So, yesterday we went out to meet Kendra. Kendra is currently being fostered by the Alternative Humane Society of Whatcom County. We went to meet her because we're thinking about getting Drake a sister.
Drake is the most dog-crazy dog I've ever met. For a dog he really likes (Emma is the best example), Drake will turn away from squirrels, deer, and treats, just to get a chance to play. When he has to spend too long away from other dogs, he pines and pouts. When he gets to play, he's like a joy generator. We're hoping to keep him on that side of things by getting a second dog.
We've consulted our dog advisors—the humane society, Angi, who runs Tails a Wagging , and other folks who know dogs. They gave some good basic advice on integrating the second dog, and we're combining that with our knowledge of Drake and the family to look for the right second dog. The ideal would be female, at least medium-sized, lively, social with humans and people, and sturdy enough to wrestle a lot.
Kendra may be it, but it's not certain. She was nice enough—a pretty black lab, at ease in her fur and with other dogs--but thus we're missing that spark that we had with Drake. Now granted, I didn't have it with Drake at first, so it may be a first meeting thing. She also doesn't like the heat and it was the hottest part of the day.
We'll bring Drake to meet her, though. And we'll keep our paws crossed.
Greg
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