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Let’s Gab: June 2021

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By: Sarah BondUpdated: Jan 23, 2022 12 Comments

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Meet Rhubarb!

I am beyond excited to introduce the new heart melting, crumb licker upper, ankle biting, food obsessed mascot of the Live Eat Learn headquarters…meet Rhubarb!

When June began, I never would have dreamed it would end in me becoming a #DogMom (along with #SleepDeprived #AnxiousResearching #PoopInspecting). But then Rhubarb happened, and she flipped my world upside down.

It all began on Memorial Day weekend. Two friends and I made a spur of the moment decision to flee rainy Denver in search of sunshine for the long weekend. So we drove 4 hours south to Creede, Colorado. We drank coffee as we putzed through the shops, finally deciding on a quick hike around the mountains towering over the town.

When we finished hiking we headed to the nearest patio bar. And while usually a cold beer is the best way to end a hike, that day it was Rhubarb.

Standing outside of the patio was a young guy holding two puppies. I *obviously* asked to pet them, at which point he informed me that the brown one was up for adoption. His farm dogs, an Australian Shepard and a Red Heeler, had babies and the rest had been adopted out the night before at the rodeo.

And guys, I am not an impulsive person. But the more I held her the more I fell in love and after half an hour of sitting with her on the sidewalk, she was mine. (Could it have had to do with the grand ole time we had dog sitting last month? Maybe.)

Needless to say, our girls weekend instantly transformed into a puppy weekend that oscillated between “I love her so much” and “dear god what have I done?”.

So after a long first night together in a cabin, followed by a long car ride back (she was clearly unfazed by both), Rhubarb Basil Bond landed in her new home of Denver!

All 3.5 lbs of her! I will admit that I’m pretty sad she was taken from her mom and siblings sooner than is recommended (the farmer separated them at about 6 weeks after weaning at 4 weeks). But it just means we’ve been extra aware of how we’re socializing her (that is, when she’s not sleeping).

I try to take her almost everywhere with me – to smell all the smells of Goodwill, to people watch at Denver Beer Co, to the drive-in at Red Rocks, and even on a little (very little) hiking expedition. I’m counting down the weeks until she finishes her vaccinations so she can really start exploring her world!

All Over The Map

One of my biggest hesitations while adopting Rhubarb was that I had two trips planned in June, but my friends and sister stepped up and were absolute superstars in taking care of her while I was away.

I visited my old home of Alaska, taking a whirlwind trip around Anchorage and Seward (lots of photos and stories from that trip here).

And I made a quick stop to see my favorite people in San Antonio, Texas. Every year, San Antonio has a colorful, loud, and happy weeklong celebration called Fiesta. It happened to fall on the days that I was there, so we partook in all things Fiesta (like watching the Riverwalk Parade, drinking beer at the Gartenfest, and collecting Fiesta medals).

We also snuck in a little Riverwalk parade of our own, complete with Rhubarb’s golden retrieve cousin, Blaze.

And now that I’m back in Denver unpacking all that happened this month, I’m excited to stick around here for a bit. I’ve been watching Denver come back to life this spring. And let me tell you, this city is alive!

I saw it at the Rockies game, and at my first Red Rocks concert (the first full capacity show since shit hit the fan), and over Pride Weekend. It was colorful and energetic and full of life and I am here for it.

But with that said, I need a good nap first. I’ll take a note out of Rhubarb’s book.

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  1. Emma says

    Posted on 6/29 at 6:35 am

    She is absolutely gorgeous! Welcome to being a puppa momma!

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    • Sarah says

      Posted on 6/29 at 8:58 am

      Aw thank you!! 😀

  2. Kelley says

    Posted on 6/29 at 10:15 am

    OMG! I got a puppy on Memorial Day also! She’s not as tiny lol. She is a lab mix named Luna. She is now 12 weeks old. We sleep in spurts so we are tired a lot, but she is amazing.

    Kelley

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    • Sarah says

      Posted on 6/30 at 9:32 am

      Aw so sweet! We are very tired as well haha 😅

  3. Trella says

    Posted on 6/29 at 10:39 am

    Welcome to the herding breed world! I have always had Shelties, another herding breed as well. Yes, they can go for your feet. My present girl pulls at my slippers. She is 9 now and my velcro dog. Indrani sends a welcome from Seattle to your sweet Rubarb! Don’t forget to set a few boundries while she is young, however.

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    • Sarah says

      Posted on 6/30 at 9:34 am

      Aw thanks for the warm welcome! We are working on many boundaries (feels like a full time job!) 😂

  4. Paula says

    Posted on 6/29 at 5:33 pm

    Those eyes, she’s perfect! Soon you’ll wonder what you ever did without her.

    Reply
  5. Carmen Young says

    Posted on 6/29 at 5:39 pm

    Congratulations on your new baby! She is absolutely precious, and I wish you both all the best💕

    Reply
  6. Paula says

    Posted on 6/29 at 7:34 pm

    Rhubarb is adorable! Congratulations!

    Reply
  7. Laura says

    Posted on 6/30 at 1:07 am

    Those eyes are magnficent!
    I am soo happy for you.

    Reply
  8. gayle says

    Posted on 7/13 at 9:17 pm

    What fun!!!!!she is adorable!! congratulations! I do not know which I like better – the delicious recipes you always share or your adorable puppy pictures………

    Reply
    • Sarah says

      Posted on 7/15 at 2:43 pm

      Hahah prepare for ample amounts of both puppy pictures and recipes! And a few recipes with puppy pictures in them 😛

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