Usko's first day with the Mad Margate Family

Well the waiting is over and we have our new furkid, his name is Usko and this was a name that we had the pleasure of choosing. The translation into english is Faith, as some of you will know this is something that we have had to keep in abundance over the past year. As I type this he is laying on the floor next to me asleep, our first day has been fantastic and fairly well behaved. The day started with us arriving at Toni's at around 11am, as we entered the dogs room there was a wonderful greeting from both Usko and Matka. Connor gave Usko his first new toy a puppy Wubba which he took straight off into the corner and played with much to the dismay of Matka who thought it was a bit unfair and tried to steal it. After spending quite some time playing we set off for the drive home, the first hour wa spent on Vicky's lap in the back of the car but after a quick break at Clacket lane services it was time to try the car crate. This was quite happily accepted and meant that Usko could have a nice sleep on the remainder of the journey. We arrived home and were greeted by a few of the neighbours who came to say hello and have cuddles which as with all Lappies was much loved by Usko. Scratchy the cat was very unsure about this 'funny looking cat' that has come to see him but slowly sems to be accepting him into our pack. There has not been any major confrontation as yet and they have been within a foot of each other, Usko tends to just look at the cat and walk straight past showing not alot of interest which is better than we could have hoped for.

After lots of playing and a couple of naps it was time for bed at about 11pm, Usko had already been asleep at my feet in the lounge but was still happy to go in his crate with only a couple of minutes whining before silence, this lasted all night and when we woke up at 7.30 it was still the same.

I quickly came down to see if all was well and indeed it was, Usko was wide awake but just watching the cat walking acros the kitchen. He greeted me with a very happy face and once out of his crate ran around excitedly wanting to play. We quickly went to the garden for a quick wee and paid no attention to the cat as we passed him. This seems to confuse Scratchy somewhat.

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