Me in my new car seat after a long walk
I am having a fabulous time and I give my new mum lots of cuddles and smooches. I have two big canine brothers, Decca (a trained guide dog, who belongs to the Royal New Zealand Foundation of the Blind) and Fred, who are incredibly charming and look after me. They protect me from other dogs when I play in the park, they give me a head start when I run to catch a tennis ball, they sleep on either side of me in our room at night, and they tell me at meal times that they’ll eat my food if I don’t hurry up and eat it myself.
Decca, me and Fred waiting politely for dinner
My mum is quite strict (in a kind and loving way, of course) with my routine, my training and with what she expects me to do. She knows I am a very bright cookie and she’s keen to make sure I use my brain intelligently and don’t become naughty instead. So, we’re off walking for an hour every morning before the sun rises, and again in the evening. I am expected to use my manners all the time. I’m a very quick learner and I also watch what my brothers do, so I’m picking up on my new routine and skills very, very quickly. When they sit, I sit. When they lie down, I lie down. When they shake water out of their coats, I pretend to shake water out of mine, even if I’m not wet!
My life has changed completely in the last few months since I was found in Warkworth. It is because of the care and generosity of people like you, and the wonderful SPCA staff, that I have been able to progress to being the very happy poppet that I am now.
I will keep you updated on how I am doing during the next few months. In the meantime, thank you from the depth of my heart for caring for me and the many other animals who find themselves needing special help. You are our angels.
Love from Polly x x
