We were invited back to the dog show open day at The Dog's Trust near Newbury, from where we adopted Gypsy a few months ago. Yes - I
know the real reason to invite everyone back was for them to make money, but it was never the less a good day's outing. I suppose I should have expected a lot of dogs at a Dog show!
Gypsy won none of the formal prizes - but it's the taking part that's important. She did win the heart of the owner of Fudge the Staffie, who would have taken her home given half a chance (we refused a swap ;-) ), and she was clearly remembered - very affectionately - by the staff who were there; good to have them coming over and saying "hello" to her amongst all the canines.
Lisa has just Skyped me to let me know that Gypsy is in the doghouse for chewing a book of invoices ... but overall, she's settled in very well. Charlie [cat] is accepting her more and more, and although I wouldn't yet say "friendship" Charlie is getting more tolerant. Lisa and I are getting used to pushing a dog out of the way when we want to settle down, or lifting one off the bed.
Were you expecting a technical blog - oops - they have been a bit thin for the last few days. Tomorrow? (written 2009-07-06, updated 2009-07-07)
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