[Patsy's Parents]

Last June, I had written asking advice on bringing a puppy into a relationship with an older dog. Patsy was aloof and would leave the room the instant our new Irish Setter puppy Kelby came in. You all wrote that in time, they would grow into friends. After about 7 weeks, Patsy started playing with Kelby, and now they are fast friends. They wrestle, run and generally love each other. THey even sleep together, frequently with Kelby resting her head on her "sister's" back.

This weekend, we went to a dog event near us called Barktober-fest, for homeless dogs and good music. It was a beautiful autumn day, and we had the girls' photo taken. Here they are. It is amazing how tall Kelby sits. She was 7 months old yesterday and 50 pounds, and Patsy is 3 and a half years and 71 pounds.

I just had to share this picture!!

 

[Penny & Maggie's Mom]

PRECIOUS!!!!! What a beautiful duo they make.

 

[Kelbys'Dad]

Very nice pic of your two, but then..... I have a special fondness for the name Kelby. Your Kelby looks like she's a leaner.....leaning into Patsy while the pic was taken. They both look great.

 

[Oaklys Dad]

They look like they are joined at the shoulder now. Great looking pair you have there.

 

[Florabora22]

Oh my gosh, what a great picture! I'm so glad things are going well for Patsy and Kelby.

 

[3SweetGoldens]

Such a beautiful picture of them both! It sure looks like they are very best of friends now!:smooch:

 

[fostermom]

What a great picture. I love how Kelby is leaning into her sister!

 

[vrmueller]

That is a fantastic picture of your two girls!! They look like they couldn't spend one minute apart.

 

[Miss Happy]

So glad they became friends - enjoy them and the photo is terrific.

 

[Patsy's Parents]

Very nice pic of your two, but then..... I have a special fondness for the name Kelby.

How cool! How did you come up with Kelby? When my wife and I decided that we needed a second dog, I had two ideas for a name: Dog and Aileron (I am a pilot). Carol said no way to either, so we got serious. I am a retired Army Officer, and a good part of my career was spent as an Arabic linguist. In Arabic, Kelb means dog, and the "y" sound makes it first person possessive. So in Arabic, Kelby means "my dog", but is sounds wonderfully Irish! And there you go!

 

[marleysmummy]

Beautiful picture, and I love the story of Kelby's name!

 

[esSJay]

What a beautiful pic! Your girls are beautiful, and I love their charming smiles. I'm happy to hear that they are nearly inseparable now!

 

[LuckyPup]

I love the picture. Thanks for sharing. And I LOVE the meaning of Kelby's name. Very cool story.

 

[Willow52]

Beautiful girls! Glad it's all working out.

 

[BeauShel]

I am so glad that they have become the best of buddies. That picture just makes you smile because of their pretty smiles but the leaning into each other.

 

[DNL2448]

Aww how sweet, they are best buds, you can tell. Very nice picture, thank you for sharing.

 

[desilu]

That is a wonderful picture. So glad to hear that Kelby and Patsy are good friends now!