New Yorkers we actually LIKE

This weekend, Tessie & co had visitors! My lifelong best friend (and creator of the "dignified puppy" comment) Shannon and her boyfriend Corey!

Shannon is Tessie's official godmother, as she was kind enough to be my third of three references for the adoption rep/Tessie's foster mom. She was also among the first to meet the newly-adopted puppy. This weekend we actually laughed recounting their first meeting, which was also Tessie's first time in the city!

I remember we walked out of the Boston Common Garage to meet Shannon. It's important to note here that Tess went through a nipping stage, where she attempted to nip everyone new she met who approached her (except me of course - one of the few benefits of being a mom). She had it rough early in life, and at that time, I could only hope if we showered her in enough love, and provided enough structure in her little life, that she would pull through and be a socially adjusted dog.

So, when she first met Shannon, I remember saying "Just ignore her" or something like that. "She'll approach you when she's ready."

I'm pretty sure it took the better part of our walk up and down Comm Ave before the two officially met. Tessie was curious and aware of Shannon - and her extremely calming energy - but she wanted nothing to do with new people in those days. Shannon even tried giving her treats and Tessie wanted no part of it.

What. A. Difference.


Actually, that is hardly the part that surprises me. Tessie has known, accepted, and loved her godmother for a while now. They haven't seen each other since before Shannon moved to New York, but Tessie has a good memory for these things.

Corey, however, was another story.

Not only was it Tessie's first time meeting him, but she usually doesn't take to guys nearly as well as girls. Especially ones with glasses. Especially ones with hats.


Apparently she made an exception for Corey.

She loved him the moment he stepped foot in the house! We weren't standing in the kitchen talking for more than a minute when she put her paws up on him, her clear signal of love and acceptance.


She even sat near him that night when chewing her bully stick - something she doesn't even do consistently with me!

Needless to say, it was a fabulous beyond fabulous weekend for all involved!