Yep, in person, in the flesh. These two are so lucky to still be with us. They had the very good fortune of having been found by 2 wonderful adopters and had a lot of help from a well known and respected chow rescue. The look on these two faces when they were off-loaded in lush green yards, and lots of other green stuff around, when all they have ever seen is the desert sands, was incredible. They really didn’t know where they were. They were just overwhelmed. But as most do, they will settle in and in no time the desert and all those memories will fade, and then be forgotten in time. I hope so, they deserve a chance.

Yes, don’t they look so happy just coming out of a shelter? Wondering what is going on now, where am I going this time and are we there yet? Most dogs coming out are very confused, not trusting anyone and not considering people as their friends. Not surprising as the way they are treated at some shelters, not all, but some. I start out with kind words, some treats and a little hug, if time permits. Some will bark as we head down the road, others are just resigned to moving again; knowing there is nothing they can do and I know they feel so helpless. But I also know that this is the first in a long series of steps to get them to a rescue to be adopted. They don’t know that yet, but I do. That’s why when I see follow-up photos taken sometimes weeks down the road, they don’t even look like the same dogs. That’s how much they will have changed. It’s all about love and making them feel part of a family again. One dog at a time.