Little Skipper, our Schipperke with a rare auto-immune skin disorder, was adopted today by a wonderful couple who are long-time supporters of the ranch. John and Pat O. from Plains, Montana, have had Schipperkes for years and love the breed. So when they received our fall newsletter with Skipper in it, they contacted us and asked about adopting him.
They drove out to the ranch today to meet Skipper and introduce two of their other dogs to him, another Schipperke named Lily and a Schipperke-Chihuahua mix named Drake, both adopted from rescues. They're the ones facing the opposite direction in the photo! Skipper is the one looking right at the camera (that's my boy).
We gave John and Pat a set of Skipper's medications with the treatment plan for his skin disease. Although he is much improved from when he first arrived, the disorder -- pemphigus foliaceus -- still leaves his skin crusty in places, and his hair remains thin and patchy. As with all of our adoptions, Skipper carries a "lifetime 100% worry-free return guarantee" ... if for any reason it doesn't work out, or the circumstances change, we always want the animal to come back to the sanctuary.
For his part, Skipper seemed enthralled to finally be with another Schipperke -- he kept following Lily around and couldn't keep his eyes off her. "Wow, you're just like me!" he seemed to be thinking. Except Lily has much better hair.
So glad that Skipper has a new home of his own! Congratulations to all involved in giving this dog a new lease in life!
Posted by: Nina | October 14, 2007 at 08:58 PM
I love "adoption" stories! I like the updates, the videos, the wonderful memorials for pets who have passed, but "gets adopted" are two great words I love to see on your blog! Go Skipper!
Posted by: Vanessa Sanddal | October 14, 2007 at 07:21 PM
Schippertje, van harte gefeliciteerd!! A concratulations in Dutch for the little trooper, wonderful news!
Posted by: Jessica, NL | October 14, 2007 at 05:17 AM
Yay for Skipper! He looks so happy with his new mom and dad.
Posted by: Abby Creek Art | October 13, 2007 at 10:09 AM
Another happy and forever home!! Love the good news!!!
Posted by: Shirley & James, Portland, OR | October 13, 2007 at 12:18 AM
Gotta say that this is wonderful news. Not only does good Skipper get dog companions, but cousins!
- Katy :-)
Posted by: CJ (Katy) Crittenden | October 12, 2007 at 04:27 PM
Congratulations John and Pat O, Lily, Drake and Skipper! what a great family and "happy ending/new beginning". Another match made in heaven. Fabulous news!
Posted by: Margaret | October 12, 2007 at 03:40 PM
It's so nice to see them get adopted! I know you'll miss him but great that he's going to a good home.
Posted by: Maureen, FL | October 12, 2007 at 03:21 PM
Congrats to Skipper on being adopeted by a wonderful family! That's fantastic news! I'm so happy for him & he looks so happy to have other 4 leggers like himself. I'm wishing John & Pat much happiness with their new member of their family!
Big hugs all around,
ginger, Tobias & Tlingit
Posted by: ginger & Tobias (the greythound) | October 12, 2007 at 02:50 PM
Oh My God!!! I never thought I would be able to find him a home. Thank you so so much!
Posted by: Ashley | October 12, 2007 at 02:23 PM
I am so Happy for Skipper! He is so adorable.
Posted by: Lahna Zandi | October 12, 2007 at 11:58 AM
God Bless them. He looks so happy
Posted by: gayle | October 12, 2007 at 09:24 AM
Awesome. Enjoy your new home Skipper.
Posted by: Laura | October 12, 2007 at 09:06 AM
What great news!!
Congratulations to John, Pat, Lily, Drake and espeically Skipper!
Hope you all have more
Schipperke enjoyment than you ever imagined.
Posted by: Boundforglory | October 12, 2007 at 08:56 AM
Three cheers for Skipper and his new family!!! God bless them all!
Posted by: Carla Polastro-Nigro | October 12, 2007 at 04:20 AM