Sophie the Dog

For those of you who do not know, Eric & I have added to our brood of animals. We now have a 2 1/2 year old black lab named Sophie. She came to us from Las Lomas K9 Rescue & Adoption Foundation in Floresville. We don't know a whole lot about her background ... we do know she was found under a dumpster with a litter of puppies. She was skin and bones, but all of her puppies were chubby & healthy.

Soooo, what exactly is a Sophie Dog?

It was said by a dear friend of mine that a Sophie Dog is "an unexpected creature that frolics when she thinks no one is looking". This has become a very true statement. As she comes out of her shell a little at a time, only certain people are "allowed" to witness it. I think she even surprises herself sometimes. She'll be bouncing all over the place & then stop suddenly to look around as if to say, "Was that me??" It's really funny.

From what I've read about shy dogs, it's normal for them to take 3 steps forward & then 2 back. This is also the theme in Sophie's little life. I read an online diary written by someone fostering a shy dog. The posts were both amazing and inspiring. I'm hoping to document some of Sophie's major accomplishments & hopefully inspire someone else who may have a shy dog.

Here are some pictures I snapped of her frolicking before she noticed that I was watching & some of her just being her cute self.

Enjoy!

Sophie's first day home

Gettin' cozy in both her beds at the same time!

Pouty face because she had to get out of the water

Having a blast with Aislynn, Molly & Maggie!!