An update from Kris (RM GSP Rescue)

Well, Skooter seems to have won the lottery in the family that has chosen him. It is a mom, dad and two boys, 16 and 11. They live in the suburbs of Denver and they have a large yard with a six foot fence. Skooter will also have supervised run of the house (he's still a bit mouthy). I think the dad works at home a few days a week and the mom works outside the home. So, on the days that both mom and dad are at work, Skooter will go to Doggy Day Care. The dad jogs once in a while and plans to work Skooter up to the distance he is running.

When they went to look at Moped and Skooter, they were right down there on the ground with them, playing with them. This family has just lost a dalmation that they had into it's teen years. The dalmation has an energy level like a pointer, so they should be able to care for Skooter's needs far better than I ever could. They will take their spring break vacation next week and when they return, landing in Colorado Springs, they will head down to Penrose to pick Skooter up and bring him to his new, wonderful home. I asked Kris to make sure that Skooter's tug-a-jug goes home with him and she said she would do that. This sounds like it will be a great home for Skooter. I am happy for him.

Kris also said that the family looked at Moped too but he is still too much puppy for them to handle. And he is! But there is a family up in the mountains that is looking for another GSP, a young one, to add to their family and Kris thinks Moped could be their boy. We'll have to wait for the snow to melt up in the mountains before the family can come down and take a look at Moped. I told Kris that I don't worry so much about Moped being at the Rescue because he is happy whereever he is and seems to enjoy his environment very much. It was Skooter I was concerned about because he is more sensitive than Moped and is more of a people person. So I'm glad that Skooter got a home first. Kris and I both agree that they will do fine being separated.

Kris told me that Skooter still loves basking in the sun and will sometimes be interruped by Moped jumping on him. He's not too thrilled when that happens. But Skooter has found a favorite spot in Kris' back yard and will sleep in the sun (until Moped bothers him!).

Kris said the dogs are doing well not pulling on the leash and they are well behaved. She said I did an awesome job laying the foundation for Skooter and Moped. That made me feel really good. Skooter went to PetCo on Sunday and was very sociable and went up to anyone who would give him a treat and would sit when asked to. Kris said that they are beautiful dogs, so white and clean. And when they get groomed at PetCo, they behave and let the groomers do their jobs.

So it was a great report from Kris and it makes me feel happy and proud to hear how my boys are doing. I am very pleased.