adopt a rescue dog

We adopted Honey in July. She’s a rat terrier and a little over a year old. Her original name was Midget but my daughter didn’t like the size reference. Her name was changed to Honey because of her coloring. She’s a hoot and one of the smartest moves we’ve made in a long time. We plan to adopt another dog as soon as we are settled .

I have adopted from, and am now a volunteer with, the Mid-Atlantic Great Dane Rescue League. magdrl.org

We adopted a beautiful Weimaraner from the NorCal Weim rescue. He’s a bit paranoid and neurotic, but considering he’s had 5 homes in less than 2 years, he’s doing pretty good. No really bad habits, although he has a hankering to wander. Maybe due to not ever having really bonded with a family before. You have to have some extra patience, but the reward is amazing love from your dog. We’ve have other dogs, and we love them, too, and they love us, but knowing this one came from an uncertain future – he’s something special.

This is one of my longest=held goals, and one of my most cheered (34 and counting)! But it hasn’t happened for a reason: it’s not realistic given my current hectic life, small apartment, and transient goals. I promise I’ll come back to it as soon as I can.

This is Cosmo. Cosmo lives with a rescue organisation in Portland, which is about 200kms from me. He may already have a home; it’s been over a week since I enquired about him. I may not be able to get transport to and from Portland. But I’m going to ring up tomorrow and see!