Introducing Abby Driggers!

I wanted to take a moment to introduce our newest family member to you.  I went to the local animal shelter for a "small, lap dog" and almost came home with a mini dachshund but I was worried it wouldn't be able to get up and down the dog door, steps and bed, as well as worries about how fragile it would be with Tyler in the house but then I saw Abby and I *knew* she was meant to be part of our family.  Just as I did when I saw Ginger in the same shelter over 9 years ago.


Abby was a stray and appears to have some hip problems but other than that (and the need for a bath and brush!), she appears to be healthy.  I'm taking her to the vet on Monday so I'll find out more but she is such a joy.  The best way to describe her is like a big, lovable, obnoxious puppy in a 110 lb body! lol  Ginger is not thrilled with her yet but you know good ole' Ginger, she is patient and will love her sooner rather than later :-)

These pictures were taken by the shelter, you can see how much happier she is now in the pictures I've taken of her since she came home with us!

Here are a few more pictures I snapped of her with my phone.  When she gets her bath (have to wait because of her surgery) I'll take better pictures and share them with you. 

 This was her first night at home with us and yes that is a steam cleaner behind her, 

she must have been nervous because she left a huge puddle (lake) on my carpet!

 

Here is Ginger, wondering what is going on and who this new giant puppy is!

Abby is smiling here, can't tell me dogs don't smile!

This is what I saw when I woke up this morning! LOL

As you can see, my house is full of love (and hair and slobber lol) but I'm so grateful to have found this special new girl to add to our little family.  (Plus, it feels so good when she lays on my legs!!!  It's better than any pain pill or heated blanket! - New treatment for fibromyalgia - "St. Bernard!" lol)

In other news, my sweet Granddad made it through his open heart surgery and over a week in rehab and is now home.  I didn't post much about it because I was too upset and scared, this man is the most important man in my life, he is my hero and I couldn't bear the thought of losing him.  I'll post more about Grandad McDreamy later, anymore and I'll be crying.  Thank you God for giving us more time with this incredible man.  I love you G'dad. :)

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