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Sorrel's Gotcha Day

Today is Sorrel's  gotcha day, a year ago she came here unable to walk or eat for fear. Very slowly and boy has it taken a while she is becoming a dog who is enjoying life. Still incredibly scared of strangers we have overcome many of our fears and anxieties and had an event full year.

Today I can wait for my special cake
 
A year ago I stole any food I could

But I slowly felt at home

With lots of cuddles

And following my mate
Sometimes wet
Franklin showed me how to play

Trying to make friends with Fizz was hard

But my mate let me share his bed

I went through my puppy stage

Enjoyed being brushed
And learnt to enjoy walks

And chilling out

Posing
Having to find my own food

Dressing for Christmas
Bet you wish you had this one
Bringing friends back after our walk


Finding my safe place

sniffing

Gardening
My best toy

Action shot
Out and about, this is really scary for me
And just looking as cheeky as I can
It's been a good year.

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