Our newest addition is a 90lb American bulldog. We weren't necessarily looking for a dog; this one came into our lives over a month ago. He had gotten lost and found us. We put him in our backyard and gave him some water. He was so sweet and calm. I was preparing to make some signs to post up the next day. However, the owner found him that night. She said that they had 5 full bread dogs and were looking for homes for two of them, Tonka included. She said he was still a puppy, 9 months old!!! And still growing! He's huge already, so I can't imagine what he's going to look like at 2 years old when he's full grown! Anyway, the owner left that night with Tonka while we pondered whether to keep him. The next day we decided that YES we wanted this dog! We contacted Tonka's family immediately but weren't able to bring him home until last night!! After we picked him up in our van, we drove around picking up food and toys. Our good friend Jay also gave us a crate for him to sleep in at night. Thanks Jay! We will be crate training him. Today I signed Tonka up for obedience classes at our local Pet Smart. Starts next week. I also need to get him neutered soon! Saying that the kids love the dog is an understatement! We'll see how strong that love is in a few months! After they have to pick up his piles in the backyard! But, honestly, so far Tonka is a very loveable animal. He is obedient, submissive, calm, and just so sweet. I think he's going to be a perfect fit for our family!
