Abby has a NEW Friend?

Abby, as most everyone knows, is a princess and rules her little world which, since she first came home with us as a puppy, includes our yard and our neighbors yard. Our neighbors only spend part of the year here and welcome Abby patroling their yard when they are gone and are her second family when they are here.


Enter Ally!

Just before heading north to Suquamish this little thing was found wandering the allys of Southern California. When her owners couldn't be found after some serious looking and once Ally had been de-fleed and got her shots, she headed north with her new family.

A few days ago Abby heard noises next door, her ears turned, followed by her head and without hesitation she was headed to check it out. Once she saw familiar faces she raced to welcome her other people home. Very quickly she noticed the intruder.



Those who know Abby also know that she doesn't have too many dog friends. Kingsley down the street is the primary exception. Abby also does not share sticks. Abby pretty much wants to be in charge of all other dogs. It's called very Alpha; Alpha Abby.

So, here is this little puppy that likes sticks and is in Abby's territory.

So far, so good thanks mostly to Tom who is calm and understands dogs getting to know each other and alpha dog personalities and who remembers that as far as Abby is concerned, his yard is her yard and she loves her summer people.


Ally wants to play and it mostly takes the form of barking at Abby and then running; in circles, between someones legs, under something or just straight away from Abby. Regroup and do it again.

The other game is to chase Abby as Abby chases the sticks.

Abby waiting for the stick to be thrown and Ally waiting for Abby to run.

It's looking like this unlikely relationship may work. After all, it is Ally's yard now and Abby will have to learn to share. Wonder what Ally will think next time Kingsley comes down to visit and they race next door?!

Welcome back neighbors and welcome Ally!