Yesterday, the McClures came to visit with Eleanor and she totally bonded with everyone. Paperwork was signed, pictures taken and she was on her way with them calling her Ellie as she went out the door. She has already been on shopping excursions to Petco, checked out the whole house, happily running in and out of the dog door when the sprinklers turn on. She has quickly found that there is fun to be had in that backyard when they come on. She has a great family and now to start her new life.
I know this will be long with all the thanks to everyone involved with helping these kids on their way. First thanks to Sue C. for running over to the Carlsbad shelter when we got the call that they had 4 golden pups in need of help. She gathered them up and met me at our favorite spot in Oceanside for the transfer and ride into Pacific Coast Veterinary Hospital. These adorable pups, all covered with scabs, hair sticking out of the scabs, and smelly, were lovingly treated by Dr. Scibelli, Dr. Gertmenian and their staff. They lost every bit of their hair and then they all looked like baby rats with not one strand of hair on their bodies. Thanks to David P. for running over to take them out for pictures and visit with them during their stay. After almost a month they were ready to go to a foster home. Thanks to Ellen and Dan for running down there and gathering up both kids to take home and foster them. They had their work cut out for them because they required baths every couple days, plus trips back to the vets for checkups and added care. Finally they were ready to be spayed and neutered. Their sister went off to her forever home and then Eleanor and her brother had another round of mange to clear up. That set them back getting ready for their adoption. After all was cleared up again, Ellen and Dan needed a much deserved vacation and these kids came down to Pat C's for temporary fostering. They had a delightful time there and we had very dedicated volunteers - Kim for taking them to Pat's and Nancy and Kevin for bringing them back up to Ellen and Dan's when they arrived home.
I would also like to thank Elaine and John for completing the home visit. A hugh thank you to Ellen, Dan and Donny for providing this wonderful foster home for the kids. They took on two young pups, took care of all their medical needs, got them both house trained, and gave them so much love. Thanks also to the placement team and Andrea for finding this perfect home for Eleanor.
