As some of you may remember, about a year ago we got rid of our dog Shelby. We got her as a puppy, but after about 4 or 5 months we had had enough of her. She bit and jumped all over you and was just way too wild. We ended up being prisoners in our own home (or so we felt like) because we didn't want to go outside and have to deal with Shelby. We did love her, and it broke our hearts to give her up, but we just didn't have the time to spend with her to give her the proper training she needed and we were in way over our heads.
HOW QUICKLY WE FORGET!
On Saturday, we got a new dog! Cassie! Actually, she is nothing like Shelby so that's why we felt o.k. doing this. It wasn't that we didn't want a dog, we just couldn't handle how out of control she was. Cassie is a complete opposite. She is so mellow and friendly. All she wants to do is just sit and hang out, and play fetch with her tennis ball non-stop. She is super sweet and is great with the kids. That was a big one for us because we didn't want another dog that was going to attack our kids and have them be afraid of her. We got her from some friends in our ward who were so kind and generous to let us have her! We absolutely love her! She is a much better fit for our family than our last dog.
Cassie is an Australian Shepherd. She's 4 years old and the sweetest thing ever. She is so good with the kids. She puts up with rowdiness of the boys (which is a lot) and is so gentle with Rylee. When Rylee was holding her tennis ball, she would hold it out and try and give it to Cassie, but Cassie will not take it until it leaves her hand. We are excited to have a new friend and part of the family to share adventures with. I can't wait to take her camping!
When we told my mom that we had got her she asked, "do you have short term memory loss?" The answer is no, although it may seem like it at times. We are just really lucky to get such a good dog.
~Ray
5 comments:
I agree with Mom. But Cassie is a lot more mellow than Shelby. She seems to be a great dog. But I still think you're crazy.
"every puppy needs a little boy".........I mean "every little boy needs a puppy!!" :) You guys lucked out on getting such a well behaved and loyal dog!! I think you'll love having her aroung!
We are going through the same thing with our dog as you did with Shelby. She is out of control. Were just about to throw in the towel as well. When I pictured getting a dog I wanted one just like you are describing Cassie
Awww, she even looks friendly! Glad she's a better fit for your cute family. :)
The right dog for the right family! Yay!
A dog can bring so much joy to a family!
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