Ashleigh Formen

She had debated taking her patrol car out today. This was, in terms, work-related business. But Ashleigh didn't want to be intimidating, nor did she care to drive down to the station to pick up her cruiser. Instead, Ashleigh had come straight from home. Although finding a new K-9 partner was of business, Ashleigh also considered it a personal matter. She would be bonded to this dog until it's retirement, or some other circumstance. In a way, the new dog would be a part of her. And she approached this matter personally as well.

It felt odd, to be finally replacing her former dog partner, Bear. After Bear had succumbed to cancer, Ashleigh spent most of her time doing simple cop duties of street patrolling and giving speeding tickets. She hadn't jumped into real action since Bear was gone. But, she was back at it when her boss gave the clearance to find another partner. So, Ashleigh found herself here. German Shepherds were the prime partner. They were loyal to the bone, athletic, and very powerful creatures. The mere thought of raising another dog to patrol with her made Ashleigh slightly giddy, and an ounce nervous. First, she had to find the right partner. Not every dog was cut out for the job. Hopefully, one of these dogs would.

Hauling herself out of her Jeep, Ashleigh double-checked the address she had written down. She had previously talked to the owner, briefly on the phone, but she had never met the owner. She approached the house, took a deep breath, and hit the doorbell. Here goes nothing, Ashleigh thought.

Isabella Wayson

Isabella had been waiting for a lady to come and look at the now adolescent German Shepherds that she had yet to find homes for. She was a responsible breeder and both parents were her beloved pets so it only made sense that she would keep the pups until they found new homes. But she was excited to hear from a lady who worked for the local police force who was looking for a new partner. Any one of her pups would be perfect for that, she was sure. They came from good lines and were as smart as can be along with being free of any defects. The doorbell then rang and the dogs began to bark their warning. Isabella made her way to the door and the canines parted the way to let her through. Obviously they saw her as their leader and would give her the chance to answer the door without being in the way.

When she opened the door she saw a woman standing on the other side. A friendly smile crossed her lips as she spoke. Hello, you must be Ashleigh! Please come in! She was very friendly as she spoke and moved to allow the other woman inside where she would show her to the living room where she could sit down. All six of the German Shepherds, two adults and four adolescents, sniffed at the woman after she had entered, their tails wagging. They noticed that she was not presenting a threat to anyone there and so they were nothing but friendly.

Ashleigh Formen

The sound of barking was pleasant to Ashleigh. A small smile ebbed at her lips as the door swung open, and Isabella stood with a pack of Shepherds around her. She nodded at Isabella, maintaining a cool composure and stepping into the house. "Thanks for having me over," Ashleigh started off. She looked down at the dogs with a grin, outstretching her hands to allow them to sniff. "It's really exciting to be searching for a new partner..."