Introducing Sierra

I was recently contacted about a deaf pit bull mix at an area shelter.  They told me she had passed her evaluations and was very sweet, but they wanted her to go to a rescue because she is deaf. 

What they didn't tell me is that she has two different colored eyes. 

They also neglected to tell me that she's very laid-back.  Or that she is very affectionate. Or that she would follow me everywhere.

If I had known these things ahead of time, I would have been more prepared.  I still would have rescued her, but I would have tried to find another foster home for her, instead of taking her to my house. 

Because I love dogs with two different colored eyes.  And I really love dogs that are laid-back and affectionate.  And dogs that are very well behaved, and never bark or chew or misbehave.  And dogs that love to cuddle.  And dogs that do great with every dog, cat, and child that they meet. 

So now I'm stuck with this dog who is everything I love about dogs.  And I'm getting more attached by the day.  And if she doesn't get adopted soon, I'm going to cry when she actually does get adopted.  And I never cry when my fosters get adopted. 

So this is bad.  I was prepared to rescue a deaf dog, but I was not prepared to rescue such an awesome dog.  It almost makes me wish she had some bad habits.  Almost. 

Intros and Adoptions

Lots of new fosters lately, and lots of adoptions have been keeping me very busy!  This is Otis, an 8-year-old Beagle who was adopted out six years ago and recently returned due to not liking the new baby in the house.  Otis is a sweet dog, very loving, and quickly found a wonderful home with a lady who also prefers a life without young children. 

Then there is Eli - a sweet puppy, afraid of new things, and not quite sure of men.  He went out on a trial adoption this past weekend, and hopefully has found his forever home. 



And finally Tiger, a Boxer/pit bull mix, and one of my newest fosters.  I went to an area shelter to pick up several other dogs, and while I was there I learned that one of the dogs I had planned to take would be going to another foster home instead.  This meant I had room for one more dog.  I walked past cage after cage filled with dogs who had been waiting weeks or months for their forever home.  Something drew me to this sweet dog. 

He is only around 8 months old, and passed his evaluation with flying colors.  He had been at the shelter for about two months and hadn't been adopted, so he came home with me.  He is extremely sweet and loving, and does great with other dogs.  I hope he can find his forever home soon!