In September, my beloved furry son died (Django). Last night:

[Fantastic Anarchist]

We decided to get a rescue puppy. Everyone meet Jax (with my step-daughter):

Edit: I wanted to name him Bernie, but she wasn't having it. She allowed it to be his middle name (Jax Bernie):

[bigwillq]

1. Awww

So cute.

Enjoy!

[Fantastic Anarchist]

3. When they put him in my arms, he went right for my nipple (I was shirtless).

I guess I'm mommy.

And thank you!

[Fantastic Anarchist]

2. His name is Jax, but I wanted to name him Bernie.

We compromised, so it's Jax Bernie.

[hollysmom]

4. he looks like a Bernie He looks concerned about you.

[Fantastic Anarchist]

5. I suspect he'll look out for us. :)

[UtahLib]

6. Oh, enjoy. Such a sweet little face. nt

[Fantastic Anarchist]

7. Yeah, they asked me if we could get a puppy ...

... and I was a bit hesitant (I just thought it was too soon). When they brought him home, my heart melted.

[The Boss]

8. What breed is that?

Very cute looking Jax Bernie!

[Fantastic Anarchist]

9. My Fiance says it's a teacup Chihuahua.

Never heard of that type before.

Oh, and thank you!

[a la izquierda]

10. It's just a tiny Chihuahua...

I have one. He weighs 5#. His name is Machete and he is the sweetest dog on planet earth.

Good luck to you and Jax!

[Fantastic Anarchist]

12. Jax Bernie!

Thank you!

They told me he won't be a spaz. Is this true of your Machete? He's he pretty chill?

[a la izquierda]

14. Jax Bernie! Hah!

My chihuahua spends most of his days (winter or summer) buried under blankets or snuggling on my lap while I work (I'm a professor, so I work from home a lot).
He has two much bigger brother dogs (a 65# Viszla mix and a 20# All American special, aka mutt). He is the boss of them. He is a kissing monster, a picky little eater (typical of small guys), but he hasn't met a person he doesn't like.
Here he is:

[Fantastic Anarchist]

18. He's totally cute!

I hope our "Damned Cat" doesn't get ours.

[The Boss]

13. Cool. They are actually pretty cute

Train him well, and he'll be great.

I actually follow a special needs rescue group in NY who rescues cleft palate and lip puppies. Most of them are Chi's, since the original rescue was a Chi with hydrocephalus and cleft palate. She lived for 3 years, proving to the world the doctors were wrong. Since then the founder makes it her mission to keep proving doctors wrong, and watch the Chi's grow. Right now they are raising a Chi who has deformed front legs that looks like he's praying. Name's McFly.

Here's one of his videos that went viral.

http://www.viralspell.com/watch-mcfly-ali-the-chihuahua-throws-the-cutest-punches-ever/

[Fantastic Anarchist]

19. Holy shit if McFly isn't the greatest thing I've ever seen!

Wow! And kudos to that group.

[The Boss]

22. Here is their FB page

You can pretty much see McFly daily there. He's about three months old now.

https://www.facebook.com/LoveForMiaCleftPalateChihuahua

[KittyWampus]

11. Squee! Love and Light to you and your whole family. Furred and unfurred.

[Fantastic Anarchist]

16. Thank you so much KittyWampus!

And please much love and peace to you and your family (furred and unfurred).

My fiance's mom lost both her dogs the past two months. So, it's been three months of losing our loved ones. It was time to replenish.

Of course, there is the "Damned Cat" (my term for our cat). For some reason, the cat loves me (I forgot the cat's name; Snow Angel or Snow Ball - I've used my term so long, I've forgotten). But anyway, the Damned Cat loves me for some reason. Now that she has company, she's been hissing at the new addition. This cat has no qualms about destroying Jax Bernie, I feel.

:O

[Person 2713]

15. Both are so cute

[Fantastic Anarchist]

17. Thank you! :)

[niyad]

20. awwwwww--beautiful baby!

[shenmue]

21. Yay!

[tomm2thumbs]

23. Sweeeeeeeeeeeeeet!!!!!!

Congratulations!!!!

[Enthusiast]

24. A couple of cuties!

[Fantastic Anarchist]

25. Thank you!

Love your "Bernie - because fuck this shit" image. Hilarious and true!

[villager]

26. Aw... I have lost a "Django" too....

Big, blonde, furry sweet guy.... gone for several years, and I still miss him....

[Fantastic Anarchist]

27. I'm sorry to hear about your Django.

Mine was big, red/white and sweet, too.

[Omaha Steve]

28. I love a good rescue story

K&R!

OS

[SammyWinstonJack]

29. Goodness but he is adorable!

[KT2000]

30. What a sweetheart

He's what I call a Wobie - short for woe-be-gone. In other words - a heart melter!

[chervilant]

31. k & r

My furry guy will be 17 in March! I know he'll be leaving me soon, and I guess I'll be visiting the HSPCA after I get past the grieving.

Thank you for rescuing that little cutie.

[magical thyme]

32. Jax is adorable....Congratulations on the new family member!