Wally’s Great Adventures. Day 1: Noah’s Ark.

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here we are. my new mom is holding me. we’re outside of something called noah’s ark, or new ark or newark. i look around and this sure doesn’t look like a salvation ship to anywhere, but my new mom told me not to worry. but i’m scared, i’m shaking. i left my two siblings and my mom and dad behind. it made me sad to leave them and fly alone. and what’s worse, i didn’t get anything to eat, because they were worried i would go poopy on the plane. mom whispered to me that “your dad is so cheap, i had to fly coach on the floor, and i shouldn’t complain as i’ve already cost him an arm and a leg.”  i looked at him and he seemed to have both still attached so i didn’t understand. my dad is yelling at us to get in the car as N.J. cops are circling the arrivals area. wow, this is my dad. what have i got myself into here?

i look over at my dad as he drove. he doesn’t smile much. he mumbled something about “getting a puppy at this age warrants some form of sanity test.”  mom pulled out a little baggy with kibbles in it, and i licked them out of her hand. boy, they tasted so good.  dad noticed that I was licking my lips and told mom that i was thirsty. that dad of mine is so smart.  mom bought a little dish and filled it will water. i slurped it all up and looked up at mom. she poured me more. i slurped all that up too. dad said that was enough as it will be coming out my other end all over the car seat and he “wasn’t stopping for nothing in this shit storm” of something called rush hour.

my new mom held me the entire car ride home. she said that she bought me as a birthday gift for my dad, but she’s holding me so tight, I don’t think she’ll ever let me go.  we finally get home, it was a long car ride. and i held my wee wee the entire way because i didn’t think dad would like it if i peed in his car.

so, i ran around the house a bit to check things out. i couldn’t go up the stairs or down the stairs because dad said i was too little, i would take a header and he didn’t want to pay to take me to the hospital.

it was such a stressful day that i needed to take a little rest. here i am in my new bed. i like this bed a lot. it makes me feel safe. between the bed and all the new toys my mom bought for me, i think i’m going to like it here.  i’m learning that mom is a real softy and i know she loves me. (she still hasn’t let me go.) my dad, on the other hand, seems to be a project.  he said that until i can make myself useful, and join him on his morning walks, and walk on the slippery rocks by myself without falling in, i’m practically useless.  i didn’t think that was a nice thing to say on my first day home but you just wait. i may be little, but i’ll show him.

so that’s it for today.

oh, btw, i’m walter, or wally for short. i’m 6 lbs and 11 weeks old. my dad said i can have my own column here on his blog as it might lighten things up a bit. so stay tuned.

have a great sunday!

64 thoughts on “Wally’s Great Adventures. Day 1: Noah’s Ark.”

  1. I didn’t vote, but I had Wally in my mind 🙂
    I think you’ll come to understand your new dad, Wally. He grumbles a lot but he, deep… DEEP inside, a good guy. You’ll see.
    He’s been wanting you so bad for so long that he can’t show it. He’s a little scared to. But he’ll come around.

    1. i hope so dale. he said he had lot of friends on this blog. he called them a bit of high maintenance but they were all good people. he would never say it but i could feel the love he had for his friends here.

      1. Count on it, little buddy. His friends are not nearly as high maintenance as he is but that’s ok. We know he loves us as much as we love him.

          1. Excellent! But maybe you should try to convince your dad that it is late and he really needs to get some sleep because he likes to get up at stupid o’clock… Take care Wally!

  2. Dear Wally, Welcome to your fan club fooooooo

    Dear Wally,

    Well, my little friend, you’ve made it to a great home. Yes, you’re dad can be a little peripatetic, but he’s wanted you for so long, you’ll never doubt how much you’re loved. So many adventures await, and we’re all so looking forward to seeing the world through your eyes…

    1. thanks Mimi. i’ve heard so much about you. i am just a tiny bit disappointed i didn’t get an awwwww puppy, given how much i’ve heard so much about it. and you are said to be always first.

      1. Sweetie, you got an AWWWWWW BABY in capital letters as soon as I saw your face – just ask daddy. You have assumed your rightful, regal place as the Wearer of the Awww Baby mantle from this point forwardlll

  4. Wally is beautiful. One year my ex bought me the dog he always wanted. Didn’t feel like Christmas.I took a trip to the jewlery store and made up for it. Pure bred hunting Labs are not $ there $$$$$

  6. Morning Little Prince
    I’m Sawsan.

    What a long journey. So happy you made it to your new home. Your Dad is a project and a half. Look at how happy Mommy is to finally be holding you.

    I look forward to your column, Little-One. Oh, don’t listen to daddy. No one here is high maintenance other than him.

    1. little prince! i so love that Sawsan. dad said i needed to be careful with you. something about gypsy potions and wandering around could be dangerous influence. 🙂

      1. Laughing…
        Daddy is funny. And he worries about everything.

        Not only Little Prince, you’re a Biscuit, A Petit Beurre Biscuit. A knob of Butter. A bundle of cuteness.

  7. welcome to the world, Wally! it’s already clear that you are so smart, learning new words and phrases from your new daddy, and understanding that your new mommy loves you and daddy, and who just knew that you all needed to be together. you already seem to be a wonderful observer of the world around you, and I look forward to seeing your words in our blog world.

  8. Oh Wally….you’re so adorable. No doubt your Dad is secretly saying, “ahhhh’, every time he looks at you. Mwah😗

  9. Wally♥️😊 You’re a puppy so we’re expecting tales of house accidents, really good shoes being chewed up, and of missing socks and underwear, but don’t worry — your dad is besotted with you, just like your mom, and we’re so happy for all of you. 🙂

  10. Welcome Wally – you have hit the Jackpot of loving homes!! Your new Mom and Dad are special and so are you. Don’t worry – it won’t take you long to get them “trained up”. You are such a lucky boy – let the adventures begin!

  15. Yup that book is writing its, self..such great, clever writing…Finally a photo of Susan! She is so full of Joy! She is also instantly in love with the new baby, Pup…
    Give me a W – A-L-L-Y ! ///My father’s middle name is Walter…Wally is such a name from the 1960’s & 70’s and the repeats, even today…Wally Gator & for us girls of yester-years, the dreamy, Wally Cleaver of Leave it to Beaver…

  17. Ahhh Wally, we are so, so happy you are here. (Heaven knows we have been working on your dad to make arrangements for you for a LONG time now!) know that you are going to bring much joy to your mom and dad and lots of smiles to us. ❤️❤️

  18. Wally, How lovely you are! Welcome your new home and your beautiful humans life. Do you know, it seems that you din’t bring happiness only your humans world, you bring us too. You made my day today, Thank you, but be a nice one and always listen to your human Dad! I can see you have already got the human moms but dads are more serious than moms… Rules, rules, and details…etc. But I am sure you will learn and then you will be the best friend of your human Dad, I am so happy for you ALL. And be sure, I am exciting to keep following your life… Thank you, Blessing and Happiness, Love, nia

  19. Not as your dad says, but I am so glad to hear this. Welcome, I am going now to see a new house please wish me Good Luck, we need this. Your dad knows my neighbour problems and because of this we are trying to move another house… See you later, Love, nia

  22. Aaawh THIS IS THE REAL THING.
    Welcome Wally. Don’t you worry, your pa is alright. Just get to know him a bit….
    And wow. You flew to your new home! You ARE precious 💖 cargo. I’m looking forward to reading about your adventures and hope, letting go of your siblings will not impact your future with your new family.
    Sorry for my staying away. My time is often filled with other tasks and blog reading is a rare delight.

  23. PS: Your new mum is such a delight to look at… one look in her shiny eyes and her beautiful smile – you truly are THE ELECTED one! So welcome again, Prince Wally ❤️

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