Sunday, October 6, 2019

Aches, Pains and A Forever Home

September ended quietly at our house. And the first weekend of October, after a long summer, and above-normal temps this past week, autumn found its feet this weekend in northern Virginia. A cool breeze the last couple of days allowed us to have the windows open to bring in some fresh air.

Mother Nature aside, I've felt like we were the walking wounded at our house this past week. At the top of the list is Charlie. Yes, Charlie. The Charlie that never needs help or anything.

I'm don't know how or what happened. On Wednesday morning he was really limping and needed help getting to his feet, and had to be carried outside. Charlie has never been stoic and even when he was laying down, he was whining. I have a hard time thinking of Charlie as anything but that young vibrant dog that I first met in 2006 and so he (of course) had me worried. Mobile vet is out of town, so rather than wait for his return, I know I have some room to raise the amount of medications he takes daily, so that was what I did. By Friday evening, thankfully Charlie was up and around again on his own and his appetite has returned. So, I'm back to thinking of him as that young dog once again. But I'm keeping a close eye on him.

The rest of the crew will be okay too. Mostly it's aches and pains that age can bring. Sunny has a vet appointment in a couple of days for his ongoing ear problems. The photo below is Saturday morning. The girl that trims dog nails for us came and trimmed Sunny's nails and paws which takes two people to do because he doesn't cooperate.  She does a great job, and we're lucky to have her!  

But if there's any good news, it's with our Lab Fosters. There was an inquiry for Tanner this past week. After a few conversations, the family came on Saturday along with their Goldendoodle, Ollie. It could not have gone better, and I couldn't like them any more for Tanner. So, he left with them yesterday to begin the next chapter of his life. **I've yet to receive an update from the family. But knowing that "the Mom" is a NICU nurse, I am sure her busy schedule has just kept her from responding. 
~SMILES ALL AROUND - Just look at Tanner!! (left)~
As if that weren't enough, I also received a call about Ginger yesterday. I was surprised. Semi-Retired couple are in their 70's and want to give a senior dog a good home. They've had their eye on Ginger since July and want to come and meet her next weekend. With no other pets, they seem like they'd be a good home for Ginger. I've held off on adopting Ginger because I've felt that she should be in a home where she can be the center of attention and be a star.  She can't be a star in our house.

Because we already have one....

Or two...

Or three stars already.


15 comments:

  1. Yay for Tanner going to his forever home and we will keep our paws crossed that things work out for Ginger too
    hugs
    Mabel & Hilda

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  2. Tanner, you will be much loved, and Charlie, hope you stay mobile and pain free.We all hope for the very best for our pets, cats, dogs, horses or more, and when something is wrong, hope so much they could talk. However their eyes, tail and ears can say a lot. Love to you as one of the crew leaves for a new page in the book of his life.

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  3. Such good news about Tanner, Kim, and I hope that Ginger will also find that forever home. That leaves two vacant spaces at Golden Pines, to be filled with the next lucky dogs who will fill them.
    Hope Charlie will be OK, it's so worrying when our fur babies have problems.

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  4. Oh my, Charlie’s eyes say so much. I am glad to read that he is feeling better.

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  5. Hello, I hope Charlie is recovered and doing well. He is so cute! Yay for Tanner, I hope he is happy in his forever home. Keeping fingers crossed for Ginger and her new home. Sending hugs and good wishes for all. Enjoy your day, wishing you a happy new week!

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  6. poor little Charlie. I know we shouldn't have favorites but he has always been a favorite of mine! he's just a trooper. and to think of him in such pain and to see his face … oh my. one thing about him... no put-on's there! what you see is what you get! and I'm so glad he's better now.
    this was a heart warming post all the way around! happiness for Tanner and hopeful wonderful wishes for Ginger! XOXO

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  7. Sorry to hear Charlie wasn't doing well this week but that is great news about Tanner and hopefully Ginger too.

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  8. A True star is a star wherever.

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  9. A lot of changes going on at your place! We wish everyone well!

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  10. It's so wonderful to see a good match between dog and potential owner. Seems you had a busy week.

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  11. So happy for Ginger and Tanner. Tanner....when you think of his appearance at first. Hope it's happy endings for both.

    Can imagine Todd takes his 'Stardom' in stride. Dui is such a 'Prince'.

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  12. Scary time with Charlie, but so glad to hear the rest of the great news around there! ♥

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  13. That's great news for Tanner and I hope Ginger finds her forever parents! Sorry about Charlie, glad to hear he's doing better.

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  14. Awe Charlie!! <3 Glad he's feeling better. That is great news about Tanner, don't we love the happily ever after stories!! And it looks like good news for Ginger as well. Glad I checked in today... made me smile.

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  15. Tears in my eyes. First for Charlie - but I'm so glad that he's feeling better. Then for Tanner - he hit the jackpot :) And finally for Ginger - I hope that it works out for her.

    You are a savior for so many dogs.

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