i want a dog

Eric's parents breed basset hounds (not a profession, just a hobby). They had their first litter last summer (and I later found out the puppies were conceived at our wedding rehearsal dinner, and there are pictures...gross!). 8 pups were born but sadly 2 died right away. They were super cute and I fell in love with one of the girls, which I called Domino because she had 3 big black spots on her back/side like a domino. She loved me too and every time we came to visit she was the first puppy to greet me and never left my side. Well, Eric said we couldn't keep her because we live in a condo and we're really never home. So that was that, and Domino was sold to a nice family in Spokane. (Domino: pictured far left)

After my heart was broken last summer I was pretty upset and told Matt and Molly they had to have more. So, I was very pleased to learn a week ago that Styler (Mom basset) is more than likely pregnant with her second litter. I still don't think Eric will let me keep one this year, but hopefully I can convince my in-laws to keep up the puppy mill until we can take one home!