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Carina's avatar

"Stop trying to make fetch happen” 😂 -- that's great.

I'm so happy for you and your family! And for Lenny who is very lucky to have such a loving, dog-friendly home.

Mari, the Happy Wanderer's avatar

Matt will be do happy that you caught his joke! And I am so grateful for you for your support when we had to return Lulu, and for the information about Adopters Welcome.

Patrice Johnson's avatar

I am crying tears of joy. Congratulations Mari and Matt, and my goodness Lenny chose his perfect family. Well done all! When it is meant to be, it will be. And if fetch is meant to happen, it will :)

Mari, the Happy Wanderer's avatar

Oh thank you, Patrice! Hugs!

Theresa Brown's avatar

I'm posting late here, but congrats on Lenny! He is adorable and judging by how quickly he mastered sofa, becoming a full member of your family should not be far off. Who knows? Even fetch may be possible one day in the future. Hugs!!!

Mari, the Happy Wanderer's avatar

Awww! You will be happy to hear that today Lenny mastered Hike too (at a trail near our house). Love and hugs to you too, dear friend!

Henriette Ludwig's avatar

Hi Mari and Matt

SOOO happy for you both! and such a cute, adorable dog! I am primarily a cat person but I think even I would have been sorely tempted to adopt that friendly litte fella in an instant at first sight.

BTW, the German word Bernstein actually means amber. But could also have the figurative meaning or be interpreted as a "stone from Bern". Wishing you much joy and adventures with your new family member.

Mari, the Happy Wanderer's avatar

Thank you for the kind words about Lenny! At this very moment he is sleeping on my lap.

And thanks for the Bernstein correction. I had been thinking that pale gray-green was a very unusual eye color, and amber makes a lot more sense!

Lyra's avatar

I'm currently stuck in a US airport waiting for a 3-hour-delayed flight, and you have completely cheered me up. Congratulations on your new arrival! Also, both your husband (who makes Mean Girl jokes!) and Lenny are ridiculously adorable. You have impeccable taste, and I wish you all many happy years together <3

Mari, the Happy Wanderer's avatar

Thank you so much for the good wishes and kind words! I hope your flight eventually took off!

Rick LaReau's avatar

I'm going to have to hide this post from Lewis... :~)

Mari, the Happy Wanderer's avatar

Does Lewis want a dog?! Obviously you know my opinion on the matter!

Alison Self's avatar

Adorable and the perfect celebrity name!

Suzanne Larson's avatar

What a wonderful experience with excellent rescue people working together to be sure there is a perfect match for both dog and humans. I cannot wait to hear more about Lennie's adventures in learning about a dog's best life.

Mari, the Happy Wanderer's avatar

Oh thank you, Suzanne! Truly he is a wonderful dog, and we are so grateful to the rescue!