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Thursday, February 23, 2012

All in a day's work...


Emma and Brook are my office helpers. I "Macgyvered" some additional play space for them with the help of an ex-pen. They get a long walk before work and several short outings during the day so that they don't get too bored. They are both sleeping behind me as I type this. I must always check before I set my chair in motion as they are usually only inches away from me.
It has been interesting to see how many adoption applications came in for Emma. She was at the shelter, without hope for three months. She was to have been euthanized if we didn't take her. Admittedly, it was in the middle of a very rural area and her photos were very unhappy looking. In addition, she was head-shy and afraid of people in general.
Emma has turned into a star. She's put on a couple of pounds, found her smile and wags her bushy tail more every day. We've had six good applications from would be adopters and narrowed it down to two interviews and home checks.
Emma will begin her new life tomorrow, with a young couple who live near my business. I took Emma to their house to meet them and they came to her the next day and took her out for a run. They're in love with her and we're set to do the paperwork and hand her over for their first weekend together.
I just heard that Emma's new person was telling her Mom all about her new dog when her Mom said "I know that dog!". The Mom lives across the street from me and we see her every morning as she walks at the same time we do. She always stops to pet the dogs. There are thirty miles and multiple densely populated communities between my work and home. The chance of linking up with a Mother and Daughter like this is highly improbable, unless you believe in Collie Magic.

21 comments:

  1. Awwww, Emma, you lucky girl! How funny that she has a "relative" right across the street from you! Unbelievable. I'm so happy she found a home so quickly. She obviously has a nice personality, but I wonder if the shorter hair helps too?

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  2. I am a firm believer in collie magic.

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  3. Kerry, Emma is young and healthy and has no behavioral issues. Abbey was nine, had a sun allergy on her face and wanted to chew up and spit out every dog she met. Just a few differences:)

    Annette, now I'm sure my instincts were right. They're good people.

    Joanna, I expect I'll be seeing her, or at least hearing about her from her new Grandma.

    Stephen, It's the only explanation I can come up with. We'll be seeing crop circles next.

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  4. Collie magic should never be underestimated...

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  5. She's flown out of the door , just as you expected !
    And it's wonderful that you'll get regular updates and see her now and then .

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  6. That's it exactly, collie magic, someone's looking out for these dogs!!

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  7. Collie magic indeed--and the best part is that you will be able to keep tabs on Emma through the family. I've never given up an animal myself, but if I did being able to keep an "eye" on it in a new home would give me a decided peace of mind.

    I'm sure you are smiling about this whole solution. I do love the pen, but it's quite easy to see that if the fence were not there, the two of them would be underfoot for sure. They are right up against the barricade. *S*

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  8. Steve, even if she's an honorary collie mix, she's got that essence.

    S&S, I haven't lost sight of one yet. My Christmas card list gets longer all the time.

    Di, I was mentally dressing Emma for Halloween. A gold cape emblazoned with "Emma, Dog of Destiny" should do it.

    Jean, You can see how naughty their faces are, can't you? I always tell adopters that the dogs can come back for a few days if they have an emergency. What I'd really love is for my neighbor to take Brook. Secret Plan.

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  9. That's some serious collie magic ! And wonderful for Emma to be going to a good home... bravo, for another happy ending !

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  10. Owen, no sadness attached to this "Adieu". I'm excited for her.

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  11. I believe in Collie Magic. So glad she's found a wonderful home.

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  12. Collies always looks so damn smart.

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  13. I've put in a call to the Pope about you, just so's you know.

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  14. Grey Horse, I do feel lucky when I experience things like this.

    Maria, Luckily they use their smarts (mostly, see upcoming post) for good.

    Deborah, Geez! Enough with Religion in Politics already, now it's getting into Dog Rescue too? Seriously, thank you "Beatifically"

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  15. Now I know where Emma is. And I love the Mother/Daughter over-the-miles magic. Way cool!

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  16. Ms. Pliers, so nice to see you back in the swing!

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  17. I am by no means back in the swing of anything. However, I do love your writing and try to keep up in spite of overwhelming distractions!

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  18. What an incredible story! Well, I don't have a collie but I can believe in the magic just the same...so glad that Emma has a new home.

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  19. Hi Ellen, You have an almost collie, don't you? Magic still applies. Emma's main collie ingredient is her bushy tail. She's doing well and was renamed Nugget.

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