Family Dog Brings Much Joy To Everyone But Cats

Finally! The Norman's have their dog. Jack was brought home on October 28, 2007 and it's been nothing but canine heaven for everyone but the cats. That is if you don't count Clair traipsing through the woods at 3:00 a.m. to retrieve a wondering pup after a satisfying middle of the night poop. (Jack's). Did anyone see the Blair Witch Project? Or if you don't count the after school fights over who's turn it is to take Jack out to deposit his waste. Now that the underground fence zaps away any collar-wearing being if they get too close, life is better. For now, just Jack has a collar. Ruby and George, the feline members of the family, have yet to welcome their brother. Much hissing and squabbling keeps a baby gate at the bottom of the stairs which makes toting laundry up no fun. When the hissing subsides (the cat's), the gate will come down. Oh we just love our dog! Mike has big plans for this smart fella - retrieving ducks and such. Clair jut wants him (Jack) to snuggle and not ask for anything but a kiss and pat between the ears which she would freely also give Mike.