No, not that blind and deaf Gabe, this one is the blind and deaf Gabe we first mentioned on the blog in early May. This sweet older boy just arrived yesterday from Pennsylvania, where he had been fostered by longtime friends and supporters of the ranch, Barb and Jerry W. For the history on this Gabe, please check out that previous post.
Barb and Jerry had been kind enough to not only foster Gabe for us for several weeks, but they took him to the vet multiple times, including a veterinary ophthalmologist, and paid all those medical bills, too. All we had to do was arrange with Gale Lang of TLC Pet Transport, who brought all the dogs and cats out in late May, to pick him up for us.
Gabe has settled right in, adding yet another set of paws to what once was -- however briefly -- "the people wing" of this house and is quickly becoming "the dog wing annex." Yesterday he spent the afternoon just wandering around the living room and kitchen, exploring the front porch and yard, and generally getting his bearings. It was simply amazing to see how fast he figured out where the ramp up to the front porch was. Yesterday evening, as I was writing the blog post on the hay, Gabe was lying by my feet underneath the desk. Last night, as we were dishing out dinner into food bowls, he got so excited he let out a little yip bark in the living room -- just like the other blind and deaf Gabe used to do! He seems to have taken the move in stride.
Thanks to Barb and Jerry for all their wonderful help with Gabe. He's one lucky boy because of them!
What a handsome boy he is! Thanks to Barb and Jerry for transitioning him to the sanctuary! Gabe, Welcome to the ranch...the place to be!
Posted by: Nina | July 11, 2010 at 07:45 PM
Welcome Gabe.
Nice perm!
So happy to know you were surrounded by love with Barb and Jerry and that now you are at RDR.
We are thrilled to meet you.
Posted by: Chloe | July 11, 2010 at 12:54 PM
Good looking dog. I'm sure Gabe is as happy to be there as you are happy to have him. Keep up the good work guys. Always look forward to the next article.
Thanks
Posted by: dogailments | July 10, 2010 at 04:27 PM
The new Gabe is adorable! He looks like he would be great to cuddle with on a cold winter night. Thanks so much to Barb & Jerry for all they did for Gabe while you were in transition. Bravo Barb & Jerry! Gabe looks like he is very happy in his new home.
Big hugs to all,
ginger, Tobias & Tlingit
Posted by: ginger | July 09, 2010 at 10:41 PM
Gabe! Welcome! How I wish I was there to give you a big welcome hug and kiss. I have no doubt you will be extremly happy with your new mom and dad and fur siblings. Just watch out for your sister Margaret, she thinks she owns your dad. :)
Posted by: Randi | July 09, 2010 at 05:12 PM
It's incredible to me that a blind and deaf dog can get excited about dinner being dished out. He must have smelled the food to know that dinner was being served.
We really can learn alot about life and coping with problems from these dogs, cats and horses!
Posted by: Diane B - Snohomish WA | July 09, 2010 at 02:50 PM
Lucky and adorable too! He looks so healthy with that beautiful shining coat. Thanks Barb and Jerry -- and -- RDR rocks (my favorite cheer). Have a wonderful weekend. :)
Posted by: Angela | July 09, 2010 at 12:00 PM
Gabe the babe ... magnet! What a cuddle-bug! Glad he's fitting right in.
Posted by: Lisa Koch | July 09, 2010 at 11:31 AM
Awesome job Barb & Jerry!! Gabe looks like he is fitting in perfectly!!
Posted by: Doe George | July 09, 2010 at 11:21 AM
Your posts and pictures each week are wonderful and full of hope and cheer. Everyone thrives in your care because it is as true for animals as it is for people: a cheerful heart is good medicine. (Proverbs 17:22) Have a wonderful weekend!
Posted by: Linda Murphy | July 09, 2010 at 10:55 AM
What a sweet, cuddly boy! He looks like a little teddy bear!
Steve, do you have another minion?
Will his name remain Gabe? Gabe II? Gabe.2? I still think you need a dog named Montana. :)
Posted by: Lynne Parker | July 09, 2010 at 07:45 AM
A very warm welcome to Gabe II!
What a lucky guy he is, with four guardian angels taking such great care of him!
A big hug to you all from Italy.
Posted by: Carla Polastro-Nigro | July 09, 2010 at 06:05 AM
Great work Barb and Jerry! He looks like a loveable boy - but don't they all ;-)
Posted by: Jessica, NL | July 09, 2010 at 03:48 AM
Welcome Gabe! What a lucky, lucky boy you are to be at RDR where you will live a wonderful life from now on! And many thanks to Barb and Jerry for everything you did for this precious boy!
Posted by: Ann | July 09, 2010 at 12:43 AM
He looks like a happy boy already. He likes his new home. Gabe thinks this place is all right for anyone named Gabe. I just hope Widget isn't too tough on him with her RDR basic training (main point of emphasis is beagles rule).
Posted by: Bob | July 08, 2010 at 09:25 PM
Gabe is going to own the place soon. Just wait.....he'll keep the weiner dogs in line! Well......?
Posted by: Penny Heinrich | July 08, 2010 at 09:06 PM
Oh my what a gorgeous boy Gabe is!! I just want to snuggle with him!! Welcome to heaven on earth Gabe!
Posted by: Maree in NZ | July 08, 2010 at 08:28 PM
What a handsome and lucky boy he is! He looks terrific.
Posted by: Linda | July 08, 2010 at 06:58 PM
Welcome Gabe! We love you already! So happy you are yipping at mealtime and napping underneath Steve's desk. Those are both great ways to become quickly known as a beloved minion.
Posted by: Carol | July 08, 2010 at 06:32 PM