We got a dog. Meet Abernathy...we call her Abbey for short.
I have been searching for a long time for a new dog. I have wanted one for years but we had to get the right one. We had so many criteria that we wanted in a dog that it really seemed that we would never find one that could fit them all! I have searched endlessly, on classifieds and at shelters every single night.
Then, this last week we got the OK from our new landlords to have a dog so we got even more serious about our search.
While I was searching the online classifieds Monday morning I found this pretty lady down in Cedar City. When I called on her they told me she was two years old, part Mastiff and who knows what else, she was found on the side of the road down in Cedar City...that's all they knew. I asked about whether or not she was potty trained to which they were sure that she was, they also advised that she had a great temperament-- so we took off on the three hour trip to find our new dog.
After 6 hours driving we got home and realized, this girl was a great dog. She was so well mannered! We already loved her! We did decide however that she must be a pit bull- lab mix. She is not a mastiff at all. We took her to the Vet yesterday and saw again what a great dog she is, I mean after less than 24 hours with her I trust her alone with our kids!! She is definitely potty trained and according to the vet she is three years old and he confirmed that she is defnitely a pit bull- lab mix. She is just beautiful. We feel so lucky to have found her!
Our first walk with Abbey. If you'll notice, no one walks together...that's just how our walks go these days!
Ryan and Abbey
The boys and Abbey
Paxton and Abbey
Even Gauge is taking to her!
We can't believe we found this dog! Since we have had her we have been outside hanging out with her every night! Paxton feels like he has his own dog and is outside every second he gets trying to brush her and take care of her. This is just one big change for us that we have been waiting for with this move to Idaho. We are so happy to have this dog! We love you Abbey! 
5 comments:
Good on you !! Just that much more love in the home. Pets are great. Can't wait to meet her.
So happy that everything is working out for y'all. We miss and love you guys tons!
It is amazing how much a dog changes your life. Congrats on the newest addition.
You broke down and got a dog huh?! Now my kids won't give me a moment's rest now that you have one! Abbey is beautiful...she will be a great playmate and protector for your kids. This will just add to all your kids happy childhood memories.
You broke down and got a dog huh?! Now my kids won't give me a moment's rest now that you have one! Abbey is beautiful...she will be a great playmate and protector for your kids. This will just add to all your kids happy childhood memories.
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