Dear Sophie - today is the first day of the rest of your life. Our work here is done. It is time to go forth and prosper. Perhaps we should break that into baby steps for you.
Today your new Momma will pick you up and you will have a long, long car ride. Try not to crap in the crate. There is no shame in it, if you have to, but it is a long ride in the car. She knows all about you. She knows you will be scared. She will be gentle with you. Always run to her, not away from her. I may have forgotten to mention there will be cats in your new home. Rumor has it one is as scared as you are. Be nice to them, actually be nice to whoever you cross paths with. Some may be even more scared than you are. A gentle hand and a soft touch goes a long way in life.
Remember you are dog - and a mostly normal one at that. You have grown up a lot in the last 17 months. You have learned how to run and play, to trust (most of the time) and to relax. Many of us need to learn these same things.
Your new home will have a fence like ours and a canine friend named Brandy. It has a desk for you to lay under, and I think if you wrap her around your paw like you did us, a bed for you to sleep on. Frankly, I think she's knows about you sleeping on the bed. Don't make her wait too long to enjoy that comfort.
In a few weeks you'll and your Momma will take the long drive back to Omaha to visit. She has work to do here and you both will stay with us during that time. I'm sure Hank and Mick will welcome you with open arms.
You may not know it, but the fun is just beginning dear Sophie. You have exactly what we have always wanted for you. A new life, a second chance, a forever home...and the life skills to enjoy it.
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Good luck, Sophie!
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