The best I can say this week is that I got a note from Grandma. It was so nice to hear from her and the others, I will let you read my private E-Mails.

From Grandma to me:

Well Poca, Pinta, Grandpa and I sure do miss you, but we are happy to see you doing so well. You really seem to have landed in the perfect home for you. I am sure the 8 week wait was well worth it. Keep being a good and loving boy.

From me to Grandma:

I know it is early but I gotta write you now before I get too busy. I been sleeping pretty good and if I have to get up at 1:30 the Elders do not seem to mind, they just take me out then back to bed we go. They built me my own bathroom near the house and I use it. They get up early so I have all ready been and just chilling out until breakfast. Then I get to watch the sun come up while playing on the cool grass. I can slowly walk upstairs so they know I want in when I climb up to the door. I try get back inside by 6:00 so we can watch CITY TV and I get to see the old stomping grounds and traffic reports. Yesterday morning I went and met all sorts of people where mom works. It is near the lake but they did not take me there as there are lots of dogs there and I haven't had my second set of shots yet. Eventually I will see it. They have other places that have grass, shade and I get all the ground to myself. I met my Doctor the other day. I must have been tired as I fell asleep on the table while they chatted. Slight adjustment to my food amounts and my bathroom habits have improved. I get weighed every day mid morning to ensure I gain weight but not too much. I must be a real chick magnet as all the people and Doc are cute Ladies. Nice to hear from you but I hear breakfast being prepared. Then out back where maybe I will practise my flying squirrel jump into the garden-again. Nice soft landing on the tall plants and ground cover.

Love Chorizo

Quick update, I can now climb stairs (up anyway) and I am sleeping about 6 hours a night, not too shabby. My neighbour Auntie Amelia comes and sees me early every morning when I am out for my first walk and bathroom break. I usually see her 3 or 4 more times each day. I really like her. We went shopping today. Dad and I stayed outside and socialized while Mom shopped. The neatest part is we sat opposite an old farmers market and the Butcher came out to greet me, nice smelling guy. Now I am in charge of guarding what my parents bought (note from Dad-I broke in the frig several times and the guard did not attack or even wake up. Also opportune time time for Chorizo’s eye cleaning).

Back yard, front yard, meet and greets and especially make sure where the two adults are. All of this gives me an excuse to sleep on the job a bit.

I made the big trip to my new home today. My new parents picked me up after I had my bath and big groom. While new Mom was signing for me new Dad got instructions and gave me a Reiki Massage, I seem to have lost 20 minutes after that, all I remember is walking on clouds and the smell of cookies. A quick banheiro then onto NM’s lap and away we go. It was a nice ride, I got to sleep in a lap and then get up explore my crate and sleep in it. I do not think I could have swimed this far. When we got to my new home somebody had even tied balloons up to greet me. I got to run around in the yard and meet all sorts of neighbours who came to see what a cute guy I am. The food in this place is just like home and so is the water I drink. I think they planned on that, thanks. After lunch, toys, meet and greets, licking faces, trying to clean eyeglasses and of course a few trips to the banheiro a nap is always great.

I almost made it out today. I know my new parents live by the lake so me and Madeira saw an out. We would just get under the fence, into the water and swim for it. All of the rest played follow the leader and we were on our way to Kingston. Did you know lake water has a taste of chorine? We were almost there when kennel mom caught us and the escape plan was fouled. Ah well I will get to Kingston soon.

Since I have yet to meet both of my parents, they went to visit another puppy. His name is Sumo and apparently, he is one BIG boy. He is only 9 weeks old and weighs in at 18 lbs. I hope he likes me when we meet or I’m in trouble.

My new mom called to find out which of the 5 of us she is going to take home in 2 weeks. And the answer is…. Rio, and I like my new name Chorizo. I am going to be registered under the new name of Fado’s Chorizo Rio, what a handle for such a small puppy. I am so excited about going to my new home in only 13 more BIG SLEEPS!!!! However, I am also going to miss my brothers and sisters and especially my mom Poça, but I’m up for the adventure.

One of my potential parents called last Saturday. I think that she was just checking up on me. You see, neither of us knows, which one of us she is going to be taking home. At this point in time, only my sister, Madeira, knows whom her parents are.

My grandma Deirdre is trying to figure out which of us would be a better fit with each of our new families. You see, I am a little bit rambunctious and Deirdre is not too sure if I would be a good fit with the family that has two small kids. I don’t really care who my new parents are going to be as long as they love me, feed me and give me lots of new toys to play with. It’s 4 weeks today that I will be going to my new home. I know that I will miss my mom and brothers and sisters but I’m pretty sure that this lady that keeps calling, really wants to have a new puppy. I hear that they have built me my own toilet, not everyone can say that they have their very own place in the backyard to do their business. I’d like to stay and chat but I just heard the bowls coming and as always, I’m hungry. This business of growing and playing is tough. I’ll check back in soon.