Urban Mutt

So this is it. I am moving away from my family to the "Big Apple", a place called New York City. Sounds delicious. I'll be living with my new "mom", Karen, in a little studio on the Upper West Side, and this is a chronicle of my adventures here.

But first, a little background. I was born on May 12, 2005 out of Ch. Szizlin's Ain't She Inspir'N, JH, CGC (that's my Mama's fancy show name, but she usually goes by Siren), by BISS CH Tivoliz CC Priority. I don't know much about him; he was a love 'em and leave him kind of Dad, but Mama seems just fine with that! Mama lives with Ms. Stern outside of Washington D.C., along with Jaeger, my half-sister Portia, and my brother Owe'n. I have two sisters, too! Rozalea and Ivy have both moved in with their new families and I'll write more about them later.

Karen picked me up from Ms. Stern today and I am traveling for the first time into the City. I feel safe in my crate in the back seat, but am scared that Owe'n isn't with me. How will he come to New York? Is he coming later? Why couldn't we go together? There were so many new, loud noises that I howled, barked and moaned the whole way there - two hours worth! But Karen wouldn't turn around. I guess I'd just have to ride it out.

Once we got into the city, Karen stopped at her apartment to drop off some of my toys and food (am I staying with her?) and we took a trip to the garage where she parks her car. I'm not really sure what a car is, but I decided I should just go along for the ride. It was then that I heard a "subway" for the first time. Karen said they usually travel underground, but this one went right over my head! I thought it best to remain as quiet and cute as possible so that this "subway" monster wouldn't know I was there!

After we dropped off the car, we had to get into another car called a "taxi". Boy, was I interested in the funny smells in there! I haven't smelled so many smells at one time! But I was a good girl and made the trip back to the apartment without much fuss. (I decided to save all of that for later!)

Once we got into the apartment, I began to survey my surroundings. It was just the right size for a little pup like me. Does the apartment grow as I grow bigger? We'll see!

I smelled every corner, peed on my newspapers, ignored my food and drank some water. Boy was I thirsty! It had been a tough day. I fell asleep and woke up a little while later in my crate. I didn't like this one bit! Where was Owe'n? And Ms. Stern? And Mama? Yikes! I let Karen know I was unhappy with this new arrangement! My plan is to keep it up all night long just so she understands!