In late September, 2009, our small group drew a deep breath and said yes to taking in a mother dog who looked like a small wolfhound and her eight pups.  Her family had moved out and left her behind in the care of the new tenants who couldn't say no to her.  However, days later, the mother gave birth to 8 puppies. Good-hearted people they were, but nine dogs!  That's when we got the call.  After much debate, we said yes.

Mother and pups went into the loving care of our foster mother, Dawn, in Pinion Pines. And we went into high gear to find this frisky brood permanent homes.  We took them to the Chamber of Commerce, the Rotary Club, the post office, a pet fair, worked our email list, did everything we could.  And one by one they went. The mother, not a wolfhound but a terrier/wolfhound mix was the first to charm herself into the home of one of our directors. 

Here's a note from the family of a cute little cinammon brown one.

I wanted to let you know that I made it home with Askher ........now named Becca, safely.  Becca only whined to the end of your street and then stopped when I turned on the radio.  She lay down and was quiet the rest of the way pretty much. 

My husband came home early from work.  He was so excited about getting the puppy that he was waiting at the door for us.  I opened the door and she would not come out!  He laughed and said,..."This is a joke...you went and didn't get one!"  I had to pull her out.......When I did it was love at first sight! 

Becca fussed only five minutes before she went to sleep and slept all night....Had a nice bath on the 2nd day. We picked out some fun toys for her to play with, a bag of dog food,. a tooth brush and paste and new bowls.  She has learned to fetch a ball! Her favorite place to lie down is between my husband's chair and mine in the living room.... She sleeps in our bedroom at night. No accidents in the house, a couple on me but that is okay........she is a baby.. 

Becca is the most gentle and loving puppy we have ever owned.  I never thought I would find one to beat our Irish Setter but she does!  If I find anyone here who wants one of the pups, I will tell them about Mountain Communities SPCA. She has helped heal the pain of loosing our dear Gabriel..... Dogs do so much for the human heart..... We owe them much for what they give to us......

September 2009