Happy Thanksgiving Winner!!!
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Thursday, January 03, 2008
Tuesday, July 04, 2006
Winner + Love = Life!!
Winner,.. the boy who waited so long,....
Now knows Love and Life to it's fullest!
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Monday, June 26, 2006
Winner Knew,....
We are convinced that Winner knew he was going home,...He is such a dear boy, facing the unknown with a new found bravery, that he had all along,...
I will never get over how every foster dog's personality, blossoms at such a different pace, and strength,...
They all touch my heart so deeply,... and a piece of my heart goes with each and everyone of them, as they move on to their furever homes,...
Fostering these English Setters has got to be the most rewarding and most gratifying experience in the world, next to having children,....
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As Winner Settles In,...
We see gradual improvements each day as " Win " accepts more and more of the home sharing concept.
Hopefully he'll reach a point where he's a comfortable part of all activities in the house and also outdoors.
As you have seen, he really wants to be with his people, but then some noise scares him and he's off to a hiding place for a while.
His bed and blanket are in the living room.
One good sign - when we decide to veg out in front of the TV he stays right with us and enjoys coming over to be petted once and a while.
We try to involve him in all activities, but don't force the issue if a noise frightens him. Hope you're doing well - John
Hopefully he'll reach a point where he's a comfortable part of all activities in the house and also outdoors.
As you have seen, he really wants to be with his people, but then some noise scares him and he's off to a hiding place for a while.
His bed and blanket are in the living room.
One good sign - when we decide to veg out in front of the TV he stays right with us and enjoys coming over to be petted once and a while.
We try to involve him in all activities, but don't force the issue if a noise frightens him. Hope you're doing well - John
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Monday, June 12, 2006
Live the Good Life Winner Boy,....
As Win drives away with his new Mom and Dad, I can only reflect back on the scared English Setter that came to me back in February.For 2 weeks he would only come out of his crate to eat, and to go outside. Slowly, but surely his courage grew,.....
saying good bye ,..is always bitter sweet,....
knowing that Win is going to the best home possible, is the saving grace to this whole process,...
I'll always love you Winner Boy,... a place in my heart will always be yours,....hugs, kisses, and a few tears as you drive away,.....
Knowing that happiness will be with you always, makes everything , ok!
Be a good Boy, Win!
Love, Susan
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Winner Meets his new Mom and Dad!
Win, has finally made it home, after 7 years of being kept in a pen, away from human contact,....Endured a trip from Alabama to Iowa, into the fridged temperatures of February,...
and now ridden 1000 miles, finally to meet his Furever Mom and Dad.
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Sun Sets on Day One of Our 1000 Mile Journey
Winner takes it easy after our long day on the road!
The Sun sets, as we head into our overnight in Columbus,OH.
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One Last Look At the Midwest,....
One last look over the Mississippi River as we enter Illinois,.....
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Early Morning Departure Time,....
This is a tradition at our house, a photo under the big maple tree in our yard,...we are leaving Iowa, headed for PA., for the Annual Above and Beyond English Setter Rescue Picnic, and to meet Winner's new Mom and Dad
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Sunday, May 21, 2006
Winner WON!!
Winner, now has a home of his own,....
a case where timing is everything,....I will have a more indepth update soon,..
I want to share this one thing,
Tonight I was talking to Win, and I asked him what it felt like to know that he now had a home of his own?...he very distinctively, nuzzled my temple and handed over my first setter kiss from Win,.. ever....
I couldn't belive it,.. I looked at him and his eyes were smiling like never before,.....
a case where timing is everything,....I will have a more indepth update soon,..
I want to share this one thing,
Tonight I was talking to Win, and I asked him what it felt like to know that he now had a home of his own?...he very distinctively, nuzzled my temple and handed over my first setter kiss from Win,.. ever....
I couldn't belive it,.. I looked at him and his eyes were smiling like never before,.....
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Thursday, April 13, 2006
Winner Continues to Adjust to Love
Winner continues on his path to Love,.. he is the sweetest boy, he is overwhelmed at times, discovering all the things he had missed over the last seven years.
His discovery of "Play" has to be the most rewarding to us as a foster home,...seeing him forget all his past fears, even for a moment or two, is worth every second.
Seeing his smiling face as he is the first one to greet you at the door when you come home,..awesome,..
His discovery of "Play" has to be the most rewarding to us as a foster home,...seeing him forget all his past fears, even for a moment or two, is worth every second.
Seeing his smiling face as he is the first one to greet you at the door when you come home,..awesome,..
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Sunday, February 26, 2006
A Romp in the Park
Angel and Winner enjoy a romp in the park,...
each day brings out the great spirit that lives in every English Setter.
Last night I fell asleep on the couch, Winner was in his usual spot behind the chair(next to his crate!).
I got up for a second and when I came back ,...guess who had hopped up on the couch,..in my spot?!
When he saw me, he wagged his tail,and sort of bowed his head, as if to make sure it was okay, that he had gotten up on the couch,..
all I could do was laugh, and tell him,"It's about time Winner!"
each day brings out the great spirit that lives in every English Setter.
Last night I fell asleep on the couch, Winner was in his usual spot behind the chair(next to his crate!).
I got up for a second and when I came back ,...guess who had hopped up on the couch,..in my spot?!
When he saw me, he wagged his tail,and sort of bowed his head, as if to make sure it was okay, that he had gotten up on the couch,..
all I could do was laugh, and tell him,"It's about time Winner!"
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One Week has Passed
One week has passed since Winner came to our home, and slowly but surely, his spirit is starting to emerge....if you look closely, you might see a setter smile!!
I see something,...
Keep Looking!
I think,.. i found it!!
Maybe not,...
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The Serious One
Winner, the serious one ALWAYS checks to make sure you are there!
Then checks in for some soft pats!
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