The worse feeling ever

**Edited to add pictures**


Today was a day that I hope to soon forget.  Its been one of those days that I also hope to never repeat.  If you follow me on facebook, you may have already read this, but here it is again with a little more detail.

We woke like any other day, got the girls off to school and ate breakfast with Ben.  He has been sick for a few weeks, and earlier in the week had a fever for about 4 days.  He started coughing pretty bad at breakfast and I knew it was time to take him in.  I called the dr and made an appt for the afternoon.

Lunch time was coming up fast so I went to the fridge to find something to make for Ben and I.  Ben was playing with the dog and  reminded him to be nice.  I turn my head to the fridge and 3 things happened at once. The dark barked, Ben started screaming and the day turned into one of the scariest days of my life.

I turned my head and Bens face was covered in blood.  I ran to him with a towel in my hand and placed it on his face.  I reached for the phone and called Chris.  I remember tears rolling down my face as the words came out.  The dog bit my baby.

I knew I had to calm down and be mom at that moment so I sucked in my breathe and removed the towel.  5 small puncture wounds laid across my little guys nose.  Picture 5 finger nails digging into his face and thats what it looked like.  I continued to wipe the blood from his face and hands and calmed him down.  I yelled at the dog to go to her cage.

After what seemed like a lifetime I got Ben to stop crying and cleaned his face.  So much blood for such little wounds.  I dabbed some peroxide to his nose and then Chris was walking in the door.

We decided that even if Ben did do something to the dog we could never trust either one of them again and that our dog needed a new home.  Preferably someone without small children.  An ad was on craigslist in the next 20 minutes and a few hours later her new owners were at the door loving on their new dog.

I took Ben to his dr appt we already had scheduled.  Diagnoses for the sickness was Roseola, with a sinus infection on top.  He received antibiotics for the sinus infection and for the dog bite.  He also got some antibiotic cream for his face and a tetanus shot. 

We now have to watch our poor baby closely to make sure no redness appears on his face or spreads anywhere other than the bite area.  If this happens we are to take him to the hospital right away.  He has been sleeping only 3 hours and I have checked on him 12 times.

I did not spank the dog, but she did sit in her cage for awhile this afternoon.  I was sad to see her go, but my son is the most important person here and I have to think about his safety as well as for the girls.  If Ben was just an inch over, her sharp teeth could have gotten his eye, I hate to even think about anything worse.  I hope the new family we chose for her is a good one and that she will be happy there.  We did exchange email so we can get updates on her every know and then. 

Now its time for me to go to bed, and try to forget this horrible day. I ts been a lllloooonnnngggg day and I don't want to have this feeling ever again!

Just waiting for the right "Angel" to come along

Those of you who know me, know that I am not a fan of animals. Yes they are cute, and cuddly, but after having 3 kids and a husband and cleaning the house ALL day adding laundry, dishes, and dinner, I have no time or love for a pet. I know you are probably wondering about Abby, our cat. Yes he gets plenty of lovin, but Abby only likes a little lovin and would much rather flop on the back of the couch, ALONE, and bath in the warm sunlight.

I'm sure I have mentioned before that Chris and the kids have begged and begged for a dog and I always say no. Then it got to the point, where I was all OK, Chris you say the word and when you want a dog we can get a dog. Time went on and no word came, so I was in the clear. Last weekend when we were in Hillsdale, we went to an animal auction...Mostly farm chickens, goats, horses, etc. Out front of the auction was a small flea market sort with vendors selling shoes, beadwork, fruit and veggies all the way down to dogs and kitties. I thought that was the day Chris was saying the "word". One man had beagle/terrier 10 week old puppies. He was in love. Then reality hit and he thought that breed just wasn't right for us. So we kept moving on, except, I didn't. The girl puppy was so beautiful, I wanted her that day. Chris told me his reasons and I knew he was right.
Later that day I told him I couldn't get a puppy off my mind and when we get home I want to start seriously thinking about adding to our family. He thought I was funny because for years I have been anti dog.

To make a long story finally come to an end, he started searching and we found our Angel. She is 3 yrs old, Shiba Inu/terrier mix and came with a bed, a cage, toys, food and treats. We did have a little trouble with her the first day growling at the little kids. Then my neighbor who works for the humane society in the vet wing came over and gave us some pointers. Since that night, she has been nothing but, well......an Angel. We have had no growling, but lots of play. She is so well mannered and won't even get on the couch when we tell her its okay. She follows me everywhere I go, and sleeps in front of my bedroom door. I tell her she can come in and sleep on the bed, but she prefers to sleep outside the door, she is a great protector. She lets Hannah walk her and Ben stumble on her and takes it with ease. Shes still a little unsure about Alanna, but if you know Alanna, we are all a little unsure of her at times, LOL. I think I'm falling in love with my pretty Angel. Yesterday I went to the pet store and bought her the prettiest pink collar in polka dots!

This was the picture I first saw her.

Here she is waiting patiently for the treat

I was bribing her with for a good picture

Here she is standing while I flash the camera in her face..

Just like the kids to turn her head at the last minute
And my precious Angel again.

She really is a great dog and I can't wait to take many more pictures. Looks like I'm in the doggy club now, Lori, Tana, Lindsey.