This past Saturday, we were delighted to have Dan and Cheryl W. from Whitefish, Montana, adopt our deaf boy, Stuart the Beagle. Dan and Cheryl had recently lost their elderly blind and deaf Beagle, Penny, and were looking for another special dog. It turns out that just about the same time they contacted us initially about Stuart, they also heard about another Beagle in their area named Daisy who was looking for a new home. They went to see her last week, fell in love, and took her home. That's Daisy on the left.
Well, Dan and Cheryl thought Daisy would like to have a boyfriend, and they drove out to the ranch on Saturday so the entire family could meet Stuart. Daisy took to Stuart just fine, and pretty soon both Beagles and their new Mom and Dad were headed home to Whitefish!
Dan emailed on Sunday to say that Stuart has settled in and Daisy had already bonded with him. In fact, when they first put Stuart in a kennel next to their bed Saturday night, Daisy grew frantic. She wanted Stuart on the bed with her and Dan and Cheryl. So Dan and Cheryl relented, and both Beagles spent the night on their bed. (I don't know how well Dan and Cheryl slept but I'm sure the two Beagles slept really, really well!)
And, Dan told us, Stuart had already given Daisy two complete head baths Saturday evening. No wonder she likes that boy!
Thank you, Dan and Cheryl!
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Enter
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Spring & Love are in the air! What a beautiful story & a wonderful beginning of a whole new life for Daisy & Stuart! A huge thank you to Dan & Cheryl for giving 2 sweet dogs their forever home. Here's to many nights of sweet dreams & cuddles!
Posted by: Colleen & Sweet Kitty Erin | May 28, 2009 at 09:59 AM
This is a wonderful happy ending...two precious beagles get adopted into a loving home! Hope there is a king-sized bed in the house!!!
Posted by: Nina | May 27, 2009 at 08:03 PM
Wonderful news. Magic happens! This is why we all vote for RDR and SO appreciate that you're there.
I just love that Daisy already has been accounting for Stuart in the pack.
CONGRATULATIONs for another "fairly tail" ending, :)
Posted by: Margaret | May 27, 2009 at 05:36 PM
In my next life, I want to come back as a beagle at Dan and Cheryl's house.
Posted by: Diane Borden | May 27, 2009 at 01:57 PM
"There was driving Miss Daisy now there's Grooming Miss Daisy!"
LOL, good one Gayle.
Posted by: Lynne Parker | May 27, 2009 at 01:43 PM
What a delightful story - and of course a delightful picture!! The part about Daisy getting Stuart into the loop made me laugh out loud. Thanks Daisy for bringing Stuart on board - or on bed, that is. :) Dan and Cheryl look agile in their poses and I have no doubt these 2 fur kids will keep them that way. Blessings to the foursome and thanks RDR as always.
Posted by: Angela | May 27, 2009 at 11:13 AM
Wonderful news!! Sure hope Dan and Cheryl have a king size bed!!
Steve: I wanted to let you know the blind boxer puppy, Mindy, was rescued yesterday! I love all this happy news.........
Posted by: Lynn | May 27, 2009 at 10:58 AM
How awesome Dan and Cheryl are!!
I'm sure Stuart and Daisy will bring unexpected joy to your home. I'm thrilled for all of you!
A bigger bed might be in order? : )
Posted by: boundforglory | May 27, 2009 at 09:32 AM
*** Daisy and Stuart,sittin' in a tree***
Love is in the air !!!!!!! :)
Posted by: Bibi | May 27, 2009 at 09:01 AM
There was driving Miss Daisy now there's Grooming Miss Daisy!! Sounds like two lucky dogs.
Posted by: gayle | May 27, 2009 at 08:57 AM
It makes me tear up to hear not one but two special dogs got themselves a loving home, all the best Daisy & Stuart!! And thanks Dan & Cheryl!!
On a side note, I've been faithfully voting for RDR in the contest everyday, hope everyone can help to push RDR from the 3rd position they seem to be stuck in to a higher place!! ;)
Posted by: Jessica | May 27, 2009 at 07:07 AM
Congrats Stuart on your new forever home with Miss Daisy, Dan & Cheryl W. That pic looks like one happy family to me! Sounds like Stuart knows how to keep his woman happy....maybe he should write a blog!
Big hugs to all,
ginger, Tobias & Tlingit
Posted by: ginger | May 27, 2009 at 05:36 AM
A wonderful move, Dan and Cheryl, and what a great idea not to stop at one...many happy cozy nights for all four of you! It is a beautiful family picture in this post, pleas keep us in mind for updates :-)!
Posted by: Jessica, NL | May 27, 2009 at 04:54 AM
Way to go, Stuart!:-)
I wish Cheryl, Dan, Daisy and Stu a long, healthy and happy life together!
Posted by: Carla Polastro-Nigro | May 27, 2009 at 04:52 AM
Congratulations Stuart! Great news!
Posted by: Kate and Luke | May 27, 2009 at 02:59 AM
Loving the happy ending! Keep up with the good work.
Posted by: Rachael Harris | May 27, 2009 at 12:11 AM
I'm curious- do you allow any animal at your ranch to be adopted? I ask because I'm wondering about animals such as Widget or Callie, who you seem especially attached to (and who make the best blog material :P).
Posted by: sian | May 26, 2009 at 07:27 PM
Now all the dogs on the Ranch will have dirty ears.
Posted by: Jerry Stemnock | May 26, 2009 at 07:20 PM
Congratulations Stuart! I will miss seeing your sweet face on the blog, so I hope your new friends send pictures!
Posted by: JC | May 26, 2009 at 07:12 PM
That is so sweet! I love happy endings. I'll bet it's hard to let any of them go although you have to.
I'm happy for Stuart and Daisy both.
Posted by: Lynne Parker | May 26, 2009 at 06:45 PM
Stuart, you lucky dog!!
Posted by: Janet in Cambridge | May 26, 2009 at 06:44 PM
Atta boy Stuart! Way to charm the humans and Miss Daisy! Best of luck in your new home you lucky dog!
Posted by: Marla | May 26, 2009 at 06:18 PM