Wow-I still can't believe it! I woke up this morning at the usual early time, but actually got to lounge in bed with my dogs for a bit. (They appreciated not getting up and being quickly placed outside with reminders to "not bark.") After their breakfast they actually got to come upstairs with me right away and we were able to play with the door curtains wide open. Rori, our second youngest Westie loves to play and actually seemed excited to be returning to our old routine of playing UPSTAIRS in the morning. Maddie our puppy Westie didn't get the message that it was "ok" to come up until a little later. The dogs weren't allowed upstairs until Teddy ate and disappeared because if they saw him they would bark and spook him. Although when I asked Rori and Maddie where the big dog was they both looked for him-funny!
I do hope Teddy had a good long peaceful sleep last night, one without fear. I know everyone at the shelter was sooo happy to see him and he seemed happy to see them too. I will be heading down this afternoon to spend some time with him. When I went back yesterday afternoon, he was a little hesitant when I approached him with a leash, but he did give me a tail wag and flat ears when I fussed. We, Teddy & I, along with my husband who came along to finally meet him up close and personal, sat outside for a long time and just watched all the wonderful volunteers and staff with the other animals. It was so good to see him just watching people and accepting pats for adults and children-what a different life from the past year! Some people recognized him and asked "is that Teddy" or "is that the dog that was lost on the mountain" and all were very interested to hear his story. And what a story it is!
He really seemed to love the little dogs as when one of his "bunk mates" passed he would wag his tail and whine a little-so everyone says, "you guys have little dogs at home, right?" (Note there is not a comment after this statement as it is all too tempting)
It was truly amazing to actually touch him yesterday and for him to be so accepting. Here was a fellow that would spook if one spoke or if a dog barked, or if he even saw a human close by, and yet he readily accepted pats, and smooches, and walking on a leash. As he sat with us with his eyes closed, it was almost like he felt relief. His breathing slowed, his eyes closed, and he actually fell asleep a couple of times. Talk about tugging the old heart strings even more! No one will ever tell me running is where he wanted to be-what an idiotic statement to even make! What creature wants to be in constant fear or scavenge for food and water. Oi! Any way the good news, no the GREAT news is...he is safe! And what a beauty he really is, up close! I wish you all could seem him!
T-Shirts are still available but if you don't necessarily want to help through a t-shirt purchase, you can send a donation to the Hillside SPCA, PO Box 233, Pottsville, PA 17901 and state on your donation that would like it to go to The Friends of Teddy Fund.
Again my gratitude to all of you and please continue to check in as we will be following Teddy's progress.
My posts will probably be occurring later in the day now, after my visits with him, as the early morning cooking and mountainside service has ceased. Although...I think there is a stray cat or two in the area...I'll let you know! Bless you all for being with us! And thanks be to God for hearing our prayers and giving us the means and the stamina to help one of his blessed creatures.
Janine and Liz-hugs for being there!!!!!!
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