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…

 

[Camilla and Darwin]

Penny, thanks for updating us on your new little sister. She is adorable and it sounds like you two are going to have many adventures!

[Donna K & Quincy]

Penny you are going to love your baby sister, you will have your very own doodle to play with. What a lucky girl you are and she is very cute. You get to teach her all about being a wonderful doodle and I know you'll do a great job. Mom and dad won't love you any less, doodle love just multiplies. There is also another plus, your little sister is sure to get treats when she is being taught to do things and that will mean extra treats for you as well and there will most likely be some new toys that show up. It's all good.

[GBK]

Penny my dear, I know just how you feel!  When Mom brought the little brown chunk home that they called Kona, I went through those same stages of grief......  It will get better, eventually ;)  I do look forward to our wrestling matches each night, and sooooo look forward to rolling her at the dog park, hee hee  Good luck and I look forward to your thoughts as she grows.

Yours, Buddy

[Harper]

Great post and what an adorable puppy!!

[Carole (*Koda*Monty*Bindi)]

Dear Penny,

You are very lucky that your baby sister is so little!  When Mom and Dad brought ME home a baby sister she was no baby!  Rose was only 3 months younger than me and boy did she have a mind of her own! But the good thing is Penny that no matter what, a sister is a sister and I've come to find out their pretty cool to have around!  As a matter of fact I don't know what I would do without mine now!

Have fun with Gabby....she sure is a cutie pie!  My Mom can't stop smiling looking at her picture so you know she's a keeper!

Love,

Gaston-Cramer

[F, Calla & Luca]

Oh Penny, TWD, poor you. You not only got a baby sister but a super adorable one. Luckily you are 1st dog and that does have it's advantages. Notice Gabby doesn't have any descriptive title like you do.

[Phoebe's Mom]

Fabulous post, Penny.  Sorry (?) about the new addition but it certainly sounds as though you are a wonderful big sister already to allow Gabby to stay.  I don' t want you to feel but she really is precious.  Glad your mommy and daddy are heaping on the love.  Now, play nice and remember to set good example.  Congrats to you all!