Introducing Otis! The ARD Awareness Mascot!

Melissa, Wes, & Thomas's newest family member, Otis! He is a mini schnauzer and already house trained (what a great guy!). A while back, I recall Melissa saying, "My dog buying days are over!" However, her beloved schnauzer, Odie, passed away a few weeks ago. Melissa is still grieving and wasn't ready for a new dog, but poor little Thomas was wondering where Odie went! She  decided they had to find the "perfect dog." And, Otis is turning out to be that perfect dog! (He and Thomas rip it through the house!) Otis is supposed to stay tiny (only about 8 pounds).

I had to laugh when I saw the puppy she chose, as he looks like the ARD pin!!  

So, I am making Otis the official ARD Awareness Mascot! (At least for our family! I think a dog this cute could easily promote ARD awareness!)