Phoenix

Phoenix came from Pawsitive Match two years ago.  Before that she came from a dumpster on one of the reservations.

She's a beautiful Shepherd Something.  Sheds great gobs of hair in June and December despite the hopes of her Mom and Dad that her sleek coat would be almost maintenance free.  Great disposition.  Waggy tail.  Played hide 'n' seek with my husband (even though it was the first time they'd met), and happily slobbered all over Lobo until he decided that yes, she could be one of his select group of friends.

I've told you that Lobo is very choosy about who he plays with.  This one took some time - walking around the entirety of the dog park until, when it was nearly time to go and Phoenix had laid down to protest the suggestion of more exercise and bemoan the fact that there was nothing she could do to entice him, he turned and pounced in play mode.  New life!  The two chewed each other's necks and tails from a sitting position, then standing.  Then they burst into an all out game of chase that lasted several minutes.

Patience could be Phoenix's middle name.  She persevered and won.

Good dog!  Lucky Lobo.