Sabrina was not what we were used to. We - mom, dad, and our two girls - enjoyed the love of one doggie for 19 years. Our second one won our hearts when, as a 6-week old tiny puppy, she waddled over and fell asleep with her head on my shoe. When our younger daughter Lee moved into her own house, she took the dog with her. I missed the dog, but they visited often and we were all close. She passed at an early age from Lyme disease, and it was very sad for all when she was put down. Both of these dogs were true ladies: very polite and dainty in their manners. Then came Sabrina. Lee needed another friend to share her space and life with, and she found the PG SPCA/HS and their adoptable dogs online. Based on size and features, Lee arranged a PetSmart interview with Sabrina. The first hint that this doggie was different was when Sabrina paid attention to everything happening in the store, especially the other animals, but very little to Lee. But she did eventually come to her and sit with her - she needed a rest from the excitement. It was clear that she was an animal that liked hugs and pets - even if she acted a little ADD. But she was no lady! We later learned that Sabrina had been adopted twice before and returned. We are now very grateful that she was. We also understand why! Sabrina is just the kind of dog that gets into trouble simply because she acts like a dog. She chases butterflies. She romps around the house bounding into things. She likes to climb on people. But she is also the most loving dog we have had. She lives to be petted, insisting on it by sitting on laps and nudging your hand with her head. She wants attention when you are around her. Whatever she is, she is the opposite of aloof. She is just right. Lee leaves her for work all day. She patiently waits for Lee's return and all the attention she can generate. She runs away climbing fences whenever the leash slips. With patience, Sabrina has softened the behavior edges. She does accept some limits, reluctantly. She recently jumped on Lee giving her a black eye, but it was an accident born of love. She was never a barker, something we greatly appreciate. So we traded our ladies for a regular dog. We thank the others for sending her back. The lesson is that you can work with the animals and patiently adapt them suit. It just amazes us about the trust and love dogs give expecting so little for all they give. I now wonder how much Sabrina has trained and adapted us.