Scamp Gets Adopted!

Well, that didn't take long. Just six months after arriving here from Louisiana, Scamp was adopted on Saturday by a wonderful family from Nashua, New Hampshire. Holding Scamp in the photo is Charlotte S., with her husband Len on the right and her daughter Barbara on the left. Charlotte and Len's dog Max, an Aussie, is on the ramp behind them.

Charlotte and Len had recently lost one of their pet dogs, who was blind when they had adopted it from a shelter. (Interestingly enough, Barbara also has a blind dog, a miniature Poodle who was born blind. This seems to run in the family!) Charlotte contacted us a couple of weeks ago, saying they were interested in adopting another blind dog. We suggested they consider either Billy the blind Beagle, or Scamp, who had come to us blind in one eye and losing vision in the other eye. Our ophthalmologist had removed the blind eye and saved his vision in the other eye. Though he isn't blind, Scamp will need daily eye meds for the rest of his life and periodic check-ups with a veterinary ophthalmologist, so we knew Charlotte and Len would be willing to make that kind of commitment. We also had a hunch that Scamp would be a great fit for their family.

On Saturday afternoon, they met both Scamp and Billy, and at one point Alayne and I thought both dogs might be going off to a new home! It was a close decision, but in the end they -- and we -- thought Scamp was the best choice for them. 

Last night, after they returned home with Scamp, Charlotte emailed me to say, "Thank you for helping us  find our perfect match with Scamp. The trip home was a breeze and Scamp is settling in so very well at home. He has even showed us some of the great dog rolls he is known for." (Once a rolling dog, always a rolling dog.)

She also sent this photo, which I think says it all:

Charlotte and Len, thank you so much for giving Scamp such a loving family to call his own!

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Update on Darla: We've been on a rollercoaster with Darla since that last blog post. After a couple of days of normal pressures in her eyes following the cessation of the glaucoma meds, her pressures spiked. We have been in touch with the ophthalmologist daily. We resumed the glaucoma drops, and her pressures returned to normal. Her eyes no longer bleed, fortunately, but it's clear the meds are making them uncomfortable, and we don't know why. Darla will be seeing the ophthalmologist later this week and hopefully we can get more answers then.

Comments

[Shirley * James/Portland, OR]

Just makes my day! HAPPY DANCE!!!

[Lynn (in Louisiana)]

Happy happy happy!!!

[Kathleen Rivard]

I'm so pleased for Scamp and his new family. Will think lots of good thoughts for sweet Darla.

[Betsy]

We're all thinking about Darla and praying everything will turn out o.k. It's just not fair that she should have the surgery turn out fine and now has a problem with the drops. We love you Darla!

[boundforglory]

The photo of Scamp with his new family is just precious!! Hurray for another successful doggie adoption! Lots of love and many years of joy to Scamp and his new family.

Keeping Darla in our thoughts and we hope for a very good outcome with her eyes.

[Pamela Payne]

So wonderful to hear that Scamp has a new family. What wonderful people, Charlotte and Len!

So sorry to hear that Darla's recovery is not going well. Keeping fingers crossed and saying prayers that she will be able to overcome this hurdle and once again enjoy her sight, without pain and complications. Sending big hugs and kisses from Gaylord to Darla and a huge thank you to all of you who are helping this sweet and lovable girl through this.

[Arizona Fan]

Yeah, Scamp. The last photo brought tears to my eyes...the three of them looked so content and happy :) Many thanks to ALL who made this happen, so many hands played a part in Scamp getting a wonderful new home.

[Glends]

What a great family! They were all definitely meant to be together.
No better a person than one who truly loves all animals.

[Ann]

Yay, Scamp! Enjoy life in your new home! Thanks Charlotte and Len for opening your hearts and home.

I hope that you can find out what is going on with Darla and that she is feeling better soon!

[Leila K. - Western WA]

So very happy for Scamp and his new family - this delights my heart! Praying for Darla and healing in her eye situation.

[Tonya Allen]

Poor Darla! Hope this gets sorted out soon. And congratulations to Scamp and his new family! That picture needs no words.

[Linda]

Wonderful for Scamp and his new family!! Sorry to hear about problems ongoing with Darla, darn it...my belief is that it is going to be okay for her. Thank you for taking such extraordinary care with her.

[Barb Ribinski]

That photo of Scamp and his new sibling with his new Dad Len says it all. Wonderful dogs deserve wonderful humans. Seems like a perfect match to me! Thanks to all for this happy family. And please keep us updated on Darla. We want her eyes to be ok!

[Margaret]

Congratulations Charlotte, Len and Max, and SCAMP!!! How wonderful to find a very special forever home, with many special angels helping to guide your way. All the best to you all!

[Chloe]

Yup! That picture says it all--Scamp is home!!

Prayers for Darla that the doctors find the cause of the irritation from those drops shortly.

[Karen]

Yeah for Scamp. Looks like he settled right in. That is wonderful of Charlotte and Len to open their home and hearts to him.