Today we welcomed a new family member, Wren. She’s a fox red Labrador puppy and belongs to Daughter, though I’m almost as excited as she is!
This has been on the cards for a while and when Daughter’s friends bred a litter from their Lab, Missy, the opportunity presented itself. Visiting them to see the puppies and meeting Wren sealed the deal!
She came home today. I drove while Daughter cradled Wren in her arms, then the two of them went into the garden. Wren had a good sniff around, then began responding to Daughter’s voice and following her.
Before long she was even retrieving her new toys, in between cuddles from her new owner. I think they have matching hair!
Wren seems to be a very happy, calm but confident pup. She was really interested in exploring her new surroundings and her little tail never stopped wagging.
She was very alert to loud noises but not at all frightened.
So much to take in! Exhausting!
We brought her into the house where there were even more new smells to explore.
Then all of a sudden it was nap time.
Wren was already used to a crate before she came and to make her feel even more at home we rubbed her blanket over her mother and sister to absorb their scent. Here’s hoping that she continues to settle in well. If things carry on as they did today Wren is going to be just fine!
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