Saturday, March 16, 2024

Letting Go of Iva

Thank you all for the good vibes that you sent for Iva as we traveled last weekend to meet "R&R," near Lynchburg Virginia. The 4+ hour drive was a bit dicey because it was raining the entire way. 


But R&R and their son, daughter in law and granddaughter were all there when we arrived, and they could not have been more welcoming-- Even having lunch prepared and waiting for us. I felt like I was sitting with friends as we ate lunch and talked about Iva and any other topic that came up. They are the real deal; a kind, caring and a perfect family for Iva. They loved her right away, and Iva responded so well to them, and was relaxed and comfortable in their home. 

~Last time at the vet with Iva~

She was also a good match for their girl Lady, who had been missing having a canine friend. So, we signed her adoption contract. 

~Post adoption photo of Iva and Lady~

It was of course a bittersweet moment to let Iva go. I love this big girl with her big personality. We'd had quite a journey together, helping her to regain her health and lose over 30 pounds. And, despite some of the lows, and the hard times, there were many more good moments with this fun girl, and I would do (most of) them all over again. ❤️

Afterwards I drove to the home of friends for dinner and to spend the night. It was a really good visit, and a nice and a recharging ending to a trip filled with a lot of emotion. 

~The view my friends enjoy every day!~

The two post adoption texting reports have all been good and positive. I had to grin at the first photo that was sent of Iva on a sofa - I'd told them Iva never ever got onto our furniture ... and there she was ... never-evering, like she'd never, ever had before. Ya just gotta smile at that! 🙂


I miss her.  

15 comments:

  1. I know you miss her but that is such a happy event. It warms my heart that she is so loved and comfortable in her new home. ❤️

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  2. I am so happy I can't stop smiling. God bless this new family for adopting Iva and of course she is on the sofa, she knows blankets on sofa mean it ok to get up there. we have had 6 dogs and all of them lived on both sofas.. you go Iva.. welcome home to your new family. glad the trip was safe and wow on that view.. I would never get anything done with that outside

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  3. Dear, dear Iva has found her home! I'll certainly miss seeing her at Golden Pines - and know you are missing her bunches - but am so happy for her. Her new family and Lady are so lucky to have her. The picture of Iva on the sofa says it all!

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  4. So pleased that Iva has found her forever home. She looks so content, lying on that sofa, already knowing she's home.

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  5. We're glad that Iva found such a great forever home, but we know how difficult it must be for you.

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  6. Love this post! Lori

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  7. What a wonderful family for Iva and that incudes Lady! Of course your heartstrings are well connected to Iva but they will loosen in time because Iva is home at last and that's what you do so well.

    Hugs!

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  8. Iva and Lady, looking like they have been friends for a long time, you will miss her, but a loving home and a friend is the other side of all this. What a glorious view. Knowing how things turn out, I am guessing there will soon be another doggie in your home.XXX from a dull and cold day down here in NZ.

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  9. Yay for Iva. Hugs to you. Gemma's Person

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  10. That is truly bittersweet, but what a lovely home for such a sweet girl.

    Woofs,
    Ollie

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  11. Bittersweet indeed. But you gave Iva so much, both physical and emotional. It must warm your heart to see her so content and so welcomed. Wouldn't it be nice if the family invited you to visit her again? Hugs.

    Woos - The OP Pack and Mom

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  12. When in Rome......
    That looks like Rough River Lake. Beth (Gemma's Person)

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  13. Such a sweet girl. She looks at home in her new home. Kudos to you for loving her and fostering her so she can have another successful chapter.

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  14. Iva, wishing you all the best in the next chapter.

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