It’s a bit overdue, but I’m pleased to introduce the latest character on AdoptiveBlackMom: The Yappy One.
The Yappy One
The name is a bit of misnomer since he really doesn’t yap; he whines, whimpers and in cases of significant stress, may resort to this weird scream/screech kind of noise. Generally, he hardly makes a noise.
The Yappy One joined our family about three weeks ago as a 9 week old maltipoo weighing only 2.3lbs. He’s absurdly cute and he knows it. He’s since grown a bit; he’s probably close to 3lbs now. He’s expected to top out at about 6-7lbs.
After being traumatized by the “adoption” process associated with rescue organizations, I turned my search to shelters and craigslist. Yappy is my little “Craiglist special..” The family veterinarian was delighted to see Hope and I return with our new furry family member, and she gave him a clean bill of health. He’s perfect!
Yappy is friendly and cuddly when he isn’t experiencing a rash of teething (dang those puppy teeth are like razors!). He’s rather cat-like in his ability to climb furniture. After nearly two weeks of trying unsuccessfully to barricade him in the kitchen with baby gates, boxes and plywood, I finally purchased a 45in doggy playpen (Thank you Amex points). We’ve successfully crate trained him, and he’s close to being housebroken.
Yappy is my little cuddle bug. I needed a dog; I really did. He still wants to cuddle when Hope and I are barking at each other. He still brings me a toy after I squirt him from the water bottle for being naughty. He still wants to crawl into my lap after he’s intentionally peed on the floor and walked *through* it, thereby spreading piss all across my slacks or skirts. Joy…
I need this kind of sleep in my life.
Puppy playtime after-party!
And the bonus? I’m the alpha in the house, and he knows it and respects it. Love that!
The double bonus? He loves me more than he loves Hope. Petty, I know, but I don’t care. I love that he shows out for me. He loves her, but he loves me more. I need that in my life right now.
Yappy is a super addition to our little family. 🙂
AdoptiveBlackMom 
December 18th, 2014 at 12:46 pm
I am so happy that you found Yappy! A dog is sooo great for reducing stress and anxiety, they just know how to make us people smile!
And, I too love that our dog loves me more then Mr. MPB. Practically, I think it’s because I am responsible for feeding her, but I will never tell him that. 🙂
December 18th, 2014 at 12:51 pm
Congratulations on the new baby. He looks just darling…:)
December 18th, 2014 at 1:03 pm
Thanks so much! He’s a sweetheart!
December 18th, 2014 at 7:52 pm
He is beautiful. So glad you found a fuzzy buddy they do provide so mich joy and validation at times.
December 19th, 2014 at 12:14 pm
BAH! That’s too much adorableness for one post. You really should have spaced out those pictures over several days.
December 19th, 2014 at 10:26 pm
He’s too cute not to make regular appearances! 🙂
December 21st, 2014 at 10:20 pm
Adorable!! I’m so glad you added a new family member! Congrats!
December 31st, 2014 at 9:44 am
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