Jan.26/11
How nice to hear from you, and Thanks for asking about Gertrude, now Tori. Hard to believe we are working on 3 weeks now.
Tori has settled in wonderfully. Our trip home to Madison was a little longer than usual since she let us know that she needed to go out every couple of hundred miles, but she wasn't afraid of the trucks when they released their air brakes instead she just turned around and stared at it and let out a little snort and walked on.
She's interested in her backyard and has met the neighbors one by one. Yes, even in the cold, my neighbors needed to see the new additional on the cul du sac. She has great manners meeting and greeting everyone be they human or canine. Tori wasn't really an early morning pup, but she has learned that she and I go to the dog park every date at 4 am for an hour walk and now is excited about meeting the others that are there for their exercise and social time, too. She has earned being leash free and keeps up with 2 young Fox Terriers (Fly and Pip) who are zipping all over the park. Fly loves to be chased and Tori loves chasing him; and surprisingly, she is ready to go again when I get home from work.
I have found out that Tori doesn't like Milk Bones, she only likes Meaty Bones, will do anyting for Solid Gold Tiny Tots, a small lamb jerky, that is her training treat.
Loves to be petted, and especially loves to be massaged all over. Comes when called, so long as there isn't something more interesting, of course. I have a 2 story house, and will only sleep downstairs, even though I have tried to have her come upstairs, she just turns around and goes back down. While Tori and I were enjoying our honeymoon period, I was luck enough to be able to comb out all her mats and trim up her feet. Her coat has become lush, darker and shiny.
She has been registered with Dane County, has her park permits and tomorrow she meets the vet for her first visit. All in all, I think she's a Gold Star Dog and can't say enough good things about her. It is a joy to come home again to a welcoming pair of eyes and a wagging tail.
Thanks to you and all the shelter volunteers for taking the time and effort to care for these animals until their foever home comes to them. Did Loki fine a forever home, too? He sure was a little cutie!
Keep in touch, it is a joy to talk about Gertrude, AKA Tori; and have a great year!
Roni Bodoh
