Saturday, February 15, 2020

Valentine's Old and Newest

Happy Valentine's Day and Happy Friday! 
~Last years Valentine's Day Photo~
Our newest Valentine, Hannah is settling in really nicely.  She has a bit of separation anxiety, but it's lessening as each day passes as she gets used to the routine and her new life.
Two other Valentines, Charlie and Sophie went to see the Holistic Vet on Thursday for checkups. Charlie got a good report and we're staying the course. And for Sophie, it was something new. I'm can't remember what exactly Holistic Vet called it, so I will just call it "tuning fork therapy" and it was done to give some relief from Sophie's laryngeal paralysis. Its been used on people for quite some time, but using it on dogs, is relatively new. A tuning fork was used on all of Sophie's acupuncture points and it's supposed to open up the pathways to help to improve her breathing. Sophie sounded better afterwards, so we'll see how it goes. Have any of you heard of this?

Finally, on Tuesday, I received an e-mail from Lab Rescue, asking us to take another "hospice-foster-dog." I said "no" because this boy, named Oscar, doesn't like cats or small dogs. And despite Todd being a big dog in a little dog suit, something I would never tell him, I didn't think it would be a fit. Then came another e-mail on Wednesday ...
...would you consider Dexter.  He is being returned to us after being adopted in 2013.  He is now 13 years young, and about 80lbs. He's had a rough go of it: He was left with a family member when the original adoptive couple split up, then left with another family member “for a week” six months ago.  Since then their landlord told them they have to get back to two dogs. When they started looking into rehoming him, and trying to locate vet records, they found out he came from us.  
Dexter doesn't enjoy small children poking around in his face, and isn't a fan of having his ears cleaned or nails trimmed. Beyond that, he's reportedly 'a terrific dog.' Housetrained, enjoys hanging out in the yard and napping on the couch, good with cats and other dogs.
Below is a collage of pictures taken 5 years ago. As always, I'm sorry that Dexter has found himself without a home. But I'm always grateful that the rescue is there to take them back and keep them safe. I don't know yet when Dexter will arrive. But I look forward to meeting our 'newest Valentine.
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15 comments:

  1. Dexter, you will arrive with a heart held high, to be with a loving family again. I guess the other ones did love you but circumstances can change and alter everything. XXX to everyone, 2 legs, 4 legs or more at Golden Pines for a wonderful Valentine's Day.

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  2. Happy Valentine's to all the sweet dogs. Dexter is a cute one! Hugs to all! Enjoy your day, happy weekend.

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  3. How poignant to see that collage from long-ago reflecting much happier days for Dexter - and perhaps his owners :( So glad you are taking him in.

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  4. Dexter! bless your heart. you've been passed around enough.
    welcome to Heaven! with love. and lots of other furry friends. and expert care. and maybe even a couch to nap on! ??? if not...
    a cozy doggy bed for sure! xoxo

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  5. I'm waiting for the release of the next hit album, "Sophie sings opera".

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  6. We've never heard of "tuning fork therapy" but it sure is interesting. Dexter is lucky to have the rescue to fall back on to rescue him again.

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  7. It's so sad when pets lose their homes because of their humans' problems. Hope Dexter finds a forever home.

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  8. Dexter looks like a sweetheart, as does Hannah. She reminds me very much of our black lab/greyhound mix Millie who will soon be 14. She has gone from being a very wild young dog to being very sweet. Come to think of it, you have a house full of sweethearts. Looking forward to meeting the new boy.

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  9. When you said tuning fork, I was thinking an all over exam to make sure everything was in key--sort of a wellness exam....BOL!
    Don't really know any dogs that like ears cleaned and nails clipped, so Dexter sounds fine. Glad he found you.

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  10. I admire the way you carefully look at each placement to make certain it will be a good match. So much better than acting on impulse and having to make more changes which are upsetting to everyone.

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  11. There's always a lot going on there!! Dexter looks like a big sweetie, we hope he settles in as well as Hannah is.
    I also agree with the comment above...some people just jump in to rescuing or fostering without considering how it might affect their current household. You do so great at evaluating everything! ♥

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  12. I have had dogs that had muscle testing done on them. You hold a supplement over a certain part of the body and then the vet pushes down on the arm of the tech with her other hand. If the arm goes down, then it is okay, if it stays still, then the product is not okay (it has been awhile so it might be the other way around). It worked for the dog we had and I have heard of it working for people too. There are so many natural ways out there for healing our pets and making them feel better (reiki, energy work, etc) that anything is possible.

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  13. It breaks my heart when dogs are moved around like Dexter was, but so good to know the rescue is there to help. And even better of course, when you are able to take them in.

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  14. I am glad that you are there to be a safety net for Dexter!

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  15. This is very sad when pets lose their home due to human problems. Hope Dexter finds a home forever.custom personalized blankets

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