But, and there is always a but, it doesn't tell the whole story. Buddy came in and we had high hopes he would be adopted. Then he had some health issues and we decided it would be best if he stayed as a permanent foster. No worries if that was the case. We love this old guy.
Of course, he pushes his luck just a little. He has a penchant for catching toads. Sure, we found it amusing at first. We chuckled at his antics, admired his diligence and marveled at his prowess. Until he began bring them inside with him. First he'd bring in the dead ones...then he started bringing in live ones. No two fosters are ever the same, but this guy takes the cake. He uses his nose like a shovel to root out these toads. More than once I've taken a wash cloth to his face to clean off the mud.
Suffice it to say he's thriving. So much so we felt a second opinion on his health was in order. Good news, he got A+'s from the vet! Now we all know that there are no guarantee's, for humans or four leggeds. You take what you get and work with it. Buddy is healthy and happy as a 9 yr old toad hunter can be. Given that he has been put back up on the "adoption ready" list at Great Plains Pointer Rescue. Will he find a forever home? Maybe, maybe not. We want him to have every chance. He's safe, loved and healthy. He had time to settle in and to heal. Things we all need...safety, love, time to settle in, time to heal. We love him enough to let him go, and enough to keep him if that's how it plays out.
Rescue, and life, is about second chances. Take 'em when you get 'em. They help you heal.
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Seniors deserve a second and third chance....Buddy stole my heart during his numerous vetting sessions. He has beaten the cancerous rumors with that big grin, and while he deserves to be adopted, he has already found his Fur -Ever home with his FANTASTIC FOSTERS......love the Buddy updates, reminds me of a GSP who broke our heart.
He is a special one isn't he? Oh wait, rhetorical question! :o)
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