It's raining cats and dogs!

Well, maybe not cats, but dogs . . . perhaps. We're getting a dog!! We've wanted a new dog for a long while now, and since everyone is due to be out of school soon (so someone will be at the house with the new dog), we started our hunt this week. We want a dog that is just like Bonnie was - friendly, protective, sweet, good-natured, and so on. Mom and Dad always said she was a golden retriever, and I of late began to doubt this. We have since agreed that Bonnie was a yellow Labrador retriever, and thus we are looking for Labrador retrievers (of any color). Mom has this thing about male dogs - she doesn't like to see their ... equipment. So, we're looking for girl dogs. Preferably, we want a puppy (ies, 2), but a young dog is just as well. We have three hits right now. A yellow Labrador retriever, girl, 3-years old, named Boo Boo at the animal shelter. A yellow Labrador retriever, girl, 1-year old, named Blondie, from PAWS. And a black Labrador retriever, girl, 2-years old, named Zoey, also from PAWS. We're going to look at all three tomorrow, and are hoping to get Blondie and Boo Boo. I want all three, Mom wants Blondie and Boo Boo, Dad has doubts about Boo Boo (perhaps she's too old to train out of any bad habits), and Becca and I just want all three. I just want a dog!! I have been heartsick for a dog every since Scrappy passed away, and every time I see a dog I just want to go and hug it (seriously). Anyway, I'll let you know what happens tomorrow. Also, my Grandmother is coming tomorrow night (Grandma Betty), for Rebecca's graduation. Rebecca is going to be Salutatorian - she has to give a speech - we're so proud of her!

Amendment, 06/01/07, 9:40 AM: Blondie is currently with a foster family in South River, who the PAWS lady has not been able to get into contact with. We may not get to meet Blondie today or this weekend.