Figgy

Here is Figgy, our PMR puppy. He came to live with us on January 29, 2000. He started his trip from Gail's house in southern Missouri with Karen January, who brought him to Kansas City. Sara and Darcy drove 6 hours from Minnesota to meet him there. The roads were bad and it was snowy and icy. Sara and Darcy took turns holding Figgy as he was scared. From Figgy - My sister Isabella came along to help me feel more at ease. Sara and Darcy drove 765 miles that day, but when I got to my forever home, I knew it immediately. Sara carried me into the house and Darcy followed with my crate. We went in through the front door and out through the back. When Sara put me down, I immediately ran all over this back yard. It was dark, but I could tell I am going to like it. After I did my business, we all went to bed. I slept in the bedroom in my crate all night long. I was so tired, I did not make a sound.
The next few weeks have been so fun. I live with another brother, Otis, and 3 sisters, Isabella, Sadie and Whitney. I love them all. I have learned that I can leave my toys laying around as no one takes them. I don't have to hide anything in my crate as it is always there for me. I love to play tug of war with Isabella and Otis. I am getting used to riding around town in the car and visiting Sara at work in the nursing home. The people there like me, and say I am different looking, but cute. Everyone says they have never seen a dog that looks like me. I love my new home and brother and sisters, but this Minnesota weather will take some getting used to!!! Sara and Darcy are always telling me I am too smart and such a good boy. I have never done anything bad in the house and I listen well when they call me. This is going to be a great life!!!
~Sara & Darcy in MN~

This is Figgy and his new family, celebrating Whitney's 10th birthday. From left to right:

Otis, Whitney, Figgy, Isabella and Sadie.