"V", the newest Avise-Rouse

Many of you know that Nicky, our Border Collie that was a part of our family for a little over 14 years, had to be put to sleep two weeks ago this Thursday. She had developed a tumor underneath her heart that was growing around her esophagus and windpipe, making it increasingly more difficult for her to eat and even breathe. Korey and I, as well as her boyfriend, Darian, and a family friend that took care of Nicky and Babie while we were away and couldn't take them with us, all went to say goodbye.

I wasn't going to get another dog until our summer vacation/running around/trips were done, but made the mistake of stopping at the Animal Rescue League Shelter where we got Babie just north of Marshalltown last week and fell in love with a Shepherd Mix. Here are two pics of "V", our newest family member. Too bad we aren't White Sox fans with those white feet!

He was very good over night for the first night in a strange place. I only had to correct him about where to use the bathroom(OUTSIDE!!!!!!!!!) 2 X. When I put him in the carrier for the night, he only whimpered once. This morning, I woke up, went to the bathroom, turned on the light, got partially dressed, and started talking to him before he made a sound! He seems very intelligent and it looks like he will be very easy to train.