About two weeks ago, Rod took me to Lowe's to look at various things we are needing. We need a new shower for the master bath and a new dishwasher. Before we went in, we stopped at the animal shelter. He wanted me to look at a dog. The particular dog was gone, but there was a mixed breed dog there who caught our attention. We took him to the meet and greet area where we fell for him.
We did our browsing at Lowe's and then went home to get Mike. When we got back to the shelter to meet the dog, we were informed that he had not been rated for under 12. We walked out. (This is a kill shelter.)
We began watching Craigslist for dogs. We found a chocolate lab being offered who had to go that night. We went to see her and decided to give her a home.
She needed a lot of grooming. We are still combing out last winter's growth. The more we purge, the more beautiful this dog gets. She has a multitude of neuroses. She is afraid of adults who approach her; she is afraid of sprinklers; she is afraid of water; she is afraid of dogs; she is afraid of being in vehicles. One thing at a time, we will meet these fears and show her she will be okay.
After a week and half at our home, she is beginning to play. She has great potential as an agility dog. She has some fine acrobatics when she is in the mood. The thing is, she is a drama queen. I didn't know how much a dog could overact until this one. Sarah came and told me doggy was on the sofa. I found doggy curled up in a little ball as comfortable as she could possibly be. When I disturbed her, she let out a moany-groany thing that indicated she's as bad as Michael getting out of bed on Sunday morning.
This should prove to be quite the adventure.
She is adorable! Have fun with her! :)
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