Meagan, Ben and Rush (their pup, a cattle dog mix!) from Orchard Beach Maine contacted us about a week ago with a really sweet email of interest. Later a lengthy phone call, lots of questions from us both and then the formalities of adoption forms, reference checks etc... and they were accepted! In the meantime Edwina and I had really been bonding making the handoff loom pretty large, I'll admit to some serious second thoughts, it's scary and unnatural to give your dog away and at some point I had started to consider her MY dog! But the new situation was tooooo good and the final decision was made and stuck to.
This morning Ben and Meagan drove down from Maine with Edwina's new "sister" Rush and introductions were made, doggie romper room in the lobby, toy snatching in my apartment and the 4 of them becoming acquainted. By the time we made it up to the dog run they looked like a family and the dogs were playing/tormenting each other like real sisters!
meet her new family:)
speckled twosome.
the sounds that are coming out of these 2...
Ben and Meagan have generously promised many updates, pics and perhaps a video or 2 which I will be happy to post (her NY/NJ friends will miss her and be glad to know what she's getting up too!). I am sooo glad they were my first adoption experience, can't imagine feeling more confident that a dog was in good hands. Thanks you guys!
the little family, plus a cat at home, Edwina will have a new kitty to love.
happily ever after! sigh....
ALREADY an update from the road! perhaps it was my tears and trembly chin?
anyway you guys are the nicest!
"they are sharing a rawhide munchie and cuddling. Thanks for letting us adopt such a sweet dog!"-Meagan and Ben
Dear April,
ReplyDeleteIt has been a joy to work with you. You're kind nature, patience and advocacy literally saved Edwina's life. I wish had 500 people like you!!
Laurie Bleier
Director
Brooklyn Animal Foster Network
P.S. Let me know when you are ready to foster again! :)