Dining in...

Well here's a pic of our boy "dining in" this a.m. He is looking right at me as I am standing on the balcony snapping his pic. As long as I didn't make any sudden moves he continued to eat.

Left photo-exit stage right! He's on his way to who knows where!

I'm seriously considering Monday for his "Rescue Day." I actually thought of July 4th (Independence Day), but we don't have veteriarians that are open all day on Saturday and rarely on Sunday, so it's best to try and work around everyone else for the benefit of Teddy. I believe his friends at the shelter will be available as well as the veterinarian on Monday, so it might be a good day to "go for it." I have to admit I'm a little nervous. This is just so important, and I am afraid if I don't "Get him" and end up scaring him...well you know. I have to keep practicing the plan over and over to assure the best possible outcome. I'm also very concerned as to his reaction once the door closes. I would hope he wouldn't show signs of aggression but being captured and scared could bring out some of that behavior. My hope is to try to calm him as best as I can and hope the "rescue team" will come and we can transport to the vet. I can't imagine the condition of this guy! I'm so excited and yet so concerned-I worry that he may have heartworm disease as he's been running without any preventative. I worry about his coat being so matted and his body be ravaged by ticks. I'm concerned he may have other wounds which hopefully will heal, but most of all I'm concerned about his psyche, his emotional well being. I just hope and pray when he is all checked out medically, and bathed and groomed, that he can learn very quickly to trust and be calm.

I still haven't heard from the rescue from NY, they seem to have an ideal situation and it would be great if they might consider taking Teddy-they have tremendous experience. I also exchanged emails with a more local rescue person and she said she would "consider him" but she would have to meet him first. I would like to meet him too-anyone else? Wouldn't it be great?

Well, hopefully one day soon! Keep those prayers and positive thoughts coming! And thanks!