Here’s Darby with the prehistoric footprint of an old relative–the Darbysaurus!

Lesley Vanderpoel

Darbysaurus

Darby went on his first official hike today (Saturday, Aug. 7). It was a short one at a historical site by my parents’ house.  He’s still a bit afraid of steps and curbs and such.  But he climbed up on this boulder all by himself.  He was scampering over rocks and logs like they weren’t even there.  Usually on walks he stays right behind me at all times, but today he was running ahead with his tail wagging like crazy. A few times while going up a very steep hill he lost his footing and tumbled backwards a few feet but he sprang back up like a rocket and was off! I definitely have me a hiking dog.

–Lesley Vanderpoel

Darby Rocks!

Darby Goes Hiking

Darby and Lesley

Darby found a home with Lesley Vanderpoel, in Chicopee, MA. Lesley sent the following note from her iPhone on her long drive back North:

“I have to tell you that this puppy is amazing! We bonded really well on the way back to my aunt’s house and now he follows me everywhere.  At first he was a bit shy of other people but that’s changing. When we left this morning he was playing tag with my aunt’s black lab. He seems so happy and content, eating and drinking well.
We’ve been hitting all the rest stops for pee breaks and it’s taking twice as long because everyone’s coming to ask questions about him. Each time he meets a new person his confidence grows and the tail starts wagging like crazy!
He’s the best investment I’ve ever made.
Thanks again!”

And thank you, Lesley, for giving Darby a loving home!

Puppy Four:  Darby, Male, 8:51, 5.11 oz.

Rosewood's Darby