An Addition to the Family
Posted on: February 8, 2021
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Although some of you already know about this, I´m so excited to share this news. After some consideration, we adopted another dog, a little sister for Dot! Her name is Lia, she is three years old and a bodeguero, the same breed as our Dot. She is a bundle of energy and a real sweetheart. Dot is starting to get used to having her around. Like all new parents, we have taken tons of pictures.
Having fun at the beach.
You can be sure there will be more pictures!
90 Responses to "An Addition to the Family"
February 8, 2021 at 4:21 am
Adorable! Looks like they love the beach.
February 8, 2021 at 4:23 am
They sure do. We try to take them every day. Then I get to go to the beach too!
February 8, 2021 at 6:44 am
Lovely! Can’t wait for warmer, dryer weather in the Lower Mainland!
February 8, 2021 at 5:10 am
This post is precious. I’m so happy for the doggies!
February 8, 2021 at 5:15 am
Lia looks like a very happy dog 🙂 And Dot will appreciate the playmate, I have no doubt .
February 8, 2021 at 5:37 am
Lia seems to be very happy. Dot was a bit put out at first but has come around and enjoys playing with Little Lia. If only Lia would let her sleep and not eat all her food!
February 8, 2021 at 5:38 am
Great about the new addition – and what a cutie! Looks like Dot is pleased with Lia also. And hey, love the look of the weather for February!
February 8, 2021 at 5:40 am
She wasn´t at first but is OK with it now. She was an only dog for over 4 years. The weather has been gorgeous in the mid-20s. Hope you are doing OK.
February 8, 2021 at 5:43 am
Congratulations Darlene! How cute they both are!🥰
February 8, 2021 at 5:44 am
Thanks. They can be adorable, especially when they are sleeping!
February 8, 2021 at 6:12 am
Fabulous – looking forward to seeing more pics. Dot seems to have quite taken to her new ‘sister’.
February 8, 2021 at 8:40 am
Doe is being a good big sister and teaching Lia the house rules. We don’t think Lia ever lived in a house before but she is catching on.
February 8, 2021 at 7:31 am
Congratulations, Darlene. I see that Dot is sharing very nicely and that Lia feels the love of being part of a family. We owe a debt of gratitude to our four-legged friends. You would be very interested to know about what’s happening at the Vancouver SPCA since the onset of Covid19: “SPCA shelters in Vancouver have seen a formidable increase in online dog adoption applications, general manager Lorie Chortyk told Vancouver Is Awesome. “We’ve not only seen an increase in applications but the number of applications we’re getting per animal,” Chortyk said. “Sometimes it’s 200 people who apply for one dog.” The increase was first noticeable in mid-March when the pandemic was declared and SPCA adoption processes had to convert to online applications.”https://www.vancouverisawesome.com/vancouver-news/covid-pandemic-emptied-vancouver-spca-shelter-dogs-2725141. A dog is truly a wonderful companion.
February 8, 2021 at 8:47 am
I have heard this and more dogs are being adopted here in Spain as well. The concern here is that once the pandemic is over, dogs may be abandoned. I do hope that doesn’t happen. Dogs, and pets in general, are such great companions. I was pleased to see that in my mom’s care home in Alberta, pet visits were encouraged.
February 8, 2021 at 8:47 am
Congratulations on the newest member of your family! I would say that Lia has made herself right to home.
February 8, 2021 at 2:17 pm
Always great to have a new addition to the animal family. It’s great that Dot is adjusting so well. I hope you have many enjoyable years with Lia.
February 8, 2021 at 3:14 pm
Welcome, Lia!! She and Dot are absolutely gorgeous. I love the photographs of them together!
February 8, 2021 at 4:37 pm
Lovely photos and a companion for Dot it is good how she has adapted…I would love to get a companion for Saangchai but worried he wouldn’t adapt…He loves the dog next door but not so some of the soi dogs(strays) he sees them off …:)
February 8, 2021 at 11:50 pm
I was a bit worried but Dot loves playing with other dogs, especially other bodegueros. So we thought it should work out.
February 9, 2021 at 12:42 pm
Saangchai is picky some dogs he loves and some he really goes for ..he is top dog here..the little one next door always keeps low she knows he in charge but he lets her drink his water etc he loves her but she doesn’t challenge him which why I am wary…x
February 8, 2021 at 6:12 pm
Aw cutie. Dot not jealous clearly. Were you worried about that?
February 8, 2021 at 11:51 pm
I was worried about Dot being jealous at first as she´s been an only dog for over 4 years. But they are getting along well.
February 9, 2021 at 5:24 am
Congratulations on your new addition to the family. Lia looks smaller than Dot. Love the beach pictures. Lia looks like she’s not too sure about stepping into that vast sea. Priceless photos.
February 9, 2021 at 5:58 am
Thanks! Lia is only half the size of Dot. Bodegueros don´t usually like the water but they love digging in the sand and running on the beach. Glad you liked the photos.
February 9, 2021 at 6:20 am
I get the impression Lia may make her way into more of your blog posts, perhaps even book chapters. What a delight for Dot to have a sister!
February 9, 2021 at 8:12 am
I´m sure she will. She is already proving to be a bit of a character. Funny how they all have their own little personalities.
February 9, 2021 at 6:54 am
They are both so adorable!! I like having pets in pairs. A good friend clued us into that years ago and we have practiced it ever since!! love the pictures!!
February 9, 2021 at 8:14 am
I wasn´t sure if it would work as Dot had been an only dog for over 4 years. But it seems to be OK.
February 9, 2021 at 7:27 am
Oh, Darlene, Lia is so adorable and now Dot has a pal to run along with on the beach! Dot really seems to be docile…sharing her bed and sleeping with Lia. What a wonderful addition to your family.<3
February 9, 2021 at 8:16 am
Dot is trying hard to be a good role model for the little one. She does like having someone to play with, just not keen on sharing her food with her though. Double love for us. xo
February 9, 2021 at 1:20 pm
Lol, La dolce vita – it sure is a dog’s life Darlene. They have the life of leisure. Congrats on your new child ❤
February 9, 2021 at 6:32 pm
They are both having a good life now, even though they had a tough start. We love them to bits. xo
February 9, 2021 at 2:55 pm
Lia is a beauty, Darlene. So glad Dot and Lia get along right away. ❤
February 9, 2021 at 6:33 pm
I´m glad too. Dot is still our special girl and we make sure she knows it. Lia just wants to play with her all the time. Fun times. xo
February 10, 2021 at 9:49 pm
Darlene, I’m full of smiles at your wonderful photos of Lia and Dot! 😀 Lia has truly made herself at home – even if Dot looks a bit perturbed about sharing her bed! Aww… they are both so cute and full of personality. What a beautiful beach and it’s made my morning to hear the ocean! Wishing you all lots of fun! xx
February 10, 2021 at 10:46 pm
Thanks so much, Annika. So pleased you enjoyed this post and my girls.
February 11, 2021 at 1:32 am
That cannot be any cuter, Darlene. Those two are darling. I imagine they both love having company.
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February 11, 2021 at 4:52 pm
Congratulations on the new addition… Lia is a pretty name. I’m glad Dot seems to be accepting her well. Hope they continue to get on nicely.
February 11, 2021 at 6:43 pm
Thanks, Tori. So far so good. I think Lia suits her and we often call her little Lia.
February 12, 2021 at 2:21 am
They’re both so adorable! Looks like they had a blast at the beach.
February 12, 2021 at 4:33 am
They love the beach and we go almost every day. They need to run off all that energy, especially the little one.
February 12, 2021 at 8:16 am
So much fun! You make it look easy to bring a new dog into the family, but I bet at times its a bit trying…? Particularly, perhaps, for Dot!
February 12, 2021 at 8:21 am
We have had some stressful moments and Dot has been a bit annoyed at times but we are managing. But it has been fun for the most part. Double trouble but double love too. xo
February 12, 2021 at 2:06 pm
Dynamic Dog Duo! 🙂
February 13, 2021 at 2:21 am
Exactly!! Thanks, Rebecca.
February 13, 2021 at 3:41 am
I think dogs are happier accompanied by their own mini pack. Kind thinking on your part.
February 13, 2021 at 4:51 am
Lia and Dot look like they are becoming fast friends. Love the beach video! Congrats on the newest family addition. What a sweetie.
February 13, 2021 at 5:23 am
They are for the most part. There is some sibling rivalry. Lia is a sweetie and I think she knows it.
February 16, 2021 at 3:26 am
wonderful Darlene! So cute! Enjoy the cuties! They’re gorgeous!
February 18, 2021 at 6:37 am
Aww… Lia is adorable, and Dot seems to be a good big sister. “Lia and Dot”- doesn’t that sound like a children’s book you need to write?
February 18, 2021 at 8:00 am
It does, doesn’t it. Perhaps when Amanda is finished travelling.
February 27, 2021 at 12:05 am
Oh, too cute. I’ve got a Jack Russel and they look similar.
February 27, 2021 at 2:35 am
Thanks. They are part Jack Russel and part Fox Terrier, and probably a bit of whippet too. Thanks for stopping by.
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February 8, 2021 at 3:28 am
These are great pictures, Darlene. Lia is very cute.
February 8, 2021 at 3:55 am
She is cute and learning the house rules.