Sam's got a big night tonight-with update

[Sherri, Sophie, Winston, & Kitty]

Sam is meeting some potential adopters tonight. He wants to look his best and he can't decide which tie looks best with his fur tone. Can you guys help him decide?

I'm thinking red, what do you guys think ;-)

[J and Riley (and Luna)]

He's so cute :) I love the purple.  Good luck Sam!  I hope they're the family you've been looking for!

[Wendy and Myla]

I also think that red is "left-over Christmas" if that makes sense?  I think the purple is fresh and new right now!  Again, Good Luck!  I hope you find the bestest "fur-ever" parents  ever! 

[Karen and Bridget]

I like the fun purple polka dots.  Sam, you are adorable!!

[Laurie, Fudge, and Vern]

RED :) Good luck, Sam. Sherri, I am proud of your kind and giving nature!!

[Nina, Phil, Harlow & Lacey]

I like the purple.  Makes him look regal. 

[Jen & Hudson]

The purple really pops against his fur. And it's so cute!!!

[Carol and Banjo]

Sam you look irresistible in red!    Best of luck sweet boy.

[Jane, Guinness and Murphy]

Oh yes, he looks SO handsome in the red.  Fingers crossed.

[Sherri, Sophie, Winston, & Kitty]

Thanks for the votes everyone! We went with red and it was a big hit! The folks who came to visit were amazing. So kind and lovely. They brought their 11 yr old border collie and Sam was so gentle and respectful and she liked him (mostly because he let her play with his new toy that they brought him). He definitely was on his best behaviour. They are a retired couple with lots of time and clearly lots of love to give him. House in the country, fenced yard, quiet home, clearly very loving towards dogs. They brought him some treats and a toy. They will be sending me their vet references and then we'll schedule a home visit with them.

He has another meet and greet on Saturday but honestly, I don't know how it could get any better than this. I am over joyed.  He's going to wear the purple tie on Saturday so we'll see how it goes ;-)

I'm happy and sad at the same time. 

[Karen, Jasper and Jackdoodle]

Sounds like a wonderful home, and a very successful meet n greet. 

Happy and sad at the same time. Hmmmm. Sounds familiar.

A Poem to my Foster Dog

Copyright 1999 by Diane Morgan I am the bridge between what was and what can be.  I am the pathway to a new life. I am made of mush, because my heart melted when I saw you, matted and sore, limping, depressed, lonely, unwanted, afraid to love. For one little time you are mine. I will feed you with my own hand I will love you with my whole heart I will make you whole. I am made of steel, because when the time comes, when you are well and sleek, when your eyes shine, and your tail wags with joy then comes the hard part. I will let you go not without a tear, but without a regret. For you are safe forever A new dog needs me now.

[Wendy and Myla]

I am crying again!  Sherri, you are so strong - I could never do it! Thank you!!!!

[Sherri, Sophie, Winston, & Kitty]

such a tear jerker. and describes the situation perfectly...except for the afraid to love part; he was definitely not afraid to love :-)

Yes, I must be made of steel and mush at the same time. I'm getting a bit attached but I'm not going to lie, it's going to be nice to get back to normal as he is a lot of work. He needs to be in a home where the human to dog ratio is a little more balanced so someone can focus on his training needs. He's a good boy, a gentle boy, but a puppy nonetheless.