Kirsten Arrives at Golden Pines

I'm so grateful to have the busy and hectic month of March in my rear view mirror. It did however end on a good note.

To begin, Jameson has found what I hope is his forever home.  I was happy to meet "Retired man" for Jameson because he ticked practically all of the boxes that I'd hoped to find for him. Retired Man lost his partner of nearly 20 years a couple of years ago, and his Golden this past November.  And in looking at both Jameson's and Retired Man's life, I felt that these two souls should be together. 

~Adoption Day for Jameson~ 

But there have been a few problems with Jameson being reactive on a leash when he sees other dogs. It has really bothered Retired man and created some doubts for him.  But by Sunday evening, Retired Man seemed committed to working through this stumbling block with Jameson. So, I'm hopeful that their working together on this issue will become a stepping stone to help build a strong connection between them.

~Good vibes for Jameson!~

At home, as you know, our dog-beds never get cold.  On Wednesday I was asked if I could meet a transport that was bringing 8 year old Kirsten. The timing of her arrival along with the holiday weekend, wasn't going to allow her to be put into boarding. So, I agreed to meet the person who was transporting Kirsten and keep her until another foster home could be found. Kirsten was a stray that came into a shelter in rural Virginia towards the end of February. She's a small girl (that makes Todd look stocky) very thin and blind in her left eye.

~Shelter photo of Kirsten~

Kirsten has a endearing and very quiet spirit. Introductions to our dogs went really well because she's not an "in your face kinda gal" which suits Todd and Max just fine. 

~The ride home on Saturday~

Kirsten has traveled nearly 250 miles (about 403 kilometers) to get a start at a new and better life.  I'm grateful to be part of this lost girls story who has found her way to Golden Pines.   

~Meeting Carl~