Thought you might like to hear an update from me, now that I have been in foster care for about a year. I am presently living on a farm with a bunch of other dogs, cats, sheep and horses. I get along fine with all of them, and I really like hunting in the bushes with the other friendly dogs. I am respectful of the cats and very obedient when my foster parents tell me to do something or not do something. They say I have an awesome vocabulary. Funny, I was thinking the same thing about them! One thing I still can’t stand is motorized vehicles starting up near me. It brings on the flashbacks about the awful accident I had with the snowmobile and all that time I spent with my jaw wired up. If someone starts a car or a motorcycle or an ATV nearby, I can’t help myself; I just have to bark to drive it away. Once it’s gone, I settle back down again.

Meantime, I’m finding that kids and some adults think I am really cute; so when they see me, they want to run over and get right up in my face for a hug. But I really get freaked by that invasion of my space; wouldn’t you? So when they do something like that I just have to jump up and nip. Don’t get me wrong….I am great with mature kids and adults who are respectful. I love playing fetch with the Wubba or the tennis ball, going for hikes around the pastures, and sharing time with reasonable people of all ages.  But after all, I’m not a toy, and I’m not a Golden Retriever. I’m an intelligent, high energy gal who just can’t stand those space invaders who don’t respect my bubble. And when my bubble’s penetrated, then I just have to enforce the Rules of Joie de Vie.   I’m still looking for a home with people who understand Joie de Vie. As a reminder, here are my vital statistics:

Name: Abby (aka: Joie de Vie Warrior Princess)

Age: 4 and a half

If you are a fan of Joie de Vie, I’ve got enough for both of us. Could I please come live with you?

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