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9.04.2014

Miss Penelope

You may have seen on Instagram that there is a new addition to our family...Miss Penelope Murphy Marino!

We weren't even planning on rescuing a puppy, but sometimes they just chose you!  Our roommate Murph had been going back and forth about getting a puppy for awhile, and Friday night we decided to browse online, "just for fun!"  Among all the adorable puppies was little Miss Penelope.  We were all searching through separately and all fell in love with those eyes!  So, the next day we went to the Humane Society of Sarasota...just to look.

Famous last words.

The minute we laid eyes on her, sitting quietly in her cage and licking our fingers through the door, it was over.  We brought her into the little play room and she walked right up to Murph and licked his face, and then to Dom and laid her head right in his hands, waiting to be snuggled.  Murph couldn't pull the trigger, since he is unsure of where he will be in the future, so Dom put a hold on her until Tuesday..just in case! I think you can see where this is going. ;)  After talking about it all weekend we knew we couldn't leave her there.

She is an 8 month old Rhodesian Ridgeback and Labrador Retriever mix, with maybe something else in there too, considering how small she is, and will probably not grow much more.  The Humane Society rescued her at around 6 months from a kill shelter from Mississippi, and they believe she has been in a shelter her whole life.  Needless to say, there was no way she was being left there!  After discussing it we decided to adopt her!  She will be our dog while we all live together, and then Dom and I will take her once we go separate ways.  In one day she went from no parents to 3! 

We literally could not love this little girl any more.  Living her whole life in a shelter means she has never had a toy, and actually doesn't know what to do with them!  Slowly she is figuring them out, and after a few trips to the doggy park and doggy beach she will have it down. 
She is very calm, quiet, and snuggly.  She loves to stay close and turn into a "puppy ball."  If you sit on the ground she will just walk up to you and curl into a ball on your lap.  I think I melt about 8 thousand times a day! 

She is obsessed with mirrors, Dom, and Jack Rogers sandals.  No matter what happens, once Dom walks through the door she curls up and life. is. good.  She is also very fun of her new best friend, Tally!  Her Aunt Hallie graciously lent us her crate until ours arrives, and the two puppies had so much fun jumping, playing, and kissing each other!


She very much dislikes bath time.
Thankfully, we both survived and I only shed a quick tear.  Afterwards she got extra snuggles and a blanket and went right back to snoozing.  So much has happened in the past few days!  I think this little love bug is tired out from all the love.

Penelope is spoiled rotten already, and it feels so good!  We are making a huge difference in her life, but she is changing ours even more.  There's nothing like coming home to her sweet eyes and wagging tail.  She is the happiest little puppy and I don't know how we felt complete without her!

22 comments:

  1. My German Shepherd brightens my day every single day, so I can only imagine what this sweet little girl is doing! :) She looks precious and I'm so happy you were able to rescue her from shelter life.

    XO, Jaime
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    1. I promise Dr.Brave if my wife come back i will shear testimony about him..

      Hello to every one out here, am here to share the unexpected miracle that happened to me three days ago, My name is Jeffrey Dowling,i live in TEXAS,USA.and I`m happily married to a lovely and caring wife,with two kids A very big problem occurred in my family seven months ago,between me and my wife so terrible that she took the case to court for a divorce she said that she never wanted to stay with me again,and that she did not love me anymore So she packed out of my house and made me and my children passed through severe pain. I tried all my possible means to get her back,after much begging,but all to no avail and she confirmed it that she has made her decision,and she never wanted to see me again. So on one evening,as i was coming back from work,i met an old friend of mine who asked of my wife So i explained every thing to her,so she told me that the only way i can get my wife back,is to visit a spell caster,because it has really worked for her too So i never believed in spell,but i had no other choice,than to follow her advice. Then she gave me the email address of the spell caster whom she visited.(bravespellcaster@gmail.com}, So the next morning,i sent a mail to the address she gave to me,and the spell caster assured me that i will get my wife back the next day what an amazing statement!! I never believed,so he spoke with me,and told me everything that i need to do. Then the next morning, So surprisingly, my wife who did not call me for the past seven {7}months,gave me a call to inform me that she was coming back So Amazing!! So that was how she came back that same day,with lots of love and joy,and she apologized for her mistake,and for the pain she caused me and my children. Then from that day,our relationship was now stronger than how it were before,by the help of a spell caster . So, was now stronger than how it were before,by the help of a spell caster . So, i will advice you out there to kindly visit the same website http://bravespellcaster.yolasite.com,if you are in any condition like this,or you have any problem related to “bringing your ex back. So thanks to Dr Brave for bringing back my wife,and brought great joy to my family once again.{bravespellcaster@gmail.com} , Thanks.

      Are you passing through any of these problems,

      DO YOU NEED YOUR EX BACK VERY FAST

      DON YOU WANT YOUR LOVER TO LOVE YOU AS NEVER LIKE BEFORE

      ARE YOU SUFFERING FROM A LONG TIME SICKNESS

      ARE YOU FACING FINANCIAL PROBLEMS

      ARE YOU SEEKING FOR A GOOD JOB

      DO YOU WANT TO BECOME A HOUSE OWNER

      ARE YOU LOOKING FOR A FIRST CLASS GRADE

      DO YOU WANT TO COME OUT FIRST IN YOUR EXAMS

      ARE YOU A STAR AND YOU WANT TO BE SO POPULAR TO THE WHOLE WORLD

      DO YOU WANT TO BE RICH

      DO YOU WANT YOUR BUSINESS TO KEEP MOVING

      DO YOU HAVE A COMPANY OF ANY KIND AND YOU WANT IT TO EXPAND

      DO YOU WANT YOUR HUSBAND OR WIFE TO KEEP TO YOUR WORLD

      ARE YOU FACING ANY MARITAL PROBLEMS

      ARE YOU FINDING IT DIFFICULT TO GET PREGNANT FOR YOUR HUSBAND

      ARE YOU EXPERIENCING MISCARRIAGES ANY TIME YOU TAKE IN

      DO YOU WANT TO COMPETE IN ANY LOTTERY GAME

      ARE YOU FACING HARDSHIP

      HAVE YOU BEEN THREATENED BY SOMEONE

      DO YOU WANT TO BE SUCCESSFUL IN ANY THING YOU LAY YOUR HANDS ON

      IS YOUR SON OR DAUGHTER BEHAVING STRANGELY

      ARE YOU FACING WITCH CRAFT MANIPULATIONS

      DO YOU WANT TO CAST A STRONG LOVE SPELL ON YOUR GIRL OR BOY FRIEND

      DO YOU NEED MAGIC POWERS TO DO ANY THING YOU WANT

      ARE YOU FINDING IT DIFFICULT TO CHOOSE A LIFE PARTNER

      DO YOU WANT YOUR PARENTS TO BE PROUD OF YOU

      ARE YOU EXPERIENCING FAILURE AND DISAPPOINTMENT IN ANY THING YOU DO.(ETC)

      I will advice you out there to kindly visit the same website http://bravespellcaster.yolasite.com,if you are in any condition like this,or you have any problem related to “bringing your ex back. So thanks to Dr Brave for bringing back my wife,and brought great joy to my family once again.{bravespellcaster@gmail.com} , Thanks.

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  2. That is so awesome you guys could rescue her! Those puppy eyes would have gotten me too :) My roommates also rescued a dog that had been in a shelter her whole life. She didn't know what a toy was either but now happily plays with 5 at the same time! Having a dog is the best thing ever - any day is made better when you come back to that sweet face!

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  3. AHH! She is literally the cutest lil thing ever... those eyes are melting me from here so I don't know how you stand it!! haha :)

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  4. I've got a Rhodesian Ridgeback/Lab mix! He's like a lab on stilts! He's GIGANTIC. That also translates he's big and does what ever he wants! Good luck with her and have fun!!

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  5. Being a puppy mom is the BEST! I have a German Shorthair Pointer and his waggy-tail greetings and sloppy kisses are the happiest parts of my day! Enjoy this new adventure! :)

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  6. So happy that you rescued and gave this beautiful little girl a great forever home! How sad that her whole life has been spent in a shelter. I rescued my dog 7 years ago and I believe 1000% that rescue dogs KNOW you saved them. She is so adorable and I can't wait to see more pics!!

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  7. Your Penelope looks EXACTLY like my Nutmeg doggy! Nutmeg is a rescue, but really rescued my whole family. Congrats on your addition!

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  9. I love her! Welcome to the wonderful world of puppy parenting :)

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  10. She's so adorable. Congrats!!!! Welcome to the puppy mom club. FYI, there are never too many pictures.

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  11. What a precious BABY! Ahh I just want to eat her up!

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  12. Oh my gosh!!! Cutest thing ever!!! I have both a ridgeback and a lab. Best breeds ever! Our ridgeback is abnormally large. He weighs 170 pounds. He is dopey and big and adorable. Our lab is normal sized. Haha Get ready for a really big lap dog! Haha! So excited for your new fur baby!

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  13. She is so incredibly precious! I am virtually in love with baby Penelope! I am currently watching my aunt and uncle's ridgebacks, they are such a fun breed. They are active and playful but totally tone it down and are so calm and quiet when they need to be.

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  14. My dog is a Rhodesian Ridgeback/Lab mix also! They are so animated and expressive with their eyebrows moving them up & down all the time haha! If you haven't noticed already :) We rescued him when he was 2, so we didn't get a chance to see him as a puppy, but he looks exactly like your puppy in adult form. Sweetest and cutest dogs ever! Can't wait to see more pics of Penelope as she grows :)

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  15. Makes.My.Day!! So happy ya'll brought her home and just think of the life you saved her from living! The bath picture literally melts my heart! xoxo

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  16. Omgosh she is too cute!! Her big puppy dog eyes in the bath tub are too precious hahaha. My dog is part Rhodesian Ridgeback too :) Congrats on being a new puppy mommy!!

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  17. AWwwwwww Ms. P. I loveee that little gorgeous girl! Cannot wait for more puppy dates! :):)

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  18. This was exactly what I needed to read today! You are all 3 amazing people for giving her the home she deserves. I know that she will bring you as much happiness and you will bring her! Welcome home Penelope!!! :)

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  19. I promise Dr.Brave if my wife come back i will shear testimony about him..

    Hello to every one out here, am here to share the unexpected miracle that happened to me three days ago, My name is Jeffrey Dowling,i live in TEXAS,USA.and I`m happily married to a lovely and caring wife,with two kids A very big problem occurred in my family seven months ago,between me and my wife so terrible that she took the case to court for a divorce she said that she never wanted to stay with me again,and that she did not love me anymore So she packed out of my house and made me and my children passed through severe pain. I tried all my possible means to get her back,after much begging,but all to no avail and she confirmed it that she has made her decision,and she never wanted to see me again. So on one evening,as i was coming back from work,i met an old friend of mine who asked of my wife So i explained every thing to her,so she told me that the only way i can get my wife back,is to visit a spell caster,because it has really worked for her too So i never believed in spell,but i had no other choice,than to follow her advice. Then she gave me the email address of the spell caster whom she visited.(bravespellcaster@gmail.com}, So the next morning,i sent a mail to the address she gave to me,and the spell caster assured me that i will get my wife back the next day what an amazing statement!! I never believed,so he spoke with me,and told me everything that i need to do. Then the next morning, So surprisingly, my wife who did not call me for the past seven {7}months,gave me a call to inform me that she was coming back So Amazing!! So that was how she came back that same day,with lots of love and joy,and she apologized for her mistake,and for the pain she caused me and my children. Then from that day,our relationship was now stronger than how it were before,by the help of a spell caster . So, was now stronger than how it were before,by the help of a spell caster . So, i will advice you out there to kindly visit the same website http://bravespellcaster.yolasite.com,if you are in any condition like this,or you have any problem related to “bringing your ex back. So thanks to Dr Brave for bringing back my wife,and brought great joy to my family once again.{bravespellcaster@gmail.com} , Thanks.

    Are you passing through any of these problems,

    DO YOU NEED YOUR EX BACK VERY FAST

    DON YOU WANT YOUR LOVER TO LOVE YOU AS NEVER LIKE BEFORE

    ARE YOU SUFFERING FROM A LONG TIME SICKNESS

    ARE YOU FACING FINANCIAL PROBLEMS

    ARE YOU SEEKING FOR A GOOD JOB

    DO YOU WANT TO BECOME A HOUSE OWNER

    ARE YOU LOOKING FOR A FIRST CLASS GRADE

    DO YOU WANT TO COME OUT FIRST IN YOUR EXAMS

    ARE YOU A STAR AND YOU WANT TO BE SO POPULAR TO THE WHOLE WORLD

    DO YOU WANT TO BE RICH

    DO YOU WANT YOUR BUSINESS TO KEEP MOVING

    DO YOU HAVE A COMPANY OF ANY KIND AND YOU WANT IT TO EXPAND

    DO YOU WANT YOUR HUSBAND OR WIFE TO KEEP TO YOUR WORLD

    ARE YOU FACING ANY MARITAL PROBLEMS

    ARE YOU FINDING IT DIFFICULT TO GET PREGNANT FOR YOUR HUSBAND

    ARE YOU EXPERIENCING MISCARRIAGES ANY TIME YOU TAKE IN

    DO YOU WANT TO COMPETE IN ANY LOTTERY GAME

    ARE YOU FACING HARDSHIP

    HAVE YOU BEEN THREATENED BY SOMEONE

    DO YOU WANT TO BE SUCCESSFUL IN ANY THING YOU LAY YOUR HANDS ON

    IS YOUR SON OR DAUGHTER BEHAVING STRANGELY

    ARE YOU FACING WITCH CRAFT MANIPULATIONS

    DO YOU WANT TO CAST A STRONG LOVE SPELL ON YOUR GIRL OR BOY FRIEND

    DO YOU NEED MAGIC POWERS TO DO ANY THING YOU WANT

    ARE YOU FINDING IT DIFFICULT TO CHOOSE A LIFE PARTNER

    DO YOU WANT YOUR PARENTS TO BE PROUD OF YOU

    ARE YOU EXPERIENCING FAILURE AND DISAPPOINTMENT IN ANY THING YOU DO.(ETC)

    I will advice you out there to kindly visit the same website http://bravespellcaster.yolasite.com,if you are in any condition like this,or you have any problem related to “bringing your ex back. So thanks to Dr Brave for bringing back my wife,and brought great joy to my family once again.{bravespellcaster@gmail.com} , Thanks.

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  20. Adorable!! So happy for you and the fam :) I'm sure you guys are spoiling her rotten!

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