Another happy ending!
Our big lovable lug of a Lab, blind Moose, was adopted this week by our long-time volunteer Rosemary M. of Missoula. In the photo above, that's Rosemary on the left and her daughter Ana on the right. I took the photo when they came to pick up Moose on Tuesday.
Rosemary emailed me yesterday to say, "Just dropping you a feedback note regarding Moose. He is doing exceptionally well. Let me rephrase that, the other furbabies are doing exceptionally well with him. We all knew Moose would be no problem. The old Dalmatian is grumpy as ever but realizes Moose is no threat to him. Mr. Beefy, the pug, loves him but can't quite understand why he won't play; although when Mr. Beefy was running circles around Moose at full speed, Moose got on his back and rocked back and forth -- that will have to do for Mr. Beefy in terms of Moose's athletic capabilities."
Since Moose loves the dog house with its heated bed on the front porch of Widget's House, we gave Rosemary one of the extra dog houses we had on hand. (We had a special this week: "Adopt a dog, get a free dog house!") She wanted to give Moose the exact same set-up at her home, so she also bought a heated bed for it, too, and Moose is now enjoying his familiar accommodations at her house.
Here's a shot I took of Moose after I put him in Rosemary's truck on Tuesday morning ... you can see he's resumed his morning nap, which we had so rudely interrupted a few minutes before:
And here he is at Rosemary's ... one happy fellow:
For a sweet, gentle, blind boy who was abandoned on the Interstate in Montana in February a year ago ... well, we couldn't think of a happier ending.
In her email yesterday, Rosemary wrote: "It is so nice to take a huge memory of the ranch back with me that will be here to stay."
Thank you so much for adopting Moose, Rosemary!
I, too, had my eye on precious Moose....wanted to bring him home to Toronto, Canada! Looking forward to updates on how he is doing with his new family. What a happy ending for a handsome boy!
Posted by: Nina | May 10, 2010 at 09:26 PM
This is an awesome adoption story!
Thank you Rosemary and Ana for taking this Moose home! He is a sweet part of RDR and we're so happy for your whole family.
Keep us updated. : )
Posted by: boundforglory | May 10, 2010 at 09:44 AM
What a great thing to see this post! I am so happy for Moose and for Rosemary and her family. They sure got a wonderful, sweet boy! Hope we can see regular updates on Moose!
Posted by: Ann | May 09, 2010 at 12:47 AM
This is so great. Moose is such a lucky dog he has someone to take care of him forever!I have a 138lb. named Harley and having a big dogs gives your alot more to love. Good luck and I will keep track of him for sure on Dogster for sure!
Posted by: Kathy and Harley | May 08, 2010 at 09:58 PM
Awwww.... those pictures really say it all, don't they???
I'm so happy for him!! Two of my faves - Herbie & Moose - in the same week! Yeah!!!
Posted by: Kenna | May 08, 2010 at 09:00 PM
Yay Moose! Hope to see you around Missoula. We'll hafta set up a blind dog party! He looks so snuggly between Rosemary and her daughter! So glad Rosemary's got a Rolling Dog dog!!!
Posted by: Kate & Luke | May 07, 2010 at 09:26 PM
Okay, I was not having a good morning and now I am fighting back happy tears. First my favorite cat Herbie, and now one of my favorite gentle giants, Moose. It has been a good week after all. Congrats to everyone!!!
Posted by: Aliza | May 07, 2010 at 02:47 PM
Ahhh Moose...Life is very, very good!!! Congratulations...
Posted by: Colleen and Wes Vermillion | May 07, 2010 at 02:31 PM
From Rocky and Molly, thanks for loving Moose. We do too.
Posted by: Harriet Crowley, Rocky and Molly | May 07, 2010 at 01:21 PM
Must be a little bittersweet to see RDR family members branch out but it is such a joy to see them adopt humans with loving hearts & good homes.
Thanks for sharing the news, it makes this dreary rainy day much brighter!
Moose is a good boy, I too hope they keep us all updated.
Posted by: Sasha in MN | May 07, 2010 at 12:17 PM
Congratulations Rosemary and Ana - the pictures of you two with your sweet new fur baby is just SO cute! And glad to see Mr. Beefy too (love the name). Am so happy that beautiful Moose found his extra-special and loving home.
Posted by: Angela | May 07, 2010 at 12:08 PM
Moose looks so happy !!!
Posted by: Suzanne | May 07, 2010 at 11:59 AM
I love happy endings!
Posted by: Dawn | May 07, 2010 at 11:31 AM
Such a sweet boy. I'm happy for everyone!
Posted by: Lisa Koch | May 07, 2010 at 10:42 AM
We are sooooo happy for Moose! He has got the cutest and sweetest face ever. Such a lovable fellow he is!
Barbara & Frankie the Walk 'N Roll Dog
Posted by: Barbara Techel | May 07, 2010 at 10:42 AM
Tears came immediately after reading just the title. Thank goodness I have yet to put on my mascara cuz now I'm bawling! (What is it about this dog??) Oh what happy news!!!! Perfect. Just perfect. I'm so happy for Moose.
Thank you Rosemary and Ana (y'all look like sisters!) and please do send photos and updates every now and then. Ol' Moose has quite the fan club!
Posted by: Lynn (in Louisiana) | May 07, 2010 at 10:42 AM
Speaking as one of Rosemary's co-workers, Moose could not be in a better home! Congratulations Rosemary and Moose....what a wonderful union!!
Posted by: Pam Goodrich | May 07, 2010 at 10:19 AM
Dang it Rosemary...you beat me to it! Although I don't think he has enough energy to keep up with Levi!! I am happy for you and Moose. See you soon.
Posted by: Laura & Levi | May 07, 2010 at 10:10 AM
Wow, this is great news! A happy ending for Moose, and a piece of the Ranch for Rosemary.
I hope you find such wonderful volunteers in NH!
Posted by: Linda | May 07, 2010 at 10:07 AM
Wow, so many great comments, and thank you all for the warm wishes!!
For those that would like to keep track on Mr. Moose, I belong to a site called Dogster where you can find his profile at http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1132666
Thanks again everyone, and to Steve and Alayne for just being who you are and there for these animals! Miss you already ...
Posted by: Rosemary | May 07, 2010 at 10:06 AM
Moose has had an incredible journey. As it goes forward, the levels of improvement have been a joy to read about. From his being rescued, to his time at RDR, and now to his forever home. Best wishes to Moose, Rosemary, and Ana!
I think there will be more such stories (at least that's my hope) when RDR settles into its new home. The possibilty for potential adopters increases because of the larger population, so we're likely to have more happy reading in the future!
Posted by: Miranda Brooks | May 07, 2010 at 09:51 AM
Moose is my favorite! What a character he is. I know his new family will treasure him. Congratulations Moose!
Posted by: Toni | May 07, 2010 at 09:48 AM
When I saw the pic of Rosemary and her daughter, I thought they were two teenage girls!! I was surprised when I started reading that one was THE MOM! She looks fantastic! Montana air must do great things!!! YAY for Moose!! Love to see pics of adoptees in their new homes. : )
Take care
Christine
Posted by: Christine Baltazar | May 07, 2010 at 09:38 AM
How sweet!! Such a happy ending. Please keep us updated with photo's!!
Posted by: gayle | May 07, 2010 at 09:06 AM
Such wonderful news and great photos of Moose in his new home. I've had a soft spot for this boy and am so happy that he has found his adoptive family. I had to laugh at the comment about Mr. Beefy trying to play with Moose. Our blind dog remains a puzzle to our other two dogs who don't understand why he doesn't pick up on the cues to play. Instead, he stands and barks loudly with his tag wagging while they play!
Posted by: Jan Christianson-Wood, Winnipeg, Canada | May 07, 2010 at 09:02 AM
Aw...bless you, Rosemary and Ana. That is wonderful! He looks quite happy and content.
And for Steve, Alayne and all the furbabies at the ranch, I know you will miss Moose. Even though this is what it is all about. Giving them love.
We still get to miss them.
Hugs and bless you-
Glenda
Posted by: Glenda Nelson | May 07, 2010 at 08:56 AM
That just made my day! :)
Posted by: Suzanne | May 07, 2010 at 08:25 AM
I am crying tears of joy this morning....thank you so much for sharing this wonderful news with us!
Posted by: Debbie | May 07, 2010 at 08:04 AM
What a happy way to start my morning. Moose is a handsome boy and will be so happy in his new home. It's great to have happy endings.
Posted by: Dee in KY | May 07, 2010 at 07:32 AM
Rosemary couldn't have picked a sweeter memory!
I'm typing this with tears of joy in my eyes... God bless you, Rosemary!
Don't you just love happy endings, too?:-)
Thank you, Steve, for yet another heartwarming post.
Posted by: Carla Polastro-Nigro | May 07, 2010 at 04:58 AM
Oh--my--goodness!!
What amazing pictures. Moose, I am so happy for you. You look very pleased with the situation as well. Wishing you all a lifetime of happiness and laughter.
Posted by: Chloe | May 07, 2010 at 01:05 AM
Oh dear Mr. Moose. What a lucky boy you are. A heated bed in a dog house, at your friends Rosemary and Ana's house. You must have died and gone to heaven you lucky puppy dog you.
How sweet that Rosemary will have her reminder of RDR right there with her every day.
Congratulations Rosemary and Ana.
Great pictures
Posted by: Ev | May 07, 2010 at 12:22 AM
I love happy endings....er that is continuations. What a prize he is.
Posted by: Reta Davis | May 06, 2010 at 11:35 PM
I was waiting one day to see this blog on Moose!!! I'M SO THRILLED! When I open the blogs and see one of the RDR residents have been adopted I literally scream out loud to my husband ' OH MY GOSH....MOOSE GOT ADOPTED...or "fill in the blank!!" Steve your last comment about a blind boy on a Montana Hwy in the middle of winter ending up with long time volunteer Rosemary and her daughter put a lump in my throat! VERY Happy ending indeed!!!!
Posted by: Shirley * James/Portland, OR | May 06, 2010 at 11:27 PM
Oh I am SO happy for Moose and his new family, but just a bit sad for me! Moose was my fave and I was going to throw my hat inthe ring to take him home with me to join my 2 other labs once he got to New Hampshire. Lucky Rosemary beat me to it and I am so happy for she and Moose. I hope we get updates LOTS cuz I'm sure going miss that handsome face.
Posted by: LeighsaM | May 06, 2010 at 11:19 PM
Wow! Happy tears for Moose! What a truly wonderful update. Love all the pics! Looks like Moose has settled in with Rosemary and the other furbabies!! Smiles, Smiles, Smiles all the way around for Big Moose!
Posted by: Doe George | May 06, 2010 at 11:17 PM
What a fabulous new beginning for Moose. Rosemary, I hope you will keep RDR posted (and all of Moose's fans, by extension!) on Moose's wonderful new life with your family, and thank you for all that you are able to offer him. His extra-big heart has melted many of ours, I can assure you!
Posted by: Roxie | May 06, 2010 at 10:48 PM
You can't fool us, Steve. You just didn't want to wait for him to do his morning business any longer.
Posted by: Jerry Stemnock | May 06, 2010 at 10:14 PM
I'm so happy for Moose! And it isn't even like he's with strangers, and he's got the "right" kind of bed. What a deal!
Posted by: Vicki Small | May 06, 2010 at 09:58 PM