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Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2010
Broken mop and Lady Bird
Posted Sunday, November 22, 2009, at 5:03 AM
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My mop broke.  Not just the head, which was brand new but the handle and fastening.  Couldn't get it back together.  Apparently, it had tired of all the work I asked of it over these rainy days with "delicate" hounds not wanting to get wet outside :(.  I rarely claim any dog I adopt out is housetrained; Lady Bird will be a rare exception.

Lady Bird is getting another chance at life.  Here at Silverwalk, she does very well, has come a long way, is beloved; she is also tormented by the presence of the St. Bernard up the hill, one of two intact dogs who mauled her last year :(.  Physically, she is fit as a fiddle - she can pace my car at 25 mph.  Now, this was not planned, mind you, I was trying to catch her after she got loose.....it was impressive, however.  I am fostering her for Marion PAWS of Marion, AR.  As a foster (see previous post), it is my responsibility to prepare her to move onto her new home or a better place - hopefully, that place will be in Maine.  The woman who wants to work with Lady Bird has a 75# submissive male pointer, youngsters who will be able to actually RUN with Lady Bird and nearby dog parks and beaches.  She will be in heaven - she will take a part of my heart with her.  If I could take photos and drive, I would have some awesome  ones for you.  However, not a good idea if one wants to live and let live.

This face can talk to you better than many persons who use speech.  She will be in a very small pack with attention from a more experienced person.  No one will love her more than I, however.  Current plan is for Lady Bird to catch the Pup Bus mid-December.  I will let you all know her outcome.  Many times, the best thing we can do for our dogs, especially in rescue, is to send them on.  God speed, Lady Bird.  You will LIVE.


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What good news! Just because I can't seem to call her by the correct name, doesn't mean I haven't grown very fond of her. Way to go LB, I knew you could do it :)

-- Posted by Melanie Coy on Sun, Nov 22, 2009, at 10:15 PM

Lady Bird, Lady Bug - she came to you whatever :). She is coming home this afternoon when I pick up Margie from her "coming out" party - aka spay day - HA. I am so looking foward to having her home till she moves on to better things :). Thank you, Melanie.

-- Posted by silverwalk on Mon, Nov 23, 2009, at 9:32 AM

Awwww! I can't begin to tell you how many times I have almost regretted getting Betsy instead of her because I know Betsy would have had a better chance at getting adopted and LB did not. While it does make me sad because I know in my heart LadyBird was a great girl, she deserves this and that makes it a little better. As for my Betsy, she is such a funny little critter, we will have to bring her out one day to visit.

-- Posted by hello_people on Tue, Nov 24, 2009, at 12:12 AM


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Bobbie blogs about pets, primarily dogs and cats, and issues of rescue and adoption, living with pets and the best pet products. She hopes her blog will be a place for people interested in pets to share their views and ask advice or others. Bobbie is an RN, director of Silverwalk Hounds Dog Sanctuary and a board member of Safe Harbor Animal Sanctuary.
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