Yes @outlander , she is super cute, but is also a mischievious little minx.  Definitely keeps me on my toes!  I could not have done it without my successful spinal surgeries, that much I am certain of. I have been checking all the pounds and rescue orgs around the place for months, and nothing suitable has come up.  All too big or too old, and I notice that any that are younger they want over a $1000 for too. In the end I got her from a reputable breeder not far from where I live.  In fact right opposite the hospital where I spent all those months in the MH unit coming up 2 years ago.  So yes you are so right ... life is pretty full on with a young puppy, and very entertaining along with it.  But she is very adorable, and I love her to bits.