It was obvious when Tegan -TG alumni- and Buckwheat met at our playdate, that they were kindred spirits. They're both submissive, playful, somewhat chicken type dogs.
They played all through the signing of papers. Their parents will have their hands full with two 'puppies', but at least they have each other to chase around the acreage.
Before we went to sign papers for Buckwheat, we went for another meet+greet with a family I hike with quite frequently (we have a big group walk every two weeks for daycare. About 20 dogs off-leash in the woods. It's a blast). Their dog Kobi is a flat-coated retriever mix, serious dog who likes good manners. Social, but doesn't put up with shenanigans. Think a little bit like a military man. Very orderly!
When Kobi met Barley, they gave each other a quick sniff, mutually decided they were each okay. I left her with them for a walk and such as I went to sign papers. When I came back, Barley was hanging out right beside Kobi. He had apparently lead her around the house and she diligently followed. It was obvious looking at the two dogs they were spitting images of each other. Kobi must have been exactly like Barley as a puppy!
I was expecting that they would have to think it over, however it was obvious to all, this was exactly the pup for Kobi and Barley truly wants to be in a home with another dog to follow around. Papers were signed. Barley didn't even come bid me farewell -she just clung to her new brother's side as if she was saying 'see you later, I'll be fine thanks.' Such a serious, no-nonense girl.
The one thing I feel horrible about is all the applicants for Barley and Buckwheat that weren't chosen. There were so many good applications -especially for Barley-, and sometimes I wish I could clone dogs and place them multiple places. There are dogs that get floods of applications, and dogs that stay in rescue for months or sometimes years with no interest. I sincerely wish all the applicants of Buckwheat and Barley much success in finding their new family members through rescue -regardless Turtle Gardens or not. I truly believe dogs have a knack of picking their own home, and that does not mean whatsoever that any other homes that applied weren't also amazing. These dogs were so lucky to have so many great homes willing to open their lives to them.
Also, as a side note, Cindy -a golden retriever adult female, guessed at 3-5 years old- will be coming to foster with me on the 6th. She is with a different rescue than Turtle Gardens, so if any applicants would like to apply for her, you can apply with Ocean Dog Rescue.
Here is a link:
http://odr.john-son.ca/adoption
Providing she isn't scooped up before she comes to foster care, pictures, updates and video of her will be posted here.
Here's a shot of Barley on her last night here. Usually she's completely pushed up to Beckett, but she managed to flop over so for pretty much the first time, there wasn't another dog in her pictures. Well, if I cut off her butt just a little bit so you can't see Beckett's butt. I betcha she's all cuddled up with Kobi today. Family that sleeps together stays togheter :)
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Not surprising they were scooped up quick ;)
Maybe some of the other people who applied for them will fall for one of TG's many other puppies :)
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