You read the title correctly! I would like you to meet Benelli!
So yes, I have a puppy not long after Storm. Honestly, I thought it would be months or years before getting another one. I was so lonely and alone. I have no one to talk/see on a daily basis since I am on disability. I am not married or have a boyfriend and I have no children. Companion pets truly do have a huge emphasis on people. I have always believed it, but even more so since Storm has been gone. The silence was deafening.
I decided to start asking questions to people that have fostered because I wasn’t sure I could ever afford another dog. And the nice thing about fostering is that you don’t have to pay for anything, they supply everything.
That soon changed as I was gifted a mini Aussie puppy! The person wishes to remain anonymous but they just have the biggest heart and I think I am still in shock.
This person sent me a message and asked if I thought I was ready for another puppy. I took some (short) time to think about it because I wasn’t sure if I was ready. How do you know you have moved through the grieving process to the point of keeping the past in the past? I am not sure if I was completely ready for another dog but said yes. How could anyone pass up a deal like that??
I waited until he was eight weeks old then brought him home. My new baby boy is a mini Aussie.Β I had no clue for a name but had a couple that I liked. I finally settled with Benelli (the “i” sounds like “e”). Yes, the same name as the shotgun and yes, I chose an Italian name for an Aussie. Hahaha!

And let me tell you, it has been quite some time since I had to go through puppy/potty training! This little pup has been kicking my ass, with trying to watch out for going potty in the house to constantly playing with him to try and wear him out. Just like a human baby, sleeping in is no longer an option and I no longer have any privacy.
My Lupus is not impressed with not being able to rest much and is now pretty active. BUT, I now laugh multiple times during each day. As much as I hate it, I am constantly having to take him outside and breathe fresh air (we live in a smaller area where we do not have to worry about smog so it really is fresh air). I know he’s good for my health overall. π
I am excited to start this next journey with him!
Best wishes! It sounds like you are off to a good start. Have lots of fun watching him grow up. Around 3 months look for an obedience class with which to take him., If at all possible. He need to learn to associate with other animals and people. They now have puppy classes. I think they start with 6 months old puppy some might take at 3 months. You will have fun doing it with Benji.
Thank you! Yeah, I have been thinking a lot about taking him to puppy classes.
He’s just adorable! Yeah that whole potty training thing. Not fun. But figure every time he wakes up or eats/drinks, he will need to relief himself. Good luck and welcome sweet little boy.
Haha we are still working on potty training even though I take him out about every two hours. Last week he peed on me twice in 24 hours! Ugh! π
OMG Cuteness Overload!!!! He is so adorable!
Hehe! π Thank you kindly!
He is precious!! Puppies are a lot of work but so worth it! Have fun and embrace the new chapter! Happy for you π
Thank you! π
He is adorable. May you both enjoying this new venture with laughter, joy and love. π
He is just darling, huge congratulations. Wishing you both a long, happy and healthy life together. DakotasDen
Thank you so much! π
Oh my gosh! He is too cute! The puppy stage is hard, but that breed tends to be very smart, so I’m sure he’ll pick up on pottying outside quickly. Good luck and glad you have a companion that makes you get outside and enjoy the fresh air, even when you don’t want to.
He is too precious. The potty thing? It should last about 3 weeks and that will past before you know it. In 6 months you’ll look back and won’t remember those 3 weeks other than to think that he was a smart boy who learned well. Congrats to both of you!!
What a sweet face !!! Be happy
Thank you π
Best wishes for the new boy! π
Thank you so much!! π
Adorable!!! Hi Benelli!!!! Congrats on your new puppy!!!
Thank you! π
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A RIGHT HANDSOME CUTIE! β€
Thanks for the reblog, Jonathan. π
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