Gracie #11 Silver Labrador Retriever Female 7 Years Old ID#3524

September 21, 2024

Happy Saturday! We’re happy to report that Gracie is settling in nicely and is enjoying the day at home helping me to do some painting and much needed organizing. Gracie and Bella follow me from room to room and in true lab fashion, they find the spots to lay exactly where I need to be.Yesterday we went to the vet for a visit and she was a favorite among the staff and waiting room patients who were in awe of her beautiful color. Gracie does in fact have a UTI so she is now on antibiotics and after she finishes that course, she can be spayed and then a bit after that, will have a good dental cleaning to ensure her teeth and gums will be healthy for years to come. Doc says that she can see out of her right eye after being told that she’s blind in that eye. He says that she can see movement and objects and though it might not be as clear as her other eye, it is healthy.Gracie is wasting no time getting used to living with a family. Bella seems to like her though it means she has to share getting loved on with Gracie. She’s a good sport and doesn’t mind sharing.We hope everyone has a wonderful weekend! We’ll check back in soon.

September 19, 2024

Well it’s been nearly 24 hours since Gracie left the farm and from what we can tell so far, getting loved on is her favorite! She wiggles her whole little body anytime someone leaves the kitchen and comes back in. There are lots of new things to get used to including steps, going potty outside and comfy puppy beds. She seems to prefer the cool tile and maybe that’s simply because her luscious fur is thick and hot. We did give her a bath and she sat patiently in the shower as we washed away her old life. She is model ready after her spa appointment. We are working on potty training with lots of praise though she goes little spurts frequently. She may have a UTI which we’ll have checked at her vet appointment tomorrow.

I slept on the sofa last night so that I could keep an eye on her and let her outside if she needed. She took a long time to settle but eventually stole a pillow and carried it to the tile and slept next to it. She was up bright and early, had breakfast and helped the kids get ready for school and took her time sniffing around the yard. Today we are working on getting her more comfortable with our routine.

She likes the company of the other pups but so far seems  most happy with love from people. She is very happy and very wiggly and she might just be a goofball with her silly faces. It’s funny that this is the same girl! We’ll check back in soon with another update!