Off early this morning on a little road trip with Bella to Culpeper, which is not far from Charlottesville. I've been e-mailing with a retired couple about Bella over the last several months. "Retired Couple" spend their winters in Florida, and spring, summer and fall in Virginia. Unlike some rescues, the Golden Retriever Rescue I volunteer with allows the foster homes to decide who will adopt their dogs from the approved applicants that contact us. Because of Bella's diva-moments, I'm pretty specific about the kind of home and family that I think will fit her best. And Retired Couple certainly check all those boxes and then some - They loved her, and as you can see in the photo below, the feeling was mutual!
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| ~Is love in the air with Bella and Retired Couple?~ |
The only glitch is that the husband is having a hip replacement surgery between now and the middle of June, so they wouldn't be able to adopt Bella until early July. I asked the adoption coordinator from the rescue her thoughts, and she is suggesting to say to them that "
IF she's still available when they're ready, I would love to place Bella with them. However, I need to remember to keep Bella's options open until its time for her adoption." The Adoption Coordinator is right. I can't imagine anyone else better than
Retired Couple who would be more perfect for Bella. But for now I guess we wait and see what happens. Until we know, Bella is fine here with us, as she waits and dreams about her very own forever home.
I wonder what Todd dreams about?
I can't understand why the couple would contact you before they're ready.
ReplyDeleteI do hope that the couple are able to give Bella her forever home. Looking at the photo, they are made for one another !
ReplyDeleteWhatever it is Todd is dreaming of, he certainly looks contented.
They sure do look like they are made for each other...I hope it all works out for the best.
ReplyDeleteThe Retired Couple sound perfect for Bella and I love how she is looking up at the man, it says a lot. As for Todd, I think he is dreaming about protecting everyone from those critters that roam the outside boundaries of the estate, lol :-)
ReplyDeleteHello, I am sure the retired couple would be perfect for Bella. I hope she is still available when they are ready in July. Cute photos of Bella and Todd. Happy Sunday, enjoy your new week ahead!
ReplyDeleteoh my. i wish him a speedy recovery so that they can have that golden girl. it would be good for all of them! nothing like that 'forever' golden smile for an incentive to get better soon!
ReplyDeleteand wee todd... it's balls cookies moles pesky intruders... his job never ends. even in his dreams!
It is wonderful to be wanted. I hope everything works our for all concerned.
ReplyDeleteoh, sweet girl. i hope all goes well with mr. retired couple and they are ready and waiting in july!
ReplyDeleteSweet story. I hope they get her.
ReplyDeleteMy mother used to say that things would turn out in the end - I believe this is the case with Bella.
ReplyDeleteGood Sunday!
We hope that Bella finds her forever home when the time is right and maybe with the retired couple in July. We think Todd is dreaming of catching a rodent when he gets out in the yard.
ReplyDeleteOh Bella! July isn't too far away. And in the meantime it's good to know you are greatly loved right where you are at.
ReplyDeleteTodd, I imagine you are dreaming of "digging"!
xoxo
Well Kim, I cannot speak for Todd's dreams or Bella's, but I can tell you that Copper is snoring like a champ right now!...:)JP
ReplyDeleteWell, Mom says if it is meant to be, than Bella will be ready for them when they are ready for her. Meanwhile, we know she is very happy right there with you.
ReplyDeleteWoos - Ciara and Lightning
Looks like a "keeper placing" to me!
ReplyDeleteI think Todd is dreaming of his "sweet parents!"
I think Todd has big adventure dreams. And I hope Bella will end up with Retired couple. Just my feeling, but I understand things change. The picture was just so adorable.
ReplyDeleteI hope it all works out for Bella. As for Todd, he dreams of being the King of Golden Pines. BOL
ReplyDeleteAroo to you,
Sully
She's a lot more than "fine" with you - she'll have a great time with you until her family is ready for her. I'm glad that they're being realistic because it's tough to care for a dog after a major surgery like that. In the meantime, I know you'll be loving on sweet Bella!
ReplyDeleteHere's hoping the hip replacement goes well. Todd is of course dreaming about dealing with Lions.
ReplyDeleteI hope Bella gets her new family. It looked like she got along well with the couple.
ReplyDeleteIm sticking my two cents in......the retired couple
ReplyDeleteIt's love at first sight
Sounds like a good fit for Miss Bella!
ReplyDeleteBet Todd is dreaming of chasing rats and eating treats!
I'm sure little Todd is dreaming about taking over the place.
ReplyDeleteI know better than most that you are exceptional at finding the perfect match for a dog with diva moments. So happy for Bella!!!
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