Last Friday we received a wonderful update on blind Buddy, a delightful hound mix adopted from the ranch by Susan S. in Missoula two years ago. Buddy had come to us originally from a shelter in Spokane, Washington. He was then just a big, goofy blind puppy who liked to carry a toy hedgehog around in his mouth all day long. Buddy went blind from progressive retinal atrophy, and his eyes remain as clear today as they were when he first arrived. That photo above is what Susan just sent me. In her email, Susan wrote:
"Buddy couldn't be better.... He's five years old now, which I suppose is middle-aged for a big dog like him. Last month he had his scheduled checkup and shots, and the vet said he's in great shape, and his weight was almost exactly what it was when we adopted him. He has never been sick a day, and is still the best watchdog (no pun intended) in the world."
Susan continued, "He's always happy, always on an even keel. It's like that dog in the joke:
Time to eat? Yay, my favorite thing!!!
It's sunny? Yay, my favorite thing!!!
It's snowing? Yay, my favorite thing!!!
We're going for a walk? Yay, my favorite thing!!!
We're going for a ride in the car? Yay, my favorite thing!!!
Time to go in my crate? Yay, my favorite thing!!!
And so on. He's just happy all the time. Well, maybe not so much when the Evil Garbagemen appear and "steal" our belongings or when strange dogs come around.
Anyway, just wanted to say hi and thank you again for letting us adopt him."
Thank YOU, Susan, for giving this handsome boy such a wonderful home!
It just doesn't get any better than this. Another match made in heaven with many guardian angels along the way. Buddy/Susan, you are SO lucky. Enjoy each day!
Posted by: Margaret | July 22, 2008 at 01:50 PM
Please thank Buddy for his wonderful story. I hope I can absorb some of his happy nature. His story is the most happy thing I have been exposed to for days.
Posted by: Claire S. Moen | July 22, 2008 at 11:32 AM
I love his ears, they look so soft!
Posted by: Wendy | July 22, 2008 at 10:30 AM
Yay! Success stories like Buddy's are my favorite thing!
Posted by: LibbyM | July 22, 2008 at 10:17 AM
What a great Buddy!Precious, Precious!!!!!I love your story!Yep, it's my favorite thing!
Posted by: Mary Young | July 22, 2008 at 09:48 AM
It was so great to receive an update on Buddy; he's looking very healthy and handsome!
Thank you for taking wonderful care of him, Susan. Sounds like he's taking good care of you too. : )
Posted by: Boundforglory | July 22, 2008 at 09:33 AM
Buddy is another great success story, thanks to Susan & her loving care & adoption of him. It's great to see an updated photo of him!
Big hugs to all,
ginger, Tobias & Tlingit
Posted by: ginger & Tobias (the greythound) | July 22, 2008 at 03:58 AM
What a beautiful dog and what a delightful joke! And the greatest watchdog in the world, yay!
Posted by: Jessica, NL | July 22, 2008 at 03:43 AM
Buddy does look in perfect shape, doesn't he? Well done, Susan!:-)
I wish Susan & Buddy many more joyful years together.
Posted by: Carla Polastro-Nigro | July 22, 2008 at 03:19 AM
Ah! I have tears of happiness in my eyes for Buddy :O) He is such a handsome guy and deserves the lovely life he is living!
Posted by: Sarah NZ | July 21, 2008 at 11:51 PM
Susan. Buddy looks great!! Looking at his picture you wouldn't know he was blind!! Continuing enjoying him!
Posted by: Laura | July 21, 2008 at 11:13 PM
What a great story - thanks for sharing!
Harmony,
Janet
Posted by: Janet Roper | July 21, 2008 at 11:12 PM
One happy story after a next on the blog...keeping them coming! Yeah Buddy and Susan!!!
Posted by: Shirley * James * Portland, OR | July 21, 2008 at 10:57 PM
Another great news story!! So glad to hear this precious handsome boy is loving life in his new home.
Posted by: Nina | July 21, 2008 at 09:34 PM