MAYA (pronounced Myya) is one of three puppies who were the accidental litter of a beautifully natured black labrador bitch. Father is unknown. The pups are 8 weeks old (24.07.07) and all absolutely gorgeous babies. Maya has a sister called Melody and a brother called Freddie.
 
Jackie, her fosterer, says "Maya is such a lovable little puppy. Since she has arrived, we have only had one little accident, and that was right by the backdoor, and I was eating my dinner, and wasnt quick enough, so that wasn`t her fault".
 
"Gizmo told her off, as she jumped into his bed, but while he was in it, he did get a bit of a shock. Since then, she has sought of avoided him, but Gizmo did go up to her later on and had a sniff, and wagged his tail so thats a good sign".
 
"Bridie had a couple of barks at Maya, when she first come in, but then was just sniifing. Bridie did try to play with her in the garden, Maya barked at Bridie lol, and they went running off up the garden, until Maya realised I wasnt there, and came running back to"
 
"Maya will follow us everywhere, she loves to run after me up the garden, but I have to be careful as she runs between my legs lol. I thought I would try calling her and slapping my knees with my hands to see what she would do, and she did come running, just luck I think, but I`ll keep doing it".
 
"She did her business in the garden a couple of times and I gave her plenty of praise straight away, I think she is going to be an easy dog to train. She is so interested in what you are doing. She ate well tonight, and had a paddle in her water bowl lol"
 
"Maya loves cuddles, and being close to you. She fell asleep today on my son, who was layed out on the sofa, I tried getting a pic, but as he had a black top on and she is black, so you couldnt see her".
 

Kissing cousins..............Maya and Bridie..................say aaaaaaaaah:)

We would like to say a very big thankyou to BURNS for donating puppy food for our foster pups.

Maya & Friends  

UPDATE ON MAYA
 
Maya is settling in great. After some initial worries on the first two days where she would jump up at Matthew our son, nipping at his face and back of his head - in her excitment -  he, understably, got quite upset and our older dog Krissy was extremely put out at receiving the same. 
 
However a week on, Maya and Matthew absolutely adore each other and play together all the time.  Krissy in the last two days has also been playing with Maya quite a lot- so all is working out very well! 
 
Maya has her bed that she sleeps in at night time - however in the day time she has taken to sleeping (for the moment until she gets bigger) in the under basket of Matthews stroller!.. its so funny.. I'II really try and get a photo of it!  Maya is an adorable little thing.  
 
Maya had her initial vaccinations last Friday and is having her second lot plus microchipping a week Friday.
 
We'd just like to say a huge thank you for taking a chance with us, with Matthew being so young.  He really loves her and its just what we had hoped for  - in that he would grow up with 'his own' dog.  She is so estatic to see him each morning - and after he's had a day at nursery.  (he doesn't ask to watch TV anymore while I make dinner too- which is an added bonus - we are 'mean' and hardly let him watch any TV at all - he doesn't need too - he has the dogs and his toys).. anyway.. thank you!

FURTHER UPDATE ON MAYA

Maya has been excellent (so far) off the lead , I carry a few kibble bits (from her dinner allowance) and call her and she comes back immediately and gets a bit of the kibble... she is definitely a Lab... she LOVES her food - she wolfs it down!   She has however started digging - but Krissy did that too when she was a puppy.. so we'll get that sorted.    She follows Krissy everywhere - not wanting to be left out at all - they are very close - its great to see!  Maya is growing very fast - a few have said she'll be a big dog...hmm.. we'll just have to see!

SIX MONTHS OLD
 
Michelle says "She is doing great!.................. we all love her to bits!
 
Pictures are of Maya taken last week, she's 6 mths old now and as big as Krissy - we think she'll be a very big girl.  She gorgeous and loves playing.  I had to get pictures of her once we'd worn her out or she won't sit still".

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