Meet Spirit

[Leonard and his bud Snuffles]

We are getting too attached to one another, and I think Piper is getting more used to him being here. She was so depressed when Hugo died that she lost a significant amount of weight from refusing to eat. With Spirit here, her appetite has increased as well. So I hope Spirit's leaving won't throw her back into a depression. Will have to wait and see.

With all of Snuffles' issues this past almost 2 weeks I was not reading all the threads. And since the new home fell though, hmmmmm, now I am wondering about fate.

 

[wrknnwf]

With all of Snuffles' issues this past almost 2 weeks I was not reading all the threads. And since the new home fell though, hmmmmm, now I am wondering about fate.

Well here's a little story to add to the mystique of the Fates.

When rescue first emailed me about this current fostering situation, they had another dog in mind. A young, intact male who was energetic, brilliant and playful and, unfortunately, amorous with all the female dogs. I told them, that due to Piper's advancing age and her infirmities, it wouldn't be a good situation, but that if they ran across and older, calmer dog, then to let me know.

Thinking I was off the hook for a long while (we rarely have senior rescue dogs), it wasn't 10 minutes before they said they had one (Spirit) that was going to a different foster and would I be interested in fostering him instead? They also mentioned that they had a great potential home lined up. Thinking that this was a short term affair, and after reading his bio, I said I thought it would work.

So there you go. The Fates in action. Spirit apparently has more chapters to write in his 'twist and turn' autobiography. I'm just along for the ride, whatever it is and wherever it takes me. LOL.

 

[Angela]

Yes, that fate for you

 

[AngusMcDubhsMom]

Now my mother believes in fate and will drive the over all out come.

and that's why she is a very wise mother.

 

[DAWNMERIE]

Wishing the best for both of you! Whatever that may be

 

[wrknnwf]

Thanks Dawn. I just sent a write up and the photos to the rescue chair, so HANR can put his listing on the website. Whatever is meant to be, will be, but I do have his best interests at heart and am going to be diligent about getting him the right home.

BTW, HANR rejected that first potential home. Very nice people, and probably a good home for another dog, but in the end, it just wasn't a good choice for Spirit. We do work hard to find the best match possible for each individual dog according to his/her needs. Sometimes it takes a while.

Leonard said...since the new home fell though, hmmmmm, now I am wondering about fate.

Leonard - I just glanced at my own signature below, and spied the parentheses enclosed note after Hugo's name. It kind of made my hair stand on end. :shocker: :roflmao: Hmmmmmm. More of the Fates at play??? I wonder, too.

To top that off, I just found what may be a mast cell tumor on Piper's leg. If so, at her advanced age, there isn't much I would do about it. Well, enough of that. There's no point in obsessing about things I can't change or clocks I can't turn back. I have two dogs that need to be loved on right now, so I'm off to take care of their needs.

 

[Leonard and his bud Snuffles]

So sorry to read about Piper. I have no idea what can be done. So sorry you have to face that now.

That is a bit enlightening about your signature.

 

[wrknnwf]

Thanks Leonard. Bless your heart...It's OK, but it does make me sad.

Still, I've been taking care of elderly Newfs for so long, now, that I'm as prepared as I can be for whatever happens. My goal has always been to stay upbeat and make their lives as joyous as I can.

I'm not one for wallowing in my own misery, most of the time, and I always figured I can fall apart after they are all gone if need be. That's why I want to continue to foster, though. It's one way I can honor my own dogs, by helping others. And it keeps me from going to the dark side. :devil::run:

Piper is very happy and comfortable and she knows she is loved. She even tried to play with Spirit today, although she couldn't actually manage it. I trust her to tell me when it's time and I'm reasonably sure she'll be around for a good while. So I'm not going to fret about a mere possibility of cancer. I'm going to fill her remaining years with love and fun, instead.

 

[victoria1140]

Best wishes to the fates and sometimes it has ways of biting you in the ass to make you take notice.

Enjoy Spirit and am hoping Piper doesnt have cancer though google metronomic chemotherapy just in case as it may help.