My wife has been encouraging me to do posts periodically sharing our experiences with our recently adopted “Soft Coated Wheaten Terriers” or “Wheatens” for short. This post will be purely an introduction to Harry and Daisy. Harry was 8 years old when we adopted him last year through the Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier Club of Greater Tampa Bay. They have a wonderful “rescue” program for Wheatens who are in need of a new home for any number of different reasons. Harry was from a family on the East Coast of Florida, so we met the “foster mom” in the middle of the State, near Lake Okeechobee, and brought Harry home. He has been a joy and a challenge all at the same time, but without doubt a wonderful addition to our family.
Word travels fast when people hear that you are dog lovers who adopted a Wheaten. Maybe you would like to adopt another? Thinking that Harry could use a companion, we were open to the idea. Friends heard of a situation where a young female Wheaten needed a new home, and they introduced us to the owner. We now have Daisy who is not yet 2 years old. Some will say “what were you thinking?” We are sure Harry wonders that from time to time. He had it very good when he was the sole canine recipient of our love and affection, and it is now shared with Daisy. Most of the time Harry looks out for her as a big brother should; but they both crave affection, so there is some competition. It is wonderful to share our home with Harry and Daisy, and we look forward to sharing their adventures with you from time to time.
Harry and Daisy
