Hi, my name is Amy and I'm addicted to dogs

[Oliveramy]

Hi everyone!
My name is Amy and I'm the mom of a 12 year old Blue Merle Miniature Australian Shepherd and a 5 month old pain-in-just-about-everything kitten.
I am from Georgia, USA. I finished college last July and am currently NOT using my degree, surprise surprise! But upon graduation and moving to a new place with my boyfriend I was able to move my dog from my parents' home to mine. She went from being strictly outdoors to strictly indoors. She doesn't complain much because she lives in the lap of luxury. Spoiled rotten!

She wasn't too thrilled when my boyfriend and I found a kitten in the bushes outside our apartment and made the decision to keep her. She's sort of a grump. Where the cat likes to play and cuddle, the dog would rather sleep in a corner on her own...away from the cat.

I am completely in love with Aussies and Corgis. I can't have a corgi yet because of money and the fact that my dog is antisocial and a grump.

Here is my blue, Bonnie with my boyfriend at the park:


And here she is not particularly thrilled about the pain in my everything cat:


Here she was about 5 years ago, full coated and super happy!


She thinks I'm a little strange sometimes:


But I don't mind much.

Her coat is growing back now and I'm so excited!

I had to shave her almost completely down when I moved her from my parents' to my house. My parents, as much as they loved her, didn't have the time for her like they used to so she was stuck outside on her own most of the day with no grooming. She ended up with loads of matted fur! So the best thing for me to do in that situation was to shave her. All her pretty hair went bye bye! I was so upset.
By no means would I shave her again unless for health reasons. She was so cold for about a month. She had to wear a sweater in the air conditioning. And she didn't look herself.


There you have it.
My name is Amy.
And I'm addicted to dogs.

[RubyJeansMom]

Hi Amy, Bonnie is such a pretty girl, glad to hear her fur is growing back!
If you're addicted to dogs, you've come to the right place.

Welcome to the DP from RJM, Ruby, Kessler and Gizzie in Michigan

[Oliveramy]

Thank you!

[kian]

Welcome Amy to DP! Bonnie is a pretty girl and she looks so good for her age. Her pretty coat will come back.
Congrats on your College graduation! I went to college and it is only now I know what I want to be when I grow up

I'm Kian and own two active Aussies named Allie and Ice.

[beach_angel05]

Hi Amy! Welcome Bonnie is quite cute! I've always had a fondness for blue merle dogs, completely adorable! Your cat is adorable as well.

Congrats on graduating by the way

Again, welcome to the forums!

[pawsforthought]

Hey Amy, welcome to DP

Bonnie is adorable! and she really does look very good for her age! blue merle Aussies rule

My name is Gaby, by the way, but you can call me PFT if you like hope you enjoy the site as much as I do!

Greetings from England

[Oliver & Henry's Mum]

Welcome to the Daily Puppy Amy and Bonnie!

I must ask who is Oliver? Of course I'd be intrigued about that.
(It just occurred to me that it might be your last name )

Bonnie's photos are lovely and you sound deliciously happy with Bonnie and the "pain-in-the-everything" cat. Thanks for posting pictures of yourself and family. It's always nice to put a face to the name.

Congratulations on your recent Graduation, and again a big welcome from Oliver & Henry, and their Mum, (Deborah) in London, Ontario

[princelover]

Hello and welcome to DP, Amy and Bonnie (and the cat and boyfriend) She is a beautiful Aussie, although she doesn't look her age. You have come to the right place since we are all addicted to dogs and anything dog.

I am Sher from NC and I have 2 boys, Prince, a Cocker Spaniel (almost 4) and Coby, an 18 month old mix. Again, Welcome!

[Margie-Rex's Mom]

Hi Amy and Bonnie (and the cat and your boyfriend!) - welcome to the Daily Puppy. Margie and Jose in Vermont

[Oliveramy]

Thanks for the warm welcomes everyone!

(Oliver is my last name )

I am, as you say "deliciously happy" with my girly! She means everything to me. There's nothing like coming home from a hard day at work completely exhausted to a super happy, wiggle-butt, bouncing pup ready to lick you and cuddle you regardless of what you dealt with at work!

Dogs are awesome.
My brother recently turned dog lover by this bundle of joy here:
She is a foxhound mix. He never was much for dogs, not against, just not much for them. Loved Bonnie when we were all home together, but more of a loner sort of guy. Until he lived with a friend for 2 years in college who had a dachshund. He graduated, moved out and is on his own. He got lonely and decided he should fill that space with a dog. He did a bit of research and decided he wanted a lab-type dog. He went to a petsmart adoption event and instead, ended up with Lily, this hound mix. He said he played with her for a good hour before he decided to adopt her.
I was so happy for him! A proud aunt! I haven't met her yet, but I get to next week for Thanksgiving. I can't contain my excitement!

He recently told me how there was no joy like coming home to a happy puppy after a long day of work too. <3

[RubyJeansMom]

Amy, Your brother's dog is beautiful. Yay for him turning "doglover".
My sister also has a Foxhound mix, named Polly Ester , I can see the similarities in the two.

[Madi P]

Hi Amy! I totaly agree with you! Nothing will make your day better than coming home to a bouncing baby or grown up pup!

They are such a joy and can ALWAYS make me smile! I just love it when they dash into your arms ready to give and receive all the love in the world!

Bonnie looks precious and so very loving! Congratualtions to your brother! A puppy will certianly fill any spaces in your life

[snifferspommom]

Welcome Amy, Bonnie, and pain-in-the-butt-kitty, from Sniffers and his mom in America's Dairyland! All of your are just beautiful!

[SookDog]

Bonnie is so beautiful! Welcome to the DP from Shari, Sookie (the dog) and Lilly (we have a pain-in-the-everything cat too )

[Muzzlenuzzles]

Hi Amy! I really enjoyed your humorous introduction and look forward to reading your other posts. Bonnie is a beautiful girl and I agree with the others that she looks much younger than her age. Your kitten is very cute, too. it's lovely to meet all of you!

Welcome to the DP from Mary Ann, Jasper and Bella in Indiana.