Carissa Anne update

Having come through her surgery successfully, Carissa Anne has started on the long healing process. She has endeared herself to all the walkers at Culver Palms Animal Hospital – this is one of the best stories that they told. The walker was sitting in the fenced grassy area petting her and tossing a tennis ball that she could catch while still lying down. A man walked outside the fence, and leaned over to say hello to Carissa. To the walker’s surprise, while still lying down Carissa picked up the ball and threw it over the 3 ½ foot fence. He tossed it back and she caught it, still without moving. She loves tennis balls, needs one to always be in her mouth, and is eager for the day when she can play ball for real.

And here is the picture that we have been waiting for. Our sweet loving Carissa Anne is in the car (Darwin is riding shotgun) heading for a wonderful foster home, with a couple who recently lost their very much loved Golden Retriever. They weren’t quite ready to adopt yet, but wanted to help by fostering one of our Goldens. They met Carissa, and couldn’t wait to move her into their home and welcome her with lots of love and two soft fluffy beds. They have been instructed on exactly what she needs during her rehab, and will see to it that all the rules are carefully followed. They said that it is so good to have Golden love again, and to fill their days with the care that Carissa needs. And who knows – perhaps one day they will join the failed foster club!