Kasha In Her New Home
I received a wonderful update on three-legged Kasha yesterday from her new Mom, Cristene J. in Idaho, along with these terrific photos. (Read the blog post about Kasha's recent adoption here.) Here's some of what Cristene wrote in her email:
"As for Kasha, she makes my heart happy everyday. She has adjusted so well and is so full of life. She is a true testament to the great work that you two do with these animals. After all of the trauma she suffered through before you took her in, you would never know it spending time with her. She is trusting, loving, has respect for us and she always has a smile on her face. She learned the invisible fence very quickly and is ready to please at all times."
Cristene added, "Kasha is here with me right now (see picture above). She has her own 'big girl bed' but for some reason prefers to curl up on Arnold's small coolaroo bed! See how happy she is! Thank you for her, we just love her."
[Comment from Steve: Arnold is the miniature Dachshund in the family, and in a mysterious phenomenon we have frequently seen here at the ranch, big dogs often do prefer small dog beds!]
Cristene then sent a separate email with additional photos, and wrote: "I thought you might enjoy these pictures of our dog walk this afternoon with Kasha, Jasper, Asa and Lola. I am telling you, that girl can run like the wind...."
Here's Kasha running through their fields:
And taking a break:
Here she is, deciding what to do next:
Finally, Kasha with her new friends:
I think Kasha is now in true doggie paradise. Thank you, Cristene and Duane, for giving her this fabulous new life!
If I had a property like that, my husband couldn't stop me from rescuing mutts left and right! Congrats to Kasha!
Posted by: JDonahue | October 16, 2008 at 01:23 PM
Such a wonderful home for Kasha. You do such wonderful work and as a dog lover I thank you for it. I think you would LOVE Barbara Techel's inspiring book about her own disabled dog, now confined to a wheelchair, "Frankie, the Walk 'N Roll Dog." It's perfect as a read-aloud book for young children, as well as a book for older children. It helps introduce children to the concepts of pet illness and death, and still serves as inspiration at times of adversity (and don't we all have those)? Barbara tells the story of her beloved dachshund from Frankie's point of view. It's just wonderful.
Posted by: lizzie | October 05, 2008 at 06:15 PM
Wow, what a wonderful home for Kasha! She has been blessed!
Posted by: Nina | October 05, 2008 at 05:49 PM
What a happy story! Kasha's smile tells the tale. She's one who has been there & back....a true survivor & look at what love & kindness can achieve.
Her forever home is beautiful & thanks for letting us see her new family.
Big hugs to all,
ginger, Tobias & Tlingit
Posted by: Ginger Young | October 03, 2008 at 01:22 PM
I love pictures like this! I'm so glad Kasha found a loving forever home. It seems like she is in doggy heaven, and she deserves nothing less! Thanks Cristene for giving this sweet girl a new place to play!
Posted by: Wendy | October 03, 2008 at 10:50 AM
What a beautiful life Kasha has! I know about the small dog beds.. my 75 pound Weim keeps getting on the Papillion's bed, it has collapsed several times and each time Pearl looks at it like " it broke" !! Love to all of your critters. ! Please give old Roy a rub between the ears for me.
Posted by: Debbie B. | October 03, 2008 at 05:50 AM
Hahaha, I scrolled back up to the names on the trip to see whether I could search for a Dachshund somewhere in that last picture. Nope, he would be on his own bed finally!
Wonderful happy pictures, I love her long tongue lolling out and her happy smile!
Posted by: Jessica, NL | October 03, 2008 at 04:50 AM
What great pictures! That big Idaho field does look like doggie paradise, doesn't it?
I'm so very happy that Kasha found such a great new family and is having tons of fun!
God bless them all (and you, of course, for rescuing Kasha and finding her such fabulous adopters).
Posted by: Carla Polastro-Nigro | October 03, 2008 at 01:12 AM
Im so happy to see Kasha settled in her new home! Best wishes Kasha! we love you!
Posted by: Kate and Luke | October 02, 2008 at 10:44 PM
That is so inspiring! So wonderful that precious people that have hearts like you and Alayne are taking care of God's creatures!
Posted by: Leila | October 02, 2008 at 09:47 PM
Oh Kasha! I am so, so thrilled & happy for you. I got emotional reading this just knowing how wonderful your new home is & how much fun you're having with all the love, attention & wonderful new family. Thank you from the bottom of my heart, Cristene & Duane for making it all possible! Steve & Alayne what you did for Kasha before she went to her forever home gave her a secure heart to be able to adjust so easily. Thank you for always being there.
Posted by: Colleen & Sweet Kitty Erin - San Antonio TX | October 02, 2008 at 09:39 PM
This is soooo wonderful! Oh my gosh their property looks fantastic...I'm drooling!!
Posted by: Shirley * James * Portland, OR | October 02, 2008 at 09:22 PM
Wow. such a wonderful home (not to ever imply RDR wasn't wonderful, too!) Truly makes me smile to see Kasha's smile and new pack. Beautiful.
Posted by: Margaret | October 02, 2008 at 04:14 PM