Abby Sunshine

A friend (and avid gardner) told me, “Dogs are ALWAYS guilty.” He said this last summer as he darted Abby a stern look while she was sniffing around my garden. It was almost as if Abby heard what he was saying because at that moment she started digging a hole. . . I couldn’t believe it. She really doesn’t dig holes. Truly!! Anyway, she chose to do it right there in front of him! Sheesh! Of course, he said, “See?!?”

Look at Abby today! What could she possibly do to a garden? Wouldn’t you think of her as a little buddy to have around while gardening? What about your pet?

Abby admired the new spring smells. She sat by the daffodils and took in new scents.

Is this mischief? I think not. Abby Sunshine was so relaxed as we admired the spring bloom, she even yawned.

Notice the flowering crab apple tree behind Abby. It is in full bloom and looks gorgeous.

Perhaps we’re catching her here–up to no good. It looks to me like she’s simply turning her head. She looks innocent to me.

Well, I saw my friend last week. He said, “I have something for you.” He returned promptly with three filthy tennis balls that Abby had left in his garden. I will have to admit, when looking into her eyes in this last photo, I’m beginning to wonder if she might be a little sick of looking at the lovely flowers. She might want to mix it up with some chasing, digging, hiding. . . .

I don’t know. Gardening makes a lovely photo shoot with your canine, but I’m wondering if a “doggie playground” might just be a little less manicured. What do you think?