This is a very happy ending we've been keeping under wraps for a while -- and today we're thrilled to report the news! The day after I posted Snuggles' arrival on the blog, I received an email from Ellen M., a long-time supporter of the ranch who happens to be a veterinary internal medicine specialist in Colorado. Ellen had lost her old Cocker a few months ago and wanted to know if she could adopt Snuggles!
As you can imagine, we were thrilled at the idea of Ellen adopting Snuggles -- wow. That took us about a nano-second to say "Yes!" So why the delay in announcing it? Well, we wanted Gale Lang of TLC Pet Transport to take Snuggles out to Colorado for us, and the soonest she could get here was today. Shortly before 8 this morning, Snuggles left for her new home in the Rockies. (Seems like we keep sending animals back out west. Hmm.) Snuggles was with us for just under a month.
Ellen is in private practice now but was on the faculty of the Colorado State Unversity College of Veterinary Medicine for a decade, and two of her students then were ... Brenda and Britt Culver, who had been our fabulous veterinary team in Helena for the past ten years! Small world, huh?
As it turned out, Gale also brought us another disabled animal -- just as cute and adorable as Snuggles. But, we're going to keep that arrival under wraps until the next blog post for Wednesday!
Ellen, thank you so much for adopting this wonderful little girl!
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Great news for this beautiful dog. Condolences to those that have recently lost a beloved pet. We recently lost our two old girls and my heart is just broken. We will adopt again, because we believe our pain is the price we are willing to pay to be able to share our lives with such amazing creatures.
Posted by: Cheryl Kovalik | November 21, 2010 at 08:20 AM
Great news for Snuggles thanks for the update and God Bless RDR.
Posted by: Steve k | November 19, 2010 at 07:29 AM
Yeah Snuggles! I didn't think it'd be long ;-)
I also would like to say to Linda and Ann that like many others here, so sorry Jack and Kassie passed on. Cyberhugs from La.
Posted by: Lynn (in Louisiana) | November 16, 2010 at 10:36 AM
I am so sorry, Linda, for your loss...it is just awful to lose those we love. Sending many many healing thoughts your way.
Ummm...Steve...Snuggles is coming to COLORADO?????
Hmmm...I think I know who Ellen is...perhaps I will get to hug Snuggles one day!
Congrats on the adoption-what a wonderful home!
Xoxo
Sue
Posted by: Sue and the Crew | November 15, 2010 at 09:15 PM
GREAT way to start the week!
Posted by: Shirley * James/Portland, OR | November 15, 2010 at 09:08 PM
What a perfect fit~ Snuggles & Ellen! Smiles.................
Prayers for comfort Linda. May all of your happy memories with Jack keep your heart smiling.
Posted by: Doe George | November 15, 2010 at 07:36 PM
So sorry, Linda. My condolences to you. Snuggles is a little doll - and her name fits her. Best to you Ellen and little Snuggles!! RDR rocks.
Posted by: Angela | November 15, 2010 at 01:26 PM
Oh Linda, please accept my hugs during your time of loss in losing your dog, Jack, this morning. I know you gave him a wonderful life & he will live on in your heart.
I'm so glad Snuggles has a new forever home! Ellen, I hope you'll get someone to take photos of you with Snuggles!
Snuggles, have a great trip west...go west young pup!
Small world indeed.
Hugs to all,
ginger, Tobias & Tlingit
Posted by: ginger | November 15, 2010 at 01:10 PM
Linda, so sorry to hear about Jack!! It's never easy..but know you gave him a wonderful live and he is pain free now!!
Congrats to Ellen on adopting Snuggles! I'm waiting to hear who has adopted Fuzzy??!! Steve??
Posted by: Laura, Levi & Timmy | November 15, 2010 at 12:47 PM
Yay! :) Snuggles has hit the jackpot at least twice now (coming to RDR, and now a wonderful home with Ellen M. a vet specialist no less!) Very very wonderful.
Linda- so sorry about your loss of Jack. I so agree...
Posted by: Margaret | November 15, 2010 at 12:47 PM
Linda, I'm so sorry about your loss of Jack. {{{hugs}}}
I knew Snuggles wouldn't be at RDR for long. And, what a wonderful new home to be moving to. Ellen, thank you for making it possible & for giving Snuggles her new forever home!
Posted by: Colleen & In Memory of Sweet Kitty Erin | November 15, 2010 at 10:33 AM
I'm so happy for Snuggles. And Steve, not that you have time now, but perhaps when retirement comes ... you could teach creative writing! All of your posts are just great, but the one last week on "Mining" was hilarious! I'm sending it along to several friends, as I often do.
Posted by: Lisa in CA | November 15, 2010 at 10:21 AM
Talk about the perfect outcome?
This is a marriage made in Heaven!
Bless you, bless you....
Hugs~
Posted by: Glenda | November 15, 2010 at 06:27 AM
Wonderful, wonderful news!Congrats to Ellen & sweet Snuggles!
I can't wait to read all about the new arrival upon my return from Paris.
A big hug to you all from Italy.
Posted by: Carla Polastro-Nigro | November 15, 2010 at 03:22 AM
Linda, I'm sorry for the loss of Jack. I hope all the happy memories will sustain you. I lost my Kassie in September so I know how you are feeling right now.
I'm so happy that Snuggles is going to such a wonderful - and perfect, home! Please keep us updated, Ellen :)
Posted by: Ann | November 15, 2010 at 02:59 AM
Yahoooo!!! Thank you RDR and Ellen!!
Posted by: Maree In NZ | November 15, 2010 at 01:23 AM
Congratulations to Snuggles and Ellen for the loving match made by RDR. Best wishes
Posted by: Ev | November 14, 2010 at 09:15 PM
We knew Snuggles stay at RDR would be short one, but wow! what a perfect home she has found.
Wishing you a smooth trip to Colorado, Snuggles and keep us posted about your life in your new home. We'll be thinking about you.
Posted by: Chloe | November 14, 2010 at 08:12 PM
That is one lucky little Snuggles! Please keep us updated Dr. Ellen. :)
Posted by: Dee's Mom | November 14, 2010 at 07:06 PM
This is such wonderful news! Congratulations to Ellen and Snuggles. May you have a long and happy life together.
I needed good news today... My dog, Jack, passed away this morning after a long battle with lymphoma. This post really lifted my spirits!
Posted by: Linda | November 14, 2010 at 06:46 PM