On Friday, Cristene and Duane J. from Idaho came out to the ranch to adopt our beautiful three-legged German Shepherd girl, Kasha. (You may recall Kasha had been adopted last year but that didn't work out, so she's been back at the ranch for several months.) Cristene actually grew up with a three-legged dog, and two of their current dogs are German Shepherds, so she felt a strong connection with Kasha. Cristene and Duane live in a restored 100-year old farmhouse on a 50-acre place with a lake, wetlands, forest and 3 acres of fenced lawn, so the dogs get to go swimming and obviously get plenty of exercise!
Cristene and Duane spent a lot of time with Kasha on Friday here, and decided she would be a good fit for their family. In addition to their two Shepherds, Lola and Asa, they also have a Golden Retriever named Jasper and a miniature Dachshund, Arnold, who is -- true to Dachshund character -- the boss of everybody. All of their dogs were rescued.
Cristene emailed us yesterday evening to say Kasha was doing great and adjusting well. She said, "Her happy, beautiful spirit will bring many smiles to our family and we thank you for that." However, Cristene added, "Jasper is not very happy because Kasha is faster than he is and beats him to the ball every time!"
I took these photos just before Cristene and Duane left for home with Kasha. They brought a ramp for Kasha to use to climb into the back of their SUV, and Kasha zoomed right up and settled in for the drive to Idaho:
Thank you, Cristene and Duane, for giving Kasha such a wonderful new home and family to call her own!
FANTASTIC!! This girl loves to have the ball thrown. I hope Mitch doesn't miss her to much!!
Posted by: Shirley * James * Portland, OR | September 17, 2008 at 09:17 PM
Kasha will certainly have enough to keep her occupied in her new home! What a great home it will be for her; thank you Duane and Cristene for adding Kasha to your family.
Posted by: Boundforglory | September 16, 2008 at 07:31 AM
What a wonderful happy ending for Kasha! It sounds like she will be living in paradise but in Idaho. Thanks to all involved in giving this precious girl a second chance.
Posted by: Nina | September 15, 2008 at 05:46 PM
Oh YAY!!!!!! I can't tell you how excited I am that she's been adopted. I've been telling everyone in Missoula about how awesome Kasha is. I'm so happy that she has a new fabulous place to live!
Posted by: Wendy | September 15, 2008 at 11:49 AM
What a beautiful trio! I love happy endings. Thanks RDR for helping Kasha to find such a happy home with Cristene, Duane and their furry family.
Posted by: Angela | September 15, 2008 at 08:10 AM
I am so happy for Kasha...the family and place sounds perfect for her!
Posted by: Laura B | September 15, 2008 at 07:49 AM
Awesome!! She should fit right seeing as she is used to having lots of friends around!! Thank you for adopting her and giving her a wonderful home. Please send photos of the whole family!
Posted by: Laura & Levi | September 15, 2008 at 07:16 AM
You just gotta love a good Disney ending! Congratulations to every person involved...this is a wonderful way to start my week.
Posted by: Debbie | September 15, 2008 at 05:39 AM
Hooray, Kasha. Cristene and Duane have given you your true forever home!
Posted by: Kay Stemnock | September 15, 2008 at 04:48 AM
I have the feeling Kasha just hit the jackpot, this time around!:-) Cristene and Duane's Idaho home sounds heavenly and Kasha has lots of new friends to play and hang out with.
I'm so very happy for all concerned!
Posted by: Carla Polastro-Nigro | September 15, 2008 at 02:44 AM
3 acres of lawn, lakes and forests!! Wow, Kasha - from one paradise to another. And plenty of new friends to boot. Thanks to Cristene and Duane for giving this lovely girl a home and a family. (Love those ears!!) Thanks also to RDR for rescuing her.
Have a great week.
Posted by: bregda (South Africa) | September 15, 2008 at 12:05 AM
Oh Kasha, you lucky, lucky girl! I know you are going to have a wonderful, loving home. I know you will be so happy & you deserve it. What fun to have so many new siblings. Thank you, Cristene and Duane, for having such huge hearts & for saving & giving so much love to rescues. May you always be blessed!
Posted by: Colleen & Sweet Kitty Erin - San Antonio TX | September 14, 2008 at 08:47 PM
I am so happy for this very lucky animal. Blessings to all!! Claire
Posted by: Claire S.Moen | September 14, 2008 at 06:44 PM