(Third time posting because the first 2 didn’t seem to upload. I think there might be a problem with video on Locals today. So I can only post a picture for now :-)

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What a day it has been!

We go to a local shelter to see what dogs they have available. Ethan and I went yesterday at five, but they closed at four.

We get there today at noon, and there is a lineup of cars down the street because there is some TikTok influencer who’s doing an event to raise money for the shelter.

We see the most beautiful majestic French bulldog mix with a Sharpei… Or a lion! Instantly fall in love.

We get a bit of a headache on Winston not being neutered. And his heartworm medication status.

I manage to get confirmation from our Florida vet that he is up-to-date on his heartworm.

Managed to get in touch with our old vet in Montreal who sends me email confirmation as to why Winston need not be neutered.

We take the kids for various day activities, then rush back with documentation before somebody else picks up this dog.

I take our oldest daughter so she can meet him and make sure the dog does not give her any allergy issues.

None whatsoever.

We then do the meet and greet with Winston. Winnie was putting on as much of a tough guy attitude as he can, before walking into the fence. 😂

We get the go ahead. Make the decision. And as we’re leaving, after filling out all the paperwork, they come back and tell us that we won’t be able to take ravioli (that’s his name for now, soon to be changed :-) because apparently he hasn’t been neutered. And he suffers from the same undescended testicle issue as Winston!

The next appointment for an ultrasound they have is Thursday, and they will neuter him at that time if he dies still gave his balls hidden in his abdomen, so we have have to wait a little bit before bringing him home.

Now we need to all agree on a name!

I have suggested Bonsai, Leo, and Rocky.