Teddy Arrives at Golden Pines!

Saturday was a long day that took me right though the heart of horse country.  Despite the snow flurries and the cold, it's a really pretty and scenic part of Virginia in any season.  

Middleburg Virginia has the reputation as the “Nation’s Horse and Hunt Capital,” drawing in distinguished and well-known visitors from all over the U.S.

It's also a charming town with lovely boutiques and shops. and there are beautiful and (big) historic horse farms tucked all around.

But it wasn't a shopping trip today.  I was meeting someone who was bringing me a senior boy named Teddy.

Estimated to be about 13-14 years old, Teddy was found as a stray, walking in circles in someones yard.  The county Animal Control was called, and he was taken to the shelter to "do his time."  As expected, no one came looking for this "lost boy" and he was officially turned over to the rescue.  I'll just add right here that it's always mind-boggling to me that someone could have a dog for so many years, and then not be looking for them.     

~Teddy at his temporary foster home~

Teddy tilts his head, and along with his walking in circles it makes us all quite positive that he has  "old dog vestibular syndrome." He is also very thin, had a terrible ear infection and tested positive for several different kinds of parasites, all of which he has been treated for. Given all of this, maybe this is the reason why no came to claim him at the shelter?      

After our introductions, Teddy got comfy for the drive home.

Soon enough we were back home and it was time for a few more introductions. Because Teddy loses his balance when he walks, I limited his meeting everyone - Meaning he did not meet Todd, who I call the "wild card" one on one.  After some rest, and a full meal, it was lights out until early this morning. We finished the intros...Or he met Todd, and all went well.  Teddy is a very friendly boy and I don't think his tails has stopped wagging since we met. .

~First meeting at the fence - Notice Todd telling him off~

I'm grateful that with the snow and the temperatures below freezing the last couple of days, that this sweet senior boy named Teddy is safe and warm.  And I look forward to getting to know him.