I don't think I've yet blogged about our new dog, Rosie-
Rosie, the 1 1/2 year old pointer mix, joined our family shortly after Thanksgiving. My Mom was driving around on one of those busier neighborhood-type roads (~35 mph speed limit) and she was dodging traffic. Mom popped open the hatchback of her Jeep and Rosie jumped in.
Mom took her home and began researching no-kill shelters in the area. They were all packed. She took Rosie to the vet and she was severely underweight. Even though she had a collar, the vet/Mom decided not to seek out the owner b/c she was so underweight and was running in the streets. Within about a week's time, Rosie had gained 5 pounds and was looking happier and happier.
And she now had a name.
The pound was out of question. Who was going to adopt an insanely wild mix-dog? Albeit cute, but wild as an out of control pup.
Mom scheduled to have her spayed at a local not-for-profit vet that spays strays.
We continued searching. We took pictures of her and Mom circulated them among email friends. No takers.
She considered making a "donation" to a no-kill shelter in exchange for them taking her... no such luck.
Mom had an appt with PetSmart, and there was a friend's friend who thought *maybe* they could keep this adorable black/white wild Pointer mix.
And the more and more Jacob and I watched Rosie with Toby, and Rosie/Toby with Issa, we decided it was meant to be.
And so you have it. We now are a family of four plus two dogs, and they are so thankful to have a warm home. Toby, on the other hand, went from sleeping between 20-21 hours a day to always being prompted to play... always.
But they cuddle, and they are playmates. It is a good match for everyone, especially Rosie.
On to the next portion of this post. Orvis.
Mom got Toby/Rosie an XL touchchew bed for Christmas - a beautiful plaid red, with a huge fluffy down inside.
One night after we got it, Rosie had shredded it, almost like, "I dare you to put forth a guarantee of 'unchewable' to me"...
So off to Orvis I go.
No questions asked, I got a brand new liner and a brand new red plaid bed.
Consider forking over the extra funds for these beds; you won't be disappointed in the quality and customer service!
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I've never heard of Orvis...Thanks for the link!
I agree about the solid beds. But we have the Cabella's log cabin expensive dog cabins on the back porch and they are eaten all around the middle edge. Little hoodlums. But they are over 2 now and seem to be less destructive.
How kind of your mom to pick up the poor thing! I am happy a good home was in the future for him!
Daisy has an Orvis bed. I think we went through the same thing. Orvis is great!
Rosie sounds wonderful! That is how we found Samantha, in Samantha Ala. She was covered in ticks and one eye was white. The vet said the white eye was from being hit by a car. We thought she was old. She was under a year old. The sweetest and most grateful dog we ever had. We lost her three years ago. I am getting choked up now thinking about her. She thought Colin was her puppy. He was born a few months after we found her. Debbie I am so glad you keep picking up those strays! LL
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