Aaron and I thought perhaps Keala had too much energy to burn, being in the house all by herself with no one to play with. She chewed the furniture legs, ran down the hallway and pushed the coach against the wall, and tore up her chew toys. What a bunch of energy for us lazy humans! So we thought a second dog would help the situation...
We happen to be at the mall and the pet store had a handful of St. Bernard's on display. After much effort trying to connect with two larger male puppies, we ended up bringing home the runt of the litter, Ikaika. He patiently watched Aaron from the kennel window while Aaron chased after his brothers. When we brought Ikaika out of the kennel, he laid down and offered his tummy to Aaron... it was love at first sight!
Ikaika, 3 months, in the front yard
Meeting Keala the day we brought Ikaika home
Checking out the already eaten slippers
"Umm, I think I'll stay right here between your legs Mom! She looks a bit intimidating!"
Ikaika, 3 months and Keala, 1 1/2-years, dancing on the back porch
"Help, where am I?"
Our babies hanging out in the front yardUnlike Keala who was fearless and active, Ikaika takes after his mommy (that's me) and is a bit sickly. He had the kennel cough and wheezed, and scratched constantly. He was too young to have a bath but I didn't care -- we needed to clean him up! With some antibiotics and good lamb meal food, Ikaika was all better!
