So the Dina week two update is a good one. She's doing great and we're all enjoying having her around. Of course, we've had a few ups and downs:

Ups - She's much more relaxed, she's eating better, she's learning to sit and stay better, and she's not pulling on her leash when we walk her.

Downs - She's had one accident in the house, she still tries to dart out the door, and she sheds hair all over.

Side effect - We finally have a total tally on the cost of adopting the dog. Realize the dog had to have a few accessories and necessities, such as a fence (for the backyard). This last item was *really* costly. Because it was fence, lot survey, and irrigation system repairs (twice). Then we had vet bills, food, gotta get the dog a doggie bed, blankets, combs, brushes, collars, leashes....but we did save money as Zandra is making home made doggies biscuits which Dina just loves.

Worth it? You bet!

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Announcing the latest arrival in our household -- Dina!

Dina is our new 7 year old black Labrador mix. We think she's part Chow as well, but as with most rescue dogs, we don't really know that much about her.

So far, she's been great around the house. She is house trained (thank goodness!) and is very mellow. We are getting used to having a dog and so are the kids. Dina is being very good and barking at the kids when she's had enough of them.

Here are some pictures:





These are from her Animal Rescue site - http://www.paw-rescue.org I have to say that I am so impressed by these folks. After we got the medical records for Dina, it's clear that they sunk a lot of time, effort, and money into rehabilitating our dog.



This is a picture of her lounging in her new home.

I'll post more pictures of her soon in the pictures section.

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