It is something I've wanted to do since I moved out here- I know Beamer has been a little upset not having a play mate here like he did at home with Sadie. So, I finally had time to drive out to the golden rescue, Dirk's Fund, outside of St. Louis this past weekend. I really didn't have any intention of bringing anyone home so soon; I did have my eye on this handsome guy, but he had been adopted before I got there on Saturday. I met a few of the other dogs that they had and Beamer had a good time playing with them. He gets along with everyone. There was a beautiful little girl named Baby who had been there a few months undergoing a heartworm treatment. I wasn't expecting to end up with another girl, either, but I fell in love. Dirk's Fund usually requires a home visit before adopting out to anyone, but the person running the rescue loved my boy, Beamer, so much, he said I could have her if I wanted her. I drove home and thought about it overnight- talked to my roomies and my mom (which I knew would be my biggest obstacle. She wasn't pleased with the idea, but said I'm almost 24 and can make my own decisions in life. I always do appreciate her input). Anyway, I drove back the next day to pick her up!
I was having my doubts about rushing into something so fast- because that really isn't like me. I like to plan (important) things out, and this was a big decision. But, so far, I've had no regrets! She is a very very sweet girl considering her past. She was just chained outside all of her life as a lawn ornament. She is about 2 years old, is basically finished with her heartworm treatment, and is sweet as can be. All she wants to do is cuddle on the bed with you, loves to play with Beamer, loves to play ball, and play with squeaky toys. She does need some basic manners (ie jumping and leash training) and needs to just be trained on basics, but for her situation, I think she is doing so well! The first night I crated her, but these past few nights she has slept with me in the bed and done well. I am crating her while at school because I just cannot trust her alone at this point. Maybe things will change, but for now she will be in the crate. She is pretty good- doesn't like to go in willing, but will still go. Makes a bit of a fuss, but she does quiet down eventually. I've been feeding her meals in her crate to help get her acclimated.
I'm not sure if she is a true golden, it doesn't really matter to me, but she has very short feathers (especially compared to Beamer) but seems to have a true golden personality. All she wants to do is please and be with someone. Not as food motivated as Beamer, but still does eat everything.
Anyway, that is my biggest news. Like I said, she is a sweetheart and I'm not having any second thoughts on rescuing her. Here is a photo of my crew, now. Beamer is on the left and my new girl, now named Bailee, is on the right. Everyone keeps saying how much they look alike and that they could be littermates! Beamer is 2 1/2 years old and Bailee is about 2 or so. She has a vet appointment next week before Thanksgiving to check a few things out (a lump on her back, get her ivermectin for her heartworm treatment, etc).
I was planning on writing about my classes this week, but with my new addition, that seems to be enough to write about for now! Maybe once I'm on break next week I will.
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