My Greta girl is so loving and is very attached to us already. She puts up with our cats and really has been a wonderful addition.
Another great reason to have her around is while Matt goes on trips. She's pretty big and has an extremely aggressive bark. Well weeks ago Matt was on a 3 week trip, my dog never, ever barks unless she's trying to alert me of something.
It was about 1am on a Saturday and she woke me up barking like crazy, I seriously was thinking the raccoons got in the backyard again and were taunting her, so flipped on the lights outside and saw nothing, Greta barked another 2 times, and I was so frustrated, because getting out of bed when you're pregnant is a task.
The last time she started barking, I got up and didn't flip on the lights. This is when I saw the flashlights in front of my house, the barking continued while I was standing right at our glass door. So naturally I called the police. Who ever was poking around in my front yard didn't last long, when they heard the fury of a German Shepherd's bark (she is super protective). LAPD didn't show up at my house right away (big surprise), but I knew I was safe because of our girl.
Not to worry, I am ok, and my car was NOT broken into.
After this instance, I really started thinking about our safety in the house with a little one on the way. I was scared, I was alone and realized I didn't have a plan, even though I live in a pretty safe area.
We do have a plan now:
- I will tell my neighbors when my husband is gone for extended period of time, there is such thing as protection in numbers.
- We have a camera system set up, to see what goes on outside.
- We have Greta..my favorite part.
- We will not be leaving windows open at night, including the dog door.
- Still trying to figure out the California laws for concealed firearms. Yes, i'm still a Texan.
- Sleeping with my car keys to make sure I can press my panic button if I feel i'm in danger.
- Looking in the process of getting an alarm system!
After this unfortunate event, I started a post in our neighborhood forum and figured out that staying connected with the rest of our neighborhood was our best bet. The very next day after my post, a house had got broken into through the dog door. So there were definitely predators in our neck of the woods.
I connected with SimpliSafe for tips about safety! I was so fortunate to do so, because nobody really thinks about home invasions, but they still happen, and everyone should have a plan and be ready.
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