Interview with an Ayla

Whatchu doin'?

This interview is intended for our adoption Facebook page.  If you haven't seen it yet, you can find it here.

Though our house has several four-legged inhabitants, none defines our household quite so much as Ayla.  She's the boss, the #1, but also sensitive, loyal and gentle.  To better help you get to know her, we sat down for a tea and a biscuit.

Dads: Thanks, Ayla, for taking the time to sit down with us and answer some questions.

Ayla: Technically, I've been glued to your side since you got home from the gym, so it really wasn't much of a bother.  But you're welcome.

Dads: Terrific.  So, let's start at the beginning.  How did you join our family?

Ayla: Wendy found me at a garbage dump next to a trailer park.  Eric thought I'd make a good companion for his little poodle, Maria.

Dads: Did you?

Ayla: Maria wasn't a fan, but fortunately Eric was and I got to stay anyway.

Rip roarin' ready to play!

Dads: What does your name mean?

Ayla: I'm told it's Turkish for "moon."  I'd better Google that and make sure it's correct before you put it in print . . . well, it's close enough.

Dads: So you've known Eric longer than any of the rest of us, right?  Even Stanley?

Ayla: That's right.

Dads: So how old would you be, then?

Ayla: A lady never reveals her true age, but I'm a dog, so I'm not sure that applies.  I'm about nine years old.

Dads: Nine?!  We'd never know it!  You've got the energy of a teenager!

Ayla: Thanks.  It's all natural.

Dads: Speaking of running around, what are your hobbies?

Ayla: Well, I enjoy Going for Long Walks, Rolling Around, Chasing Bunnies and Playing with My Friends.

This feels soooo good!

Dads: Have you ever caught a bunny?

Ayla:  Not a bunny, but a squirrel once.  It was my finest moment.

Dads: Who are you friends?

Ayla: Fritz and Stanley and Marley.  I like to play Bite Your Feet with the boys, but Marley and I are rough and tumble girls and we like to play Chase and Tackle.  Sometimes I like to tease Fritz with I'm Gonna Steal Your Toy.  I also like to play with the human boys in the house behind ours and their little dog.

Whatever I am, I am beautiful.

Dads: What kind of dog are you?

Ayla: I am a Medium-sized Black Dog.  I have purple on my tongue, a very short, solid black coat, a high-pitched bark and a very strong tail.  Your guess is as good as mine.

 Dads: Any fears?

Thunder is scary.

Ayla: I hate thunderstorms.

Dads: Are you looking forward to having a baby human around?

Playing tug of war with my human cousin, Darren.

Ayla: Yes.  I'm looking forward to someone with more stamina who can chase me around the backyard longer than you guys can.

Dads: Sorry, you run really fast!

I run really fast, even in the dark, in the snow!

Ayla: I don't deny it.

Dads: What would you tell someone considering us to be the family for their baby?

Ayla: Love has made us a family, and love can make us your family.  We may not be rich, but this we have in abundance.

Dads: Thanks again, Ayla.  Ummm, is it time for a walk?

Ayla: The W word!  Oh, yes, yes, yes!

Even doggie track stars get tired sometimes.