As many of you already know, a huge – literally – thing to be thankful for arrived on, appropriately enough, Thanksgiving Monday.
Meet Rex!
This is a good reminder for me to never say never. I never thought I would ever have another dog. I quickly shut down any conversation that broached the subject. But this sweet boy needed a new home, and we were the lucky ones to be able to welcome him into our family.
He’s a 1 1/2 year old Bernedoodle, and he’s almost 100 pounds of pure joy. He has settled in really nicely and seems to like to be within view of me at all times. I heard a thump when I was in the bathroom, and it was just Rex, sitting outside the bathroom door. He has figured out that the kitchen is the hot spot of the house, and so he likes to nap there.
I kind of feel like we are living with Clifford the big red dog. His head reaches our kitchen countertops, but he is extremely well behaved and hasn’t yet tried to sneak a snack. I have to say that I’m not sad to have missed out on the puppy stage, as he is perfectly trained and has made himself at home in the backyard, chasing all the squirrels and magpies.
Look at those paws! What a sweetheart. We are so happy to have him. Prepare for many Rex photos and stories to come! xo
What wonderful news! I’m so happy that Rex found you and I can’t wait for all of the pictures and all of the stories to come!
There will be many photos and stories I’m sure! Thanks!
I am here for all the photos and stories!!
What a happy looking dog. Seriously – he just looks so contented and calm and wonderful.
I’m elated for you…and for Rex.
Thanks! He’s such a sweetheart, we are so lucky!
Welcome home to your sweet pup. Another boy in the boy house!
Lol yes, wouldn’t you know, another boy!!
He is soooo adorable!! Yay!
Can’t stop booping his snoot!
Rex is going to fit right in with the flow of your life. What a big lovable goofball.
He’s already fitting in so well!
Big boy! What a cutie.
Thanks! He IS big, I feel like he’s a small pony.
Oh my goodness . . . he is SO good looking. He’s a big guy. Welcome, Rex. I think he’s about the same age as Finn, who has not settled down and would never pass up a chance on a snack. 😉 Congrats on the new family member.
Thanks so much Ernie!
GAAAH! Rex!!! I love him so much!!! I can just tell what a lovable personality he has from the photos. Yes, tell us more! You could join in NaMoBloPo and just post a story or photo of Rex everyday!
Lol, that would be fun but I don’t think I can manage it every day! But there will be many photos and stories for sure!
How wonderful! How fun! Congratulations to all of you!
Thanks so much!
Aw, congratulations to you all, including Rex! I can’t believe he’s so well-behaved, our whoodle could NEVER. 😂
You have a whoodle?? Ooooh! I bet he’s adorable!
An adorable train wreck. (Can I use html to insert an image here? Well, I shall try.)
Apparently not! Well, copy and paste this link to see the adorable train wreck, if you wish!
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1WLGDm31YCRLJAa7E3XZVY36w7LDOukKO/view?usp=drivesdk
Hahahaha so cute!
Awww, this is such wonderful news! I feel like we are always learning the lesson of ‘never say never.’ He is too cute for words! I can’t wait to hear more about him!
Thanks Lisa!
I love Rex already… He looks so smiley and easygoing! SO glad you guys found each other.
Me too, Maya, me too!
Aww, Rex! He is gonna be SO LOVED. ❤️
He sure is!
OH MY GOSH, he’s sooooo handsome. Oh, Rex, you’re just such a lucky boy to end up in such a great family and I can’t wait to hear all about his shenanigans!
I second the idea of a NaBloPoMo in which you post every day telling us an anecdote/sharing a photo of Rex!
Thanks so much! I’ll definitely be sharing a lot! But not NaBloPoMo, although it does sound tempting.
Oh Nicole – he already looks like he is part of the family. Congrats!
He sure is already! Thanks Gigi!
He is absolutely gorgeous. How perfect to adopt a still young but fully trained dog! I’m sure he helps fill a Barkley size hole in your heart.
I just cannot believe how lucky we are, Pat! He’s one in a million.
Oh my god, oh my god, oh my god I love him already, congratulations to you all!!!
Thanks so much Swistle!
THRILLED for you! What a handsome boy 🥰 please inundate us with pictures!!
WILL DO!!! Thanks Liz!
Rex is such a handsome boy! I love that he’s already trained and sweet-tempered. Sounds like he is the perfect new addition to your family. I am here for all of the doggo pics and stories!
Thanks Stephany, I can’t believe how lucky we are!
Oh, my….what a gorgeous puppy!! And sounds like such a great temperament, too! I had to Google this breed because I love how Rex looks. But I won’t be able to handle such a big dog — but they have Mini sizes or even Medium ones! I had to send a pic of one to my husband because one looked like my favorite stuffed animal I’ve had since high school that I still love on! LOL Can’t wait to read more about Rex!
Yes, he’s HUGE. His head reaches the top of my kitchen countertop! Buckle up, many photos and stories to come!
Oh my goodness! He would be far too much dog for me to handle (my girl is officially XXS Cat sized) – but what a gorgeous, sweet boy he looks and sounds to be! Congratulations!
Thank you! He is a LOT of dog, but so sweet!
HE’S SO FLUFFY! Something perfect about him coming to you at just the right time, already trained and so sweet.
It’s so perfect, I’m so lucky!
Awwww….this makes my heart so happy.
Congratulations and I’m over the moon happy that you guys adopted him; what a blessing you will be for each other.
He’s HUGE!! ❤️
He is! I didn’t know I needed him, you know? He’s wonderful.
OMG, I love him. Isn’t he the cutest? Welcome Rex!!
I love him so much!
Oh, I am dying from the cute. Is he as cuddly as he looks? (As in, does he think he’s your lap dog? Because… that’s a photo op waiting to happen. ;>) Soooo glad you gave him his forever home! <3 He's a lucky puppy.
He’s so cuddly but not like a lap dog! He is very affectionate though. We are all so lucky.