Well we got Poppy on the 29th September and its safe to say she settled right in! One of our biggest worries was that christian wouldnt take to her or would see her as a replacement of Obi. This couldnt have been further from the truth.

Anyway, Christians condition means he isnt as independant as he should be for his age. He needs a lot of prompiting and coaxing and assistance with personal hygiene, dressing and is unable to make himself simple foods like sandwiches etc. 

Shortly after we got Poppy , i had to nip out to the shops but having been exercised and fed , Poppy was in her pen in Christians room fast asleep. I reasurred Christian that she had everything she needed and should she wake up she would be fine. Knowing he is sensitive to sound and would get distressed if she did cry or bark, i gave him instructions to leave his room, close the door and come downstairs should this happen.

Anyway, my trip took a little longer then planned so i text him to check he was ok. this was his response!

I was delighted and gobsmacked at the same time! firstly i dont think i had ever had such a long text off Christian second, he had thought of everything and thirdly, he had shown an amazing capacity to care for this precious puppy despite having such fundamental struggles to care for himself. When push comes to shove- he can do things we werent sure were possible.