Hi Katy,
Tess seems very happy in her new home! We both are amazed at how quickly she has bonded with us, and how comfortable she is in her new surroundings. She truly belongs here with us.
She now is lying in a patch of sunlight, working on a soup bone. She slept for most of the ride home yesterday, but as soon as we were done with interstate driving, her head popped up. She is eager to explore our yard and woods, but because everything is still coated in an inch of ice, she has to settle for the driveway. She's really excited about seeing the squirrels and sniffing all the places where they've been, and she stops to listen when she hears different bird calls. (This morning she heard a hawk, a pileated woodpecker and a red-bellied woodpecker when we were out for her walk.)
Tess also is anxious to meet our neighbor dog Sam, a rottie mix whose family rescued him about a year ago. She was very playful yesterday and spent hours engaging us in playing games with her new toys. I'm happy to report that the AKC chipmunk made it through the day with all his stuffing intact, but not because Tess didn't try to rip him apart!
Tess slept well last night, and she woke up eager and curious about what we'd be doing today. She's eating pretty well and had a few accidents yesterday, but we think she might not feel comfortable going in the driveway (the yard still is iced over, but when it warms up today we're going to hack open a grassy patch for her). Tonight we'll find out if she is a Steelers fan, as she'll be watching the big game with us.
We are thrilled with Tess, and she is the dog we prayed we'd be lucky enough to find. Thanks so much for taking such good care of her. It was so great to meet you guys, and we'll keep you updated on Tess's new life!
All the best,
Teri
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