)
PS - Sidney was the Oscar Mayer Weinermobile at the party
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Comment by Bev Levy on November 8, 2010 at 8:21pm
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You can never replace the ones you lost but a new puppy fills your heart in a different way. Enjoy your new cutie!
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Comment by Courtney and Zoe on November 8, 2010 at 7:41pm
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Thanks for sharing your story Krystle and I'm so sorry about the loss of River.
I'm glad you and Luna are doing so well together. I think you were right when you said we would each get the pup we were meant to have. It's amazing how much the love of a new puppy can help heal the heart without diminishing the love one already has. You looked so elated last weekend picking up your girl! It does not surprise me in the least that you could pick Luna out of the litter and she pick you out as her new family.
By the way, your mom should totally get a corgi pup! Lol.
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Comment by Molly and Isabella on November 8, 2010 at 7:15pm
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Welcome home, Luna! Krystle, she's adorable! Sorry to read about your loss of River. We lost our 10-year-old German Shepherd just 2 months before getting our Corgi puppy. I don't know the story of River so my experience is probably different, but I can relate to the uneasy feeling of bringing a new puppy home. While Tasha had lived a great, semi-long dog life, she went down hill so rapidly. I never expected to get a puppy so soon after, and really, I knew we were still grieving for our loss. Because of that, I think I was overly sensitive, almost hyper-paranoid with a new puppy. We are all settled in now and I am so thankful she came into our lives when she did. Congratulations on your new baby. Enjoy all the wonderful moments you have together. I'm sure she will learn loads in the coming weeks. It is so much fun!
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Comment by Judi, Dawn, Soffie & Griffyn on November 8, 2010 at 7:14pm
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Crate training is great! Keep up the good work! Luna.... it looks like you've landed in a loving caring family!! Hooray for you!! : ) Looking forward to progress updates!
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Because I'm crate-training her.
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Comment by Jim & Debbie Gallomore on November 8, 2010 at 6:27pm
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You put her in a crate, Why?
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Comment by Teresa Gilpin on November 8, 2010 at 5:41pm
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Love your story and your pictures! Congratulations on your new bundle of joy!!!
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