Finding the Perfect Toy Fox Terrier: Our Journey of Bringing Home Louie

After the loss of Chasey back in July 2024, we felt such an emptiness. We adopted Loci for a short time but had to give him back after a few weeks – he literally was possessed (had him from August 3-16, 2024). We weren’t sure if we would try again with another dog. Details on what happened to Chase and Loci’s adoption post is coming because where you get your pup matters. A reputable breeder with an open door policy of information matters. We opted to reach out to our previous breeder that we purchased Sir Chasey from in northern California. She had a boy available but thought he might be a bit much for us. We were looking for another Toy Fox Terrier but needed to have a calm temperament and super loving personality. I’m so grateful for Casey knowing and putting our needs first over financial gain. She called us a few weeks after we spoke. Casey mentioned she knew of another reputable breeder. This breeder had an available male dual color Toy Fox Terrier with the temperament we were looking for. We were beyond elated. However, we were also a bit apprehensive. The Tasmanian devil – we call Loci – was a terror. We were still scarred physically and emotionally.

The Plan

We initially sent a text, then made a phone call. Finally, we booked a date to pick up the pup in Cali. The goal was to spend a few days having some fun with the twins. What parent doesn’t want their kids to want to vacation with them? We are still happy to like us and want to hang out with us.

Fun in the Sun

Travel to Cali

Well it didn’t quite go as planned because we flew JSX which we LOVED!!! Use my invite code, ZGMJXB, and get a free flight credit up to $100. Redeem it HERE. Becasue you don’t go through TSA, you must travel with a valid ID or Passport. Well, our daughter did not have either and had to forgo the trip. So it was just the three of us.

Fly JSX

Southern Cali Family Time

We did everything possible amongst the LA traffic. We visited old stomping grounds were my husband and I met. Went to a good chunk of my favorite childhood favorite restaurants including Gladstones in Malibu (so yummy). I will admit, the Santa Monica area smelled unusually foul. I’m use to the sea smell but this was a bit different. Nonetheless, it was a fun time for family bonding. We stayed at the Shore Hotel to keep us near foot accessible activities for the kiddos (even though only one twin was able to go).

Shore Hotel

The Meeting

We met at a mutual spot (The Park). We will be forever grateful for our breeder bringing Louie’s parents with her on the meetup. His dad – Eddie, and Mom – Domino, were the cutest ever. I’ll never know if he felt sad when we seperated them but he seemed welcoming to us. The best dog crate that we use in our bedroom is linked here. It’s asthetically pleasing and the pups love it.

The BEST crate

The Flight Home

We were so nervous about the puppy taking his first flight, but he did pretty good in our crazy Uber drive so we were hopeful. He did amazing and slept the entire time. We see many more travel adventures in his future.

The Coziest Travel Kennel

HOME

We are so in love with Louie. He fit into our family like peanut butter and jam, like your hand fits into a glove. Louie will be loved, spoiled and apart of this family as long as he will have us💛

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