Thank you to everyone for your condolences and kind thoughts on the loss of our dear little Briggs. Alayne and I really appreciate the wonderful support!
Following on the heels of that sad news, I figured it was a good time for some happy news ... so how about an update on Snuggles, our one-eyed "flying Cocker"? Dr. Ellen, the veterinary internal medicine specialist in Colorado who adopted Snuggles from us in November, just sent me these photos.
Ellen wrote, "Snuggles is quite a character. She has definitely moved in and bonded to me immediately. She never lets me out of her sight. She feels entitled to sit at the table if I am there. She never gets up on the table, but seems to want to be part of the conversation." [Steve says: In our house, she expected to be the center of the conversation!]
For this next photo, Ellen said, "Here are her brother and sister. Murdie is the Lab and she is diabetic. Ziggy is a crazy, naughty cocker who would like to teach her all his bad habits."
I had told Ellen in an earlier message that we were always worried that Snuggles and Widget would steal the truck keys one night and head to town. (Kind of like Thelma and Louise except ... oh my.) It seems Ziggy might be in the same league as well.
Ellen's note continued, "Snuggles had her first training session this week and did very well. She was an enthusiastic learner. Snuggles is on a hypoallergenic diet and her skin and ears are looking much better. Her remaining eye has no problems so far. Thanks so much for saving her and posting her on your blog."
Thank YOU, Ellen, for adopting this girl!
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So happy to hear this wonderful news about Snuggles. Thank you, Ellen!
Posted by: Colleen & Andre' | February 09, 2011 at 10:27 AM
We all most certainly needed some cheering up!
Thank you, Steve, for posting such a great update about Snuggles. Just loved the photos!:-)
God bless you , Dr. Ellen, for giving Snuggles, Ziggy & Murdie a loving forever home.
Posted by: Carla Polastro-Nigro | January 26, 2011 at 04:13 AM
It's so great to see these pictures of a happy and contented Snuggles hanging out with her brother and sister in her new home. Thank you, Ellen, for giving this wonderful girl such a terrific forever home!
Posted by: Ann | January 26, 2011 at 01:10 AM
Picture at the table is priceless. Nothing like a cocker for personality
Posted by: Reta Davis | January 26, 2011 at 01:00 AM
She certainly DOES seem very happy. So glad she has such a nice forever home. And what about that Ziggy character? Hmmm, looks like he could be into mischief at any moment; look at that face! Snuggles, sweetheart, keep an eye on that fellow. (but don't follow him anywhere!)
Posted by: Barb Ribinski | January 25, 2011 at 11:52 PM
What a great family portrait!
Beautiful, happy pack....
They sure know love.
Thanks everyone; for saving our precious ones in need!
Big hug and tummy rubs for all-
Posted by: Glenda | January 25, 2011 at 09:13 PM
Love the updates--what a great "forever' home!
Posted by: Shirley * James/Portland, OR | January 25, 2011 at 08:59 PM
COME ON Y'ALL!!!! VOTE VOTE VOTE VOTE VOTE VOTE IN LOVING MEMORY OF BRIGGS. ROLLING DOG RANCH DESERVES TO BE IN FIRST PLACE.
Posted by: Sandy Shubert | January 25, 2011 at 06:38 PM
L.O.L. Can you hear me all the way from Cambridge?
"we were always worried that Snuggles and Widget would steal the truck keys one night and head to town. (Kind of like Thelma and Louise except ... oh my.)"
Posted by: Janet in Cambridge | January 25, 2011 at 05:44 PM
Now that IS happy news. You all could use that I am sure.
Best wishes to you both during this grieving time. Hopefully the rest of your animal crew keeps you from getting too down.
Voting voting and voting again
Posted by: Ev | January 25, 2011 at 05:11 PM
aww wht a gorgeous family photo of Snuggles and her new siblings!! Thank you for sahring this with us Steve, we sure needed a pick me up!
Posted by: Maree in NZ | January 25, 2011 at 04:40 PM