Tessa - Liven' my Best Dog Life!

By Mike Hymas

I just turned 4 in March. If I could go anywhere it would be the beach, I would have so much fun!

Woof and Hello neighbors! Some of you may know me but for those that don't I live with Val, Abbie and the boys.  My name is Tessa. I am golden doodle. That's right folks my mom is a golden doodle and my dad is a white poodle. Between the two it makes me one cute curly white princess. When my family found me I lived in Idaho with my 6 sisters and 1 brother. It was a nice home but I wasn't to happy about having to share the attention with 7 siblings. I was super excited when the Gregory's fell in love with me and brought me to my new home in Provo.  

I just turned 4 in March. Which in dogie years makes me 32. I guess I'm past my puppy years because I've calmed down some. I have a great personality and love when friends and family come to visit. I am super outgoing, a little hyper and love being around people! I make it a point to get your attention and am so cute you will become one of my best friends almost instantaneously. If my persistent barking and climbing on you doesn't work, then my adorable looks will. After I get to know you I will sit down, just ignore you or walk away. It's OK, don't take it personal. I do that to everyone. 

Abbie and I are best friends and I go almost everywhere with her. I love riding in the car while she runs errands and does her shopping, but what girl doesn't. It makes my day when I get to jump in the backseat of the car, hang my head out the window creating as much attention as I can and let the wind blow through my curly white hair.  If I am lucky Abbie stops off at Costco where she spoils me with my favorite goodies. Oh how I love those chicken and beefy bacon treats.

I enjoy playing crazy games with the family. I think my favorite is hiding a ball under the couch or bed, barking and digging until they pay attention to me. I love it when they throw the ball and I retrieve it. I like any toy that squeaks or makes noise. I have a big monkey that I like to wrestle and fight with. I make sure the monkey knows that I am the boss and I am always the winner. Like every dog I have my quirks, but if you ask my family I am cute, cuddly, crazy and super smart. I am one lucky girl to have such a great family. I think I'll stay here and let them continue to spoil me longer.