Everything is going good.  He did very well yesterday.  Did not touch a thing in the house.  He is using his doggie door.  He slept by my side the whole night through.

 

Steve got home first yesterday and he was outside ( I left him in, so he's using his door) .  He played in the yard with him and is  getting closer and trusting him more.

 

We took him for a walk in the neighborhood.  We are going to take him for a walk every night.

 

He is so well trained and eager to please.  We both love him to death and can't thank you enough.  When we lost our dogs, I never imagined finding a good replacement.   Elfie certainly fills that.  

 

Molly

   Just a quick note to update you on Elfie. He's adjusting well at being spoiled. He has a new groomer we have used for years. He's very gentle and did a wonderful job on him. Saturday was the first trip to the vet. They also fell in love with Elfie. We walk every day as it's good for both of us. We got him a life vest for his first camping and boating trip in April. We'll get you some pictures. He's bonding to me better and eating more. We've also tried some different kibble. He likes it better with the softer nuggets. We'll always bring him a treat from dinner when we eat out. He seems to have adjusted real well to this life. I'll send more later. He's such a good boy!!!!!

All is doing well.  We got Elfie a doggie life jacket to wear on the boat.  It came on Weds. and we tried it on him.  I was almost certain he was going to e-mail you to come pick him up.  If looks could kill, we'd be goners.  He wouldn't even walk in it.  He didn't know if it was a punishment or what it was.  I know he will get used to it.  We can't wait to take him for a trip in the motor home and boat.  We are going next week.  We will send you pictures.

 

Thank you again.

Molly 

10/10/06: Just a quick note to let you know that Elfie is doing just wonderful.  We have season tickets to UCLA football games.  We take the motor home and tailgate before the games, which entails B.B.Q.s.  He stays in the motor home during the games, but is outside keeping his eye on the food and doing heavy begging and getting his wish.

 

We store the motor home away from the house , so when he sees it pull up, he's in there ready to go even though we're not leaving until the next day.  He loves it.

 

He now has taken to sleeping on our bed, especially, since it's cooling down.  He likes to get in the middle of us, so he can get more pets.  He actually stretches out

and hogs up a lot of the space.  

 

He is very playful and is very happy.  The only thing he doesn't like is getting groomed.

Our neighbors have a shop and take him in early in the morning every other week.  He's still asleep and we have to drag him down to their house.

Hope all is fine with you,

Molly

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The Campers are back.  They got back last evening.  Elfie was dead to the world.  He slept solid. Elfie hung out with the teenage girls who spoiled him. I know they fed him treats. They loved him and he clung to them. Steve didn't take any pictures, but we'll be going up there later and will get pics of him in the water.  He doesn't like the water deep, but loves the shallow water. The first time we took him on the boat he was a little leery, but now he owns it.  Somebody else's dog tried to get on and he wouldn't let him on, but on the other hand, Elfie jumped on a complete stranger's boat ( another plontoon like ours).  He startled the people because they didn't see him jump on.  They were eating lunch.  Steve was certain that's why he got up there.  Lunch and swimming go together. He is enjoying the water.

Take care and we will keep you posted and send some pics later.

 

P.S.  He took my spot on the bed in the motor home.  He slept next to Steve with his on the pillow. 

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There are moments in each one of our rescue lives that we must let go of dogs we desperately want to keep. Elfie was such a dog. In another time, another place, another life, our family would have kept Elfie and he would have lived out his years with us. But with a bustling family and a every growing active 4 year old and already a house of dogs and cats, Elfie had to find a home of his own. But that doesn't mean there weren't tears and painful tears at that. But then you get emails, pictures, calls and follow ups and you know you've made the right decision. We found the right home for Elfie as hard as that was, with Steve and Molly. Never before have I ever been so grateful for a family. They are truly angels and we're thrilled to have them as part of the Zara's List Family and as the new parents of Elfie.