Tank, the Woos, the cybersibes and some others posted this morning about donating treats to local rescues and shelters.
Our human thought this was a good idea, so she bought a big box of treats and dropped it by the North Valley Animal Care and Control Adoption Center on her way in to her office.
Because she had time, and because we are all still very sad at our house, she thought she would walk around and visit all the dogies.
Well, they only had ONE. Kobe, a gorgeous 9 month old male rottie. All full of himself and handsome. He was marked as a 'stray.'
The cute little volunteer took him out of his cell and our human visited with him. He was bouncy and curious and liked getting petted and scratched.
It's just too soon. We are all still too sad. And you truly have to have all your emotional ducks in a row when you bring a new dog into your house. Especially a rottweiler.
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The heart knows.......
Love
Bert
Thanks fur pawticipating in the Treat Event, we know the shelters appreciate it...because every furkid deserves a treat!
And thanks fur visiting our blog, we love to make new furiends. Mom's second doggie was a rottie-mix girl, mom's been smitten with rotties ever since!
~jack & moo
A very nice thing to do for those pups. And yes, the heart knows when it is the right time. And we all know that when it IS time, the right dog will find you:) It's OK to be sad. It would seem strange if you weren't. But the good memories will start drowning out that sadness with smiles:)
Take care.
Woos ~ Phantom, Thunder, Ciara, and Lightning
A very nice thing to do for those pups. And yes, the heart knows when it is the right time. And we all know that when it IS time, the right dog will find you:) It's OK to be sad. It would seem strange if you weren't. But the good memories will start drowning out that sadness with smiles:)
Take care.
Woos ~ Phantom, Thunder, Ciara, and Lightning
Hi my friends.
Its very nice of your family to think of others,,and take treats.
But we also know tender hearts must heal before you can open your home to others. Its the best thing to do.
Your heart will tell you when it has healed and opened up for more love.
I am here beside you, (even if you cannot see me).
love
tweedles
Hi Everyone, that was so good of you to donate some treats to your local Animal shelter.
I understand totally your feelings for another dog. It always takes us different amounts of time to start to yearn for another one to love and share with the family. Not to replace, just to enjoy once again, those cheeky antics, those sweet eyes and just that oh so special love, only a pet can bring.
Ruby and Bart will help you decide. Right now just enjoy your memories, shed tears and hug those two beautiful sweethearts, Ruby and Bart. Love Carol (and Stella and Rory)
I'm sure she's being smart to take things slow, but how interesting that there just happened to be a "gorgeous" rottie for her to visit... hmmmm.
Thanks for sharing treats with the homeless doggies.
Tank (or treat)
I think if he were the right one, your mom would have felt a different pull! Maybe he's waiting for a perfect home that just isn't yours this time. I know that it's tough after they're gone, and some days are harder than others!
Bunny
P.S. Mom wanted me to ask if your mom uses Flickr.
Treats for pups that usually do not get them, that is a wonderful thing.
Giving Kobe some of time and love even though your heart is aching, that is amazing and brave.
You will know when it is time to add to your family but we are so proud that you can open your heart enough to share a special moment with a pup who is so needy. Be at peace.
It's so sweet of your mom brought some snacks to other furfriends. They definitely deserves some treats.
It isn't easy at all whenever our beloved leaves us but time will heal our scars, fond memories will fill up the hollow hole in our heart. One day, your mom will find the one whom she falls in love at the first glance and you will have your new brother or sister.
It took us a long time until we met Orah, she doesn't belong to us but she is our giant darling in our heart. Hopefully, one day...
Yes, the right new dog will come at the right time, and not until. And thanks for the prompt on the treats for shelters.
Best wishes, Gail.
We bet Kobe enjoyed the extra special attention. You guys are the best for taking treats to those less fortunate!
Love ya lots,
Maggie and Mitch
You'll know when the time is right. Hope Kobe finds his home.
XXXOOO Daisy, Kendra & Bella
It's so hard to want to do something but know it's not right for all concerned. I know the dogs at the shelter will enjoy their treats, it sounds as though Kobe will get most of them:)
The right dog will find you when it's the right time. I'm sure Kobe's forever family will find him soon.
How brilliant taking treats to the pups!We hope Kobe finds a new forever home soon.
When you are ready there will be that special dog waiting for you!
BIG nose Pokes
The Thugletsx
Wonderful of you to take in the treats :) You will know when the time is right.
Hugs and wags,
Roo
Sophie entered our lives a whole 4 years after our loving Jessie passed away....as everyone is saying...it's time to grieve and time to heal...the right 4 legger will appear into lives when things feel better!
You will know when it is right.
That's a great idea! I think it takes a while to feel ready for another. It's always so hard to visit the shelters.
There be so many rotties in the shelter where I commed from all the time so I is sure that when you is reddy, there will be one needing a home rilly bad and that will be the luckiest rottie efur to go home with you.
Bless your hearts for visiting!!
I expect that little Rottie was just as happy to have visitors and he was able to talk Rottie with you all. You all definitely need time to heal and get your pack dynamics back in sync...big hugs
from your bfff,
Madi
this is such a good idea
Benny & Lily
When the time is right all will fall into place for you and for the rottie pup you met...
Meantime the good times can be remembered and the hearts can heal.
Treats for the shelter pups!!! Khool!!!
Wags
ernie,sasha,chica,lucas
Kobe sounds lovely but we agree - it's important to wait until the right time and not rush into these things. And "the right time" is different for everybody. My humans waited nearly 2yrs after we lost Lemon before they felt ready to adopt another kitty - everybody kept asking them when they were going to get another kitty but they just didn't feel ready. I think when the time is right, you will *know* instantly.
Thinking of you -
Slobbers,
Honey the Great Dane
I know exactly what you mean...You can't rush these things, and when it's time you'll know when it's time to open your heart and home again. I have to tell you that part of the reason why we've never gotten another Golden Retriever puppy is because of the loss of the first Tod. There are just too many memories and still too much emotion, and its been more than 10 years. I just felt I couldn't give my heart to another Golden Retriever puppy, but I could give it to a Scottie, and so I did, along with his name. Its proven to heal more than I ever thought.
Enough of being serious and I'm sorry I rambled ...
I hope you have a HAPPY HALLOWEEN!!!
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It's been six and a bit years and mum is still not ready for another rottie. She isn't sure if she ever will be.
that was thoughtful of your human to take the treats to the homeless dogs. you will know whtn time time is right to bring home a new pup.
be safe.
woofs
Well stated. I'm just now reading of your loss and I am truly sorry. My heart goes out to you and your pack. You'll know when you're ready, though. You'll just know it in your heart.
What a great thing to do. And this post prompted Gail to tell me a story about her old dog Hamish, which I have blogged about today.
Toodle pip!
Bertie.
You are so nice, taking the treats to the shelter and walking the dogs there. Your heart will know when it's time...
Thanks for doing the treats for shelters. We did that as well and our Mom went back and walked around as well. She seen a 1 year old Rottie (he was a cutie) then she seen a Husky that looked like he would fit in with The Thundering Herd. She said lots of nice doggies, but she to is not quite ready to bring another one home yet. Not that we don't look, the right one just hasn't come across yet. So we know how hard it is to make these decisions. We will all be ready again one day, but you are so right you must be 100% sure you are ready for another committment to a fur-kid. Hope you are all doing good. Sniffs, The HoundDogs
Only the heart will know when the time is right!
Dropping off some more woofs, prayers and happy thoughts for you. Nala and I wish you a happy Halloween -- keep safe! :)
Big hugs, <3
~Bailey (Yep, I'm a girl!)
Only you know what your heart can do ~ but remember Karma!
Sweet William still has not filled that space that belonged to Half Pence. But he tries and I try, it is a work in progress.
Sweet William The Scot & Lee
That is very sweet to go and visit, and when it's the right time there are lots more rotties who would love to be rescued by so wonderful a gang! You must still be sad :( Don't rush the grieving process...when you're ready, your grief will become compost for new life and new joy with a new doggie.
Oh, I bet those doggies were SO happy that you brought them some nommy treatsies to eat!
Mom says she understands. She's not ready to adopt another kitteh yet either. She said when my Angel Sisfur Molly went to the Bridge, she hurried out and adopted my Sisfur Abby. And as much as she luvs Abby, she wishes she'd waited cuz it was just too soon. So you're doing the right thing and you'll know when it's time.
Wiggles & Wags,
Mayzie
We wanted to participate but got busy this weekend but I will make sure to get our treats over to the shelter this week!
I think its wonderful you realize that the time just isnt right. The right dog will speak to you and your heart willlet oyu know when its time. I think everyone greives and needs diffrent things but that time will come and you will know what to do. Prayers are being sent and Happy Halloween.
Oh my. Me oh my. I'm leaking from the eyes about this. Gizmo will let you know when it's time. Don't you think? I think so.
rooo, stu
I am so ready to have another dog.
You are the greatest to take treats to a shelter. I could not walk in a shelter with out bring half the shelter home with me!!!!! I am so ready. I want a sight hound tho and they are not easy to come by!!
Happy Halloween all!!!
xx Fern
Yes, you will know the right time to get another dog. But I am glad I wasn't with you at the shelter.....I'm such a moosh!
By the way, thanks for the complement on my outfit. I made it and did love to wear it. The picture of me was taken over 40 years ago!!! I am an old old lady now!! Not very pretty any more either!!
xx, Fern
Hi Y'all,
My Human never got over the ones before me. I just have to work extra hard to keep her busy with me.
It was two years between my big sis and me.
My Human cried when she read about Gizmo...I loved his visits.
Playin' with the pup was a first step in healin'.
Paws crossed for y'all,
Hawk aka BrownDog
Oh how we know in our heart of hearts!
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Hugs from the critter crew
When we lost Maggie almost two years ago, I didn't know whether I could love another furry one like that again. Time heals and when you are ready, you will know it and the right one will come along.
That was really thoughtful of your person! too bad we found out about it too late :(
speaking of late, I am sorry to hear about my buddy Gizmo's passing :( I'm still shocked and crying doggie tears. I can only imagine how your family feels. I dedicated a portion of my halloween blog to him <3
take care and stay strong!
Maybe someday soon.. no hurry. Hope Kobe finds a really good forever home. It was really nice and sweet of your momma to drop the treats. Hope you guys have had a safe Halloween.
We have people asking when we will get another dog. I keep telling them it's too soon. When a dog is as well loved as our Thor or Gizmo, you can't just "replace" them. But I'm glad your human made the visit, and met Kobe.
Taking the treats to the shelter was a very kind thing to do.
What everyone else has said is true. You will know when (and if) the time and the dog is right for your family. Everyone is different and every set of circumstances is different.
All our love from Winnie and all the People Of the House
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