Monday, March 14, 2011

Day 18 - Walking

Bill bought Jodie her very own bed while he was at work, and we brought it home to her at the end of the day.  She got in it:

And then she got out of it:


She stood up and walked right out into the yard, like it was the easiest thing in the world.


This is becoming absurd, you know?  I was braced for this long, harrowing journey back to life, daytime television style--months of coaxing her into trusting me, being snapped at and hated before she came around. But she hasn't been like that at all--- she was scared and hurt, less than a day away from missing her chance altogether, and all she needed was a week or two of rest, and this tiniest bit of love to get back on her way. It's this total pittance, and yet she's completely, irrepressibly happy. I'm just floored by it. 


She ran around the yard for 20 minutes, and then came and laid down at my feet. It absolutely blows my mind that there are dogs like this out there.

11 comments:

  1. The resilience of animals never ceases to amaze me. She is the cutest thing and you guys are great for taking a chance on a dog that may have given you a long harrowing journey.

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  2. I keep checking this website each day to see how Jodie is doing. She simply adorable.. I love it.

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  3. she seems to dig your birks+dark socks combo. it is, afterall, so very european; maybe she previously led the life of a jet-setter and appreciates the nod to the german resort wear?

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  4. she's wonderful. I've been working as a volunteer at shelters for many years now, and I just wish there were more people like you (or me!!). You're doing a great job, i've scrolled down all the pictures and she looks like another dog now. She's a happy dog. It worms my heart.

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  5. @all, yes, completely awesome!

    @sp: Dude. You just get home from work, your busted up puppy starts walking for the first time ever and you can't find your eighties-mocking hightops OR your fringed moccasins, so you grab your husband's sandals and make do. I'm sure you've been there.

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  6. Hooray for the happy puppy! What a wonderful thing you have done!

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  7. You are so good for each other. I notice she doesn't seem to have to wear a cone to keep her from pawing at her eye. What a good girl!

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  8. Absolutely amazing...she looks so happy. Dogs are worth ALL of the effort in the world. I feel very lucky to have found this blog.

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