– Pay no attention to my shushing of my husband…LOL
Our Great Dane, Penni ‘s first introduction to Montana, Clark, and Lott was….well, shall I say, exuberant??!! The excitement was immediate, and intense. That of course, is Penni ‘s way. She is big, her excitement is big, her movements are big, her voice is big, and her heart is huge! Penni demands to be “Mommy” to every new baby critter she comes in contact with….the new Kids were no exception.
Basically, the afternoon and evening were all about trying to welcome, and help make our little ones feel comfortable and safe….and allow Penni to get some familiarity with the little critters that she can see through the windows of the house. If we wanted to have any peace at all, this was non-negotiable. I knew that it was going to be the kind of day that would require a lot of patience, and a good, sturdy leash.
As big as she is, Penni can still stick her head, all the way through to her shoulders.
Getting her head out, is not as easy.
Does this picture look familiar??
She is ever watchful…these are her new babies.
Once a baby is smelled from head to toe, and slobbered on all over…they are hers. Be it chick, kid, or poult…her motherly instincts are strong….either that or…..no, I don’t want to think about the “or.” It’s never been the “or”….but sometimes it looks like the “or.”
Today, the leash came off….but NOT inside “The Stick” (Candlestick Park)….only on the outside of the fence. Thank goodness for this reduction of intensity. The exuberance is still there, but she has brought it in a little bit, and is more able to control the instinct to just mow everything down to get to the kids. They are responding with a little more calmness around Penni too. Everyone is adjusting…WHEW!!! Right now, the adjustment period is strictly for the big dog and the kids…the little dog’s introduction will be several days from now…after more of the exuberance wears off.
Other than that, the kids had a good night….no surprises. They seemed warm and cozy, and everyone seemed well….very well. I think they slept just fine.
I think they are happy!!
Thank you for visiting today!!
I hope you have a wonderful morning, day, evening, or night…whenever you may be reading this!
Your friend from Oregon,
Tami
Build Me a Dream 
Comments on: "Penni the Goat Mama" (5)
I can’t get the videos to play, but the photos are adorable! I especially like the one with her head stuck, it reminds me of our dear sweet Holly, who died earlier this year. She, too, was clueless to the fact that her head was significantly larger going the opposite direction.
The goats are very cute and look very content. Congrats!
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Sorry about your Holly!!
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This is so sweet! Penni looks like a great mama! I’m glad everyone’s adjusting well!
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Thank you Cherry Orchard!! Once Penni relaxes a bit…calmness will return to our little farm!! I’m looking forward to that!!
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Penni wants to play
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