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Sunday, December 23, 2012

Almost Home for Christmas


Amidst the flurry of preparations for holiday celebrations, shopping, gift-wrapping, and decorating, the dog rescues continue.  The people who dedicate themselves to saving these helpless, but wonderful and loving animals are truly remarkable, and for them I give many thanks.  For without them getting these great dogs and cats out of the deplorable shelters within days of being euthanized, there would be no transports to freedom and a healthy, happy life.  It still boggles my mind that once the animals are out and into the large transport vehicle, that all the people along the way manage to do their parts as well, by being there to meet their particular leg of the transport.  It’s a monumental project, but somehow it works.

Yes, there are delays sometimes, and I’m sure more than one driver has occasionally driven a second leg because someone got sick or had an emergency, but for the most part, the network stands together and everyone meets the commitment they made.  I have no idea how this was done prior to e-mail!  It must have been a much smaller outreach, and hours and hours of telephone calls.  The dedication exhibited by the rescuers is awe-inspiring.


And yes, we transported two dogs on Saturday, December 15th for Almost Home Dog Rescue.    Sally and Rusty were terrific transportees.  Rusty seemed quite enamored with Sally.  I think it was love at first sight, but for Sally, not so much. 


Sally (a name given her by the shelter) was so adorable.  A two-year old beagle.  Thin, but adorable.  You just wanted to scoop her up and hold her forever.  And she probably would let you. 

Big brown eyes, soft fur, recently spayed, and looking for a home. Here she is in her Playboy centerfold pose. She loved her belly rubs, but was still a little camera shy for a model. She likes cats and other dogs; just not Rusty in the love department. But I’m sure she thought he’d make a fine friend.

Thankfully, Sally found her home just in time for Christmas!  We drove her to her new dad, who was so tickled to meet her too.  Doug said his 20-year old son lives with him, and they love beagles.  So Sally will have two men to dote on her, love her and spoil her.  She’s one lucky dog!  And I bet Santa will put a nice, new toy in her stocking hung over the fireplace on Christmas morning.

 
Rusty has the sweetest face, and loves to have his ears scratched.  Unfortunately, Rusty was surrendered by his family because they could no longer take care of him.  So he came along for the ride too, although his future is a little less settled.  But he certainly hit the jackpot as far as foster families go.  Brian is a great foster dad.  He introduces each of his foster dogs to the neighbors and their dogs.  So Rusty will have plenty of friends in his new neighborhood until he finds his forever home.

During the time he spent at the shelter, Rusty blossomed into quite a social butterfly. But the great thing about Rusty is that he was fostered prior to getting onto the transport truck. Since he was so friendly and pleasant, his temporary foster mother worked with him and took him to visit nursing home patients, where he won accolades for his good behavior and his ability with the residents. So he has a very bright future, and hopefully his new family will cultivate his talents for friendship with those who need him most.
 
In the meantime, Rusty will be treated to a great Christmas with Brian and his family, and will undoubtedly find a juicy chew toy under the tree, which is exactly what he wished for!

It looks like Sally and Rusty will have a Merry Christmas after all.  When they fall asleep Christmas Eve, after putting out the cookies and milk for Santa, they will probably have visions of sugar plums, or rather Milkbones, dancing in their heads.

May you all have a Merry Doggone Christmas, and a Happy Tails New Year!


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