05/16/2025
Tulip - (My other baby girl!)
Tulip was the very last pup born from Rosebud’s litter — a healthy 13.58 oz bundle of life, arriving headfirst into the world at exactly 6:50 AM. From the moment she wriggled into the light, there was something unmistakably Tulip about her.
She spent her first six months with me — my wild child, my home away from home. And as much as I’d love to find the perfect words to describe her, it's true what they say: the ones closest to your heart are sometimes the hardest to capture.
Every morning, no matter how early, Tulip woke up like the world was new and perfect and filled with endless possibilities — and she insisted her person feel the same way. Spirited and outgoing, Tulip made no distinctions: kids, adults, teenagers — everyone was a friend waiting to be made. And if there was a dog nearby? Even better. Tulip would always choose playtime with a doggy friend if given the chance.
She inherited her Mama’s smarts — and yes, that sometimes meant a little mischief. Whether it was darting outside, sniffing out the one treat she would eat (because of course she’s a Shepadoodle and picky about her foods), Tulip brought energy, joy, and a pinch of sass wherever she went.
Now Tulip lives with her other mama, Ariana, in a loving guardian home. Ariana has been amazing with her — giving Tulip the freedom to grow, explore, and shine in her own spirited way. I still get regular updates and photos, and every one makes my heart swell.
Recently, Ariana had something especially sweet to say about her girl:
"I love that photo!! Hm, let me think… Tulip loves belly rubs and playing outside. She recently went to the beach and did not want to leave, so she’s very adventurous. She loves kids and her new toy squirrel — because she can have that one, and not the live one!"
And that right there? That’s still Tulip. Always Tulip
