The day that we got Leo was the most happiest moment of my life. Other than my quinceanera I had celebrated that July 2 & 3, we unexpectedly went to Tully's Kennel. Me, Chucho, Jonathan, and my mom and my abuelita were earlier school shopping for the week of school that was next week. And then all of the sudden, we were trying to find the way to get to Tully's Kennel. I was so shocked and excited that me and my brothers would be getting our first dog! As soon as we got in the entrance, which had a moderate size where the shelves were packed with dog foods and supplies. And there were also dog toys everywhere, even next to the register. We went in asking to look at the dogs, and they took us over to another building where there were cages outside for bigger dogs (and cheaper). And when we went in, it was SO awesome and so many adorable puppies in cages (which I thought was cruel for small puppies). So me and my brothers and my mom and abuelita started looking around all the puppies' cages and they all were so happy to see humans, waiting for their chance to finally to go home and be with a family. Then my mom got her chance to pick out the first puppy. He was a small, white, male, fluffy Lhasa Apso/Cocker Spaniel mix. But I saw another puppy, it was a small black and brown Chihuahua mix, also male. So the staff pulled out both puppies and we went into another area so that we could interact with the dogs. It was so cute looking at those two just play and fighting for a chew toy. But in the end of it all, we got the white puppy and quickly started thinking of names. Immediately, Jonathan came up with the name for him, "Chico" after our friend Chico, whose real name is Francisco. Once we were out of that building and into the one we went in earlier, they took Chico from me to give him his first bath (I think). Once my mom filled out the paperwork and Chico was out, we got him many things, like his first bed, first toys, first water and food bowls, and his very first blanket. After that, we finally went back home to keep the puppy. But once we got home and put Chico on the floor, he was shy and scared, never understood what he gotten himself into. But he got used to the surroundings and tried new things. After one week, my parents were thinking of changing the name. They obviously didn't like it so we once again kept thinking of more names. And Jonathan out with it again, brought the new name, "Leo". It clicked with the thought of the puppy and it just stayed with him. And now Leo is happy, still scared of many things when he first came, but loves us all like we're his family. Many times in my mind, I still miss that other puppy he played with and as well his brother and sister that Leo will never see again. But he has us now and we always play with him and just shower him with love. Leo sees us as just weird and looks at my step-dad Cupe as the Alpha male and always just sits and wags his tail whenever Cupe wants Leo to come up to just have fun with him and is also really scared to approach him. So, please let me end with this: I currently have over 100 photos of Leo on my phone, my other phone I don't use anymore, and in both of my camera's memory cards. I have loved Leo because he helped me get over my fear of dogs because they would sometimes scare me, but not anymore. Now I can go up to any dog and just love them as much as I love Leo. I can't say much for my brothers cause they love Leo more or less than me. Even some of my family members like Leo, except when he barks at them, but not just cause they're mean people, just cause he is excited to meet them. I want to give love and thanks to Leo, though he will never read this long tribute made for him.
I love my little Leo.Here is an old video of Leo, the day that we got him from Tully's.
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