Meet Gabby, New Baby Sister for Penny the WonderDog

[Michele, Biscuit & Mo]

(A message from Penny the WonderDog, as dictated to her Doodle Mom)

I have been shainghai’d.

Day before yesterday, my doodle mom and dad called me into the garage. I was all excited ‘cuz I figured it meant we were going for a W-A-L-K, but instead, there was this tiny red fuzzball trotting around my feet! I froze, thinking, “Whoa… pull up on the reins there, cowboys. What in heck is THIS? And when is she LEAVING?”

I was informed that, much to my early chagrin, I have a new baby sister. She is a 13-week old Labradoodle and her name is Gabby, short for “Gabriella” (well, lah-dee-DAH!). I look at my parents and think, “This is a DOG? I have POOPS bigger than her!”

My doodle mom thinks Gabby is pretty amazing, ‘cuz she’s so pretty (and has the bladder of a camel – boy, can that half-pint hold her pee!). I have spent the last two days working through the “Seven Stages of Grief,” and have made it through the “shock & denial” and the “bargaining” phases. Today, I kinda figured that since she’s here to stay, I’ll try to play with her a little. I did the play bow and woofed at her a couple of times, and I think I saw her smile as she ran away from me. And since mommy and daddy have been giving me lots of love, too, so that I don’t feel left out, I figure if the “kid” is gonna stay,it’s probably better to live and let live.

Maybe it won’t be so bad having a mate around. Now, if I can just get her to stop stealing my chicken jerky…

 

[Clifford, Cloud, Jake..and Kim]

Penny - I don't know what it is about our parents but for some reason they think we want a sibling!  Why don't they just ask us??  My mom and dad brought home a brother who was older than me and acted like I should be happy - WTD?!?!  Why would I be happy to share my treats, toys, playtime?  Okay, maybe he's not sooo bad, we do have more toys since he's around and maybe more treats and we do have fun playing in the yard.  (That part can be our little secret, ok?)

 

Your friend,

Clifford

[Maryann,Roo and Tigger]

She is absolutely perfect.  If I could have a third doodle she would look just like Gabby.

[Deanna & Desi & Cori]

What a cute little fluff-ball!!!

[Nancy, Ned, Clancy, and Charlie]

Dear Penny,

Congrats on the new kid sister.  Now you can get into some of the things you always wanted to and blame it on the little redhead.

Clancy

[Nancy, Ned, Clancy, and Charlie]

Dear Penny,

I am so glad that you are getting to like Gabby. She is my half sister, don't cha know and I highly recommend her to you for fun and games. That camel bladder thing runs in the family and you will come to appreciate it because your mom will probably use you for a model and now you won't get interrupted by the squirt to go out every five minutes. 

Ned

[Karina]

congratulations!!! how exciting. what a cute little fuzz. i want a second doodle even more now. please post more photos.

[Doris, Knox & Flash]

Penny, you are absolutely pathetic and are generating tons of sympathy from your doodle friends! We all knew that when your doodle mom posted a pic of Gabby last week and asked what all her DK friends thought of adding her to your family, it was already a done deal!! She was a 'goner' and we all knew it! Gabby is beautiful, but remember, you are too! You are going to be a great big sister and Gabby is going to adore you, just like your mom and dad do!!

[Jennifer and Jack]

Oh my gosh, so beautiful. Congratulations!!!

[Laurie, Fudge, and Vern]

The new pup is adorable. I laughed out loud at the"seven stages of grief" comment. Poor Penny. Congratulations!!

[Nancie & Gracie Doodle]

Very cute story from Penny!!  So is Gabby going to be a Wonder Dog as well?  What an adorable puppy!  Special hugs to Gracie Doodle's look alike!!!