Libby #2 Yellow Labrador Retriever Female 6 Years Old ID #3552

Libby #2 is now available: https://www.petfinder.com/dog/libby-76085198/pa/warrington/brookline-labrador-rescue-pa06/

April 18, 2025

Life with Libby is full of surprises!

Each day, Libby shows us something new.  In just two weeks, Libby knows where most of the “essentials” are in the house:  food, toys, treats, bells, and leashes.  She is first in line to the leash hanger to get her walk – she does love her walks (which are more like strolls).  She is first to the door to run into the yard – she absolutely LOVES to run, and run, and run.  She will quickly tire herself out just romping.  Oftentimes, she can be seen running out of the house, into the yard, with a toy which she will then carry around.

The yard is littered with Libby’s contraband and the stuffing that was once a toy.

Libby is getting better with some noises – the hair dryer is no longer evil, and traffic doesn’t make her so uneasy.  She stands alert when she hears a new noise and looks to FM for reassurance that it’s OK.  That’s a big improvement from slinking away.  But sometimes new things are a little scary. The vacuum cleaner makes her simply get out of the way (no barking or attacking it).  The ceiling fan made her so nervous that she wouldn’t come into the room, even though everyone was in there.  In just a few minutes of testing the threshold, Libby decided it wasn’t so bad and came in.  She does, however, look up to make sure the ceiling fan is held at bay.  A little patience goes a long way with Libby.

Libby finally sat down on a dog bed and then laid on it – for all of about five seconds.

She hasn’t tried it since.  For some reason, she just likes the floor.  She never tries to get on furniture, even though the resident dogs are there.  She answers to “Libs,” “Libbity Bibbity,” “Libby Lou,” and “Gus” (because FM gets them mixed up quite often).  She does come when called, usually the first time. She is keenly alert and always ready to investigate.  Her natural curiosity is absolutely endearing.  She likes to follow FM around but has just the right amount of independence.

Life with Libby in her foster home will end soon. This sweetheart will be ready to find her forever home.  Some lucky adopter will soon be so very happy when they start their own life with Libby.

April 16, 2025

Life with Libby continues to be an adventure!

Over the weekend, Libby went to a Brookline event where she met lots of people and lots of dogs. She was great with all of them. She let everyone pet her and even took treats from some new friends.  It was wonderful to see her wiggle butt! She seemed a little nervous when no dogs were around, but she continues to get more confident each day. Since then, she goes outside without the resident dogs, finds a quiet place alone, or just investigates on her own.

Libby still will not sleep on a dog bed. Sitting on it was the closest she’s been to laying on it. She is still as a great officemate and will occasionally urge FM to get up and walk around. She’s better than a smartwatch! Libby also has shown that she can follow a routine. For example, she knows that when FM needs some time to herself, the crate is a great safe space. She puts herself into the crate on her own without being told, especially at night when it’s time for bed.  She also understands that FM needs her sleep, so Libby doesn’t make a peep until the alarm goes off.

Libby loves attention. She often will push past the resident dogs to make sure that she gets her fair share and then some. She is still a slow eater and would do well being able to graze. Libby is getting even better on walks. She is learning to walk in the heel position and not pull. Today, she saw a squirrel and didn’t yank. It took some coaxing, but she learned to look and not react.  Libby will do well with consistent training and one-on-one time with her someone special.

Life with Libby gets further from the farm every day.  This pretty girl has so much love to give.  She will make a great companion for some lucky adopter.

April 12, 2025

Life with Libby is full of firsts!  In just a short time, she has come such a long way.

Earlier this week, Libby learned the stairs – all hardwood – to the second floor.  She navigated them with ease and was so proud of herself.  She kept racing up and down them just because she could.  Within a short while, she was exhausted.   FM was thrilled because that meant she could sleep in her bed instead of on the couch and could work in her office instead of the dining room.  Libby adjusted just fine to both changes, including snoozing in the office by FM’s chair.

The weather has been yucky, so Libby’s walks haven’t been super long.  She is getting better, though.  The zigging and zagging are less, and Libby actually gets excited when she sees her leash.  While Libby isn’t much of a puller, she will react to a bird, rabbit, or squirrel. People don’t faze her. She will chase rabbits and squirrels in the yard, so probably no cats in Libby’s permanent home. The rain doesn’t stop Libby, either.  She’s a true Lab, loving every drop of water without a worry about FM’s floors.

Another first for Libby was squeakies.  She received her box of goodies from Brookline, which contained some pretty fun stuff.  Libby loved the squeaky and quickly absconded with it.

Then she found the tug toy, which she carried with her, running through the house and playing keep away with the resident dogs.

Ultimately, Libby shared with everyone, and a good time was had by all.

Libby had her first visit to the vet as well.  She was such a good girl.  The staff absolutely loved her, and more than one tech asked to take her home.  She weighed in at 71.5lbs., which surprised FM as super strong and pretty solid. She got a clean bill of health and lots of pets and ear rubs.

April 9, 2025

Life with Libby is good!  Every day, we learn more about this lovely lady!  She has started to settle into a routine and become accustomed to the many new sights and sounds off the farm.

Libby sleeps through the night in her crate, but she still hasn’t discovered the softness of a dog bed (although she will rest her head on a snuffle mat.). Each morning, she bounds out the door into the yard to greet the new day.  She LOVES running around the yard.

She matches Dolly’s energy level well, and they run until they drop.  Libby understands when it is time for breakfast and dinner, running right up to the food bin to get her bowl.  In fact, this is the only time FM has heard her bark.  She still doesn’t wolf down her food, so FM needs to stand nearby to make sure the resident dogs don’t sneak in to finish it off before she does.

This girl is a great work partner.  She sits and snoozes by the chair.  Sometimes, she even photobombs the Teams meetings, staring intently at the people talking in the little box on the table.  Everyone who sees her work ethic adores her and comments on how beautiful she is. Speaking of work, now that Libby is retired from the farm, she is looking for alternative employment.  FM thinks that she has a calling as an interior designer.  Libby likes to rearrange things.  She doesn’t hurt them; she just moves them.  It’s almost like she doesn’t approve of where FM has placed them.  When she gets ready to redesign, a clear “uh-uh” or “leave it” does the trick.

Libby has started to play with toys and has even discovered the joy of bones!

She is pretty good about sharing and doesn’t seem overly possessive of them.  She did shred one of the stuffies, but truth be told, the resident dogs helped with that, too.

Libby has been walking around the neighborhood with Dolly to accompany her.  Libby isn’t a real puller, but she does zig-zag so that the leashes get tangled.  She’ll get the hang of it soon.

Every day is a new adventure.  Stay tuned to hear more about life with Libby.

April 6, 2025

Libby is a 6-year-old yellow girl who weighs about 85 lbs.

Lady Libby came to hang her leash at our house after her rescue ride yesterday.  She is a beautiful, inquisitive girl who has spent her last day on the farm.  Whatever concern she had about leaving that life quickly disappeared when she met the resident dogs.  Libby and Dolly hit it off instantly, and the joy on Libby’s face shone through.  They have been romping through the freshly seeded yard without a care in the world.

She thought playing “catch me if you can” with Gus was fun, too.

There are so many new sights and sounds here that Libby is always on the move.  The TV and washing machine are particularly interesting to her. She has started to discover toys and likes to make sure she samples everything.  She eats well, although she doesn’t scarf down her food like the resident Labs.  Libby appears to be housebroken and has not had an accident.  She has even learned to ring the resident dogs’ bell to go out!  She also knows that the refrigerator holds food and is right by it whenever the door opens.

The crate isn’t Libby’s favorite place, but she will go in and stay there for the night.  She also had a little difficulty getting into the car, but nicely laid down ride home.  Tomorrow, we will try walking the neighborhood on a leash and set out to learn some basic commands. n

As Libby settles in, more of her personality appears.  She is a happy, active dog who likes being with people and other dogs. We can’t wait to see this girl blossom.