Sunday, May 02, 2010

Patches (our new dog)

So, we have our new dog! A family in the ward was moving nearby and couldn't have a big dog at their new place, so we thought we would expand our little family. Lucy has gotten fat and spends way too much time on her couch, so we think a friend will do her some good.

Patches, a one-year-old lab mix joined our family officially the other day. Lucy immediately became submissive and is definitely NOT an alpha-type dog, but they've became fast friends, romping and wrestling in the back yard.


She's been very patient and gentle towards Daniel (pictured here giving her a hug):

We need to work on some manners (barking, sitting, staying) but all in all she's a great dog. She already won't leave Kenny's side, she just loves company.
We realize this officially makes us "dog people", and we're ok with that. Lucy has been such a blessing to our family and we think Patches will too. Now we just need to see if she'll catch a frisbee (our biggest disappointment in Lucy was her lack of frisbee-catching skills).

7 comments:

Stephanie said...

Awww she's cute! My hubby, Phil, and I are thinking about expanding our family, canine style that is (babies are still a few years away for us!)! We're thinking a boxer! We're definitely dog people, we have plans for 2 more dogs, aside from our future boxer! I love how in love Daniel is with his dogs and vice versa, sooo cute! Our dog, Lila, loves kids cause their faces are perfect licking height, but she is still a little too hyper to be left with kids unattended!

kevandcan said...

Good lookin' dog. Can't wait to meet her!

Anonymous said...

aw, she's cute! how fortunate that she's a nice patient dog, especially with loveable D. :)

Lori said...

She looks like a nice pup. Lucy has gotten chubby! That li'l stinker. I'm glad she has a new friend to play with.

Alan and Kiersten said...

she's so cute! you're so good to take her in. lucy looks like she's having fun with another dog.

Lisa said...

That's great you got another dog. I remember the dogs your family had growing up - Catchy, and I think there was another one...
Looks like fun!

Brittney said...

That is so fun!