Yes, our two beautiful blind Poodles have found a wonderful new family to call their own! Kathy K. and her husband Chris T. from South Tamworth, New Hampshire, came out on Saturday to meet the girls and, naturally, fell in love with them. It wasn't long before we bundled the girls into the back of their Land Rover, kissed them goodbye, and waved as they drove out the gate.
Kathy and Chris have a couple of miniature Poodles and a Beagle/Dachshund mix they recently adopted, as well as two horses. Kathy had been looking for another dog to adopt as a companion for their Beagle/Dachshund mix when she came across Molly and Priscilla on PetFinder. One look at our "belles of the ball" was all it took. Several emails and phone calls later, we had a visit scheduled.
Molly and Pris were shy at first, but it wasn't long before Molly was pressing her head into Chris' leg. We could tell immediately that Kathy and Chris were going to be perfect for the girls. After getting home yesterday evening, Kathy emailed us some photos. Here they are in the kitchen with Kathy, with Molly showing she'll press her face into any available human leg:
Notice her fluffy tail is a-wagging! Priscilla's tail is down, a sign she still isn't quite sure where they are and what's going on, but that didn't last long, as you'l see in this next one:
Yep, she's made herself at home.
Kathy wrote, "The girls are so good. We love them very much already. You have to see how happy Chris is (they are following him)."
Kathy and Chris, thank you so much for bringing these special girls into your family!
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So glad they have a happy home now.
Posted by: Rita Boatright | May 25, 2011 at 03:51 PM
I had the good fortune to foster Molly and Priscilla before they went to RDR. Congratulations to the girls and new owners, may they have a long and happy life together.
Posted by: Jennifer C. House | May 25, 2011 at 11:47 AM
Hurrah! I'm so glad these two pretty girls found the right family.
Posted by: Alissa | May 07, 2011 at 06:24 PM
I have been following the poodle sisters since I heard about them. I am a "poodle person" and wished I could have taken them myself. I am so glad they now have a loving home of their own together. Best wishes to Kathy and Chris. They certainly have loving hearts.
It would be wonderful if Kathy & Chris could send updates once in awhile to all the Priscilla & Molly followers:-)
Posted by: Vicki | May 04, 2011 at 10:37 PM
Enjoy your Belles, Kathy and Chris! Wishing you many years of happiness with them....
Posted by: boundforglory | May 04, 2011 at 09:58 AM
Thank you, Lynn, for your kind words, Carla
Posted by: Carla Polastro-Nigro | May 04, 2011 at 04:34 AM
What a great fairy tale ending for two beautiful princesses!!
Great news!
Posted by: Regis Dalton | May 03, 2011 at 10:01 PM
ps...you may need to get some bigger doggie beds, the one Priscilla is on doesnt look big enough!!
Posted by: Anne in FL | May 03, 2011 at 01:12 PM
Wonderful news, wonderful new, forever family! Have so enjoyed being a part of their lives from afar & had almost forgot they are blind! Is both painful, and miraculous to revisit their condition arriving vs leaving RDR. Dreams come true,
:)
Posted by: Margaret | May 03, 2011 at 01:01 PM
Wonderful news! Best wishes to all.
I'm glad your friend has you Carla.
And Kathy: I love your hair!!
Posted by: Lynn (in Louisiana) | May 03, 2011 at 12:49 PM
SO happy they are together!!
Posted by: gayle | May 03, 2011 at 08:48 AM
Party on, girls! Have a lovely life...
Posted by: jeanne | May 03, 2011 at 03:39 AM
ooh YAY! But I am going to miss the posts about the sisters. Love them!
Posted by: [email protected] | May 02, 2011 at 09:17 PM
If I'd known those two were getting a home I'd have sneaked a couple more beagles onto the transport to you...
Congrats to you and the Poodle Sisters on another successful adoption!
Posted by: Morgan | May 02, 2011 at 08:53 PM
Congrats Kathy, Chris and the poodle sisters! Looks like everyone is happy!
Posted by: Doe George | May 02, 2011 at 08:50 PM
Ditto Betsy...
Posted by: Mauro Salles | May 02, 2011 at 04:47 PM
Is that a big chubby black cat in the picture with Pricilla? How lucky are Pris and Molly to find a really nice home with other dogs and a kitty too! Obviously no odd or strange questions were posed by Kathy or Chris and Steve and Alayne felt this was a good match. Oh, K & C, thank you for the pictures already, we all fall in love with these animals and love seeing where they have ended up...thanks
Posted by: Anne in FL | May 02, 2011 at 12:36 PM
I could never do your job. I would become so attached to every animal who comes to you and it would just kill me to let them go. You two are such special people to do what you do. With all the bad news out there, blogs like this make my day.
Posted by: Betsy | May 02, 2011 at 11:48 AM
How very beautiful - both to see and to hear about. May Molly and Priscilla have nothing but happiness, thanks to the love and care they have encountered by all. And, Carla, so sorry about your friend's loss of Tara!
Posted by: Angela | May 02, 2011 at 11:40 AM
Tears of happiness!! I've been hoping for this for a long time. So happy that the Poodle Sisters will have a Beagle/Dachshund mix of their very own in their forever home. A little Widget reminder when they're fondly remembering the RDR gang. Good news all around.
Posted by: Carol | May 02, 2011 at 10:45 AM
Oh I'm so happy for them ... but I'm sure going to miss them on the RDR updates. Love those girls!
Posted by: Lisa K. - San Diego | May 02, 2011 at 10:41 AM
So happy to see these girls settling in so quickly. I love the picture of Priscilla nestled in her bed.
I remember their story and what they went through before coming to RDR. Thank you to everyone involved in their rescue and care.
Posted by: Chloe | May 02, 2011 at 10:39 AM
Wonderful news!!! It must have been hard to say goodbye, but hopefully they are close enough for a occassional visit?
Looks like they will make themselves at home very quickly, with the appropriate number of human staff.
Posted by: Linda | May 02, 2011 at 10:19 AM
These two beautiful babies have gone from one pot of jam into another! I'll miss seeing them but I am so thrilled that there was a couple with hearts big enough to include a few more "loves". God bless all!
Posted by: Kathleen Rivard | May 02, 2011 at 09:51 AM
Smiling, happy heart!
This is wonderful; what you work so hard for. I know you'll miss the girls, yet are so thrilled they have a great new home.
With a bonus...more siblings!
Posted by: Glenda | May 02, 2011 at 08:39 AM
How exciting! But we will miss blogs about them. Chris and Kathy must keep us all updated on their progress. And is that a big fat cat in front of the sliding door by Priscilla? That's something new for them if so. And I think maybe they need some larger beds! Thanks Chris and Kathy for taking these beautiful girls into your home.
Posted by: Barb Ribinski | May 02, 2011 at 08:35 AM
What a surprise--after some of the disturbing inquiries about 'the girls' I'd wondered if their perfect family just wasn't out there. Clearly, it is--thanks Steve and Alayne for giving Molly and Priscilla the chance they needed to find a home together. The three poodles at my house (one is blind) are cheering!
Posted by: Jan in Winnipeg, Manitoba | May 02, 2011 at 08:33 AM
Happy tears for the poodle sisters!!!!!
Posted by: Kim Johnston | May 02, 2011 at 07:28 AM
Great news to start the week off. It's always nice when one (or two) finds their forever home. Congrats to Kathy and Chris on their new additions. Keep those updates coming.....
Posted by: Cathy Silvestro | May 02, 2011 at 05:03 AM
What wonderful news! Thank you Kathy and Chris for giving these 2 very special ladies a new, loving forever home. Looks like they're going to be busy with the other dogs in the house as well as with both of you. Please keep us updated with some pictures.
Steve and Alayne, I know you're going to miss Molly and Priscilla very much in addition to missing all the "kids" who have recently been adopted. But now there will be more room at RDR for a special dog in need! :)
Posted by: Ann | May 02, 2011 at 04:53 AM
What great news!!! It's amazing to find people like Kathy and Chris who have so much love to give:))
How do you cope with having to say goodbye?
Posted by: Sandra | May 02, 2011 at 03:52 AM
I've just heard from my friend: Tara died during the night.:-(°°°
Posted by: Carla Polastro-Nigro | May 02, 2011 at 03:24 AM
This piece of great news is just what I needed, as a very dear friend's dog, sweet Tara, is dying right now.
I'm just overjoyed for Pris, Molly, Christ and Kathy. Letting them go, though, must have been terribly hard on you two, Alayne & Steve... Thank you for always being so utterly unselfish.
God bless you all!
Posted by: Carla Polastro-Nigro | May 02, 2011 at 03:22 AM
Wonderful news to read tonight. I hope Kate and Spencer soon find their own special home!
Posted by: Karla | May 01, 2011 at 11:17 PM
OH MY GOSH!!! Do you blog readers remember what these two beautiful sister looked like when they first came to RDR--it was heart breaking---they went from the ghetto to Beverly Hills WHEN they arrived at RDR---Steve and Alayne you took such good care of them---not sure if you were going to be able to let this pair go but looks like they found the PERFECT HOME!!
Posted by: Shirley * James/Portland, OR | May 01, 2011 at 10:49 PM
Soooo happy for the beautiful girls! They have a new home together as well as furry siblings!! Thanks to all who made this a happy ending for the precious girls!!!
Posted by: Nina | May 01, 2011 at 10:37 PM
YAAAAAY
Posted by: Ray the Blind Dog | May 01, 2011 at 10:33 PM
Hope we get photo updates. Like many regular readers I'll miss seeing the aristocratic girls on your blog. They are a great pair.
Posted by: Bob | May 01, 2011 at 09:19 PM
Looks like a perfect match for everyone. Congratulations to "the girls" and their new family.
Posted by: Ev | May 01, 2011 at 09:17 PM
BOGO!! Awesome!!
Posted by: Linda | May 01, 2011 at 09:14 PM
Goodness me. I'm struggling with this adoption. Not that I think there's anything wrong with the girls' new family. I just always felt they were "keepers" at RDR, y'know, part of the scenery. Anyway, I'm so glad for the sisters and for their new family. Kisses.
Posted by: Janet in Cambridge | May 01, 2011 at 08:53 PM
Hurray for the poodle sisters and for their new owners! Best wishes to all! I hope for a photo or two again in the future.
Posted by: Moon Rani | May 01, 2011 at 06:38 PM
So happy for the pretty girls.........
Posted by: Marla from Kansas City | May 01, 2011 at 06:07 PM