Now here's a boy you may not recognize unless you've been reading the blog for a long time. This is Jasper, a German Short-haired Pointer who came to us in 2002 with a crippled front leg. Fast forward to 2006, when Jasper was adopted by Laurie B. from Bozeman, Montana. Laurie had two young Vizsla girls and was looking for a companion for them. It turned out to be a perfect match, and since then Laurie has sent us occasional updates on Jasper. I recently received an email from Laurie with these photos and the latest on Jasper:
"It’s been awhile since we gave you an update on our ole Jasper. Thought you might get a smile seeing these, as we got a new pool for the pups and Jasper sure enjoyed cooling off. He’s such a wonderful guy and we feel blessed every day to have him in our lives!"We can always rely on him to be the goodwill ambassador for the occasional foster Vizslas we care for, he’s like our Walmart greeter. His leg is still doing just fine and when he runs it’s amazing how fast he is and keeps up with the other 4-legged able pups. He’s also quite the hunter in the yard. One day a grouse must have flown into the yard and didn’t realize Jasper was there…we found Jasper happy as can be with a deceased grouse in his mouth, which he reluctantly gave up. He’s also been good at catching the occasional mouse, gopher, and ground squirrel -- quite the stealthy character, must be the speckles against the white coat that gives him a good disguise."
Here are the two girlfriends admiring the hunk in the pool:
Thank you, Laurie!
Thank you for posting this so those of us who didn't know Jasper can meet him and see what a beautiful, sweet dog he is. Thanks to Laurie for keeping in touch and giving Jasper what appears to be a fabulous home.
Posted by: Lynn (in Louisiana) | August 20, 2009 at 11:22 AM
Great follow up story. Wonderful to see how well Jasper is doing. And, the lucky girls hanging out with the cute boy in the pool!!!
Posted by: Colleen & Sweet Kitty Erin | August 19, 2009 at 05:26 PM
A nice reminder that one of the two ways that dogs are able to cool down their bodies is through the pads of their feet, so standing in cool water must be delightful to them on a hot day. (The other way is panting, as most people know).
Thanks for the update and kudos to Laurie for her loving care of her pups (permanent & foster).
Posted by: Roxie | August 19, 2009 at 11:57 AM
What a fun story to start my day off with!
Thank you Laurie, for the great photos and describing some of Jasper's summer events. He's gorgeous and I'd be all over him in the pool too!
Posted by: boundforglory | August 19, 2009 at 09:04 AM
What a happy update! Thank you for sharing the great news about Jasper (and his gorgeous girfriends:-)) with us, Steve.
Posted by: Carla Polastro-Nigro | August 19, 2009 at 04:10 AM
Jasper is looking great & it's wonderful that he has girlfriends to admire him while he's lounging in the pool! What a great update!
Thanks Laurie B. for giving Jasper such a great home & all the other foster work you do.
Big hugs to all,
ginger, Tobias & Tlingit
Posted by: ginger | August 19, 2009 at 03:43 AM
Love update stories!! Thanks! Nice backyard!
Posted by: Shirley * James/Portland, OR | August 19, 2009 at 02:58 AM
It's great to see how well your adoptee's do. He sure has a wonderful home. Girlfriends to boot!
Posted by: Evelyn | August 18, 2009 at 06:56 PM