Wanted to post this Norman Update for his foster mom in Tucson.
My Fella and I had been looking for a four-legged buddy for Shelbert since we adopted her from A Better Life Dog Rescue in May of 2010. This pic was taken a few months after we brought her home. Hard to believe she's 10 and a half years old.
We figured that the best match for The Bert would be another senior dog or a mutt at least six or seven (middle age in dog years :) Breed or sex didn't matter, but living in an RV full-time meant we had space restrictions and had to look for a dog under 30 pounds.
My Fella and I were online a few times a week perusing animal shelters and rescues all over western Canada, and when we arrived in Tucson last October we quickly made contact with all the local shelters in Southern Arizona.
Three months ago today we met Norman thru the awesome ladies at AZ Desert Rotti & Pals Rescue.
Four month old Norman was found wandering the streets of Tucson - skinny, matted and dirty. We definitely weren't looking to adopt a pup but the rescue gals suggested we foster him for a few weeks to get to know him.
My Fella and I were game but as you can see from this pic, Shelbert wasn't really on board.
"What is this fuzzy black thing and why is it snuggled up to me?"
Norman has a great little personality and My Fella and I knew within a few days that he would be a perfect addition to our little RV-ing family. Shelbert was a bit leery at first but has since warmed up to Norm and when they play it seems like they're both puppies.
Norm now weighs 9.4 pounds and will soon need another haircut. His fave outfit is his little camo t-shirt that says Leader of the Pack on the back.
Normie loves running through tall grass, eating small rocks and sticks and chasing ants with his tongue. He also likes his perch up on the dashboard so he can watch hummingbirds zipping around outside.
Most of all he loves following Shelbert around and being close to her.
Wait a sec, is she sticking out her tongue at me?
Brat.
Anyway... to the wonderful gals at AZ Desert Rotti Rescue: Norman (formerly known as Peanut) is doing great. He's healthy and happy and funny and his new hobby is hiding in the tall grass and hunting ants. He's very happy to be in Canada, but he hasn't forgotten y'all and we'll definitely visit next time we're in Tucson. We're so lucky. Thank you!
And finally, this has nothing to do with Norman but I just had to post this strange pic My Fella took ...
What the heck is going on with my nose here? I do NOT have a crooked broken hockey player schnoz, but this side profile makes me look like Tim Hunter :(
Even Norman and Shelbert are looking!
Posted by: Don | May 15, 2011 at 09:16 PM
ha ha!
Posted by: kelsi | May 16, 2011 at 06:43 AM
LOL on the nose. They're so cute!!! I think it was best to get a puppy since two older dogs may have been more stand-offish with each other, but puppies don't read the social signals of "leave me alone" and pursue the older one until they finally realize resistance is futile, they're not going away.
Posted by: Jacq | May 21, 2011 at 05:00 AM
jjolie - you're exactly right. You've just described Norm and Shelbert's relationship to a T. He's the little brother she never knew she wanted.
Very cool that you're writing a book by the way. What's the topic - Personal Finance? Or will it be the lusty romantic tale of you and Jimmy Wales??? Enquiring Minds want to know!
Posted by: kelsi | May 21, 2011 at 07:37 AM