I LOVE balls!

Abby is feeling better after her spay and loving all of her new toys, especially this green rubber ball!

Spay Day!

Little Abby got spayed today so she is all set for her new home! She wears her cloud e-collar well!

Backpacking with Abby

Abby has lots and lots of energy! She loves to go and is a great hiking buddy. We went on a two hour hike in the neighborhood trails and Abby was kind enough to carry our snacks and water in her little pink backpack.

Abby walked well with our bigger pups and had lots of fun checking out the neighborhood between trails.

Look at how cute she is sporting her backpack!

Belly Rubs!

Abby LOVES belly rubs! She will roll right over and it's as if she is about to giggle with delight. So cute!

When I met Abby...

Abby was a scared pup when I first met her at the NY Ave Shelter. As soon as I saw her shaking and scared in her kennel, my heart melted and I knew I just had to take her home. Every noise was terrifying and her face was full of worry. I opened up the gate to her kennel and sat down with a bag of tasty salmon treats. I tossed her one and her tail untucked while she gobbled it down. I held out another treat in my hand and she cautiously took it from me. I started to talk to her and her ears perked up while she licked my fingers. After we spent a little time getting acquainted, I put on her collar and attached the leash to take her outside for a walk to the yard. Abby became a different dog as she explored the yard. Her tail was wagging and she was smiling. After some time in the yard, we went inside to hang out in the office. Abby became super animated and goofy. She was jumping into my lap and giving me kisses. This was a happy dog! She just needed a place to feel safe and I was going to give that to her!

I signed the foster contract and away we went! Abby called shotgun and jumped right into the car next to me. She looked out the window and turned back to give me a goofy grin.

When we got home Abby got to meet our crazy pack of pups - a bossy JRT, a shy shepherd, and a goofy pit bull. She did well with introductions and was very attentive whenever we had to correct her. She was our little shadow and followed us everywhere for pets and ear scratches.

After a long day, Abby was all worn out! So she stretched out like a frog and took a nap. She is so stinking cute!