Parting Is Such Sweet Sorrow.......

Waiting For The Forever Family To Arrive

Jack is a very good boy!  Of all the dogs I have fostered so far, he is the one that has made the biggest transformation.  All the time, patience, love and belly rubs was worth every minute.  His fears have diminished and he now is a happy, playful and loving pup.  What better reward is that?  Soon his forever family will be here to pick him up and promise him a life of stability and love.  I know his fears will totally disappear and he will become an awesome companion. 

I can't help the tears that fall.  Jack captured my heart and I will always lovingly remember him and the special time we had together.

The Jack Attack

Poor Jack.  A couple days ago he was out on his walk with me around the neighborhood when he must have stuck his nose somewhere that a bee thought it didn't belong.  He didn't wince or cry so I was not ever aware of what happened.  After our walk we came inside and I went back to work and Jack took a nap.  When Jack woke up and came over to me for a pat on the head I couldn't believe what I saw.  His head was ten times the size it normally is.  OMG!!!  His lips were blown up so much they looked like miniature balloons that might pop, and his eyelids almost completely covered his eyes.  Yikes!

After scrambling and making a few calls to the rescue people, we were quickly off to the emergency room.

 Jack had a severe allergic reaction to an insect sting or bite.  He spent the night in the hospital.

Sleepy After A Tough Night

Fearful Jack

Even though it has only been a few days since Jack arrived, it seems like weeks.  He needs A LOT of attention.  He is a good dog, well trained and loving, but he also has many fears that really cause me to stop and think about what kind of life he lead before.  One thing that is strange is he is afraid of the garage.  When I open the door from the house to the garage he cowers and shakes.  Then he will crawl on his belly when I encourage him to come out.  Weird!  Also, when I open the car door he wants to bolt.  It takes a lot of sweet talking and reassuring to get him in the car.  Once in though, he is fairly happy.

We have a glass front door off our family room and when the sun shines just right there are reflections in the glass.  Well, you guessed it, Jack sees his reflection and barks up a storm!!!  This morning I started to figure it out.  Whenever I took a sip of coffee he would go crazy at the front door.  Hmmm.....then I realized that my movements were also reflecting and causing the ruckus.

Shadows after dark cause poor Jack to jump and run - especially his own.  It is sad to think of him out foraging on his own at night.... he must of been one scared pup!!!  Sometimes I wonder where these stray dogs sleep at night.  Do they keep roaming all night or do they curl up somewhere?  No wonder they are always on guard.  It is just plain sad......

The the thing that is difficult for me is that Jack wants to be next to me all the time.  And I mean ALL the time.  It can start to wear on a person.  The closer to me the better.  Yesterday, he pushed open the bathroom door when I was in the shower and since the shower doesn't have a door on it he decided to join me!  Sometimes a girl needs some privacy!

It is also difficult to leave him home alone so I have not been going anywhere.

Will there be anyone interested in meeting Jack on Super Bowl Sunday?  This remains to be seen.  Will he be friendly if someone comes to meet him?  Stay tuned........

Jack Has Arrived!

I picked up Jack yesterday late afternoon from the vet.  He was a little more than dazed and confused.  Jack was neutered that morning and unfortunately it didn't go as planned.  He now has a long incision on his belly that looks painful.  It is going to take some extra time and care to heal.  Poor guy!

Nurse Helga is taking care of Jack

Well, Hello Jack!

Jack is very gentle and sweet.  He is friendly and beautiful.  Hopefully, he will start to feel much better today.  Last night was a bit tough.  Jack cried a few times.  I don't know if it was due to pain or something else.  When he was rescued he was with another Golden on a busy street.  Maybe he misses his best friend or maybe it was his brother.  It really is sad to think that someone just dropped off this beautiful animal to fend for himself.  Life will get better.  Love is just around the corner!

Waiting for a new life ........