Rollin, Rollin, Rolling, get these doggies moving...... Just be thankful you can't hear me actually sing that :P
This morning Mike headed over to Southland to pick up Wanna B and Sting. The 2 hounds I chatted about the other day. Mike did visit with a few other special hounds before he headed out and I'll chat about that another day. Because today is all about Wanna B and Sting!
From all reports Sting was a very shy boy and while he does have his shy moments you can see that he handled his transport just fine.
GOOD BOY STING! and reports are that Wanna B is just as sweet as can be and also a very good co-pilot for the ride.
Mike was meeting up with Carol, Lou and Mona for the hand off. From what I hear Sting is not crazy about change so precautions were taken and Sting was carried from one vehicle to the other. Always better safe then sorry and this is why I enjoy working with this crew of people. I know that all hounds are in the best hands and no chances are ever taken.
All hounds and humans have made it to their final destinations and are all back home safe and sound.
It's been a long day for both hounds and humans and I want to say again a big THANK YOU!
If there is a lesson to be learned today it is don't give up on a hound just because they are shy, or what some perceive to be shy. Some hounds don't do well in certain situations and sometimes those situations are the racing kennel. Seems odd or strange but it does and can happen. As Sting has proven to us that while the racing side was just not for him I have a funny feeling that retired life is going to tickle his fancy. I will do updates on Sting just so others out there can see that a shy hound can and does make a good pet. Time and understanding goes a long way with these hounds.
As far as Wanna B, well thoughts are at this time that she is going to move to a forever home very fast. She's just a very social, outgoing, friendly and cute as a button little peanut.
WELCOME TO RETIRED LIFE WANNA B AND STING!!!
Thanks Mike for your help in the transport and a big thanks to you Heather for making it happen.
ReplyDeleteIt was a win win situation for of us all today.
Thanks Carol and Mona for bringing these 2 Greyt hounds home.
WELCOME STING AND WANNA B TO YOUR NEW WAY OF LIFE,RETIREMENT!!!
My Fishdoggie girl Willow (Wilma Waggle) was one of those shy ones who just didn't like the racing kennel environment. She's a completely different dog now in the home environment, and actually loves amateur racing and lure coursing. I'm sure Sting will be just fine!
ReplyDeleteWhooo, I'm so excited about Sting coming home! I know he'll settle in fine. I adore the shy hounds, and seeing them relax and enjoy their new life is about as good as it can get! Many thanks to Mike for helping bring him to me, and to Lou and Mona for coming along yesterday!! And, of course, to Heather for her commitment to every one of the Fishdoggies.
ReplyDeleteOh, and Wanna B.... she is a total doll - adorable, wiggly, curious, social, and she weight just over 53 lbs! What a sweet girl!! She's going to make someone very very happy :-)))
ReplyDeleteHere's a Sting update! He's vetted and home with me now! What a sweet boy - and not as shy as he acted at the kennel. Yes, he's shy, but "just shy" and not a total spook at all! In fact, Heather is thinking he pulled a con job on me, LOL.
ReplyDeleteHe's off lead in the yard, eats with my others, kinda comes when he's called (kinda!!), and is doing OK with the rest of the hounds. He dislikes surprises (no surprise), and startles easily, but you can see how much he wants to be loved!! And he's so handsome!! Oh my - I couldn't remember his markings at all and what a gorgeous boy! :-)))