It’s been 3 years since we adopted our little Princess, making her 6 years old now (though you certainly wouldn’t know it & she’ll always be my ‘little’ Molly)!
Princess Molly
It’s been an eventful year for Molly. In May she was ‘guest of honor’ at our wedding, proving that (save for trying to eat the confetti!) she really could behave like a little angel, at least for one day 
the confetti proved irresistible
Her ‘modelling career’ really took off as well, when my Mum started knitting house coats to donate to charity…
supermodel Molly models one of Granny’s projects
She welcomed not one but six foster dogs into our home & helped them on their way to forever homes of their own.
with foster dog Buddy
& in between all this activity, she still found plenty time to do a little relaxing…
it’s a hard life!
full on roach
… & get up to a little mischief!
taking counter surfing to a whole new level!
& I thought it was cats that liked to hide in boxes!
In November, Molly very sadly lost her ‘big brother’, Max. The pair had been together for the whole 3 years she was with us, & complemented each other perfectly: Max was a calming influence on Molly, teaching her manners around other people & dogs; Molly introduced fun into Max’s life, taught him how to play & the joy of affection.
missing Max
Molly had never been an only dog & we felt it was important for her to have continuing companionship after losing Max. With this in mind we soon fostered 2 young male greyhounds, Sandy & Dennis. The three of them got on so well, we quickly decided to adopt them.
Molly enjoys her privileges as ‘big sister’
Molly has really taken to her ‘little brothers’, & seems to have adapted well to her new role as ‘top dog’. I never thought I’d see the day when my crazy little Molly was the one teaching other dogs how to behave, but she’s doing a smashing job so far.
happy girl
Obviously with the boys being new we are spending a lot of time & energy on their training & socialisation etc. However, I think it’s important to make sure Molly doesn’t feel left out of all this so have been trying to include her as much as possible. I have also decided to try some agility work with her so we have something which is for just the two of us, so watch this space…!
looking forward to another year with my girl
Happy anniversary Molly-moo – you’ll always be my special little girl!
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Lovely, lovely , lovely! A real antidote to the winter blues!
I have had to really restrain myself these last few weeks: Looking at all 3 curled up together in your FB pics, I have been so tempted to say: “Oh, look at the 3 of them on the sofa together – can’t you keep them”? But as a foster mum myself, I know how tiresome it can be repeatedly explaining. I really felt for Molly when Max was so suddenly taken from you, but looking at those pics of her curled up with Sandy and Dennis, she did seem to be taking some comfort from their companionship.
And best of luck with the agility thing – ironically, I decided at christmas after watching a couple of GH’s perform fantastically at agility (online) that I am going to try and find the time to see if Greta (who I bought home a year ago this week) is up for some fence jumping! Way to go molly! I think you have been promoted to Queen Molly now!
So sweet, happy birthday to Molly! I’m sure she’s a fantastic big sister, it’s amazing how they adapt and grow when younger ones are brought into the mix (my brother’s dog recently became a big sister too and has become so much calmer). Looks like you’ve all had a busy year!
Way to goooooo Molly !
What an adorable princess she is
Sometimes… it is amazing what can happen after a tragedy… Our Merlin had to really step out into the lime light after Nimue passed away and he has been thriving because he knew he had to be move up in rank. I guess these things just unfold in unexpected ways.
Best wishes, as always to you & your family !
xo
Happy Birthday to Miss Molly!! Lucky all of you to be together