Ruby happily snuggles with her new owner.
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Posted 06/17/10
How could it happen? After many,
many years of shared life, we arrived at a point where we had no option
but to place one of our treasured Norfolks.
But first some history. After we lost our foundation bitch (Ch. Sandpiper's
Cecily Parsley) at 14 +, The Tot (Ch. Gambit All Hallow's Eve) ascended
to the position of Alpha Bitch Supreme, leaving us with just The Tot and
her grand-mom, Honey (Ch. Gambit's Bit O'Honey), aged 12.
Then came a major disruption as contractors took over the house during the
summer and the dogs were largely confined. Finally, enter a rambunctious
puppy with no respect for her elders, and all Hell began to break loose
as The Tot began to wage an unprovoked campaign of escalating aggression
against the ever-so-passive Honey.
Time outs, distraction, discipline and separation didn't work -- and the
anxiety among each of the dogs (and us) continued to grow to a point where
we knew we couldn't continue to coexist happily or securely. So I reached
out to my contacts and to a one, they all said, 'Contact Sue Ely'.
With considerable thought and diligence, Sue identified an appropriate new
home for The Tot with Jennifer Lockett and her family. Jennifer and her
daughter arrived on Christmas Eve to 'interview' The Tot, and they left
shortly thereafter with her cuddled in their arms - and me sobbing in the
driveway.
Jennifer stays closely in touch and reports that The Tot (now known as 'Ruby')
has happily adjusted to her new home and family. She's particularly fond
of their horse but a bit indifferent to the family cat - as things should
be. Meanwhile, life in our household has mellowed considerably, with a rejuvenated
Honey actually playing with the pup and the pup doing whatever pups love
to do.
We will always be grateful for the pleasure that The Tot brought us, but
she is now a treasured family member in her new home ... and that is truly
a happy outcome for all.
Thank you Sue. Thank you Jennifer. And thank you, Tot.
ANTIC, March, 2010
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