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{we are family.}

October 17, 2010 · 45 Comments
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Yesterday, after I finished my radio interview for Gussy {whaaat?! I know, so crazy :] I’ll post the podcast soon!}, we headed to a pet adoption event hosted at a local pet store. We met Bauer, fell in love with him, and were able to bring him home with us!!!

Pet adoption, from what we’ve experienced, doesn’t usually happen that fast. There’s a little bit of paperwork and reference checking, so it is supposed to take a few days. But, we really wanted to have an entire weekend with our new puppy, so bringing Bauer home with us was so perfect :]

Bauer is a 12-week-old Australian Cattle Dog with a mix of Terrier — and he’s precious! He weighs about 8 lbs. — awwww! He was with his two brothers when we first met him. And yes, I did think about asking Zack if we could adopt all 3 ;]

Bauer has the best personality. He loves to play, slide around on the wood floors, and go for walks. But he also is a little cuddler. He’s taken a lot of naps already. We ♥ him!!!

I’m already thinking about Halloween ~ what should we dress him as? If we adopted a girl pup I’d totally put a ruffle on her and call it a costume. And our Christmas card ~ eeek! We’ve had him for less than 24 hours and we already L O V E him. Bauer is the perfect addition to our family :] yayyyy

Welcome to our family, Bauer — we love you bunches! {And your warm paws. And your little tail that wags. And that you let me make videos of you… [see below].}

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  1. The Chubby Dove says

    October 17, 2010 at 6:28 am

    Oh, Gus! He’s adorable and I’m guessing already spoiled rotten. :)

    Congrats on the new baby!

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  2. Theresa says

    October 17, 2010 at 6:35 am

    Such a sweet Puppy!!! Congratulation!!!

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  3. Karo says

    October 17, 2010 at 6:47 am

    How adorable! I miss having a dog around but we just don’t have room for one to run and play…

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  4. Julie says

    October 17, 2010 at 8:10 am

    bauer is absolutely precious! I love having a dog too….Hyatt (our boxer) is definitely a family member and we love having him around! So fun! PS thanks a bunch for your wonderful and inspiring about gussy write up, I loved it!

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  5. Suzanne says

    October 17, 2010 at 8:28 am

    Aw, congrats on your new addition! He’s adorable! Is it weird that I get puppy fever almost as bad as baby fever? Even though I already HAVE a dog (and 1.5 babies)?

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  6. Erica Mueller says

    October 17, 2010 at 8:38 am

    It is my personal opinion that terrier mixes are the cutest dogs. :-) I love the little fuzzies around their noses, the turned-down ears and their eyes. Ours is a collie/terrier… solid white, looks like a terrier, has border collie size. He is perfect and has a great personality too.

    You’re going to love Bauer :-)

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  7. Vicki says

    October 17, 2010 at 8:42 am

    So sweet! Congrats!!!!

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  8. Elena @ Breakfast for Dinner says

    October 17, 2010 at 8:48 am

    Congrats! We’re getting our little fur baby for Christmas…a little black lab we’re naming Seamus. Can’t wait!

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  9. Mandy [Mandy's Yellow Corner] says

    October 17, 2010 at 9:05 am

    He’s adorable! :] Congrats on your new addition!

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  10. Paige Borda says

    October 17, 2010 at 9:16 am

    Congrats! He is adorable :) I’m so excited for you!

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  11. Celeste says

    October 17, 2010 at 10:48 am

    Oh my word. He is adorable. (and – the name … fab!) Christmas card photo … I’m thinking a green/white striped tie (well, doesn’t *have* to be green/white stripe …) around his neck (maybe a tie that is normally meant for little boys?) … Maybe Zack could wear a matching/complimentary one? ;)

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  12. Rosi says

    October 17, 2010 at 10:48 am

    You could make him man ruffles…lol

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  13. kk @ the mom diggity says

    October 17, 2010 at 11:53 am

    sooooooo cute! if we lived closer your bauer & my jack bauer could totally be buds. ;)

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  14. jenbc says

    October 17, 2010 at 12:15 pm

    oh my is he sweeeet!!! how much fun are you going to have with him. congreatualtions on your new addition…now watch your heart sweeeeeeeeeeeellll.

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  15. Saira says

    October 17, 2010 at 12:25 pm

    Congrats! Bauer is ADORABLE!!! Our dog is a terrier mix as well but Chihuahua! haha And we love her as well. She is a perfect fit w/our family as I’m sure Bauer is too! Her one year Anniversary is coming up in January…and we’re planning a little party! haha

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  16. Sassy says

    October 17, 2010 at 12:38 pm

    Awwwwwww…. tooooo cute…. i love puppies and puppy breath…. Congrats on the Fur Baby!

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  17. Mandi says

    October 17, 2010 at 1:06 pm

    Yay! He’s so sweet. I just love his little face! I’m very happy for you and your expanding family :)

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  18. anna says

    October 17, 2010 at 3:18 pm

    Eek!! He is stinkin adorable!! Our poochie is a snuggler too – soak it up! Those pups are the best!

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  19. Emily says

    October 17, 2010 at 3:38 pm

    Yaaaaaay!!! Congrats on the new addition to your family!! He’s ADORABLE!!

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  20. Kirsten says

    October 17, 2010 at 3:39 pm

    awwwwww what a sweetie! *kisses pictures of puppy* luv luv luv the name :-) he’s going to be so much fun, and not just for you guys ~ I predict about 10 million pics of him on here in the next year or so ;-)

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  21. Kristin says

    October 17, 2010 at 4:10 pm

    Awwww….so cute!

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  22. lisa leonard says

    October 17, 2010 at 7:00 pm

    could he be more adorable?? nope. so happy for you guys!! and that aqua chair in your living room–i covet it. seriously. xxoo

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  23. hiyaluv says

    October 17, 2010 at 8:16 pm

    ahhh! that little cute face melts my heart. he reminds me of polo when i brought him home!
    :)gina

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  24. mom whhitley says

    October 17, 2010 at 8:37 pm

    Whitley family, you all are so precious!!! I love you all so much. The big show is over and I am so tired that my eyes have gone fuzzy, but I had to check in on the little family. XOXO

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  25. Beth Stone says

    October 17, 2010 at 10:37 pm

    What a cutie! Dogs are the best…. Enjoy getting to know your new little buddy!

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  26. Sandy a la Mode says

    October 18, 2010 at 1:13 am

    awww bauer is soooooo adorable!! congrats on the new addition to your family~!!!!!!! :D

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  27. Sarah says

    October 18, 2010 at 7:30 am

    CUTE!!! He is precious. Congratulations on your new addition. :)

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  28. Nadir@StitchSense says

    October 18, 2010 at 8:47 am

    Awwww, he’s sooo sweet! I love his scruffy little face. Congrats!

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  29. Jessica says

    October 18, 2010 at 8:53 am

    Aw! Congratulations! Bauer is super cute! I know you are so happy. Love your little family! :)

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  30. Jill says

    October 18, 2010 at 10:17 am

    Congratulations! He’s SO cute! Just when I thought my life was perfect, my husband and I got a pug puppy…and now life is even MORE perfect (though slightly chewed).

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  31. Valerie says

    October 18, 2010 at 11:33 am

    He is so sweet! Congrats on your new little member of the family! I know you will just love him. Dogs are really awesome and so loveable.

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  32. Kristen @ High Heels and a Hammer says

    October 18, 2010 at 11:48 am

    So happy for you, congratulations! He is the cutest!!!! We’ve had our puppy for a year now and it gets better and better every day – I love when they cuddle! :)

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  33. Kari says

    October 18, 2010 at 8:15 pm

    Bauer is the cutest! Puppies are so fun – enjoy it!! (:

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  34. paige says

    October 18, 2010 at 8:22 pm

    awww!!

    what a cutiepie
    congrats on your latest little member
    :)

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  35. Melissa G. says

    October 18, 2010 at 9:18 pm

    He’s so cute! What a great addition!

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  36. Heather G. says

    October 20, 2010 at 8:22 pm

    LOVE him!! I think puppies are one of God’s best creations for sure!! He is adorable – congrats! And your hair looks super cute!

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  37. Cassie says

    October 22, 2010 at 11:55 am

    How adorable! He’s such a cutie!

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  38. Ariel says

    March 18, 2014 at 7:12 am

    I wish I had known you had a show the other night. And in my area of Seattle nonetheless I’ve just been too busy to check aynthing online these days. I probably was still at work anyway Well, I hope it was a great show!! Hope you are doing well

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  39. Kumag says

    March 18, 2014 at 1:25 pm

    [..YouTube..] I just got two words (well 3 lol) for this next episode: OH HELL YEAH!!!! And aww, rest in peace Dana Walsh NOT! Did she hlesntoy think Jack would let her stay alive?! You know I was worried that it would only be another bad ending for Bauer, but this time, once again I use the saying My oh MY, how the tables have turned!’ And the one who killed Renee, Jack gets to torture, and I can hardly wait to see JB kick his ass! JACK BAUER = UNBREAKABLE!

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  40. Valentina says

    March 20, 2014 at 4:20 am

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