It was sooner than we anticipated, but sometimes you can't plan these things....Muffin, the sheepdog, has joined our family. She is 4 months old and is a real sweetie. I think Amber must have been helping us connect with a puppy that would bring some joy into our lives after the devastation of losing Amber and all the other stress we have been through lately.
We got Muffin from MayFly Farm in Center Conway, NH. Richard Gertz is the breeder and was so nice to work with. We arrived yesterday morning about 8:30 am and when we knocked at the door, Muffin was in the kitchen jumping and barking, excited to see us. As soon as we went in the door, she smothered us with lots of kisses. She was just adorable. We spent some time with her and talking with Richard and then we had a chance to meet Muffin's mom and grandmom. They were both really nice and it was sweet the way Muffin's mom was playing with her. We got all our paperwork and new puppy instructions and then we were on our way to the big city. It would be a big adjustment for Muffin who is used to farm life. 
She slept most of the way home...had a few accidents along the way, but, she's just a baby and I'm sure quite nervous leaving what she knew was home. Richard dropped me off at work and some of my co-workers at Webster had a chance to meet and greet her. Her butt was wagging and tinkled a little with excitement, but she was so good...she didn't jump or anything. She loved the attention. Richard headed home with her to get her settled in and to introduce her to the kitties. Of course the kitties were like "who is THIS?" LOL Fred hissed a bit and hid out...Ginger, well, she always hides. We had the gate up in the kitchen so they could at least see each other at a safe distance....you have to break them in slowly.
So according to Richard, the afternoon went well. He took her for a little walk but all she wanted to do was play with the leaves. Then the two of them took a nap for a bit and then last evening we all snuggled on the couch together watching TV. When it was time to go to bed, Muffin was gated in the kitchen with her bed, her toys and her water (and of course papers...JUST in case). She wimpered a little, but soon fell asleep and she slept the whole night. And no accidents! I took her out first thing this morning and she did #1 and then we went for a walk down by the beach (since we were all awake at 5:30 am). We met some other puppies and people and she seemed to have a great time. Came home, fed her, took her out to go #2 and then our day began by errands and then doing some more organizing of the apartment. Of course, she was right there to help! : ) She and Richard are napping now and we will soon continue on with our chores so we can finish before Rebecca and the girls come over for a visit. 
Tomorrow Richard will be home with her in the morning while I have a 22 person family shoot in Hampton, NH that Mike Puiia is helping me with. Let's pray that the rain holds off until after noon time.....Have a good weekend.
Best, Chris
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Hi Richard and Christine,
I'm writing this with some tears in my eyes, both happy and sad. I haven't been able to write you till now because I needed some time to adjust to the fact that Muffin is no longer here. I miss Muffin, we had her longer than expected and I grew very attached to her. It is a comfort to know that she is with a family who loves her as much as I do. I think in the back of my mind I was hoping she wouldn't be leaving! Muffin was the first to greet me when I came home from Michigan after losing my mother. Her kisses and cuddling were comforting to me and she kept me busy those first painful weeks at home when I was missing my mother and family. She is a special girl and I am glad she has found a loving home with people who will adore her as much as I do.
Mary
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