Dudley Does Good!

Last week, I updated you on Dudley's progress as he fought an infection of his nether regions after being neutered.  His infection looked quite bad, as it was about softball size.  I must admit I was very worried about him, so I was elated when I was able to share the video link of him running around and playing with his foster sister, Coco.  It could hardly get better, right?

Well, I am so incredibly happy to report that dear Dudley has been adopted!  His new family was told that Dudley had some health issues from his neutering, and was displaying some very fearful behavior, but they hung in there, hoping that they'd be able to call Dudley theirs after many detailed e-mails and a home visit.

Dudley was delivered yesterday morning, October 12th, to his new home with Don and Anita!  He was cautious at first, but by mid-afternoon he perked up, and accepted head and chest rubs.  His new doggie parents report that when he has his belly rubbed, he sticks one foot straight up in the air.  He especially loves chest massages, and he's doing fine with his cat siblings.  He stays by Don and Anita and sits quietly.  As of this morning, he sits when told, and gives his paw for treat rewards.  Shy Dudley has come so far in such a short period of time.  And Don reports that Dudley has quite a smile!  Hooray for Dudley, who I'm sure is smiling because he's happy now and at home at last.

Who's Transporting Whom?

A MO Pup, transported by Linda

Last weekend, October 5-6, Linda met a large transport, and took on two young dogs to their next destination.  She took pictures of a few of the dogs, who were referred to as Mo Pups; it was a way to identify them from other puppies that were part of the large transport.  If you can resist this little face of one of the "Mo Pups", you are a stronger person than I!  Just look at this little guy -- who doesn't exactly look like a "little" guy to be thrown over this lady's shoulder, but the TLC shown here is touching.

Mo' Mo Pups

Some other cute puppies also arrived.  Here are two who are equally as cute.  My heart goes out to these wonderful pups.  It's hard to understand how they end up in shelters where their lives are in jeopardy.  I am thankful every day that these rescue groups work so hard to do as much as they can to save as many as they can.

Tinkerbell

And there is usually good news to share, and sure enough, one of the dogs that came up on this transport won the heart of her overnight host family, who actually let her go back to the pickup spot for further transport, then called and said they just couldn't let her go.  They were adopting her.  So lucky Tinkerbell got a home immediately.  I can certainly see why!



Chelsea Steering Attentively?

And then there was Chelsea, whom Linda transported from Norristown to Lehighton. Most of the time, Chelsea rode well in the car, and sat in the back seat with her nose pressed to the window, checking out the scenery and watching other drivers as they passed by.  That's when Chelsea hatched her plan.  She studied other drivers and figured she could imitate their style.  Inch by inch she moved closer toward the front seat, and when Linda's friend turned to snap a picture, Chelsea pressed forward into perfect position.  So...exactly who is driving whom in this picture?   I'd say Chelsea outsmarted Linda!

Dudley is Dancing!

Remember Dudley from my last post?  After a visit to the vet the night of his arrival to his foster mom, we learned that he had an infection in his male nether region after going through neutering.  After getting treated and given effective medicine, he began to eat and drink, and has improved every day.  His foster mom sent me a  video of Dudley playing in the yard with his foster doggie sister, CoCo.  Here's the link on Facebook, where you'll see Dudley doing his Happy Dance!

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