Exciting News: Dr. Jones Introduces the Newest Member of the Family
Life Without Pets: A Quiet Year and a Surprising New Arrival
Life has been pretty quiet for me over the past year. As many of you know, we’ve had some tough losses. Our beloved dog Lewis, our cat Cleo, our cockatiel Gussy, our dog Jessie, and even our guinea pig Oreo have all passed away. They were all older pets, and in some cases, their deaths weren’t entirely unexpected. But it’s still a pretty crazy shift to go from a household with five animals to a household with zero. It’s just… so quiet.
A Day Without Pets
So, without pets around, what do I do all day? Well, for those who don’t know, I resigned from the College of Veterinarians about five years ago and have since been practicing as an online vet. I provide free information and advice to pet owners all around the world. In addition, I’ve written a book on natural pet health care and run a big YouTube channel.
In a way, it’s been fulfilling, especially working with Wellness Magazine. It’s a great resource for me, and I’m always grateful for the ideas they send my way for new YouTube videos. Sure, I’ve found myself getting a little lost in the world of cat videos online, but hey, it’s research, right?
The Importance of Having a Pet
Still, despite all the work, it’s just not the same without a pet in the house. I’ve often subscribed to the quote, “A home is not a home without a pet.” And sure enough, one day we got a little knock on the door, and you’ll never guess who arrived…
Tula: Our Unexpected New Family Member
Tula! Yes, that’s right—our new little dog! Tula is a wonderful dog, and many of you may have seen her in some of my other videos. She actually belonged to one of our neighbors, but they recently moved far up north to Canada and couldn’t take Tula with them. So, we ended up with a new dog!
Tula is quite the unique little mix. Her mom was a Shih Tzu and Border Collie cross, and when she was just six months old, she got out of the yard during her first heat. The father was a Standard Poodle. So, this little one is a mix of Shih Tzu, Border Collie, Corgi, and Poodle. Quite the combination, right? Almost like a specialty drink!
Tula’s Personality: Full of Love and Playfulness
Tula is an absolute joy. She loves affection, cuddling, and being by my side. She also enjoys her walks, and she’s great with the car ride. She’s just an awesome dog to have around the house. You can see how much she enjoys being part of our family!
Tips for Rebuilding a Bond with Your New Dog
If you’ve ever had to welcome a new pet into your home, you know how important it is to rebuild that bond. Whether it’s a rescue or a new puppy, patience and consistency go a long way in establishing trust. If you need any tips on how to build that relationship with your new dog, I’ve got plenty of advice to share!
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And of course, give Tula a thumbs up! She’s certainly earned it.
I love your new family member too! What an adorable little ragamuffin. I am so glad you have a new companion, watcher, and friend.
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Dr Andrew!
Congrats on your new addition, she is sooo cute. I have always had an animal of some kind all my life, your right your life isn’t full unless you have an animal.Thanks for all you do for animals and for us to educate and keep us well informed.
Congrats again! enjoy
What a lovely surprise, we’re so happy for you Dr. Andrew…
Looks like that little dog would be very easy to fall in love with. We have two dogs and we have been without. Life is more enjoyable with at least one dog but two is doubly good.
Doc go and play with your dog.
yes,you DID score!What an adorable dog-hope you have many happy years together!
Congrats! Mixes are the very best!
So glad for your new addition. She is adorable.
Good Morning, Dr. Jones!
I recall when you lost a few of your family members and am so glad to hear you’ve adopted another!! Timing always plays a part and the time was right for your family to welcome a pet into your lives.. we had standards poodles growing up in Toronto . Great dogs! And now I have Parker a Lasa/ poodle mix , best dog ever, ! If I can send a photo I will.
Congrats on your new family member!
Gayle
PS
I had no idea you had a you tube channel!
Gayle
Congratulations on your new member of your family. Tula is adorable and love your smile and happiness she has brought to your life. Life is Good with a pet!
Dr Jones,
Yeah – truly ‘get’ that unexpected life stuff coming out of the blue – jolting us into the now. Well we only ever really have NOW, however we seem to be either in the future or the past and not often sitting right in today. Being grateful for all we have seems to ground us into the moment to remind us hey this is it – what to do today.
Your lovely new pooch looks a bit like my long deceased labradoodle who came into my life so unexpectedly years ago.Brought love, gentle joy, and happiness into my life. I had made a wish for one and she came within a couple of days via (free) notice in the local paper – in great health but needed a bit of socializing as she had been tied with another dog in area where the wild life had to be protected for most of two years. So we walked other with people, outdoor cafes were all so new to her and she blossomed. People always said what a beautiful dog – and she was. I miss her to this day.
Glad you are still around have a great time with her with your family.
Lots of love and cuddles to your new little sweety. And new family outings where she can be adored.
Pauline
So happy hearing news of your new family pet…what a lucky dog she is and likewise your lucky to get such an adorable beautiful dog…May you have many happy years together
So very happy for you and your entire family! Wishing many years of joy, your new family member is in great hands.
Your new family member is adorable! ALL our cats were abandoned pets and/or ferals – and we have 12! Once asked if I was a breeder – said no, just a sucker!
Lucky you, she is adorable and through the housebreaking stage. Bet you and your family are really enjoying her and having another pet around. Cannot imagine being without a pet. Thank you for sharing.
Congratulations Dr. Jones! Be sure to feed her your incredible canine supplement as we are thriving on it here! With much love, Sandy and Libby
She’s adorable! One of my dogs is a poodle, cocker, chow mix. He’s 23 lbs and looks like a terrier. I submitted a picture of him a while back.
Now you just need a couple of cats…
Hi, you are a wonderful, beautiful couple, Tulla and you. 😉
How lucky she is to have you as neighbour…and now humanDad…(I have a bunch of furbabies today, as some neighbours passed away, some moved,some took the bus in a hurry and ‘forgot’…and so it goes….abandoned lil’ creatures, for whatever reason.
Sometimes we have to stop thinking..or else the heart would break entirely, for good!
A warm congratulations to both of you. Tulla and Dr. Jones!
OMG…How cute she is….she is adorable. I know she will be loved and she already loves you. congradulations…from CA. My Grandson Joshua will be 9 next month. He recused a little miniature red border collie in March. He named her Chloe. she is 2 yrs. old, followed around are mobilehome park and no one wanted her. I had lost my 15 yr. old Little Bit to renal failure 2 weeks before and in May lost my 11 yr. old senior to mamory tract maligment tumors. So now Chloe has a 9yr. old chow mix brother Pepino and Mario and Luigi, 2 little chi’s. and 4 house cats for company. She fit right in and helps my heart losing my 2 senior girls….thank you for sharing your little girl…..
So glad you have a new pet It is not easy to loose a pet. Our Eskie died a year and a half ago and we miss her a lot. We do have a kitty that came to us, and she is a lap kitty so for now she is it.
Congratulations on your new addition! I can’t imagine the quietness you had to endure. Enjoy!
Congratulations on your sweet new puppy ! I do not think I could ever be without a pet, happy for you.
So very happy to see the way you two interact; you are great companions for sure. She is lovely and so lucky to have such a loving daddy.I love watching your videos and have learned so much from you All the best
Very cute! Glad you found a new friend, especially with all the losses you have experienced with your pets in the last year.
Awe, she’s beautiful! I bet she’s really intelligent too. I’m so glad you’re on your way to building up a loud household again. I just love coming home to a loud welcome, it feels so awesome.
Congratulations to you and your family and your new family member! <3
She is a great addition to your home ….. enjoy her ??????????
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Yes, pets are our families and happy that you have another to bring you joy. You have been through many losses but now you have a new family member. Blessings God gives us are amazing. We here in FL just went thru another Hurricane and I don’t know what I would of done with my guy “Chauncy”. It was just him and I together bracing the storm. I knew I had to be fearless for Chauncy and I was. We had no major damage, few trees but we were both brave for each other. I count my blessing that I have him
I am very happy for you Dr. Jones 🙂 Yes, I agree 100%: a home is not a home without at least one pet! I have 7 left and I wouldn’t know how to live without any of them 🙂 For some reason, even if it’s any of my business, I wonder when you’re going to have others hi hi. A few cats, at least another dog too. Have fun with that beauty and, needless to say: enjoy !
very sweet pet for you–we just added a beautiful mancoon kitten to keep Latte our blonde cockapoo company and she is such a wonderful little companion
I agree, a house is not a home without a pet! Congratulations on your new furry girl. She is beautiful and you both are blessed. But, she needs a kitty or two to play with!
I am so glad for you to have a new pet. What a blessing!
Congratulations on your new addition Tulla! She looks like she has settled quite well into your family. I went 10 long years without a pet after losing both our beloved dogs within 3 weeks of each other. We now have and cannot imagine life without them.
Congratulations on your new addition Tulla! She looks like she has settled quite well into your family. I went 10 long years without a pet after losing both our beloved dogs within 3 weeks of each other. We now have three and cannot imagine life without them.
What an awesome looking new family member! Glad to hear you have a new dog in your life. Life just isn’t complete without at least 1 dog & 1 cat. Now you just need to get a cat. Good luck with your new little girl.
Tula (?) looks like a lovable playful bundle of fun and a great joy for you and family. Blessings to you all, from Sara (poodle mix, 13), noodles (Chahwawa? mix) and myself Sandie. I don’t know how to send their picture. Sorry. We are extremely happy for you. My two are girls too and they love playing with all the neighbor cats and rabbits.
Enjoy
Yay !!! She’s beautiful ! A Vet without a Pet? Inconcivable !!
Congrats on the new family member! So nice that she went to a wonderful home!
Your new family member Tulla is beautiful and I wish she had another dog as a playmate. You can see that you are much happier now that you have her. She looks like the perfect pet for a family member and may you have many , many long years with her to love her and enjoy for you and your family.
She looks to be right at home. She has most definitely adopted you….. M.
Awesome addition
, she’s a cutie and looks like she made you happy. Glad you took her in, she’ll have a wonderful life , lucky pup.
Dr. Jones,
Congratulations, the new family member is a beautiful “black hairy love” in motion!!!
Tula looks like a marvelous dog, so glad you have another.
Life with out a pet is only half a life.
too sweet! so happy for you that you have a pup in the house now 🙂
will there be a kitty soon?
Awesome! She’s going to be taken cared of really well!
So happy for you and Tula. Hurry she’s waiting for you to catch her!
Awwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww! What a lucky dog! I am so glad you let her adopt you and your family. Happy times.
10 dewclaws up, Tula. There are 5 pitties here wishing you well.
My audio was not working, but I can see you and your new dog are enjoying each other.
Thanks for your golden home-veterinary information and recall updates, Dr. Jones!
The Spoos from the ‘Ranch’ send a resounding welcome woof to your new and pawsitively adorable addition, Miss Tula!