YES, you are reading that right. We have added a second new addition. Simba, a smart, bouncy, energetic one year old silly boy arrived on Friday. A "friend of a friend" knew someone who needed to rehome her Golden Retriever. Life had changed and become "complicated" and Simba's owner felt it was better if he found a new home. Fast forward through a few messages via my friend and Simba's owner and I were finally speaking to one another. After chatting with "nice lady" I offered to take him. I was given Simba with the promise to "nice lady" that I will make sure he has a good and permanent home.
As you can guess, he's constant motion and hard to get a good picture of. But he's a really good-boy and it's hard not to like him, or laugh at his antics. So far, Simba has gotten along with all the dogs. But because he's so excitable and life is a party, we have really limited his one on one interactions with Todd.
Today a friend of mine is calling to talk to me about Simba. She lost her Golden Retriever the same day that I lost Josh. She and her husband are hoping for a new addition to their home but are looking for a pup that's a little older.
My friend is someone I've known for more than 10 years. She and her husband are both very dog savvy and kind and devoted dog-owners. They are both retired and would have the time for Simba and be a good home for him. So, we'll see what happens with this endearing counter-surfing, cat chasing new kid that has arrived at Golden Pines.
Finally, thank-you all for your welcome to Rhett, who I think looks more like a "Chief"... But I was able to get him into my vet on Friday morning, and he's now back on his seizure medications. He is doing really well, and I'll admit that I am totally smitten by this boy who is showing what a kind, gentle and old soul he is.
Your friends sound like a great match for Simba. I hope all goes well. God bless.
ReplyDeleteReading between the lines - I'd say Simba has the 'energy' that Jill had as a young'ne. Good age for your friend even if she wants one older. Ha ha. He looks very peppy! I hope it works out.
ReplyDeleteGlad that Rhett has seen vet and he has his medicine again. He looks so gentle.
Simba is very handsome and looks like a fun loving, somewhat naughty boy. I hope he's just right for your friend. It's good to hear that Rhett is back on his meds. Seizures are frightening for the dog and the peeps.
ReplyDeleteHello Simba and all your dogs are beautiful. I am sure your friend will give him a happy home. Good news that Rhett is back on his meds. Happy October, enjoy your day and new week!
ReplyDeleteI, too, hope that Simba will find his forever home with your friend. He's obviously a cute bundle of energy, but he may be a bit too much for your oldies, and better as an only dog in the family.
ReplyDeleteGood to hear that Rhett is doing well.
Hope the new home works out. He does seem to be a bit young for the rest of the crew. Good news about Rhett, as well.
ReplyDeleteRhett, gorgeous boy, and Simba, he does look a little serious, maybe planning his next set of antics. When one leaves forever, to find another that will fit in with a family isn't always easy, I hope they find Simba is suitable.
ReplyDeleteWe have a feeling Simba may be staying for a short visit:) We know he is going to make someone very happy. And yay for Rhett - we hope he continues to do so very well.
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We are sure Simba will easily find a new home. He is beautiful. Glad Rhett is doing well.
ReplyDeleteRhett reminds me of the dog on a new TV ad. The parents have their new baby playing in the front room on the floor with a stuff lion while a golden (I think) stands in the doorway looking in sadly. The young father looks between the dog and the lion toy the baby is fascinated with, then father orders from Amazon and next you see him open the box and dog is now looking in with a lion's mane and walks to the baby who is now fascinated with the dog. Yeah, it's a tear jerker that gets me every time and I always think of your tribe! Hopefully, Simba will find your friends to be the forever home. I kind of have a feeling Rhetts not going anywhere even if he gets offers!
ReplyDeleteYou need a doorman for that revolving door.
ReplyDeleteI hope Simba and your friends are a match! He's gorgeous. I agree with you about Chief :-)
ReplyDeleteNever a dull moment, is there? I love both of these dogs and hope they will both find wonderful new homes.
ReplyDeleteWe hope Simba is a good fit for your friend. He sure sounds like a handful.
ReplyDeleteSounds likes Simba might have a short stay. Glad Rhett is doing well
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Fingers crossed for Simba ... and for Rhett. Is there any name that as is American as Rhett ?
ReplyDeleteA “swinging door at the Pines of late . . .
ReplyDeleteI like the look of “chief” and the zest of Simba!
Enjoy . . .
Best of luck to Simba! He and Rhett are both sweethearts.
ReplyDeleteWhat beautiful boys Simba and Rhett are, they are so lucky to have found you.
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Simba looks like he'd be a ton of fun for the right people! Puppy energy - and if he's only a year, he's still got a lot of that - is too much for me to live with, but sure is fun to encounter.
ReplyDeleteWelcome to these two cutie pies! Both are gorgeous and as usual, you have a chance to give them something special. Thanks for all you do. Again and again!
ReplyDeleteHow many times have I said this but it's the truth. You have a heart of gold! I love Rhett too. I'm so glad he's back on his meds. My heart skips a beat when we're even a few minutes late for Shyla's meds. And Simba! What a wonderful guy he seems to be. I hope that it works out with your long time friends!
ReplyDeleteSo much love at Golden Pines. So much love in your heart Kim.
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