Saturday, October 8, 2016

Bo Arrives at Golden Pines

Bo, our new foster boy, via Lab Rescue arrived late yesterday afternoon.  After letting him explore the yard and unwind from his time in the kennel, it was time to come inside.  Carl is out of town, so one-on-one intros were limited and guarded. This is partly because Bo comes from a "puppy mill" and was used as a stud-dog, until last year when he went blind.  He is "unaltered" and my concern about his hormones, especially around our boys has made me overly cautious. I didn't want there to be any problems, especially on the first day
... and especially with Todd who you may be surprised to know can be a little bossy. (I know, a shock, right?)
~Todd, bossy?~
It turned into a quiet evening. After dinner and another trip outside, it was lights out for Bo -- Even before I could get a dog bed for him, he was out for the count!  
At about 3 o'clock this morning, he was stirring in the crate so I took him out not thinking I'd have an entourage following us. I held my breath as Charlie, Sunny and of course Todd all quietly met the new boy.  It went well, and soon we were back in bed, and I breathed a sigh of relief.

I was feeling a little more sure about Bo this morning on our first walk, so I just let the dogs interact with him.  I was so grateful that it had gone well!
Bo is understandably unsure and very tentative about his new surroundings.  Unlike Deizel who I thought could see a little, I am pretty sure that Bo's matured cataracts don't allow him to see at all.
But he'll wag his tail when I speak to him or when he hears me call him from across the yard.
He is really a nice boy that enjoys and eagerly soaks up attention, that I am more than happy to give. And despite some uncertainty about his long-term-health, I hope he knows he's going to be okay.  

36 comments:

  1. oh, sweet boy. i am glad no major outbursts thus far...

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  2. Hello Bo, I think he will enjoy his time at Golden Pines. It is nice that all the other dogs were behaved around Bo. Cute photos of all the furbabies. Happy weekend to you!

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  3. I'm sure he knows he is safe at your home and having the crew to help him adjust to his new surroundings ♥

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  4. I'm so glad all went well. He really deserves a nice and peaceful old age.

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  5. Think he's gonna be a sweetheart, he has a great start!

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  6. It is great news that the transition went so well. Thank you for giving him a loving home.

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  7. Awesome for Bo that he's at Golden Pines - I'm sure he feels the love and comfort you and your pups provide

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  8. What a gorgeous dog and nice he settled in well right away.

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  9. I'm glad to hear Bo's introduction to your home has gone well so far.

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  10. It looks like Bo is going to adjust quickly.

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  11. My heart breaks for Bo and all dogs who are abused and used by idiots. Our family has all mixed breed mutts from the adoption centers and shelters. The abuse noted in your post is why we adopt and donate to support shelters.

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  12. Welcome Bo. You've landed on your feet there, mate! Sorry you've had such a rotten life.

    Can't believe that a scottie would be bossy...BOL!

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  13. Oh Bo!! You are SO handsome and have truly landed in the right place. Welcome!

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  14. I have a feeling that Bo has definatly settled in!
    love
    tweedles

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  15. Like Kismet said, Bo knows..So glad he has found a soft place to fall at Golden Pines. Amazing how resilient dogs are to respond so easily to a kind voice and tender touch.
    All of us that love Golden Pines are grateful on behalf of Bo.
    Thank you,
    Gus' Mom

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  16. Bo sounds like a typical, laid back, Lab., just happy to be around with company. So pleased that he has settled in, and can now start the best that life at Golden Pines can offer.
    Todd, bossy - good heavens, who would have thought it???

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  17. Hiya Bo, I bet you've realised by now you've fallen on your paws there! Have funs sweet fella , you look like you are gonna fit in pawfectly
    Loves and licky kisses
    Princess Leah xxx

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  18. Happy "first days" went smoothly . . .
    I thought of you last evening during a neighborhood fish fry . . .
    Many people, many dogs, extra children . . .
    Something about a fleet of dogs rollicking through the
    yard and in and out if the house that brought a sense of Happy . . .
    There must be that at Golden Pines . . . HAPPY . . .

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  19. oh kim.
    i seldom use the word precious. it's overworked.
    but i have fallen in love with that precious face.
    puppy mills are one of the horrors on this earth.
    and our state is one of the worst. his living conditions were hell and now he's in heaven!
    i wish he could have surgery on his eyes. i don't know if they could be removed like on humans or not... or maybe they're too far gone. even with them he seems to be loving his life. bless you ALL. XOXO♥

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  20. Oh, Bo looks like a sweetheart. The poor thing and those cataracts. And LOL...a Terrier, bossy?!? Never....

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  21. I'm so glad he found you and his new home!

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  22. So glad the intro. is going well.

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  23. Bless your heart Kim for taking in Bo, he is beautiful... Happy all went well with the intro, good dogs.Hugs Francine.

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  24. What a beautiful boy...so sorry he has been through a terrible experience. I am positive he will enjoy his time there with your pack.

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  25. There's something very special about blind dogs. An embodiment of complete trust and happiness.

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  26. Bo looks and sounds like a gem. I'm so glad that you're rescuing him. It sounds like he's fitting in super well, even with Todd!

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  27. I'm so glad it went so well!
    I know that feeling, of introducing an unknown to the rest of the "family".
    (I recently took in a puppy mill dog but haven't blogged about it and I felt the same fear. this house isn't used to an unaltered pet and the behavior that could result from that.)
    I'm glad Bo is with you! It's just heartbreaking that he can't see his new home though, but he can certainly "feel" it!
    XOXOXOXO

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  28. I hate puppy mills! Use them and dump them! Bo looks like a sweet guy, hope it all works out!

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  29. So glad to hear Bo came to you after being used and discarded by a puppy mill. He is in a good place finally.

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  30. So glad to hear Bo came to you after being used and discarded by a puppy mill. He is in a good place finally.

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  31. He's such a beautiful boy, and happy to read the introductions went well, and quietly.
    Puppy mills are the worst of human kind, I loathe them.
    Welcome sweet Bo, you have found your 'honey hole' :)
    ~Jo

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  32. What a handsome fellow - and the pack is already used to having a blind guy in the group. Pawfect.

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