Update Meeting our Potential Adoptee: She's Ours!

[Heather Thompson]

Thanks for all the well wishes.  It seems they worked!  :)  We met up at the dog park, they played together for about an hour while us humans did the questions exchange.  At the end of the play date, the wife said, well I think you guys are just wonderful, how would you guys like to take her home overnight for a trial run?  I wanted to do a trial anyway, and there's no time like the present, so we took her home with us. 

 

We fed them separately because as expected, Ruckus was not his normal polite self at meal time.  He also displayed some jealousy, when I was fawning over Sandee (soon to be known as Sadie), but got over it when he found out that I have two hands and can pet two dogs at the same time.  What a concept!  Playtime got a bit rough at times, but we separated them for a breather, and they calmed down before starting another round.  We all slept through the night in the same room, no issues. 

 

On Saturday morning, DH and I were giving ear scratches & belly rubs.  Sweet Sadie snuggled up and gave kisses to both of us.  Hearts melted, and it was a done deal. 

 

We called to say we'd take her, and we all decided that she should go back with them for the week.  So they can say final goodbyes (they have four kiddos, and it was the older kids who decided they needed to find a nice new home with a fence and a buddy to keep her safe), and so we can arrange to take time off of work to ensure we have time to oversee the transition for more than a weekend.

 

She comes home on Saturday.  We're prepping for her arrival with vet appointments and advanced obedience classes (that Ruckus is also taking), and of course a new toy for all.  We're thrilled, and nervous in a good way, but overall really excited that our family is complete (at least by way of 4-legged creatures!).

[Camilla and Darwin]

Congratulations! I have been anxiously awaiting the update... :-) She sounds like a perfect addition. I can't wait to hear more!

[Adrianne Matzkin]

That sounds like you introduced them in a perfect way! Not easy to rub 2 belly's at the same time but it is so wonderful.
Congrats!!

[Nina, Phil, Harlow & Lacey]

Congratulations on the new addition. You did the introductions the right way.

[Jane, Guinness and Murphy]

That's the best news....I'm so happy for you!. Saturday will be a big day for your family and for Sadie! Can't wait for pictures.

[Karen, Jasper and Jackdoodle]

Congratulations! I'm so happy for your family and for Sadie!

[Allyson, Peri & Taquito]

That sounds great - congratulations!

[Michele, Biscuit & Mo]

Wow - congrats! sounds like things went so well - Sadie is so lucky to have you guys. Can't wait to see pictures!

[Kathy Spyker]

Glad everything is working out for you, Congratulations!!! Can't wait to see pictures=)

[Laurie, Fudge, and Vern]

It sounds like you did everything perfectly. I am sure the other family is relieved and it sounds like you are getting a great dog. Good Luck!!!

[Adina P]

How exciting Heather. What fun news...I'm very happy Sadie has shown promise and will join your family. Be sure to share some pics with us!

[Nancy, Ned, Clancy, and Charlie]

I have been breathlessly waiting for the results of your visit. I am so glad that all went well and Sadie will be joining your family. I am glad that the family who is relinquishing her knew their limitations and responsibly found her a new home. I can't quite understand why they couldn't figure out a way to keep her safe in their yard but then I don't know the logistics/rules where they live. Perhaps to them she was 'just a dog' and expendable if it was too inconvenient. Many pet owners are not 'obsessed' like those of us on dk are.

[Nugget's Family]

Yay! Good for you all!