I read recently that some bloggers view blogging as a sprint, rather than a marathon. I'm not sure about the sprint, but I do know I'm here to try and go the distance with my blog, no matter how far behind I get. And right now, I'm really behind on keeping it updated and reading your blogs too.
Having said that, I want to tell you that our foster girl for Lab Rescue, Sugar, found her forever home a couple of weeks ago. I am never ready to let go of some of my fosters and Sugar was no exception. I felt a real connection with Sugar, and wanted to adopt and keep her. I'm not sure what kept me from going through with it. Fate perhaps.
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| ~Sugar, the first week we met~ |
The senior couple that adopted Sugar, could not love or adore her any more than they do. The post-adoption updates have all been glowing reports about how much they love her and how well she's doing. I did however mention to them several times that Sugar is a typical Lab, and will get into any food that is within her reach. And that she did. Sugar helped herself to an entire cabinet of food that included a box of granola bars, tortilla chips, bread and cookies -- I tried to warn them. She did end up with a pretty upset tummy. But she is fine now, and aside from that, I do think they are perfect for Sugar and I know she is where she is supposed to be.
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| ~Sugar and her new forever family~ |
But I do miss her.
Sugar looks like a sweetie, to match her name, and her forever home sounds like a great match.
ReplyDeleteGood for Sugar! Hope she'll have a good and happy life now!
ReplyDeleteYou wouldn't do what you do unless you had attachment to them. Sugar is where she should be and it makes room for another who needs you.
ReplyDeletePerhaps they didn't believe you. Now they'll store the food a little further out of reach. Unfortunately like most small children Sugar won't remember. Until next time. if there is a next time.
ReplyDeleteSugar will be in your memories and your heart, her new home has been chosen with much care, and they look like this is a true match. Be assured, there will be so many like you who want to hold onto every dog or cat who comes into their lives, and to make a decision for their forever home cannot ever be easy.Sugar has gone with all your love.
ReplyDeleteAwwwwww... Sugar's goal in life has been met = to be loved by many!! What a lucky dog she is! Have a wonderful life, Sugar, and may the updates about her grand life be of some comfort to you, precious friend. Your part in her life has been carried out, as short as it was... a very important part that would have not led to happiness if you hadn't been there. God bless you, Kim! ~Andrea xoxo
ReplyDeleteHooray for Sugar. I am happy Sugar now has a forever home. She is a sweetie! Merry Christmas to you and your family.
ReplyDeleteIt is always good news when a dog finds her/his forever home, but I can understand your feelings in losing Sugar. Knowing she is safe with good people who keep in touch with you is wonderful to read.
ReplyDeleteSo glad that Sugar has found her forever home. I can imagine how hard it must have been for you to let her go, but you know that she will be well cared for, and most of all loved. You gave her time to adjust to living in a loving home.
ReplyDeleteHad to smile about her helping herself to the goodies in the food cabinet - has there ever been a Lab. that won't find food!
We are happy that Sugar found her forever home, although we are sure you miss her very much.
ReplyDeleteI am happy that Sugar has a great forever home! If my Alex had longer legs(he's a Bichon mix - 18 pounds of craziness!)he would be constantly counter surfing. Now he can just sniff the floor looking for crumbs!!!
ReplyDeleteWe're happy to hear Sugar has a wonderful forever home but we can understand how difficult it can be to let one of your fosters go.
ReplyDeleteUpdate us when you can, I am glad Sugar has found such a wonderful home. Even the best owners can make mistakes and be tested by their pets.
ReplyDeleteSugar is so adorable, no wonder you fell in love with her. Merry Christmas and thanks for all you and Carl do for these wonderful dogs.
ReplyDeleteWe are sure it was hard to part ways with Sugar, but it is wonderful that she now has a wonderful forever home. At the same time, we know she also would have had that if she had stayed with you:) We included you in our special Misty post today - thanks again.
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Sugar looks so much better after having stayed with you. She is a beautiful chocolate Lab. I'm glad she found a forever home. I know you will miss her. Merry Christmas to all of you at Golden Pines!
ReplyDeleteThis is a wonderful update.
ReplyDeleteYou all be safe and God bless, Kim.
Merry Christmas.
Tortilla chips and Granola bars. Sugar seems like a very sensible girl and quite the gourmand.
ReplyDeleteSugar looks like a happy girl. She was just breaking in her new family by showing them what Labs do. Norma Jean was obsessed with the cookies Mom baked for the nighbors. She actually stole a sugar cookie and was going for more when she got caught. Just part of life with dogs.
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ReplyDeletebless you Kim.
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I am so happy for that sweet girl. Thank you, Kim.
ReplyDeleteHow wonderful that she has a good home. You did good! I know how hard it is to let go...I fostered one and our hearts broke when he left:(
ReplyDeleteDear Sugar, we knew you so briefly at Golden Pines but are so very thankful that you have found your forever home! I'm wishing you many years of happiness to come. May all at Golden Pines have the merriest of Christmases and a new year full of joys!
ReplyDeleteWe are very behind in our blog reading and writing too because of work. But we're glad to hear Sugar has found a wonderful new home in time for the Holidays!
ReplyDeleteI am SO behind on all of that myself. I'm happy to hear Sugar is in a loving new home, though I understand it still has to be hard for you. ♥
ReplyDeleteWishing you all a very happy and healthy 2021. So glad Sugar has settled into her new home xxx
ReplyDeleteSo wonderful that she has a good home!
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