Anyway, we have had a new addition to the family. We enjoyed having a new dog so much, it seemed a shame not to find some company for her - especially as she didn't like being on her own at night. So we registered with some springer spaniel rescues (we had to be a bit more careful with this one - it is one thing bringing a single dog into the house, but a second dog has to be family and dog friendly!) At the beginning of December we heard about Ruby, went to visit, and 2 weeks ago she came to join the happy family.
She is another liver and white girl, 6 years old - 2 months younger than Candy! Very different circumstances to Candy's - Ruby was a much loved pet whose owner made the sad decision to part with her as she was having to work long hours and Rubes was being left alone far too much. In 2 short weeks she has become part of the furniture and has gone from a little pudding to a pocket rocket!
She sure likes her food - she has not learnt to be gentle yet and the boys have to watch their snacks (and their fingers!)
They get on very well together - lots of playing and racing but no overt affection. Two girls together was always going to be a bit touch and go! Hopefully that will improve with time - I can't wait till the day they actually snuggle up together!
She is far more spanielly than Candy - which just makes me think even more that Candy may actually be a sprollie! They are very different - but equally as gorgeous. Feels like we have had them forever! It is nice to go on familiar walks and watch how they respond to their surroundings. Today it was Ruby's first time at Wistow - perfect on a sunny, snowy day. The ancient church of Wistan:
Across the fields to the canal - which was frozen!
Candy surprised me - she is the least confident of the two, but she braved the ice!
The boys had fun finding things to throw onto and trying to break the ice.
Finally managed to break a little bit at the side!
Making snow angels had to be tried as well.
Great way to tire out two boys!
We were very fortunate to be given a super duper dog crate when we collected Ruby. Very handy for the car, otherwise they climb about all over the place! Two bonny girls after their walk:
Across the fields to the canal - which was frozen!
Candy surprised me - she is the least confident of the two, but she braved the ice!
The boys had fun finding things to throw onto and trying to break the ice.
Finally managed to break a little bit at the side!
Making snow angels had to be tried as well.
Great way to tire out two boys!
We were very fortunate to be given a super duper dog crate when we collected Ruby. Very handy for the car, otherwise they climb about all over the place! Two bonny girls after their walk:
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