February 2, 2022 by Cherry Lane
Our February Pet of the Month for Scallywags is Lara the Labradoodle!
By Rachael – Content Editor
Published February 2022
Here at Scallywags, we adore all creatures great and small, so we have decided to share some of our special friends with you. Every month we will be sharing a story with you about one of our paw-some pets. As well as some super adorable photographs. Introducing the very loveable Lara!
I was lucky enough to have the very special honour of speaking with Lara on her birthday.
Good morning Lara – and a very Happy Birthday to you! Are you having a lovely day so far?
Good morning. Yesh, I am having the best day thank you. I have had lots of cuddles and all of my humans are extra smiley and squeaky today.
That’s very good to hear. May I ask how old you are today?
Of course. I gets a bit confused with my age. My humans say I am 9, but my dog friends say I’m 59.
Well, you don’t look a day over fabulous Lara. So, are you spending your day with your best friend today?
Yesh. I have already had lots of cuddles with Mum. When she is at work I hang out with Nanna, she is my favourite because she gives me lots of extra treats – which Mum tells her off for!
Cheeky Nanna! If it was up to you, how would you spend your perfect day?
I would likes lots of belly rubs. And burgers. Oh, and a walk to the park. And more belly rubs. And burgers.
Sounds wonderful, do you have any special games to play at the park?
Yesh. I love it when Mum brings the ball. I like to play with the ball. It is my ball. I am good at fetching the ball, but I don’t give it back, because it is my ball.
Well, that seems fair enough to me. Does Mum have any special nicknames for you Lara?
Mum calls me lots of funny names. It’s mostly ‘Larabum’ or ‘Doodlebear’. When I get belly rubs, sometimes I am called ‘Big Chunk’. After a bath, my hair goes super curly wurly, so I transform into ‘Curlybum’.
Ah, so like a superhero?
Exactly! With a cape of curls.
Do you ever get in trouble with Mum for being naughty?
Yesh. I like to steal her socks and hide them up.
(Lara looks at me sadly)
It’s okay Lara, none of us are perfect. Now tell me, what are your favourite treats for when you have been really good?
Gravy bones! I loves the gravy bones. And gravy. And all the human food, but I has to make sure that my humans are not looking.
Very stealthy. I’ve heard you have a favourite toy as well?
CATERPILLAR! I love my caterpillar. I like to leave him in special places so my humans trip over him. The humans make so much noise when they trip, so I know that they love my surprises.
That sounds like fun! I have really enjoyed spending time with you today, Lara, thank you for sharing your special day with me.
You’re welcome. Although my Mum said there would be belly rubs. Where is belly rubs?
Of course, my apologies.
(Belly rubs commence)
Now, before I let you get on with the rest of your birthday celebrations, I have one last very important question for you.
Okay.
Are you a good girl?
Mum interrupts – “The BEST girl!”.
