Monday, September 23, 2013

A Birthday and A New Addition!

We are back from our overnight road-trip that took us near the border of Virginia and Tennessee to celebrate a milestone birthday of a friend many of you know, Lynn of Rocky Creek Scotties. Lynn is the person we got Todd from, so of course he accompanied me on this trip.  Despite the cold pouring rain for most of the day, it stopped just before dinner making it a perfect evening to enjoy really great food, live Blue Grass music and the chance to make new friends and see a few members of Todd's family.  Unfortunately because the darkness the pictures I took of Todd's little family reunion didn't turn out so well, but Todd (bottom left of photo below) is still the biggest in his family.
It was really a great time, and Todd really loved the bed in the hotel. 
But it was NOT just Todd and I in the hotel room and Lynn's birthday party wasn't our only reason for our visit to her neck of the woods.  Those of you who are "friends" with me on Facebook know that I've been really missing having a senior-male-Golden Retriever as part of our household.  I've even been combing listings of dogs on the websites of other rescues in hopes of finding that senior boy that has been so elusive. But fate seems to have played a card because Lynn works with someone who had a 12 year old male Golden Retriever that they were hoping to rehome. To respect the family's privacy I won't go into the details about them and only say that because of the very long hours that 'Shadow' was being left alone, it was felt that it was unfair for him to spend so much time by himself.  We all know that lives change and I respect this family for making what I know is a tough choice, and trusting us to give 'Shadow' a good home.
We met Shadow on Saturday and he has become the newest addition to our home.  He has enjoyed a good life and has been very well cared for and loved.  He's easy going and very affectionate. But for whatever reason he and Todd got off on the wrong foot--However they made up in the hotel and are just fine.  The intros to the rest of the pack went really well, even Sunny was fine with him.  Unfortunately in my discussions with the previous owner, I never asked if he got along with cats and we had a little incident with our cat late last night.  CC is just fine, and I think that once he learns that she is to left alone, (a lesson many dogs have had to learn) I think Shadow is going to be just what I already think he is, a wonderful addition to the gang at Golden Pines.      

Post Script:  Sunny remains with us for now.  I will do an update on him very soon. 

46 comments:

  1. I must have missed this on facebook, but I'm so excited for you! I hope Shadow learns about the kitty fast!!

    Glad to hear Sunny is still with you. I'm super worried about him and I know you are as well.

    Congratulations!!

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  2. Hi Kim,, When I read your title I thought you brought home another Scottie for Todd. Shadow looks like a wonderful addition though; how special for you all. Hope you have a great day!
    Love, Noreen

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  3. I'm really pleased that you and Todd had a good reunion trip - and you come back with another Golden...ahhh, he looks so sweet. Hope he is settling in okay :)

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  4. Oh I didn't realize you had a face book page on my where have I been lately lol . Lovely photos . I hope all goes well . Thanks for sharing . Have a good week !

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  5. Shadow looks like a lovely and loveable guy. I hope it works out with Sunny, that is a heartbreaker.

    Cheers to Toddie who loves the hotel life!

    Jo

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  6. thanks for the blurb on sunny - have been thinking of him and you...

    and sweet shadow, please do not harm kitty cat!

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  7. It is sad when someone has to give up a senior dog, but what a wonderfully unselfish person to want the best home for their beloved pet. I hope if I ever have to do this, I find a great person like you.

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  8. For a second there I thought you were adding another scottie to the family. Shadow looks like such a sweet boy. Enjoy!

    Cindy

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  9. So glad you were able to have a weekend of fun, God knows you so well deserve it. Shadow is adorable. His face is gorgeous. My Roscoe is that color. Hope he can bring Golden Pines happiness and he is happy as well.
    Please keep us posted on Sunny's future. Ana

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  10. So glad you were able to have a weekend of fun, God knows you so well deserve it. Shadow is adorable. His face is gorgeous. My Roscoe is that color. Hope he can bring Golden Pines happiness and he is happy as well.
    Please keep us posted on Sunny's future. Ana

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  11. Welcome to the pack, Shadow - you are going to be SO loved. Lily and Luigi Puppy. xxx

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  12. Shadow is beautiful and very lucky to be in your care.

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  13. Kim, I feel like all of us got a new addition to our (blogger) family, with your introduction of Shadow. What a handsome senior he is...the years have been kind to him. :-)

    Ohhhh, how very very lucky Shadow is & so are his previous owners. To need to rehome a dog is so hard (was Shadow with the previous owners for his whole life??) & especially one that is 12 years old. The owners' prayers were answered when you agreed to add Shadow to your family.

    Don't you just love it when God uses YOU to answer someone else's prayers? You were hand-picked by God, Kim, because He knew that no one else could take care of Shadow like you. *hugs*

    Praying for a nice, slow, peaceful adjustment period for everybody, without too much commotion.... and also continuing to pray for Sunny.

    Love & hugs to you dear Kim~

    Andrea
    XOXOXO

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  14. Afternoon Kim, what a beautiful addition to your home, such a sweet boy, lucky Shadow to live in your loving house.....Happy to hear Sonny is still with you, Take Care, Hugs Francine.

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  15. Shadow has the face of a wiser, older man. Definitely a keeper of a pup no matter his age. xox Now, be nice Todd. So glad you enjoyed the hotel bed you little stinker. xox

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  16. Shadow looks like a wonderful addition, best of luck!! Our thoughts are with Sunny.

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  17. How many dogs have you got now Kim?
    I am up to four, and that's enough
    X

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  18. WOW! Fantastic event and a great addition to the family. We think CC should just adjust....after all Dogs Rule!

    XXXOOO Daisy, Bella & Roxy

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  19. I hope he is with us for a very long time.

    Gill

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  20. Congratulations on your new addition, Kim. Have a wonderful week! :-)

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  21. Welcome Shadow. When he learns to respect the kitty maybe he can come here and teach Freighter who can't seem to understand kitty doesn't want to be bothered by him...lol.

    Sunny is still here. :)

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  22. Hehe... Todd looks like he LOVES that bed.

    Your newest family member looks great. :)

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  23. Oh, you know full well why Todd had some "issues." He enjoyed having you all to himself and didn't want to share. Welcome dear Shadow. You are one lucky dog!

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  24. A birthday bash and a new warm beautiful face in the family. Well it doesn't get much better than that.
    Blessings,
    Goose

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  25. Welcome home Shadow! Todd you are grinning like a possum eating well you know the saying. I'm glad you enjoyed the hotel bed.

    Aroo to you,
    Sully

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  26. Congrats on Shadow! What a wonderful addition, just perfect for you. I'm also glad that Todd got to enjoy his "family reunion"!

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  27. Shadow is gorgeous, and very lucky to have found a home with you and the gang Kim!

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  28. I was so pleased to be able to be a matchmaker for you and Shadow!! And so thrilled to see all of you!! Thank you for bringing Todd and Shadow to my party!!

    xo
    Lynn

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  29. What an early Christmas gift, getting Shadow!!!! I can't wait to hear about Sunny...:)JP

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  30. Todd must make a great travel companion !

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  31. Kim, you have a heart as big as the sky!

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  32. That was a successful trip full of joy. Congratulations on your new member.

    I had a Scotty once years ago that my husband and daughters gave me for a birthday. Callie was a beautiful brindle girl. Her favorite toy was a gallon milk jug which was almost as big as her. Sadly she did not stay with me long.

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  33. I'll have to go over to say Hi to Lynn.
    Welcome Shadow!!!

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  34. Your heart is so big and kind.

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  35. Oh, welcome to Shadow! and poor CC - seems it's always the cat who must train new dogs, isn't it?? Todd on the bed cracks me up. Happy all seemed to go well!

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  36. Well Kim, I'm on the same page as the others! I was thinking, "a new Scottie!" but this is lovely too (even moreso!) Please his little heart anyway, how difficult and not only for him, but probably his (previous) family as well.
    Glad to hear Sunny is still with you.
    Hope all is well and only gets better!
    M

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  37. Kim- your heart is always so welcoming to those in need- and Golden Pines is just the perfect home for Shadow.
    We are happy you all had the time to get away and see some beautiful country.
    love
    tweedles and moms

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  38. Saw Shadow's photo on FB. Sweet Golden face. from Todd's photo, he had a PAWsome time. Golden LOVE. Lots of Golden Woofs, Sugar

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  39. Hi Kim! Laura S. here (dental patient, dog lover, and friend!). Johnny & I got the lovely sympathy card from all of you - thank you for the support!

    Congratulations on finding Shadow - he's such a handsome boy! What a wonderful addition to your family.

    We rescued a bagle (bassett/beagle) girl, sadly the rescue didn't provide as much helpful info as I'd expect and we just found out that ours is the first "home" this lovely 2yr old has ever been in. Lots of loving, training, and patience will be needed. Wondering if you can provide any training recommendations. We'd wanted a 2yr old to avoid all the "puppy" training, but have to do it anyway. :) But Jazzy is so incredibly sweet, I just can't give up on her!
    Love to your pack!

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  40. What great news Kim! So happy that you and Shadow found each other. He looks and sounds like a very special guy!

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  41. Shadow looks so adorable! I wish him happy days!

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  42. Hi, Kim! Shadow looking lucky and beautiful to add in your family. and Kim, sounds you have lot love for the pet animal..

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  43. Welcome to the pack Shadow -- you are going to love your new home. :)

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  44. Welcome Shadow, you'll never be lonely again.

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