Drake's first gotcha day

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elliemo
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Drake's first gotcha day

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Drake came into our life at 90mph a year ago today. We had gone to MKF to meet another Labrador and Glenys suggested we might like to meet Drake too. She was spot on and it was love at first sight. I think he'd decided we weren't leaving without him as he towed us round to the car and eagerly jumped into the boot - only to be found sitting on the passenger seat by the time we opened the door so Plan B for the journey with his new mum sitting in the back with him. Since then we've moved on a lot and he now walks beautifully on the lead (except when he's somewhere new and VERY exciting when he pulls like a steam train - but we're getting there and he travels very calmly in the car.
He's the softest, most lovable and loving Labrador ever - he likes cuddles and tummy tickles, playing ball and exploring the delights of Rivington every day. He loves people and always has good manners when he meets them and he's definitely "best pals" with our grandchildren.
He's been on a cottage holiday in the lakes and stayed a couple of nights in a hotel with us and took it all in his stride. He's completed two training courses which were great fun for him and us and he's starting his good citizen training in a couple of weeks.
Thanks go to Glenys for her matching skills and for letting us bring Drake into our home. He's got his paws right under the table and firmly fixed in our hearts. He brings sunshine into every day and creates smiles all round.

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What a heartwarming update. Drake sounds adorable :1972:
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:1951: :1951: A lovely update. Drake has had a lovely first year. I think he made the right choice when you came along :1968: bless him.

The first of many gotcha's, I'm sure.
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Lovely update, how time flies. So pleased to hear you are enjoying him and he you, thanks for giving the lovely Drake his forever home :love3:

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:beerandwhistle: :2799: Happy 1st Gotcha Day Drake :2799: :beerandwhistle:
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Lovely update :love3:
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Happy first gotcha Drake.
Sounds like you have had a great first year. :1966: :1966:
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HAPPY 1ST GOTCHA DRAKE.

You sound like a super boy, so glad you have a lovely home.

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HAPPY FIRST GOTCHA DAY DRAKE

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You sound an absolute dream. :love2: :love2:
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:occasion7: A very happy 1st Gotcha day Drake! you sound a lovely, clever chap,
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:occasion7: Happy 1st Gotcha Day Drake :occasion7:


Lovely update and sounds like you have landed on all 4 Paws :love5:

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Happy 1st Gotcha Day Drake :love2:

A lovely update & good luck in your good citizen training :thumbup:

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Happy 1st Gotcha Day Drake

Drake :love5: sounds absolutely gorgeous and so much fun. Please keep the updates coming I love to hear about the adventures these lovely labs have in their new homes :thumbup:

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Drake you sound like fun!!!!

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Isn't it strange how you go to meet one lab but Glenys introduces you to another! I'm sure that scenario is played out for many of us - me included, I was sure I wanted a bitch but Glenys thought I might like a dog...... Hmmmm.... Am I glad she was right :bighug:

Happy first gotcha Drake :beerandwhistle:

Murphy's is following soon :1964:
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