I can't believe it!!!!

Background: I have been very sure about the fact that I don't want or need a dog at the present time. Some time in the future, yes I will probably get a dog BUT it will be one that DOES NOT SHED. Right now I still travel a lot and I don't want the hassle of arranging pet care. Besides, I had children, I've done the nuture thing. This is my break time. The kids are grown and I am enjoying my relatively free days here. . .and yet.

Tuesday someone dumped a puppy on our doorstep, literally. Danielle saw a car stop out front and then speed off with a black fur ball chasing it. She went outside and there was a black puppy. Yes indeedy. A black puppy delivered to my door by the universe. (Jane I can hear you laughing from here) Well long story short. Her name is Abby (for abandoned). She does shed. Best guesses at lineage are black lab or border collie. She's black with a white patch on her chest and a little white on all four paws. She seems to be a very sweet dog, and hopefully easily trained, as we don't have any idea what we are doing. Anyway, trip to the vet (yes she's healthy) and dog store for supplies and we have a new definition of the words "free dog". Wish us well, we will need it!!!!

Good news is she made it 7 hours last night without an accident. I think that's pretty good!