brace yourself for what i am about to say:
my parents got a dog.
seriously.
i know.
i was shocked too!
it all started as a silly suggestion from my brother, two weeks ago, when he was perusing Facebook and saw a posting from (my new fave doggie group) Domesi-Pups stating: 6 yr old, Blue Merle, Rough-Coated Collie; Retired Therapy Dog; For more info, email info@domesti-pups.org.
The Bro sent the link to my dad saying, “well, if you ever wanted a dog, this is probably your perfect option. 6-years-old, so no ‘puppy stage’, Domesti-Pups trained and sweet… what more could you ask?”
well, we had a collie growing up, she was so sweet (we had the same birthday!) and she lived for almost 13 years. it has now been 13 years since my parents have had a dog.
i never.
never.
never, thought they would get a dog.
and i have heard plenty of times that AJ and I have two too many dogs. (to which, i do not agree)…
but sweet Neil, the retired therapy dog has found a way into their hearts, and i am excited for that.
Neil came home last night, and of course we stopped by with goodies. he’s the most docile dog i have ever met — hopefully Lucy and THOR can take some pointers from his demeanor!
oh, fun times for sure!!
Fun Times With The Beckers 
Doesn’t this make you a sister again? While I was in college my mother called me to inform me that I was going to be a sister again, due to the fact that my mother was 40 and had sworn that she wasn’t having anymore kids I was shocked, then she told me that they were getting a puppy.
Now that my parents have that “empty-nest” I think it is great they have a dog to keep them both busy!
I love that dog! So beautiful! And your momma looks so happy!!!!! Domesti Pups is so great! I told Joan that when we move we’re getting a dog and signing up for training!