Zoe or Zoey?

Our house guest is feeling more comfortable with us. The first night (Tuesday, Dec 10) she slept in her crate and didn't say a peep. She was quiet until we came down to the kitchen in the morning.
 
We can tell she is feeling more at home because last night she didn't want us to leave her in her crate. She whimpered for a few minutes before quieting down to sleep.

Her ears are shaped like Sierra's. I can visualize how Laura would bite Sierra's ears playfully. I think Laura would have done the same with this pup's ears.
 
She came to us with the name Eris (Ancient Greek: Ἔρις, "Strife") is the Greek goddess of chaos, strife and discord. Her name is translated into Latin as Discordia, which means "discord." I didn't like the name and now I dislike it more. So I am going to call her Zoë, Zoe, or Zoey (not sure how I am going to spell it), which means "life" in Greek. I think that is appropriate since we saved her from a kill shelter. I know what you are thinking--I am talking like I am keeping her. Honestly, I am not sure what we are going to do. She is so sweet and she is touching my heart. I do know she will be with us for a while.

Scandal is on so I will post more tomorrow. Need to go watch TV.

Are too many kids taking antipsychotic drugs?

Use is climbing despite questions about how safe the drugs are and how well they work

Published: December 2013

Here is a link to an an extraordinary special report for Best Buy Drugs on the overuse of powerful antipsychotic medications in children. You can and should read it here:

Are too many kids taking antipsychotic drugs?
http://www.consumerreports.org/cro/2013/12/are-too-many-kids-taking-antipsychotic-drugs/index.htm

The story will serve as a terrific aid to parents and caregivers, create pause among policymakers, physicians, and concerned consumers. And in general, the story advances knowledge and information what is known and unknown about the effectiveness and safety of these drugs when used in children. 

In addition, it lends to a chorus of questions parents, doctors and others should be asking of drug manufacturers and regulatory agencies. 

A glimpse of my house guest

Dec 10 2013_First introduction

She is on her way...

The snow didn't deter my daughter-in-law from rescuing my new foster girl! Danielle & Melanie went to pick her up. Danielle said the first stop is Petco. The dog needs a bath! Danielle will be picking up the essentials. Pic to come.