Rekindling Joy Through New Beginnings: My Pet Updates

Irsquo;m currently enjoying a whirlwind of excitement, thanks to a few recent pet rescues that have brought immense joy and a renewed sense of purpose into my life and my daughterrsquo;s. If yoursquo;re curious what Irsquo;ve been up to, especially this past weekend, yoursquo;ll find the answer all in my latest adventure with my cherished pets.

Towards the beginning of last month, a bittersweet event took place in our household. Our resident schnauzer, who had been a part of our family for 17 years, passed away after a stroke. The heartbreak was palpable for all of us, but it was especially difficult for my daughter.

A New Family, A New Start

After a month of soul-searching and deliberation, and with the help of some feline companionship provided by Muffin, my daughter, began her search for a new furry family member. It was her search that led her to an Instagram post featuring two adorable puppies, but little did she imagine just how much they would change her life.

A photo of the puppies popped up on my daughterrsquo;s Facebook. As fate would have it, the shelter mentioned in the post was on the far side of Pretoria, where Muffin, my daughterrsquo;s remaining dog, lives. She decided to make the journey with Muffin and a buddy to meet the puppies and see if they would gel with Muffin. The puppies, much smaller than she had imagined, instantly captured her heart.

Adopting with a Purpose

My daughter learned that the puppies had been rescued from a puppy mill that had been closed down for inbreeding and other inhumane practices, which made the adoption irresistible. She quickly agreed to adopt the two little ones, finding out that the male was albino and deaf, but that didnrsquo;t deter her from the joy they would bring.

Introducing Fudge and Noodle

One of the puppies was promptly named Fudge, as he was a light beige color before his bath, while the female was affectionately named Noodle. These two new additions have brought a zestful energy and a whole new set of quirks to our household. Here they are, chilling on the couch in our lounge, as they will often do.

Nightly Rituals: From Playtime to Bedtime

Just as we were settling into a new routine with our furry companions, a new challenge arose. Earlier this month, my daughter had booked a holiday, meaning she needed someone to watch over her. Enter me! I messaged her to give her a heads-up, because I had a sly plan. If Noodle and Fudge didnrsquo;t return to a living state, she would know exactly what had happened: a combination of lots of love, kisses, and playtime had indeed left me in a rather chewed state.

Special Needs and Sweetness

Fudge, our male puppy, is a special needs child, as he is deaf and his usual vocalization is either a squeak or a heart-attack inducing shriek. Despite this, he has brought a profound sense of wonder and tenderness into our lives. Noodle, on the other hand, is a furball of energy, joy, and affection.

Nightly Naps and Granny Time

As night falls, we all try to catch some well-deserved downtime. Ssshhh, the babies are sleeping. Thatrsquo;s right, despite their lively and playful days, they deserve their serene moments. And for me, itrsquo;s a time to connect with Muffin and relate stories of our day. This time is precious and full of unconditional love.

So, to answer the question: yes, I have had and will have lots of excitement in the past and upcoming weekends. And this weekend, the excitement is balancing between Noodlersquo;s joyous antics and Fudgersquo;s soothing presence. Thank you for joining me on this journey of love and new beginnings.