The Day Has FINALLY Come!

I have done it, I have adopted a dog!! Many years of wishing, yearning, and borrowing everyone else's dogs are finally over. I would like to introduce Rami, a 3-year-old German Shepherd/Lab (and I'm pretty sure Chow) mix. He's an 85 pound bundle of snuggles with a long, beautifully colored coat, and he came from the animal shelter in Livingston (about 25 miles from here). I'm still in my "7-day trail period" but unless something really goes wrong, I can't see letting go of this guy anytime soon. He was left at the shelter because his family couldn't provide what he needed. After reading his notes and seeing that he was left inside for 10-12 hours per day, it is obvious to see "what he needed" and as I am looking for a hiking and running partner, we should be perfect for each other. His notes also said he is a bit "needy," I am understanding this to be his love for affection, am I not the perfect person to handle this!? I just brought him home yesterday after meeting and putting him on hold on Friday and thinking about him all weekend, I could hardly wait until the shelter opened back up to go get him! I already left him at home alone for a few hours today while I went to work, and much to my amazement, he didn't get into anything, chew anything up, or make a mess of any kind on the floor! Impressive! He is good with commands and seems like he'll be really great off-leash, though I have yet to try that. Rami is an arabic name, and it means "loving" which seems very fitting for him. Words can't describe my excitement! I have posted photos --->

I can't wait for you all to meet him!
J