Gaston-Cramer gets a "little sister."

[April Cliber]

Many of you have watched our Rose grow up on DK. I have posted about her sock eating and T.P. shredding incidences and have shared numerous pictures and videos (most recently her birthday party) of her growing up.

Rose was our pick of the litter and has brought us so much joy. We have adored her and enjoyed her antics. She is amazingly sweet and well socialized. We had high hopes of adding her to our breeding program, but unfortunately it wasn't meant to be. She would have been an amazing mom, but fell just short of passing one of the several tests our dogs must pass before breeding. Both my vet and the specialist feel that she will live a normal, healthy life as a pet, but doesn't meet the high standards set to enter our breeding program. She was spayed, recovered well and is back to her old self. :o) This has presented us with quite a dilemma. We love Rose so much and the thought of letting her go is very hard, but she has so much to share and we feel it's best for her to let her go to a pet home. I have been in no rush and have waited for the right family.

Carole and I have been DK friends for over a year. We have shared stories and pictures. She is a very special person and I have loved watching Gaston-Cramer grow up. When she found out that I was considering letting Rose go to a new home she immediately contacted me. I was very excited about the possibility. They have unending love to give and their dogs are treasured family members.

So.... in a couple months Gaston-Cramer will get a sister. They are so much alike and will have a blast playing in Carole's dog park, also known as, the back yard. :o) They can't come get her until April, but I may drive her to them.... I've always wanted to visit NC and can't think of a better reason! I'm thinking the transition may be easier for Rose if I take her and stay for a couple days. The details will all work out, but I am pleased to announce that Rose will be going to live in beautiful NC with, Carole, Gaston-Cramer, Madison, Bindi, oh and her husband and kids too!! :o)

It'll be very bitter sweet for us, but all dogs should be as lucky as Rose. :o)

[Shelia Bullard]

AAAAHHHHHHH, how precious. I am so jealous. I think that is a good idea for both families to share time together for the transition. Maybe that is what Roxy and Rocky needed. Good Luck and keep us updated.

[Carole (*Koda*Monty*Bindi)]

Thanks everyone! We are soooo excited! What's also exciting is that April and her daughter have decided that they will be bringing Rose here and spending a couple of days with us in our home! They are coming in mid-March. It'll be a sweet transition for everyone. Rose is much beloved in the Cliber home and coming here and being a part of Rose's welcoming into our home will be best for everyone involved. We're going to share with April and her daughter some of the places we take Gaston-Cramer to and April's daughter will be able to share with our kids all the special things about Rose. It'll be a wonderful experience for both families.

I wanted to share something really neat too. I was working on something with our son yesterday and ran across the meaning of our last name. It is of German origin, and its meaning is "where roses grow". .......:)

[Nancy, Ned, Clancy, and Charlie]

Congrats to Carole and family.

[Sue, Murphy and Bella ()*o*()]

Carole, you are so lucky to be getting Rose. I so wish I was ready to take her when April first mentioned it, as she is such a sweet sweet girl. I have a Cliber Doodle and just the 8 weeks he was in April's care, it was apparent he was well loved and well cared for, so I'm sure your Rose will be even more so. Please keep us all posted as she becomes a new member of your family?

[Ann Kendig]

Congratulations Carole, Rose is very beautiful. I am so glad she will have a loving home to go to. Let us know how Gaston-Cramer and Rose get along together. I'm sure they have soooo much fun!

[Adina P]

Well that's exciting! I remember those photos of Rose and the girls...she seems like a lovely dog. Congrats to Carole!

[Linda,Yankee & Finn]

It is wonderful to hear that because of DK and your new friendship, Rose has found her loving home.

[Carole (*Koda*Monty*Bindi)]

Thank you April for making our "adoption announcement" and for allowing us to share our excitement and joy with our DK family--- but most of all for entrusting us with your precious Rose. She will (and has already become in our hearts) a beloved member of our family and a precious sweet little sister for Gaston-Cramer. We are so excited to welcome her into our home. It seems silly already but there seems to be a piece of our family missing with her not here!
Thank you for your kinds words but more importantly for the opportunity to raise Rose along side Gaston-Cramer. Both their lives will be enriched because of it as will ours.