Saturday, June 11, 2016
Axel Settles In
Thank-you all for the good vibes and thoughts for George. I really appreciate the well wishes, thoughts and support for what's ahead. I was reminded by an article I was sent on Friday that George doesn't know he has cancer. So, life to him, at the moment is unchanged. The goal will be to keep it that way for as long as we can.
Our new arrival, Axel had a good bath today and now smells of rosemary and lavender instead of yeast. At about 6 years old, he is painfully thin, and understandably very focused on food. Axel has come to us from a shelter in Charleston, West Virginia.
He'd been taken there by his owners who no longer wanted him. The shelter reached out to the Lab Rescue of Cincinnati Ohio and asked if they could take him. Unfortunately they are "full" and were unable to accept him into their program. It's not uncommon for neighboring rescues to help one another and so Lab Rescue of Cincinnati contacted Lab Rescue here in Virginia, and the trip of more than 300 miles (400+ kilometers) was arranged and Axel arrived last week.
Although it appears that he doesn't know any commands (sit, etc) he makes up for it with his charm and affectionate personality and that he gets along great with the other dogs and ignores the cats. If we've had any problems at all, it's that he's showing some separation anxiety. He is getting better making me think that it mostly has to do with the unsurety of what's happening to him, along with being isolated in the shelter and in boarding. All in all, I think he's going to be just fine until his forever home finds him.
What has found us this weekend is high heat and humidity. Summer is really here. And from here on our front porch to yours....
I hope you're having a good weekend!
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Separation angst for peeps who didn't want him any more???
ReplyDeleteHow could anyone not want such gorgeous dog? It's unusual to see such a thin Labrador, and he does look undernourished, though a few weeks with you will soon put that right. Poor chap, he must be wondering where he'll be shipped off to next, and hasn't realised he's now in the best possible place he can be.
ReplyDeleteTodd must be finding it warm in his fur coat, and George looks happy, so we hope he's able to stay that way.
Hello, How could someone not want Axel, he is handsome. I love the Labs almost as much as the Goldens. Nice introduction to Axel. Stay cool. Happy Sunday, enjoy your day and the new week ahead!
ReplyDeleteGeorge looks happy. I'm glad he doesn't know anything about bad things.
ReplyDeleteAxel should fatten up quickly. He could end up being a butter ball. I hope he gets used to living with you all and any anxiety goes away. He seems like a real sweetheart.
Summer is on for sure. The mug last night was fierce!
I hope Axel will settle in at his new found home and soon look happier , The poor thing, it's hard to imagine a dog owner not wanting him anymore. I can understand unable to look after but never 'not wanting '. No wonder he is suffering from anxiety. However he has come to the right place and all your vibes of love and kindness will soon heal all that.
ReplyDeleteYour home has certainly been a perfect transitioning, temporary, permanent home for many goldens, labs, others and of course your Todd . . . I hope Axel 's separation eases and a foster home finds him . . . Loving, good and kind person you are Kim . . . and I am sure hubs too . . .
ReplyDeleteGeorge looks contented, and Axel, well once he has settled in a little longer, he will really know that this is HIS home, and there truly is no better place for him.How do you manage to give each one that special care they need? Ditto to Lynne's words. Greetings from a very wet part of NZ.
ReplyDeleteGeorge looks like he is pretty content, may he have many good days ahead of him. Poor Axel, how cruel to just decide he couldn't be with his owners any more. Some peeps just shouldn't have furries. We know Axel will have peace and comfort for his time with you and that he will find that wonderful forever home.
ReplyDeleteVery hot and humid here too.
Woos - Ciara and Lightning
he's a good boy. i hope he fattens up and settles in.
ReplyDeleteWe'll he's ended up in the BEST place. We're sure there's the right family out there and until then, he'll learn all things he needs to become a great family member.
ReplyDeleteGlad Axel is fitting in at Golden Pines.
ReplyDeleteAll kinds of activity at Golden Pines. Looks like things are going as well as can be expected. They are so lucky to be with you.
ReplyDeleteGeorge does look happy,, ! And loved.
ReplyDeleteThat is what is important,
Welcome to Axel!
love
tweedles
Axel is so beautiful...and so lucky to have you in his life!
ReplyDeleteThat is sad news about George, hopefully his days will continue to be comfortable ♥
ReplyDeleteI cannot ever imagine taking a dog to a shelter saying I don`t want him anymore.I am so happy you made room in your life for him & I know he will get the best care with you.Have a great week,phyllis
ReplyDeleteAxel certainly could do with some tlc and double helpings ! George looks as if he's enjoying life.
ReplyDeleteI do enjoy your posts and your good work. I had to say goodbye to my golden yesterday which has broken my heart. But I smiled this morning because of your George and Todd and the crew. Bless you.
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