Here she is!!

Here is the picture of my baby. I got her last Saturday. Her name is Eleanor, but I also call her Nora. I guess that's what happens when you can't decide. This isn't the best pic, but I've had issues with the camera and Nora's movement. She is apparently primarily hound then terrier mix. She weighed 24.5 lbs Tuesday when we went to the vet. I was so excited to "save" a shelter dog. That is until she became ill. She either had a virus or worms. Mmm! She had to have a shot of antibiotics, 3 days of anti-worm stuff, and 10 days of something else that looks like asprin, and by Nora's reaction, must not taste much better. I also had the luxury of "collecting" a stool sample for the vet. Now this definitely was an unwelcomed task. I informed Eleanor that she had better live a long time because of my sacrifice. She seemed uninterested. I must say that I have never had a female dog before, so I'm a little uneasy about some things. You know, like her squating to pee. Yeah, I know some males do this, but it's just weird. I'm going to have to get her fixed in a couple of weeks. They gave me an option of using regular surgery, or laser. The laser cost nearly $50 more. Of course the vet talks up the procedure saying that it "Really is the best." I don't doubt that it is. However, for a mutt, I've already spent a lot of money. Not that mutts aren't the best dog in the world! I guess I'll do what I have to.