It's been a hard week with too many tears to count. I've known for about two weeks that she would be picked up on Tuesday to go live with her new adoptive family. Knowing she was going did not make the day any easier. This is my all time fave picture of her.
Or maybe it was this one....
I can't resist a smiling dog picture.
Girl 8 originally came to me the first time quite overweight and I had strict instructions not to give her very many treats. Our last weekend together, I treated her with rawhide and told her how much I would miss her and how much I enjoyed our time together. When she left on Tuesday, I had no idea when the next dog would come. I was only hoping I would have another one before Christmas.
Wednesday morning, I was looking forward to a visit from my dear friend De. I knew it would be a good day. Early in the morning, I saw this pretty sight...the sun shining through these simple plant cuttings.
This pretty pair have been visiting for weeks, but they take flight at the slightest sound. I was finally able to get a picture of them. If you know what they are called, please tell me because I want to email this picture to my family in Texas.
Not long after De arrived, the phone rang. I wasn't going to answer, but I heard a familiar voice on the machine so I picked up..."Deb, this is an emergency, are you able to take a dog in a couple of
hours"? :))))))
Meet Girl 11:
She is 6 years old and she is a working dog for a blind person.
This is the first day she came to me. She was exhausted. She was flown in from a rural part of QLD and then she spent a fair bit of time at the Vet having tests done.
Poor girl had a very busy day. She tucked herself in early with Bunny and then all I heard was snoring after that!!
On the second day, she was more alert. She is very calm and has not barked at all. She just loves to stay close to me. She is the most affectionate of all the dogs so far.
I expect to have her for around a month while her health issues are being sorted out. Her person
has had to leave her behind and fly home.
She is doing a great job of mending my broken heart. Welcome, Girl 11! xx Debbie
note: I've always called Girl 8 by that name. She was Girl 8 AND Girl 10. Girl 9 was a Black Lab and her photos are posted too. So, this really is Girl 11.
This is such a noble thing you are doing and so very difficult to let them go but now you have girl 11 and she is so beautiful. I'm so glad you have a dog for Christmas
ReplyDeleteThank you Mel. Girl 11 is very pretty with some ginger in her coat. She was a lovely surprise for me too. She is so mellow I hardly know she is here. xx debbie
DeleteShe is beautiful, poor thing though having to fly in and then off to the vet. So good she has a good home and will be loved while she is apart from her person. And you have company for Christmas. I hope Girl 8/10 is settling into her new home well.
ReplyDeleteHi Marilyn, I am allowed to ask for an update on any of the dogs I have looked after, so I will enquire about Girl 8 soon. I know Girl 8 went to a rural property to live with an elderly dad that was being moved in with his family. Girl 11 is very sweet and so mellow too. I am happy to have her with me. xx debbie
DeleteI'm happy for you that you a Girl / Boy #? for Christmas - that will be great - just what you need I think. I can imagine its hard every time you have to let go.
ReplyDeleteHi Susan, Girl 11 is so sweet and I am happy to have her. It was very sad when Girl 8/10 left because I was told most likely no one would want her. Anyway, lots of smiles here now! xx debbie
Deletehow sweet to have a special visitor for Christmas... it is heartbreaking for you I can tell.... but special...
ReplyDeleteI think the birds are the pale headed lorikeet.. they are shy and have a lovely song and flight (up and down)... we get them here...
Hugz
Hi Fiona, Girl 11 is a very nice companion and I am so happy she is here with me. It is hard every time one leaves though.
DeleteThank you for the bird info..I looked up what you said and that led me to "pale headed rosella", and I think that is it! Here is the link I found: http://calamvalecreek.awardspace.com/pete.html
There are zillions of the rainbow colour ones around here, but this is the first time I have seen the colouring shown in the photo. Thanks for the information. xx debbie
She does look tired Deb. I hope the tests don't show anything too serious. It must be hard not to get too attached to them. Hugs.....
ReplyDeleteHi Noela, she had a very busy day with flying and visiting the Vet too. I am happy to say she has settled in well since then and she is a lovely companion for me. She is so gentle and mellow and calm. xx debbie
DeleteSo glad that you will have company for the holiday. She is so lucky to have you.
ReplyDeleteHi, that is such a sweet thing to say, thank you so much. I am the lucky one to have her though. She is a nice companion and she wags her tail every time I talk to her...it just melts me :) xx debbie
DeleteI think they are pale headed rosellas. We get them only occasionally. We mostly have the noisy but fun to watch rainbow lorikeets.
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