Crazy in Love

Bloody hell people!!! 

Who's idea was it to take on not one rescue dog, but two...and one of them has some real issues?!?!?!?!?

I. Am. Exhausted.

Millicent Hermione Oprah's arrival has turned the tables in our home. Max hasn't really changed, he's just trying more and more to assert his 'authority' on Millie.......and failing. Millie just ignores him while he constantly tries to either 1. gnaw her legs off, or 2. push his bum in her face! Millie's arrival has also given us a crystal clarity insight into Max's state of mind.....he is CRAZY! Absolutely, completely and utterly bonkers! But without him I would not be, he's a little diamond and I love him dearly.

The shorter I am, the higher I will become

It's incredible to think that Millie, the little black dog we now have, is the same little dog that came to our house almost a week ago. With each day she becomes stronger and more of a dog rather than a quivering wreck who hides from everyone and everything. I know that Millie's journey is going to be a long one but the start of her new life with us has been gentle, comforting, and most importantly for her, safe.

Millie and her sad brown eyes

There have been a number of times this week when I have had to stop myself after thinking about the life she must have had before us. 24 hours of every day spent being absolutely petrified, hungry and in hiding can't have been easy on her and her state of mind and for that I will (and must) forgive her anything that she may do (apart from trying to kill Nigella!!!) until she reaches the point where she is 100% comfortable and happy with us. She and Max are a life commitment and I/we will do whatever it takes to give them the best possible life.

Millie and Max play in the garden

Yes, as briefly mentioned above, Dad No.1 introduced Millie to the Girls yesterday and she decided to try and take a chunk out of Nigella. At this point I have to congratulate Nigella on not only her flying skills but also her gymnastic ability. Having a dog chase you while 'The Dads' are screaming at the dog, Max thinks it's a game and wants to join in and at the same time trying to avoid both dogs and get to safety cannot have been easy!!! I am pleased to report that Nigella is absolutely fine.

**Disclaimer** No chickens were harmed during the making of this blog.

A safe and very much ALIVE Nigella!

Back to nutcase Maximillian Sydney Bruiser.......he's found a new game.....

He plays with his favourite tennis ball, getting one of his Dads to chuck it here, there and everywhere while he runs around like a headless chicken (sorry Nigella, no pun intended!). Anyway, he then decides after a while that it will be fun to drop the ball in the pond. Why is anyone's guess.....Max (and it is becoming clearer with each passing day) is just plain mad and so who are we to question when and why he decided that this would be a good game, as long as he is happy so are we......almost! 

A damp Maximillian

Max decided that he couldn't wait for Dad 1 or 2 to get the ball out of the pond for him, so......yes, you guessed it, he tried to get it out himself. He did not succeed. Max fell in the pond, not fully submerged but enough to give him a bit of a shock. I can assure you that "Eau de goldfish" is not a good smell on an already stinky little mutt!

Max giving his own personal input to the blog....

Earlier I mentioned Millie's positive growth and the one thing she's really happy about and really enjoys is "walkies". Upon arrival she wasn't great on the lead with a collar, however we bought her a nice new harness and whenever we get it out of the drawer she gets very excited, her little bum wiggles like mad and off we go. Having walked her I now know what it feels like for a sled to be pulled by huskies...she's a stout, strong lass is our Millie!

"Innocent Babes"......

For all the stress, lack of sleep, worry and concern, the dogs are doing well, in fact much better than I thought after only a week. Max is Max (and I hope he always will be!) and Millie has a very long way to go but the positive thing is that she has already begun her new life and what a positive, happy, safe, loving and fun life it will be for them both!