Greg always wanted a dog in college, and even though I love animals, I didn't think it was a good idea because a dog is a lot of work, and no one should have to worry about this responsibility while they are in college. When I knew Greg was serious about getting a dog, I told myself that I had to find the perfect one because it would ultimately be mine one day. Greg was always attracted to Labs, so we would search for them on the internet at the local shelters. Greg was in Jackson, Tennessee this summer, so we would even search for dogs in that area. Over a weekend that Greg was in St. Charles, and I had outlined several different humane societies to visit with potential dogs that I had researched on the internet. We visited several different places and were close to considering some of the dogs that we saw, but it was at the last place at Petco in North County that we found Abby. Greg originally wanted a male dog, but Abby stood out among her brothers, and she was the ultimate decision.The woman laid down some newspaper in a shopping cart so Abby's feet wouldn't fall through as we shopped around Petco for puppy essentials. Abby immediately peed and pooped on the paper, and I thought, here we go, what great fun this is supposed to be!
Abby was with Greg that summer, and I only visited a couple times. Greg had already taught her several tricks and she was very obedient. To this day, I would think most would agree that Abby has turned out to be what one would consider a perfect dog. I hate to admit it, although I know it's true, but Greg is the one who developed Abby to be a best friend, protector, cuddler, and sweetheart.There is so much more to write about our little girl, but pictures will have to suffice for now, and I will have to write about our little man on another post.
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