Somewhere in this mass of puppy cuteness sleeps Bradley's new best friend! The pups are about six weeks right now, and only about three weeks old in this picture. When choosing the best pup for Bradley, there are a few special little areas to look for...
A puppy who doesn't mind having a little boy rub his ears or the tip of his tail. A puppy that is not too mouthy, there are times Bradley has lots of tubing around him, so it would be best if his new pup wasn't overly interested in chewing tubes and plastic. Bonus if he leaves my shoes alone! Even though Bradley is super boy when it comes to his physical side, he suffers some balance issues. He can pretty safely navigate his school playground, but transitions still have a tendency to throw him. And though we practice stairs everyday, he gets a little uncertain on them and could use some help. For now, Bradley tends to get up the stairs pretty well, if not slowly... Going down? Well, be ready to catch because the last few times he's launched himself from the top step. Yikes! So Bradley's pup will work on helping to give Bradley confidence, and a whole lot of support on these obstacles. Bradley's new pup has to be patient too. A patient friend that will wait for Bradley to catch up, wait for him to accomplish his tasks, wait for him to move, to finish Nebulizer treatments, doctor appointments, finish procedures and I hate to think of these, but surgeries too. He must be patient with Bradley. He must know Bradley. Together these two will make an unbelievable team where one pup will bond with my boy and know who Bradley is and how he acts, moves and behaves so that if Bradley starts acting any different he will let me know. In the fight against seizures, this pup will learn to let me know. He will be my extra nose and eyes on Bradley so that a I can get to him and help him get through each seizure.
so much expectation on one small pup's shoulders. But Bradley is going to love this pup, and Madison and Sydney are going to love this pup, and this pup will love them all back and be the kind on positive support that will carry each of them through what they need the most. Of this, I have complete faith.
After a long, long wait...we have learned that Bradley's new pup will be joining our family on November 16th, 2015! Yes, in less than a month, our family will not only add a new fur baby to our family but a new adventure for Bradley and all of us.
Look out everyone, Bradley is about to open up his world just a little bit wider and see what's available. Can't hardly wait!!
P.S. Little puppy forgive me if you turn out to be a she instead of a he, most girls are kept for breeding, so it will be a huge surprise to get a female over a male, but we'll take whoever we get!
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