I've had a LOT of fosters here this year. Many of the Christmas rescues were here for a while, a short time, or a long time. The character of the house changes with every addition and every adoption.
When the Christmas dogs first came, they found security in each other. But as time went on, they learned to be themselves and became whole. It was so much fun to have them all here-- healing, finding they were loved. Seeing the changes in them was like watching little miracles happen. I loved it.
Missy Mistletoe was such a sweetheart here. I didn't know if I could let her go. But, after 22 years of rescue, I knew I could if I found a home where she would be cherished. And that happened, Missy went to her new home this week. And she IS cherished there.
And when that happens, the atmosphere of the home changes-- again. The toys are still there. The home dogs are still there. Routines pretty much stay the same, with less dogs.
The sound of the house is different. Paddington notices it. So do the rest.
Missy is doing very well in her new home-- she is adjusting, it's all new. But, it will become normal to her-- just like our "new" will become normal for us. She has continued to sit on the back of the chair, while her person gets a sliver of the front. LOL
She curls up beside her new mom and is slowly finding that out her new dad might just be a good guy. 💜
It's a different kind of quiet here. But Cinnamon likes that she can get right next to me. Missy always liked to be the closest. And I loved it. But it's Cinnamon's turn again.
Dickens is still here. He has improved a lot, but he will always be special needs. It's okay that he has compromised walking. It's okay that he doesn't see well. Everyone knows this isn't a house of perfect dogs, but they are all loved.
Things are in a new normal. The dogs still bark at the door to warn me of danger outside. (The UPS or Prime trucks are so dangerous!) Rescue means changing all the time. We've had a lot of change here. A lot of chaos and peace, and medical crises and healed dogs. And I love it. Rescue has been a wonderful mission for me. What has been a huge part of your life?
