Ladybird is a gorgeous hound that waited way too long for her chance to shine. Luckily - her wait finally came to an end last January - when she traveled North to a foster home provided by one of our rescue partners. Ladybird was adopted a few months ago by a wonderful family who just sent in the following update:
Hello Ladybird Lovers! Josh and I want to sincerely apologize for not sending this update sooner. We have both been extremely busy with work and thus all of our free-time has been spent getting to know Ladybird, letting her explore her new world and working on some training. Rest assured she is very well!
She has definitely come out of her shell in the last month and we are finally seeing her fabulous, spunky and sometimes obstinate personality.
We have discovered that she LOVES the water. I was taking her for a walk on a particularly hot afternoon so I thought I'd take her down to the river in the park in Dover. She proceeded to walk into the water until it was half-way up her legs and just layed down! Then she swam out a bit further and started dunking her head in the water, blowing water out her nose. She did this for about 10 minutes while I just watched and laughed. I had never seen another dog do this before; it was truly precious.
Since then, I have been sure to bring her to the river often and have ventured to Rye beach and Wagon Hill Farm/Great Bay Estaury several times.
She is doing very well on our walks. She has gotten better with bicycles and motorcycles, only barking occasionally when they are close up. She still barks and becomes a bit agitated around other dogs, but we're working on it.
She's great with children, sitting docily while they pet and prod her, all the while wagging her tail. Ladybird and Sydney (our roommate's dog) seem to get along fine, so long as neither of them is eating, forcing us to feed them seperately. They walk well together and laze about in the yard.
Overall, Ladybird seems to have settled into her new environment and is very happy, always with the tail wag. She has even become her cuddle-bug self with us.
Her favorite spot is at my feet with her chin resting on me. She also has claimed her role as co-pilot illustrated by the picture below.
We love her dearly, and are thrilled to have been given the opportunity to give her a forever home. She is a truly wonderful dog with an amazing personality.
Thank you,
~Sarah, Josh & Ladybird :-)
Hello Ladybird Lovers! Josh and I want to sincerely apologize for not sending this update sooner. We have both been extremely busy with work and thus all of our free-time has been spent getting to know Ladybird, letting her explore her new world and working on some training. Rest assured she is very well!
She has definitely come out of her shell in the last month and we are finally seeing her fabulous, spunky and sometimes obstinate personality.
We have discovered that she LOVES the water. I was taking her for a walk on a particularly hot afternoon so I thought I'd take her down to the river in the park in Dover. She proceeded to walk into the water until it was half-way up her legs and just layed down! Then she swam out a bit further and started dunking her head in the water, blowing water out her nose. She did this for about 10 minutes while I just watched and laughed. I had never seen another dog do this before; it was truly precious.
Since then, I have been sure to bring her to the river often and have ventured to Rye beach and Wagon Hill Farm/Great Bay Estaury several times.
She is doing very well on our walks. She has gotten better with bicycles and motorcycles, only barking occasionally when they are close up. She still barks and becomes a bit agitated around other dogs, but we're working on it.
She's great with children, sitting docily while they pet and prod her, all the while wagging her tail. Ladybird and Sydney (our roommate's dog) seem to get along fine, so long as neither of them is eating, forcing us to feed them seperately. They walk well together and laze about in the yard.
Overall, Ladybird seems to have settled into her new environment and is very happy, always with the tail wag. She has even become her cuddle-bug self with us.
Her favorite spot is at my feet with her chin resting on me. She also has claimed her role as co-pilot illustrated by the picture below.
We love her dearly, and are thrilled to have been given the opportunity to give her a forever home. She is a truly wonderful dog with an amazing personality.
Thank you,
~Sarah, Josh & Ladybird :-)
Dog is my Co-Pilot
Ladybird enjoying an afternoon Kong
Thank you Sarah & Josh for giving Ladybird the home she deserves.
This success story would not have been possible with out the help of Bobbie, who fostered Ladybird until her chance to shine arrived.
Foster homes are CRITICAL to giving these abandoned, abused and neglected dogs their chance at a new beginning. If you enjoy reading happy endings - help us create more of them by fostering a dog in need.
Without foster homes - dogs die - scared and alone. YOU can make a difference.
Thank you Sarah & Josh for giving Ladybird the home she deserves.
This success story would not have been possible with out the help of Bobbie, who fostered Ladybird until her chance to shine arrived.
Foster homes are CRITICAL to giving these abandoned, abused and neglected dogs their chance at a new beginning. If you enjoy reading happy endings - help us create more of them by fostering a dog in need.
Without foster homes - dogs die - scared and alone. YOU can make a difference.
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