shelby aka Gomez (click here to learn why I'm called Shelby Gomez,)

Hi! My name is Shelby. I am an English Springer Spaniel and I live at Singing Dog Ranch.  I was born on Christmas day 2003 in West Virginia.   My registered name is Eastgatewedgwood Winterstorm.   How did I get from West Virginia to California?  Well, therein lies my tale... While I was just a puppy romping around in West Virginia with my doggie mom and Michelle, my #1 human mom, a nice lady in California was very sad because her favorite doggie had died.  At the same time, my #1 mom thought it might be a good idea for me to find a forever home where I could be top dog!  That's where Auntie Marie comes in.  Auntie Marie lives in Texas.  She heard that I was looking for a new home and she put mom #1 and mom #2 together.  The next thing I know I'm going for a ride in the car to a big noisy place I'd never seen before.  Mom #1 kissed and hugged me,   put me in my crate and I was rolled away.   I'm not sure what happened next, but  after a very long time and a lot of strange sounds and smells, a kind lady opened my crate and said "Welcome to California!"  All I could think was "I gotta pee and poop soooo bad"!

Here I am sitting on a bale of alfalfa in the barn.  I'd rather eat alfalfa than sit on it.  I love it so much I've earned the nickname "Hay Dog".

Things I Like Unstuffing stuffed toys - One of my favorite games is a contest.   Tramp and I see who can rip the stuffing out of a new toy the fastest.   The first one who gets to the squeaker wins.  I like to leave a trail of stuffing wherever I go...especially outside where it blows like little clouds all over the yard. Kong Toys - stuffed with food, of course! Playing with Tramp - the rougher the better...I like to grab Tramp by the scruff of her neck and drag her across the floor.  This is a pretty good trick considering Tramp weighs 55 pounds! Recycling the empty feed bags - picture it! Chasing the chickens - When I first got here I was afraid of the chickens and geese and turkeys.  But I soon learned they were more afraid of me.  I would never hurt one though...hee, hee, hee! Things I Don't Like Standing Still - for qnything, but especially having my muddy feet wiped E-Collars - see the "E-collar Blues" Being told NO Being patient - it's just so hard! The clippers around my face - they tickle Not being allowed to get dirty ALL THE TIME I don't see what the big deal is about paw prints on the sheets??? My Motto ~ Curb your enthusiasm!

After I took care of that we jumped in the car and three   hours later (and lunch at a nice Mexican restaurant) I was at Singing Dog Ranch.   You would think any ordinary dog would be overwhelmed by all that.  But not me!  I hit the ground running and haven't stopped since. I love it here at Singing Dog Ranch, with my best friend Tramp and Coconut the cat.  There are chickens to chase and horses to tease and lots of hugs and kisses to get.  I will always love my mom #1 and thank her and Auntie Marie for making all my dreams come true.