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We have a new addition to the family. She is a 4 month old black and tan Shiba puppy we have named Katsu. She is an amazing little girl and has provided a very different and unique distraction to our household. I will not pretend that the transition from having two senior dogs in the house to having a puppy in the house has been easy. It has been a LONG time since we have had a puppy and the cobwebs in the brain are thick. the kids have been very good helping out and making sure Katsu gets exposed to all the strange things the world can throw at her. We are going to her 3rd puppy class tonight and have to decide what to do after puppy classes. Some of that will be decided based on availablility of classes in the area. She will be exposed to obedience/agility/rally/tracking- anything that she wants to be exposed to. It's ultimately her choice what we specialize in. Her grandfather loves to lure course, so we will be looking into that in March of next year when she is old enough. She will also have a start in conformation showing. She may not go far with it because she may get too big for breed standard, but that is fine with me.
Life has been differnt. My daughter said the other week, "I think my heart has been put back together again because I love Katsu so much." It's a step in the right direction, that is certain. So, welcome Katsu!
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Chelle and the rest of the crew including, but not limited to Kita and Taiko (the shiba inu wrestle maniacs), Adi (reserved and dignified tabby cat), and all 28 reptiles www.freewebs.com/performanceshibas

Chelle... congrats on the new addition and a big welcome to little Katsu! Can't wait to read about the future stories... trials and tribulations but I'm sure everything will remain under control. When do we get to see pictures??
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If there are no dogs in Heaven, then when I die I want to go where they went.

How lovely to have a new little shiba girl in your family! Congratulations to you, and Welcome to Katsu!! Will be looking forward to pictures!
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Anne, Bill, and Murphy

Aww, that's wonderful news! It definitely is a transition to have a young pet in the house again (my bengal kitten Pye keeps us on our toes) but it's so terrific despite the extra work required.

I second, pictures please!
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Maureen's furry pack:
MoJo (THE Shiba Imp)
Risa (Chocolate Demon Child..I mean Lab)
Pyewacket (Bengal Cat)
R.I.P. Kitties: Cricket the Tabby and Puff the Russian Blue
www.scottsbt.com/maureen/mo2.htm

Just read this after responding to a later post! Congrats on your newish puppy! Exciting.