I Love to Sleep...

...during the day that is. When I first came to my new family's home I had taken a big nap and was ready to play. I played, then slept, and played some more. When night time came I just had so much energy that I didn't want to sleep anymore. After all, I had a new family and I'm so cute and adorable that who wouldn't want to play with me? I just had to get their attention.

I started with my little adorable whimper but that just didn't seem to get their attention. I whined a little louder and a little longer. Nothing. I let loose with some belly crying that I didn't even realize I could do. I gave it everything I could and finally my people came to my night time sleeping spot (I think it's called a kennel). The took me out to the backyard to do my unmentionables but I didn't need to. I just wanted to play. I came back in and was ready to roll. Someone give me something to tug on, please.

But no, I was put back in the kennel. I cried a little more but they just left and turned the light off. So I repeated the pattern but this time they left me alone...for a long time. I began to miss my family. I wondered what they were doing and if they had a kennel to sleep in. Where was my momma?

Sometime during the night I had had enough and let loose some long wails and whines and my people came again, barely peering through their eyes at me with a look of concern. I didn't have to do anything, just wanted to be with them. She took me back to her bed and snuggled up with her under her covers. It felt warm and cozy and I wanted to stay there forever. But the man leaned over and saw me. I gave him my best smile but he kicked me out of bed. How rude!

The rest of the night I slept little but was ready for action just as soon as someone would get up with me.

I love to sleep, just not at night!


Bark at ya later!

Tug-of-War: Favorite Puppy Pastime

I love Tug-of-War. I'd say it's my most favorite game next to wrestling. My people love to tug with me and I just can't get enough of it. Check me out in this video clip.



Bark at ya later!

I Love to Play

I love to play! Who doesn't. I mean, it's so fun to get others to laugh and giggle and spend time doing fun things. I get these bursts of energy when all I want to do is have others play with me and make others laugh. My brothers and sisters used to always tug at my ears and legs and we'd wrestle together and have the best time.

I have a big friend at my new home. My people call him Lucky but I think I'm the lucky one. He's a chocolate lab like me but he's really big. It's nice to have a friend I can play with. I like to play the same games with Lucky that I did with my family before we parted. The problem is, Lucky is so big that I'm not sure if he is playing or upset with me. I just tug at him anyway as I'm sure he likes it. You can tell from the video below that he must like it from the reaction I get from him.



Bark at ya later!

My Name is Abigail...

...But you can call me Abby. I was born just before Christmas (Dec. 21 or 22) and I have certified AKC parents, but I'm not sure exactly what that means. My mom's name is Ms. Bojangles VI. What a weird last name...VI. I am a girl chocolate lab and I'm one of 10 puppies in my litter.



Yesterday day I got a new family. A kind lady came and took me from my brothers and sisters which made me sad but I could tell right away how kind she was and I trusted her immediately. The lady took me on a car ride and I got to sit up front. We went to the pet store where everyone we passed made funny noises in my direction like, "Oooooh," and "Ahhhhhh." The lady bought some things for me, including a kennel to sleep in and some food.

Next, the lady took me home where I met my new family. When we came into the room, all of the kids were hiding there faces. At first I thought they were scared of me then I realized they were just waiting for their surprise..me! A big man had some little device in his hands and kept pointing it at me. Later I found out it is called a camera and pictures of me can be stored on a little device to later be posted to this blog. How cool is that!

The biggest girl kid took me most of the day and I just love her. She always follows me around though she claims I'm the one following her around. I love it when she pets me and loves me. I feel completely spoiled by her. I love her.

The other kids are cool too. They give me plenty of attention and I always have someone to play with.

Oh yeah, I almost forgot. I have a huge friend to play with named Lucky. Apparently he's a kind of chocolate lab too but he's been with my new family for a long time. He has grey hair mixed in with his yummy chocolate fur. He walks funny. I think it's because he's a little old, but I don't want to tell him that because that would be rude and I'm not a rude puppy. I watch Lucky and make sure I do what he does because I know the family loves him and I want the family to love me too. He has so much to teach me. I just hope he stays around long enough to help me learn everything.

Last night was pretty rough for me. With a new home and without my family I felt very lonely and afraid. My family put me in my new kennel and I have a fluffy pillow to sleep on which is fine. But when I realized I was by myself I started to cry. My masters came to check on after a while and tried to console me but I just wanted my brothers and sisters and my momma. I cried and cried and just couldn't settle down. My masters tried to take me out to pee but that's not what I wanted. I did eat a little which made me feel better but what I wanted was someone else to curl up next to and go to sleep. With no one around I just cried.

This morning I'm worn out since I didn't sleep last night. I'm going to go take a nap now.

Bark at ya later!