Adoption Update: Molly (was Victoria)

Hi Sarah,

I wanted to update you on our wonderful girl.  

First, we have named her Molly.  She is doing very well.  She LOVES her yard: she likes to run around, play ball, watch the birds and airplanes overhead and roll around in the grass.  She will also dig so she needs to be supervised so the behavior can be corrected.  

She is doing well with housebreaking and will vocalize when she needs to go out.  She has learned that the cat is not going to play with her no matter how much she wants him too, although she is still interested in Rocky.  But they have brokered peace and it happened fairly quickly, which is great.  

Molly loves all of her toys: squeaky, furry, treat-releasing, Kong, beef bones, etc.  We are working on our leash-walking skills but does a little better each time.  She likes walking in the park, and I take her down to the water line (along Cooper River) where the cars are not a distraction.  She is eager to meet new people, including kids, and new dogs.  

A friend brought her two dogs this week for a play date.  Molly was uncertain with the husky (young and very high energy) but did OK with her small dog.  After some time together she gained more confidence and the three shared the yard together.  I have made contact with someone who has a one year old dog that needs socialization.  We are arranging a play date and if it goes well, will set up a regular schedule.  She sleeps in her crate in the next room at night without any whining.  We are working on her greeting skills as she wants to ‘hug’ everyone she meets.  She has learned to give ‘paw’ and is a very smart girl. 

I attached a picture of her for you to see. I will continue to send pictures and updates.  Thank you for our wonderful girl…we promise to take excellent care of her.

Best regards,

Christina

Adoption Update: Molly (was Holly)

Hello everyone!

The new addition to our home (we've started calling her Molly) is settling in nicely.  We've signed her up for her first 8 week training class starting next Saturday at the Coventry School in Columbia.  She's pretty good with sit/lay down and a partial roll over.  We're still working on leash walking and jumping.  

Delilah has taken to her new friend quite nicely.  We've already taken several trips to a safe off-leash area and they've had a blast.  Check out a short video I shot to see how much fun they are having!  Delilah is definitely enjoying having Molly around.  Just the other day, I saw Delilah chase a frisbee I threw for Molly.  This may not sound like much, but for a dog that previously showed no interest in toys, it was quite a development!  I hardly recognize the Delilah in that video!

We're off to our first group trip to the dog park.  Wish us luck!

Regards,

~Seth

Happy Got-Day Molly!

Wow, I can't believe it's been a whole year since we brought Molly home!

She remains the sweetest pup, although she still has challenges dealing with people (other than us) coming and going. So, we continue to work on that.

Here's a shot from the other day....Molly loves romping in the snow. She stopped by to say 'hi' to me for about 5 seconds before bounding off to play with big sister Sophie in the next available snowdrift.

-Lisa

Big Day Saturday!

Saturday was a big day here at the farm.

First up was Yappy Hour.

Then Sheila found a new home. She went to live with MABCR Alum Molly. Sheila is Molly's family's third MABCR adoption! Really excited about this adoption for so many reasons!

Next up was Clint. Clinty had been with me more than a year and found his forever human. or rather she found him. She applied because of him, but never mentioned it, so I was surprised to learn that little fact when she came to meet him. Here they are out for a run his first full day with his new human. Clinty has landed well for sure.

While Clint's human was still here getting to know him, our transport arrived with three new guests:

First out was Zoe, a lovely little girl with just enough 'tude to make a rocking good sports partner. Pulled from Kentucky, someone thought she should have a shorter tail and banded it (yes, you read that right, they used a castrating band to try to dock her tail), so it had to be surgically docked. She needs sponsorship (I am guessing a minimum total of $300, her transport was $25) to pay her vet bills in Kentucky, if you are interested in helping, please email me directly.

Next out was Banjo. Banjo is an adult with a very young mind. He thinks he is a teenager, and has a very young attitude. He is sweet and once neutered will make a great active companion. He was found strayed at a farm in the country. Banjo also needs sponsorship ($50), and of course, an adopter!

And finally, the little man with no name. I have come up with at least 100 girl names, but no boy names that suit. He is all of 8 or 9 pounds and is very sweet and a lovely companion dog. He is a papillion (mix?), I am looking forward to seeing if his hair grows. He has funny little tufts by his ears and is cute as the dickens.

Once we unloaded, the bottle kitten hopped on the transport and went on home to her foster. Once she is weaned she will move onto her forever home who is anxiously awaiting her arrival!

WHEW!! I was ready for bed at about 7.30pm that night. I slept until 6am the next morning...Can't imagine why!!!

Thanks to our expert Transport Driver Denise for helping to get all of our new guests here safe and sound.

Adoption Update: Molly (formerly Ketch)

Molly and big sister Sophie enjoy relaxing near the patio with mom at the end of a busy workday. Mom has a glass of wine and Molly has her stash of balls and toys nearby, while Sophie enjoys just watching the cars go by.
 
A great ending to the day for the whole family!

Lisa