T minus 3 Weeks and Counting

Just under 3 weeks until I get to meet Haven for the first time. And go to dog camp! I'm so excited to meet my beautiful four-legged lady.

I ordered a hardcore first aid kit. Just incase of doggy emergencies. I've been cleaning my apartment fervently getting it ready for Haven.

Haven at Home

Haven has become my constant companion. My friend and my keeper. She lets me know when I'm getting loud. first a flick of an ear. then she's in my face. then she paws at me. usually the flick of the ear is enough.

her deep pressure therapy has done wonders for my sleep anxiety. her needs are the ones i take care of first. wake up, check water, put down breakfast for Haven [and hope that she eats it] then get on to my business. shower, swallow pills, pack bag, go to classes.

Haven comes with me everywhere. including the bathroom.

I've fallen in love with my safe Haven. she's the best thing i ever have done for my mental health and general well being.

Leashes and Collars and Wraps, Oh My!

i now have a collection of leashes and collars. all in black leather. two regular collars, a wide collar with a handle, 4 leashes, a perfect pace head collar and lead...
I also have on order 5 custom leash wraps from one of my favorite etsy stores. one says "IGNORE ME" One says "I DON'T PET YOU WHILE YOU'RE WORKING" another says "BACK OFF" one has pictures that stand for stop! no talk! no touch! no eye contact! and the last says "I'M OUT OF SPOONS"
I also got booties for her to protect her feet from the hot pavement in the summer and the snow and ice and chemical de-icer crap they throw all over campus in the winter.
Also, I've stocked up on dog food and treats. and a dog bed and toys and portable food/water bowls.

First Aid Kit

I am in the process of putting together a portable first aid kit specifically for Haven. One that I can fit in my backpack just incase something happens to her when we're out and about on campus or where ever. I bought a people first aid kit that came in a waterproof bag and have been adding and modifying it to make it dog friendly and more complete. I also plan on getting booties to protect her feet from snow, ice, and deicer in the winter and hot pavement in the summer. I have a whole tote bin full of stuff for Haven. Also My ADA cards came in a few days ago and they came out great.
Every day i get more and more excited about meeting my dog and bringing her home!

Haven Time Lapse Montage

Haven in time lapse

From tiny puppy to full grown. super cute.

Custom ADA cards

The first two show the custom ADA [business size] cards that I had made up by vistaprint. each card has a front and a back with a basic rundown of the ADA laws regarding service dogs. Haven's name and email are on them along with her job title.

And sitting pretty in pink with a new hair cut, is Haven herself. She's bigger than she looks in the photo

Countdown to Dog Camp