Crickets in 2023

Never heard a damn thing back from the shelter. Now the dog’s not on Petfinder or their website. I’m pissed. Like at least reply back or send an email like, “Thanks for your interest. Unfortunately, the dog is no longer available.” That’s all I want, some closure. Craig thought maybe they pulled the dog off the sites to “hold” them for us. But I doubt it. I hate not hearing back. Were we not qualified? Just give me closure!!

SO.

I was pretty bummed yesterday when I found out the dog was off the sites. He was cute as hell. Today, Craig started messaging me links to other adoptable dogs. But they’re in Rhode Island, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania. Like wtf? Imagine driving 4 hours to Massachusetts to meet a dog and finding out they’re not a good match and driving 4 hours back with nothing? No thanks.

To make a long story short… We are driving into Brooklyn on Saturday to meet a dog. I am… SUPER psyched. This dog is fluffin’ adorable. Like melt in your mouth delicious. His name is Gonzo… he doesn’t quite look like a Booger, but we’ll see what we think. There was another dog in his litter that Craig wants to look at so I guess we’ll see. There is the possibility of same-day adoption but I honestly don’t know if we’ll go that route.

I guess it depends. But anyway. Now I truly can’t wait til the weekend! Usually we go to my mother’s house (me and the boys) for the day. But I really don’t feel like it and this is a good excuse not to go lol. I haven’t told my parents (or anyone, really) about our hunt for a pup. My dream right now is telling my mom we’re not coming Saturday, then going to check out this dog, adopting it on the spot, and showing up unannounced at my parent’s house with a puppy. My mom will fliiiippppp. My dad will be thrilled. I don’t think it’ll happen, but it’s nice to dream lol.

I finished my charting early today, so now I can just relax once the kids go to bed. I have 8 visits tomorrow and they’re already asking nurses to pick up over the weekend. I will not pick up. I’m burnt out and even two days is not enough time off. Plus the surveyors are probably coming next week so everyone can just leave me alone.

Hopefully the next time I pop on to write an update, it’ll be a happy one.