Dandy has been adopted

We were not looking for a 2nd dog but, we've been going back forth over the last couple of months questioning if we should adopt Dandy.  As many people know, he was abused psychologically and physically the first 3 yrs of his life and will likely always have deficits due to the abuse.  We've had many concerns mainly -- are we a good enough home for him and if we adopt him can we keep fostering.  He's now experienced 7 foster dogs and with each dog he's doing better in term of working through his anxiety.  We work hard to manage his anxiety and have been pretty successful in keeping him from melting down.  Then the question of are we good enough and we've come to the conclusion of yes.  Dandy requires a lot in terms of commitment and resources so that he can continue his rehabilitation.  He's come a long ways with us and we feel we can dedicate the time, resources and love that can him to continue moving forward. And given how much we love this tender boy I don't know that we could have parted with him!  So, here's to you sweet boy, you have found your forever home. We look forward to our ongoing journey, all of us together and loving this boy forever.

Here's some of the visual progress Dandy has made over the past year



His first day in our care

Last month

This was a common sleeping position for him

This is what he looks like now thanks to all the TTouch work



Dandy working but, stopping for a special moment with mom.

Tender time with an amazing boy and his dad

This picture was back in May a day or two after Dandy came back to us.   We've now fostered 18 rattie's and Dandy is the only dog that Catty allows to sit so close to her.  No question Catty is happy Dandy is part of the family as she really missed him when he wasn't here.

Below are some videos of Dandy's time with us

At at TTouch worshop and doing ground work!

A TTouch session of getting wraped up! 

Having fun with Catty

A rattie on the run - lure coursing last month

What's next you might ask --- we will continue TTouch and we have signed up for a nosework class next week!  Stay tuned to hear every so often how this amazing boy is doing.

We are also working on a new name for this boy so that too will be in his update!